Chi (Nexus Uniwersum)

Chi (also known as Chi Energy, Gift of Space or Blessing of the Stars) - resource encountered several times in all universe, humanity found this during their colonisation of Mars, but those little deposit was enough for start of space exodus. This energy is the answer why mankind and other races capable for space travels can live thousands of years. It is used everywhere: as an ingredient for spells, for fuel, in the kitchen and also in the most important part of life - medicine.

Characteristic
Chi was discovered on Mars in the year 2036, when expedition from People's Republic of China found enigmatic substance, which looked like turquoise water, but was as thick as terran lava. Bringing samples to Earth they discovere that it can slow down speed of aging and can be used in nearly every part of life. Person who discovered this was Liu Mai Chengde and won Noble Prize, he named this Chi, in honor of mystical energy which went through earthen spheres and heavens. Other races also discovered Chi, thanks by her elves, living before her discovery 170 years now can live even 5 thousand years. Also robots take advantage from this - those working at Chi energy were capable for having that normal robots never could: soul and emotions. Thanks by that they have become members of sentient life.

Using
Chi is using nearly everywhere, from kitchen to economy. Chi is also a power supporter in biomass enginges, thanks by this renewable energy is not so weak like during the times of World War 3. Also Gift of Space gains new element into human life - Sevyun. Many magical schools were founded, for example in Hiroshima or Aberdeen.