Cardisium

More valuable than any other metal in the universe, Cardisium is the strongest metal known to life. In armor its unfailing. It can also be used as fuel for starships. With Cardisium it is possible to travel to the stars and beyond. For the humans it represents freedom from the overcrowded planets of Sol. The Re'lu use it as another kind of fuel, with thier biology they create energy fields that can disrupt even the mind of others. For the Zarth it is the infrastructure of their mecanically enhanced bodies. The Trysaur compete for its wealth, to be the conquerors of the universe. And for the Lithi, it represents freedom, no longer would they be the thieves and beggars of the universe if they controlled the cardisium supplies. For any of the races It is the driving factor of war. To be the best requires skill, cunning and wealth.