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Self-Assembling Tent of Integrated Nanofabric is a wide spread Imperial invention that is used by both military personnel and civilian tourists during the First Era.
Creation of Nanofabric
As the Imperial forces sought to reduce the weight of their equipment, the University of Capitol’s brightest minds embarked on a mission to develop a lightweight and flexible body armor that could safeguard soldiers against bullets, arrows, and shrapnel without hindering their mobility or visibility.
One promising approach was the creation of Layered Nano-Lattice, or Nanofabric. This material, composed of hundreds of ultra-thin graphene-rich sheets, held the potential to revolutionize military uniforms by offering exceptional protection and maneuverability to the user.
However, despite its remarkable flexibility and tear resistance, the Nanofabric failed to provide any adequate protection against small, sharp and fast moving objects. No matter how many layers were stacked, the armor’s effectiveness remained limited. As a result, the Nano-Lattice Project was deemed unsuitable for its original purpose and shelved for good.
An Accidental Discovery
Unbeknownst to its inventors, Nanofabric was about to find an unexpected new life. Rajip Machar, one of the project’s leading scientists, found himself unexpectedly evicted from his home after a heated argument with his husband. In a moment of desperation, he grabbed an old prototype of a ballistic vest and took to the rainy streets of Limmea.
Seeking shelter from the downpour, Rajip attempted to split the vest in two, hoping to double its surface area for protection. To his astonishment, rather than revealing two separate layers, the Nanofabric effortlessly extended into a single, vast sheet without compromising its integrity. This remarkable resilience, despite its extreme thinness, reignited Machar’s curiosity towards this material.
Back at the University of Capitol, Machar constructed a rudimentary shelter using metal poles and draped a thin layer of Nanofabric over the frame. He left this makeshift tent exposed to the elements on the university lawn for an entire week. To his delight, the Nanofabric held its form and structure, demonstrating remarkable durability under the harsh Limmean conditions.
Inspired by this discovery, Machar rallied his former Nano-Lattice research team to develop a self-assembling tent utilizing this groundbreaking material. The result was a revolutionary product that redefined Imperial engineering. Not only could the tent seamlessly assemble itself, but when folded, it fit snugly into a standard Imperial military uniform hip pocket.
Within a brief period, hundreds of thousands of Imperial recruits got to experience the convenience and practicality of these self-assembling tents while undergoing their basic training. As a testament to their effectiveness, the Self-Assembling Tent of Integrated Nanofabric (SATIN) became an indispensable addition to every emergency kit across the Empire.
Machar’s accidental discovery transformed a discarded technology into a valuable asset for the Imperial military, proving that innovation often arises from unexpected encounters and unconventional circumstances.
Sources:
Imperial Informatorium
