Protocite is one of the biggest 'the f*** is this?!?' things in the universe; this metal liquefies readily at even very low temperatures (>10K) and yet is seen as a solid all over; light and energy are gratuitously thrown off by it; and it is (most importantly) not supposed to exist. By that I mean: it didn't come from our universe. Nobody knows who or what brought this metal here.
Because it generates so much energy, protocite is used in fuel and batteries. These can be (and are) used in ion and plasma weaponry to devastating effect.
When ingested, protocite is a Class XV (Immediately Life-Threatening) cytotoxin and carcinogen. It is highly radioactive and can kill in doses lower than that of polonium; thus, this material is best handled with especial care.
Protocite, due to its high value and toxicity, is rarely used for non-scientific/military purposes. The price of protocite is exorbitant thanks to its main location: highly volatile, mutagenic biomes.
The recipe for Protocite bar can be unlocked in the geology section of research. It will require 600 research and 1 protocite ore.
Found on (bold indicates main source[s]):
Protospheres
Gas Giants
Unknown Planets
{feel free to add more when you find them!}
Recipe[]
| Workbench | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted at Industrial Furnace | Protocite
2 |
Protocite Bar
1 |
| Learn From | Ingredient For | Teaches | Extracted From | Centrifuged From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocite | Money | Junker Helm | ||
| Harvester Beamgun | Junker Greaves | |||
| Protocite Bow | Junker Chestpiece | |||
| Proto Chakram | Bounce Sphere | |||
| B-97 Miner | Energiflower Seed | |||
| Energy Lobber | Liquid Protocite | |||
| Glacial Pistol | Protocite Energy Pack | |||
| Plasma Pistol | Particle Blade | |||
| Arm Cannon (Fusion) | Particle Grenade | |||
| Sentry Pistol | Proto Pistol | |||
| Sentry Railgun | Proto Gun | |||
| Sentry Rifle | P-7 Miner | |||
| Proto Gun | Protocite Staff | |||
| Proto Pistol | Protocite Wand | |||
| Protocite Staff | ||||
| Protocite Wand | ||||
| Protocite Energy Pack | ||||
| Speed Scout Visor | ||||
| Black Slime Chest | ||||
| Black Slime Helm | ||||
| Black Slime Legs | ||||
| Junker Chestpiece | ||||
| Junker Helm | ||||
| Junker Greaves | ||||
| Spacefarer Chest | ||||
| Spacefarer Helm | ||||
| Spacefarer Greaves | ||||
| Steampunk Coat | ||||
| Steampunk Mask | ||||
| Steampunk Coat | ||||
| Invader Armor | ||||
| Invader Visor | ||||
| Invader Greaves | ||||
| Protector Plating | ||||
| Protector Mask | ||||
| Protector Robes | ||||
| Star Master Helm | ||||
| Immunity I | ||||
| Advanced Alloy | ||||
| Quantum Processor | ||||
| Energy Stores | ||||
| Liquid Protocite | ||||
| Protocite Block | ||||
| Regeneration Matrix | ||||
| Lava Ceiling Lamp | ||||
| Magma Light | ||||
| Air Blink | ||||
| Stimulant Rig III | ||||