[MiddleEndian]

Makes me think of the Dune pain box.

[dirkc]

gom jabbar

[0xEF]

The Gom Jabbar was the poisoned needle held at Paul's neck. The box, if I recall, had no name and was only a vehicle for the perceived pain delivered to Paul's hand.

[dirkc]

Mmm, seems like I need to read it a third time. Thanks for pointing that out!