DuroSteel

DuroSteel emerges in the Red Rising Saga as a revolutionary black alloy boasting a distinctive rippling gleam, prized for its exceptional durability in the brutal forge of interplanetary warfare. First showcased in Morning Star, it arms the ferocious Obsidian warriors with war axes capable of cleaving through lesser metals and foes alike, symbolizing the saga's fusion of ancient savagery and cutting-edge sci-fi metallurgy. Though its appearances are concentrated in the trilogy's climactic volume, DuroSteel's unyielding strength underscores the escalating technological stakes in the Rising's rebellion.