ZRDC
| Type | private research laboratory |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Lukyr Qyvor |
| Status | Unknown |
ZRDC is a private research laboratory on Lukyr Qyvor that operated in the 7354 period. It employed Tomas Lithe as a physicist to study The Glowing Element. When Tomas's findings revealed the element's extraordinary temporal properties, ZRDC's management immediately contacted the Royal Brigade — indicating that private labs on Qyvor are obligated to report discoveries of imperial interest to state authorities.
Overview
ZRDC issued Tomas a security badge providing access to its lab facilities. The lab had management capable of recognizing the national significance of scientific discoveries and knew to escalate directly to the Royal Brigade rather than other authorities.
Following Tomas's report, ZRDC's lab became the site where he was detained while Royal Research Guild scientists verified his results. The Guild's confirmation led to Tomas's conscription, removing him from ZRDC's employ entirely.
Key Personnel
- Tomas Lithe — physicist; conscripted by Royal Research Guild after his discovery, 7354
Open Questions
- What does ZRDC stand for?
- Does ZRDC survive into the 8044 period, or was it absorbed or disbanded?
- Who owns or funds ZRDC?