Dr. Ricktophen continued though she was not recognized by the Councilman. “It is also prized because here on Halcyon, it is the sole material that keeps our violent weather in check and allows this planet to be inhabitable. No fogarite, no Halcyon!”
In anticipation of the uproar from the crowd that always follows these provocative statements, Councilman Truitt stood to demand an orderly proceeding. He was still too late. The audience members started yelling support for fogarite, and condemning the Magnum Corporation before Truitt could even open his mouth.