A fundamental law of physics says that energy is never created out of nothing, nor can it be destroyed, it just takes on another form. It works not just on Earth, but for any phenomenon within our observable universe. Stars, nebulae, black holes... are pure energy. Even though we cannot perceive it with our current technology, those regions that seem empty and desolate seem to be full of what we call "dark matter". The passage of millennia only changes its distribution, but never the amount of existing energy.
Since the Sainen cannot use these energies on their own, they spent several decades perfecting a technology that allowed them to channel this powerful resource. Such a relevant invention as the shapers meant a great scientific breakthrough for the species, and also positioned the species as a type III civilization in the Kardashev scale. A good example of how they use energy are the elemental abilities they mastered for exploration and scouting missions, as the one they’re carrying out in Solarus to avoid a new cataclysm.
Firei, Airy, Jointer, Ether. These names will be familiar to you if you've frequented our Twitter and Instagram accounts. Each of these energies will mean a different strategy to survive the growing aggressiveness of Solarus. They will allow the Sainen to interact with the environment by flying over obstacles, passing through solid bodies, activating electronic devices and much more. Of course, all the energy in the universe cannot be summed up in those four types — there are many more to be discovered!
The use of shapers doesn’t mean that all energies are easy to master. It depends on the type, and on the affinity that a Sainen has with each of them. The stronger their connection is, the easier it will be for the subject to master that energy. However, there will be those who aim to perfectly master all four types, but the preparation training is so hard that few manage to overcome it.
As you progress in the exploration of Solarus and find blueprints for enhanced suits, you will discover new ways to use energies. But the true key to success in each mission of Those Who Came is to work as a team combining the use of these energies. After all, the Sainen are a collaborative civilization. For them, the pursuit of a common goal outweighs any differences, and you can also feel it in their relationship with the Torek.
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