Zeta Beam
A Zeta Beam is a technology that is feature in DC Comics.
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History
Zeta Beams
Years ago, the Rannian scientist Sardath developed a ray designed to communicate with alien lifeforms across vast distances known as a Zeta-Beam, this ray initially created to permit interstellar commune which became infused with radioactive energy instead evolved into a teleportation device with a reach of trillions of lightyears and even to other realities, be it accidentally or purposely. The beam reached the planet Earth where it struck archaeologist Adam Strange, transporting him twenty-five trillion miles through space to the planet, Rann. Sardath explained to Adam that once the Zeta-Beam radiation wears off, he would instantly teleport back to his point of origin, but in later years it was refined such that the teleportation was permanent (until Adam Strange desired to leave again). This augmented variation was called the Mega Zeta Beam where the radioactivity which kept the user grounded, stuck with them until said individual wished to be ported back to their point of origin via zeta beaming again.
To counter those who would use Zeta-Beam technology for personal gain, Sardath also developed a Nega-Zeta-Beam ray. In recent years the Zeta Beam technology had been upgraded repeatedly, the port device called the Zeta Beam Module is a compressed model drone for users who're on the move. The devices can programmed with coordinates to traverse just about any distance, even across dimensions if properly tempered. Adam boasted the modules are programmed to the genetic key of its designated users and if tampered with by outside parties will cause it to self-destruct. Though this was an embellishment on his part as he copped his off of two bounty hunters who were after him.
Overview
Unstable Zeta Cores could result in explosions capable of devastating an entire city and killing millions. (Justice League United v1 #3)
Notes
- Zeta Beams were created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky where it made its first appearance in Showcase v1 #17 (December, 1958).
In other media
Television
- In Young Justice, Zeta Beams featured in the setting of the animated television series. They were shown as being used by both the Justice League and the Team to transport between various sites. These include the Watchtower, Mount Justice and various secret sites in the different cities where make use of face recognition to allow access to permissible individuals. Its revealed that its development came as part of the Erdel initiative headed by Adam Strange who was transported by Zeta Beam to Rann where he met Sardath. At this point, Kroloteans were responsible for stealing the technology and using it for their covert infiltration of Earth. This was until Sardath developed a Zeta shield that prevented access from other worlds to the tubes but allowed for global transport only.
- In Krypton, Zeta Beams were referenced in the setting of the live-action television series where they were first named in "House of El". It was said to be technology developed by Adam Strange whose effects transported him across space and through time from Earth to Krypton's past in an effort to thwart a plot against the world by Brainiac. Due to the nature of the beams effects, it meant his presence on Krypton was temporary that caused him to disappear and re-appear at random moments.
Appearances
- Showcase v1: (1958)
- Justice League United v1:
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