TKB

Temporal Kinesis Bands, Temporal Kinesis Bracelets, or simply TKBs are simple bracelet-like devices which allow Chase and Stacey to teleport themselves by temporarily removing them from the linear time/space continuum and reinserting themselves at a predetermined point in order to skip the intervening sequence of events, akin to short-range time travel.

Creation

The TKBs were created by Christopher and Stacey, following the events of  Time and Stace, as a way of safely harnessing the energies emanating from the  Einstein's Plateau wormhole. During Chase's temporary metamorphosis in  the following adventure, the design was refined and upgraded so that the TKBs could safely be taken to school and worn in public without arousing suspicion. From that point onward, neither girl is ever seen without her "bracelet," though they are usually only used in the gravest of emergencies, despite some initial frivolous usage.

Design

The initial TKB design resembled what Chase referred to as a "bulky, unattractive watch," being a simple strap-on band with a miniature computer terminal attached, while the final iteration resembles a silver and gold bracelet with the roman numerals I - XI etched into the surface.

Operation

Operating the prototype TKB was simple; the user simply dialled a six digit code and pressed the "enter" key, while in the final design a "coordinate" system was applied to a specific grid within 50 kilometres of the user's current location. Once the correct code was entered, the user simply twisted the bracelet in order to activate the teleport sequence.

Note: The "grid" is determined by trial and error, and although some grids are fixed, most are fluidic and continue to change making anything but emergency use of the TKB both ill-advised and extremely hazardous.

First appearance: Metamorphosis