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Reskariiaehhrr, or Reskari for short, is a thick Romulan metal discovered by the {{USS|Veritas}} on the planet in the form of a box that is approximately seven inches thick on each side. Studies of this box, discovered aboard a vessel within a lost [[Kallo_Ver_%26_The_Hunt_for_the_Lost_Romulan_Treasure_Fleet_(Veritas)|Romulan Treasure Fleet]], showed evidence of protecting the box's contents from tetryon radiation. Its name translates to "knife metal" and its ability to deflect tetryons makes it a strong contender for use in lining starship hulls to protect ship's systems from tetryon radiation in the Shoals.  

Research is currently being conducted by Dr. [[Timothy Alentonis]] and Lieutenant Commander [[Lael Rosek]] on possible avenues. Other contributors have included Lieutenant Commander [[German Galven]], Commander [[Geoffrey Teller]], Lieutenant [[Lorian Lovar]], and Lieutenant [[Lephi]].

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This element is classified as rare and is credited as being Romulan in origin. Until recent years, the only known deposits were in the northern hemisphere on Romulus. However, small deposits were discovered by a Romulan treasure fleet and later by the {{USS|Veritas}} on a planet within the Shoals designated as Pellica.  In the years since, deposits have also been discovered on worlds within the Par'tha Expanse in connection with Chon technology. This had led to hypotheses that either the Chon originally discovered it or the Chon located other sources of the element and were attempting to refine it for their own uses.

 

 

One of the most intriguing aspects of the Reskari is its resistance to tetryon radiation, presumably due to its natural thickness. Additionally, the metal itself can be and has been used as a phosphorescent. It has a melting point of 644 Kelvin (699.53° Fahrenheit) <ref> Referencing data and experiments by Doctor [[Timothy Alentonis]] while working to develop the Reskari paint. </ref> and a freezing point of 144.26 Kelvins (-200° Fahrenheit) <ref> Referencing data and experiments conducted by Doctor [[German Galven]] </ref>. Additional properties are still being researched.

 

 

The small supply originally uncovered on Pellica was used in dozens of trials, resulting in the production of a Reskari alloy, which can be melted and used as a fast-drying "paint".

 

 

Though there is a myriad of uses for this unique metal, it has primarily been tested as a lining for Starfleet shuttlecraft. Notable crafts include:

 

* Shuttle ''Mackinac'' (Type 8, previously aboard the {{USS|Montreal}}, Lost on Stardate 239603.01 <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-montreal/c/CCn-fQ7y4LQ/m/tPop11HMAwAJ Commander Tal Tel-ar: Rapid Ascent] referring to its loss in an attempt to stop a Cardassian frigate from decimating Karraka, a planet in the Eagle Nebula.</ref>)

* Shuttle ''Alliance'' (Type 8, presently aboard the {{USS|Astraeus}})

* '' '' (Valkyrie Mk-1 attack fighter, presently aboard the {{USS|Chin'toka}})

 

Experiments with the ''Alliance'' and subsequent crafts have provided definitive data that the occupants of a craft properly lined with the Reskari alloy are protected from radiation, though the limits of that protection have yet to be fully tested.