First successful test of Liz's Promethean Engine on The Beta Fish.
Ever since words like "supercell thunderstorms" and "squall lines" reached the public lexicon, scientists began wondering if they could harness the power of the lightning which struck the landscape so frequently. These hypothetical "Promethean Machines" could be a solution to the energy crises apparent in every facet modern-day life. The notion remained only a dream until Elizabeth Butler built the Promethean Engine and installed it on board her remodeled tractor trailor truck, The Cartwright.