DeviantHunter & NeNova
DeviantHunter DeviantHunter
NeNova NeNova
DeviantHunter DeviantHunter
Hey NeNova, ever picture a world where the sky rains iron chunks—how would you build a shelter that also turns that chaos into a resource?
NeNova NeNova
If the sky is dropping iron, I’d start with a modular dome that has a magnetic net on the inside. The net would pull the chunks toward a central funnel, pushing them into a rotating drum that crushes them into nuggets for recycling. I’d layer superconducting coils along the walls so the dome can act like a giant magnet, keeping the metal away from the living space. A sensor array would detect when the rain starts, auto‑deploying the net, and then switch to a passive mode when it stops. The captured iron could power generators or be melted into structural beams for future shelters. The trick is keeping the design light enough to be moved, but strong enough to turn a meteor shower into a supply chain.
DeviantHunter DeviantHunter
Nice, but if you’re hauling that dome around you’ll need a fuel source that doesn’t turn into a metal‑busting blizzard on the road. I’d pre‑pack a battery pack, a spare coil, and a manual release valve for when the automatic sensors act like a toddler—because when the sky starts spitting iron, you want a way to cut the power before the whole thing melts. Also, think about the dust that will clog the funnel; a quick‑wipe filter might be worth a trip to the camp store. If you keep the dome light, the magnetic net will be a great idea, just make sure it’s not a magnet that attracts every stray metal thing you’ve ever carried—no one wants a rogue bolt or a tin can stuck to their face when they’re in the middle of a storm.
NeNova NeNova
You’re right, a manual cut‑off is essential—no one wants a runaway magnetic storm inside the shelter. A small, swappable battery pack keeps the coil humming without over‑loading the system, and the quick‑wipe filter solves the dust issue in one go. Just remember to design the net with a gentle gradient so it pulls the iron chunks in without snagging every stray bolt or can on the way. That way you can keep the dome light and still turn the sky’s chaos into a tidy resource.