Corrosive Gas Discovered

Monday, June 07, 2004 Posted: 0614 GMT (01:14 EST)
(Note: This article no longer accurately represents current conditions or events.)

           Scientists have, at last, gained the final addition to their big project. This new addition is a green liquid that becomes thick fumes within a matter of seconds, and spreads very quickly. The gas is extremely corrosive and has been seen making the very air's atoms split, releasing sparks of light.


Representational Image of the Element in Fluid Form and its Storage Container

           The mixture is the latest addition to the previous achievements of the Freezing Crystals, and the liquid fire. It is capable of corroding just about everything it touches, and causes severe sickness to anybody near it. The gas itself cannot be contained for more than 10 seconds, after creation, and the area must be evacuated immediately. Chemicals have been developed to counteract this gas, but they are only 90% effective.
           The gas was discovered when an unnamed scientist decided to test out what a corrosive gas would do when mix with a very fast spreading agent. The resulting mixture burned through its container and and turned into a small cloud. Luckily, the scientist managed to use his notes to create a chemical that bonds to, and neutralizes the corrosive particles.
           In his excitement, the scientist instantly sold a small quantity of this chemical for testing in combat. The entirety of it was launched southward towards Pennsylvania, where it struck a moderately shielded home. The owners are alive, but there will need to be an examination of the case.
           Further testing of this compound with different mixtures are planned, once greater control is achieved over this chemical. Some high officials fear this may have the potential to spread globally in a matter of hours, and have requested to have stocks of the cleaning agent. As the other 2 weapons, this will not be available to the public, but there is debate as to how humane it would be to use this in warfare.