Photosolids

"'A form of matter created through a complex harnessing of light and energy. The solid itself is extremely durable and resistant, able to withstand sustained damage and extreme temperatures. Very few people have had access to Drenwa Research’s portable, personal models. Word goes that Drenwa was the original company to discover the process, and immediately made any competition impossible through legal and illegal means. Anyone that attempted to oppose them or steal from them ended up on a very, very long vacation. Literally, as the company had garnered so much wealth it actually benefited both parties to pay off the enemy. Those that refused the offer were simply murdered. But nobody can prove that…' - ÜberSim Earth Prison Tour Guide"There are different forms of photosolids, their strength defined by their brightness and their properties defined by their color. For example, the strongest form of photosolid is worthily named "hardlight," easily identified by its very bright, opaque pink. The "weakest" photosolid (weak for a photosolid is akin to some of the strongest alloys known to man) is a rather dark and dim blue-ish grey; the lazily named "buildlight" was attractive for construction within mega-cities due to the appeal of the color, the low manufacturing cost, and the unique properties of variable transparency and self-maintenance (most photosolids require its harnesser to be both nearby and active to maintain integrity).