Basic
Matter
Matter noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
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It's also a matter of basic story-telling economy: having a scene where a character does something with no consequences at all is just wasting a good scene.
Source: Can't Get Away with Nuthin' - Stargate SG-1 has the Dakara Superweapon, a wave that can reduce targeted matter (like organic life) to its basic components, effectively eliminating all such targets on the planet.
Source: Apocalypse How / Class 6 - Hoo boy, were they wrong: his basic attack is fast and strong enough to kill pretty much any character other than Helba in a matter of 2 to 5 seconds.
Source: Boss In Mook Clothing / RPG
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