It is dependent on formulas. Our primary source of energy is known as Aer, but we can't use it in its purest form. We use an ancient technology known as blastia to compress and control the aer. By placing a formula or a glyph onto the blastia, we are then able to assign it various tasks, such as powering our cities, create barriers against outside threats, and to even enhance our fighting capabilities.

Although the means to create the same affect is different for some of the technology here, it is not as foreign to me as say this journal.