SCEP-TECH (short for Sub Compact Ectoplasmic Tesseract) [1] is an experimental combination miniature Proton Pack and Ghost Trap. [2]
History
In the early 1990s, Egon Spengler completed a new device he named "Sub Compact Ectoplasmic Tesseract." It was a miniature combination of the Proton Pack and Ghost Trap. It emits a containment stream and pulls in the ghost via Psychomagnotheric vacuum created by a reverse in polarity. [3] [4] [5] It has a viewing window so that the Ghostbusters can see the ghost(s) that are imprisoned inside. However, the SCEP-TECH can only go for a few short bursts and if abused will overload, freezing everything around it. [6] Egon demonstrated its effectiveness on Slimer in exchange for a pizza with extra pepperoni.
In Mexico, Ray successfully used the SCEP-TECH to confine and trap a Quoatle after nearly losing it in a chasm. The four Ghostbusters used their packs to simulate the SCEP-TECH's Psychomagnotheric vacuum and freeze Quetzalcoatl.
In 1997, Janine used a device similar to the SCEP-TECH, which was called a Ghost Vacuum.
Trivia
- On page 18 of Ghostbusters Issue #1, the SCEP-TECH makes a non-canon cameo covered in Ectoplasm next to the bookcase in room 426.
- On page 4 of Ghostbusters Issue #9, the SCEP-TECH makes a non-canon cameo to Egon's left on the ground.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Treasure of Sierra Tamale" (1991) (DVD ts. 05:22-05:27). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "Call it the Sub Compact Ectoplasmic Tesseract or SCEP-TECH for short."
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Treasure of Sierra Tamale" (1991) (DVD ts. 05:19-05:21). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "It's a combination mini Proton Thrower and Ghost Trap."
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Treasure of Sierra Tamale" (1991) (DVD ts. 05:28-05:33). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "This controls the proton output. The thrower can emit a containment stream and pull in the ghost."
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Treasure of Sierra Tamale" (1991) (DVD ts. 05:54-05:57). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "Now, once the noxious spirit--"
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Treasure of Sierra Tamale" (1991) (DVD ts. 05:59-06:05). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "--is pinned in the Proton Stream, a simple reverse in polarity creates a psychomagnotheric vacuum and--"
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "The Treasure of Sierra Tamale" (1991) (DVD ts. 06:23-06:30). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "It's only good for a few short bursts. If you overload it, it will freeze everything in sight, including you."
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