Core Resources

Within the Webb Star there are 4 core resource types, each of which is used for specific several of the systems found within the community game, and also have their own meaning/uses within the lore.


 * Threads
 * Biomass
 * Memory Shards
 * Royal Jelly

Threads
The most common form of resources handled around the Webb Star, threads are a form of refined Hive Resin for use as a building material in Reconstructors, however due to how common they are and how easy they are to handle, threads are typically used as a form of currency between Webblings.

The creation of threads is handled by Master Builders who work in Meteor Bank, not much else is known about the proccess involved in creating threads.

Biomass
Generally considered the second most common resource within the Webb Star, Biomass is a type of substance which is highly nutritious for Webblings, and as such is created and consumed at a regular basis.

Biomass can be consumed during encounters to recover hunger, or used as a material to be used in facilities and stores.

The creation of Biomass is handled by Workers who can operate a type of bio-machinery called Mass Converters; these specialised devices can break down any organic material over time and restructure it into the more efficient form of Biomass. Specialised training is required to be able to operate Mass Converters due to how hazardous they can be.

Memory Shards
A specialised form of crystal, Memory Shards have a unique property to hold complex psychic information almost indefinitely. Typically these crystals are only referred to as Memory Shards when they are blank.

As their main use is to store information, Memory Shards are used in facilities or bio-machinery to convert them into a more usable form, such as holding abilities, forms, Imprinting, and the blueprints for an item.

While Memory Shards can be used by anyone psychically attuned, only specific information can be stored, meaning multiple topics or thoughts will dilute it's ability to remain stored. Additionally, full Memory Shards shatter after use, and cannot be overwritten.

The Webbling Queen is directly responsible for weaving Memory Shards, but the distribution and organisation is handled by Royal Webblings in the Hive Repository.

Royal Jelly
A highly sought after resource, Royal jelly is a pale blue, viscious substance contained in a specialized capsule to prevent injury.

Royal jelly is unique in it's ability to completely deconstruct both organic, and inorganic materials upon contact. Once materials are dispersed completely within the Royal jelly, it can be psychically manipulated to reconstruct said material into a different composition.

This property allows Webblings to use facilities to change or modify their genetic sequences to gain new abilities, strengthen their body, or to set a new Base Form for example. Such modifications are typically monitored and aided by Royal Webblings due to their inherent ability to resist the effects of Royal jelly, as well as their strong psychic affinity to manipulate Royal Jelly.

Other uses include Workers using Royal Jelly to clean sections of the Webb Star with specialist equipment to remove any potential infection within the Hive Resin, stimulating the hatching of unborn Webblings, and due to it's scaricty some stores are more than willing to trade rarer items for it.

As is expected Royal Jelly is weaved by the Webbling Queen on a regular basis, however distribution is handled by Royal Webblings in the Pod Chambers.