Unreviewed Rhydonium Mine

[Ronhar Tane]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a landmine system for the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Image Source: Imgur Link here, image created by cconcepts.
• Canon Link: Mine.
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source:
  
  • Wookieepedia.
  • Wikipedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Affiliation: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Rhydonium Mine.
• Modularity: No.
• Production: Limited.
• Material:
  
  • Durasteel
  • Electric Wiring
  • Proximity Fuse
  • Detonite Charge
  • Rhydonium

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Landmine.
• Size: Small.
• Weight: Average.
• Explosive Type: Rhydonium.
• Delivery Method: Placed.
• Effective Range: Point Blank.
• Area Of Effect: Large.
• Damage Output: Very High.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Proximity based fuse detonates the mine when someone steps on it
• Detonite charge triggers the main Rhydonium payload when activated
• Produces a cloud of noxious Rhydonium fumes that linger when the mine is detonated

STRENGTHS

• Large blast radius
• Easily capable of maiming or killing infantry
• Difficult to detect when properly hidden in the ground
• Produces a cloud of Rhydonium fumes when detonated
• High potential to induce negative psychological effects in organic units

WEAKNESSES

• Produces negligible amount of shrapnel
• Does not work against repulsorlift vehicles
• Indiscriminate effect against friend and foe
• Can be difficult to remove if the weapon requires repositioning
• Effectively zero range, as the weapon requires someone to step on it for detonation

DESCRIPTION

While it is best known for its use as a fuel source, Rhydonium is also known to be highly explosive, requiring immense caution for anyone attempting to handle the violate substance. That being said, the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant has decided to harness the potential of this substance by converting into a number of different ordinance systems, such as with the creation of the Rhydonium Mine.

Unlike most weapon systems, mines are "passive" weapons, waiting for their victims to find them. As mines are typically buried in the ground, they can be hard to detect until it is too late. Anyone unfortunate enough to step on a mine is liable to be blown to pieces or have their limbs removed, creating gruesome injuries in the process.

Rhydonium Mines are especially insidious, as the noxious cloud of fumes they create after detonation can make potential rescue of a fallen ally quite difficult. Rhydonium Mines are designed to cause maximum damage, killing or wounding anyone who steps on them and then hitting any would be rescuers with toxic Rhydonium gas.

Of course, this can easily go both ways, as Rhydonium mines do not discriminate against would they harm. It is also important to note that while Rhydonium Mines are relatively effective against many types of vehicles, they are essentially useless against repulsorlifts as those do not trigger the mine's proximity fuse system.