Vortex Portal

"Now this is a game changer,"

The Vortex Portal is the most effective way to travel, both between the realms and within them. It forms a bridge between itself and another location, allowing whoever controls it to instantaneously travel anywhere in the known universe. The Vortex is the key to controlling the fate of the world, as it allows it's owner to colonize space, or reach other dimensions.

During the Battle of Montecito, Forrest accidentally opened the portal by detonating a series of explosive charges at Riven Rock, Montecito. The estate was the site of a mysterious anomaly, which was later discovered to be the dormant Vortex.

Scientists from the Republic of Port Townsend have managed to reverse engineer the portal on a small scale, creating a temporary, miniaturized portal. However, this only works for short distance jumps. The miniature portal can be used to swap locations with another individual, allowing it's user unprecedented mobility. After a breach of the RPT labs by Pummelcorp, the secret of the miniature portal is now no longer solely used by the RPT, and is now used by multiple factions in the ongoing Pummel Wars.

The Vortex Portal itself is a significant point of contention in the Wars, with frequent battles being fought to control it. The Vortex was first occupied and used by the RPT after it's opening.