Negative Energy is a natural phenomenon linked to gravity and the curvature of space. It has a number of practical uses, from creating artificial gravity fields, to hyper-efficient refrigeration and noise-cancellation systems, to some of the most powerful weaponry in the galaxy. It is also the key to spatial compression, the primary FTL (faster than light) technology in human-controlled space. It even impacts the world of communications with spatial compression radio technology.
The generation of negative energy is generally accomplished through the use of Casimir Stacks (a device that operates on the Casimir effect ), or through the squeezed light technique.
Manipulation of negative energy often requires the use of time crystals, exotic objects that never reach thermal equilibrium, as well as nega-conductors, special materials that can transmit negative energy.
Negative energy can also be stored in an anticapacitor. When charging, anticapacitors are said to "charge down", rather than charging up, as one might think of a normal energy storage device.
Negative Energy Hazards
A negative energy field counteracts positive energy that it comes into contact with, so a common injury from exposure to excessive negative energy is frostbite, as it absorbs the heat in the environment. An environment rich in negative energy is one with dim light or darkness, little or no sound, and cold temperatures. All movement slows down in its presence. Electronics often fail in such environments as well.
This feature also makes negative energy based weapons the preferred armament of assassins and spies. Where a conventional weapon would give away its presence with emitted light and sound, a negative energy blaster or blade blocks out light and sound, making its use harder to detect.
Negative energy systems have to be carefully shielded and insulated. If they aren't, the area around the equipment can quickly become hazardously cold.
