Palladium

Palladium is Hellgate: Global's in-game currency. It is unknown weather the element of the periodic tables is the same Palladium used in this game, however such a connection would explain why taking appart any item has a chance of yielding Palladium.

Palladium can be acquired as a direct drop from Enimies, especially Demons. It is used in the [Augmentrex 3000], the Delux De-Modificator, and the Nano Forge.

Trivia

 * The symbol used for the in-game currency is the same as that for the Freemasons.
 * Palladium is also a term that is analogous to A safeguard or source of protection.