Crucible Generator

The Crucible Generator (or simply the Crucible) is an EM radiation superweapon used by Echelon.

Technical Information
After mass production of the Storm Drive by HMI, Pavilion Engineering and Hephaestus Technologies, the majority of the UESF's military forces was using Reichold particle-based technology. This gave both the Peacekeepers and Praetoriani a drastic edge against Echelon in combat. However, the Crucible Generator was designed to use this very feat against the Federation forces by targeting devices using Reichold particles. This was achieved by emitting a specific electromagnetic waveform that causes premature resonance of Reichold particles, causing them to destroy their containment vessels. While more heavily shielded systems such as the main cores of the Storm Drive and Pulse Drive are resistant to this weapon, Reichold Particle Condensers are easily targeted, triggering a disastrous chain reaction within the machine containing the engine.

Unfortunately this phenomenon also damages Echelon machines, destroying them as well as Federation units. This restricted the widespread deployment the Crucible and required Echelon to limit the full output of the weapon. The Crucible also required a significant charge time prior to firing, as well as a high-yield generator to power it.