The Pyreliophorus

Origin
Created to concentrate solar energy into a small area for massive heat exchange, burning glasses were commonplace for scientists living pre-electricity. ‘’Padre Himalaya’’ Manuel António Gomes wanted to honor the continual power of science and the sun by constructing an amplified behemoth.

Similar to modern solar power plants, the Pyreliophorus bounced sunlight off mirrors onto a very tiny blip. But Instead of acres of land, Gomes placed 6177 mirrors on a large parabolic scaffold to fine-tune heat. At 3500 °C, it cut through most samples of rocks and metal. It even received prime attraction and medals during its debut at the St. Louis World’s Fair.

Effects
Will rapidly heat up when exposed to direct daylight; weather conditions will heavily affect the max temperature it can reach. Recent updates have modernized the clock system to track the sun’s position according to local weather data. A small area near the receptacle bucket will receive the full blast and need replacement after being scorched. Items placed within the attached holding arm will be melted apart within minutes of exposure.

Usage
Used only during persistent emergency conditions by approval of the head agent. As there is a high probability of causing a massive building fire, it is only used sparingly as either a steam converter or solar plant. It was used intermittently the 1930s to provide auxiliary power outside the frequent dust storms.

The device stayed active for longer during the 1970s energy crises, making the Warehouse self-sufficient at times. Current regents didn’t want any watchdog committees to discover why an IRS warehouse in the middle of nowhere needed so much taxpayer energy during an oil embargo.