Ion Cube (Subnautica)

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Uses in Crafting

Data Bank Entry

This green mineral substance has no entry on the periodic table, and an unprecedented ability to store huge amounts of ionic energy within it.

Likely grown artificially
Cubic appearance suggests it has been cut from a larger deposit
Each cube contains the equivalent ionic energy of 5 kilotons of TNT
Under the right conditions the energy could be released in a controlled manner
Likely used as batteries, but would require a substantial power source to be recharged

Assessment: Valuable energy source