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=== | ===General=== | ||
*The Receda Cube is the main attraction at [[Perplex City Academy]] [[Museum]] | |||
*It was discovered in the Catbite area in around 7AC | |||
*[[Perplex City Academy]] was, at this time, a repository for any unusual or potentially dangerous articles discovered. | |||
*After deciding that the Cube was not immediately dangerous, Academy officials placed it on public display where it remained as an uninvestigated curiosity for over 30 years | |||
*The properties of the cube are still somewhat mysterious | |||
*The Cube contains markings on the surface and it is still unknown within [[Perplex City]] whether the markings are original or later additions | |||
*Detailed scientific analysis using a range of tools, including electron microscopy, MRI and TNI scans, as well as various metallurgical and spectrometric investigations, has provided limited information | |||
*The people of [[Perplex City]] have determined that the Cube is not made of any known naturally occurring substance within their world. | |||
*The Cube is also acknowledged as a beautiful artistic object in its own right | |||
*The presence of the Cube is also said to convey a sense of peace and harmony; a number of religious groups in [[Perplex City]] hold it in special reverence | |||
* | *Literally Priceless - it's value is "almost incalculable" according to the Perplex City Sentinel | ||
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**It will react with water, liquid mercury, and acetone. | **It will react with water, liquid mercury, and acetone. | ||
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* | ===References=== | ||
* [[Perplex City Sentinel]] articles ([http://wiki.incognitus.net/mirror/ppc/www.perplexcitysentinel.com/06.04.05/focus/recedacube/index.html link]) | |||
*[[Perplexcityacademy.com]] [http://wiki.incognitus.net/mirror/ppc/www.perplexcityacademy.com/29.04.05/museum2.html#cube The Cube] | |||
Revision as of 10:57, 1 May 2005
General
- The Receda Cube is the main attraction at Perplex City Academy Museum
- It was discovered in the Catbite area in around 7AC
- Perplex City Academy was, at this time, a repository for any unusual or potentially dangerous articles discovered.
- After deciding that the Cube was not immediately dangerous, Academy officials placed it on public display where it remained as an uninvestigated curiosity for over 30 years
- The properties of the cube are still somewhat mysterious
- The Cube contains markings on the surface and it is still unknown within Perplex City whether the markings are original or later additions
- Detailed scientific analysis using a range of tools, including electron microscopy, MRI and TNI scans, as well as various metallurgical and spectrometric investigations, has provided limited information
- The people of Perplex City have determined that the Cube is not made of any known naturally occurring substance within their world.
- The Cube is also acknowledged as a beautiful artistic object in its own right
- The presence of the Cube is also said to convey a sense of peace and harmony; a number of religious groups in Perplex City hold it in special reverence
- Literally Priceless - it's value is "almost incalculable" according to the Perplex City Sentinel
Properties of the Cube
- According to the Firebox Catalog:
- It is metallic in appearance
- It is of indeterminate mass
- It will react with water, liquid mercury, and acetone.
References
- Perplex City Sentinel articles (link)
