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==Type and Uses== |
==Type and Uses== |
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+ | Sometimes referred to as Fusion Bombs, thermonuclear devices are manufactured by several races and come in a number of designs and explosive yields. The warheads on standard [[Earthforce]] tactical nukes like those carried aboard [[Hyperion class heavy cruiser]]s are relatively small, disc-shaped devices with explosive yields around two [[wikipedia:TNT equivalent|megatons]] and can be fitted with proximity fuses, remote or timed detonators. [[Babylon 5]] was equipped with several ''Model 501/6 Mk XI Thermonuclear Charges'', one of which [[Captain]] [[Sheridan]] used in [[2260]] to destroy the [[Thirdspace artifact]].<ref>[[Points of Departure]]</ref><ref>[[In the Beginning]]</ref><ref>[[Thirdspace (movie)]]</ref> |
The [[Gaim Intelligence]] manufacture a type of thermonuclear device capable of delivering a blast of five to six hundred megatons. Their casings are essentially flattened cylinders about one to two meters in length with a computer control interface on the top and can be operated remotely<ref>[[Z'ha'dum (episode)]]</ref><ref name=ITF>[[Into the Fire]]</ref> |
The [[Gaim Intelligence]] manufacture a type of thermonuclear device capable of delivering a blast of five to six hundred megatons. Their casings are essentially flattened cylinders about one to two meters in length with a computer control interface on the top and can be operated remotely<ref>[[Z'ha'dum (episode)]]</ref><ref name=ITF>[[Into the Fire]]</ref> |
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Like many other races, the [[Centauri Republic]] are known to use fusion bombs and during the [[Narn-Centauri War]] of [[2259]], it was discovered that the Republic was using [[Babylon 5]] to illegally transfer fusion bombs along with support equipment for ion cannons, [[Mass driver]]s and heavy-energy weapons.<ref>[[And Now For a Word]]</ref> |
Like many other races, the [[Centauri Republic]] are known to use fusion bombs and during the [[Narn-Centauri War]] of [[2259]], it was discovered that the Republic was using [[Babylon 5]] to illegally transfer fusion bombs along with support equipment for ion cannons, [[Mass driver]]s and heavy-energy weapons.<ref>[[And Now For a Word]]</ref> |
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| − | During the last days of the [[Second Shadow War]], [[Centauri]] [[Prime Minister]] [[Londo Mollari]] used three fusion bombs to destroy the island of [[Selini]] to rid [[Centauri Prime]] of the [[Shadow]] base that had been established there.<ref name=ITF /> A year later, the [[Drakh]] followed this example when |
+ | During the last days of the [[Second Shadow War]], [[Centauri]] [[Prime Minister]] [[Londo Mollari]] used three fusion bombs to destroy the island of [[Selini]] to rid [[Centauri Prime]] of the [[Shadow]] base that had been established there.<ref name=ITF /> A year later, the [[Drakh]] followed this example when they secretly planted similar devices all over the planet to ensure Mollari's co-operation.<ref>[[The Fall of Centauri Prime]]</ref> |
The [[Shadow planetkiller]] utilized an array of thousands of missiles fitted with warheads with yields in the gigaton range.<ref>[[The Long Night]]</ref> In [[2254]], the allies of the Shadows attempted to use a fusion bomb equipped with magnetic grapples to destroy [[Babylon 4]], intending to attach it to the station's fusion reactor, making it look like an accident.<ref>[[War Without End, Part I]]</ref> |
The [[Shadow planetkiller]] utilized an array of thousands of missiles fitted with warheads with yields in the gigaton range.<ref>[[The Long Night]]</ref> In [[2254]], the allies of the Shadows attempted to use a fusion bomb equipped with magnetic grapples to destroy [[Babylon 4]], intending to attach it to the station's fusion reactor, making it look like an accident.<ref>[[War Without End, Part I]]</ref> |
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Image:Black star 05.png|A two megaton tactical nuke finishing off the Drala Fi. |
Image:Black star 05.png|A two megaton tactical nuke finishing off the Drala Fi. |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 26 June 2019
Thermonuclear device is a catch-all term used for a weapon that utilises nuclear fusion to release an enormous amount of explosive energy.
Type and Uses[]
Sometimes referred to as Fusion Bombs, thermonuclear devices are manufactured by several races and come in a number of designs and explosive yields. The warheads on standard Earthforce tactical nukes like those carried aboard Hyperion class heavy cruisers are relatively small, disc-shaped devices with explosive yields around two megatons and can be fitted with proximity fuses, remote or timed detonators. Babylon 5 was equipped with several Model 501/6 Mk XI Thermonuclear Charges, one of which Captain Sheridan used in 2260 to destroy the Thirdspace artifact.[1][2][3]
The Gaim Intelligence manufacture a type of thermonuclear device capable of delivering a blast of five to six hundred megatons. Their casings are essentially flattened cylinders about one to two meters in length with a computer control interface on the top and can be operated remotely[4][5]
Like many other races, the Centauri Republic are known to use fusion bombs and during the Narn-Centauri War of 2259, it was discovered that the Republic was using Babylon 5 to illegally transfer fusion bombs along with support equipment for ion cannons, Mass drivers and heavy-energy weapons.[6]
During the last days of the Second Shadow War, Centauri Prime Minister Londo Mollari used three fusion bombs to destroy the island of Selini to rid Centauri Prime of the Shadow base that had been established there.[5] A year later, the Drakh followed this example when they secretly planted similar devices all over the planet to ensure Mollari's co-operation.[7]
The Shadow planetkiller utilized an array of thousands of missiles fitted with warheads with yields in the gigaton range.[8] In 2254, the allies of the Shadows attempted to use a fusion bomb equipped with magnetic grapples to destroy Babylon 4, intending to attach it to the station's fusion reactor, making it look like an accident.[9]
See Also[]
References[]
| Weapons | ||
| Phased Plasma Guns | ||
| Auricon PPG Pistol · Westlake & Grummon PPG Pistol · Tho'val PPG pistol · Kalat PPG Pistol · Sha'ann PPG Pistol · Tromo PPG Pistol · Auricon PPG Rifle · Auricon PPG Sniper Rifle · Auricon PPG Assault Rifle · Tromo PPG Rifle · Centauri PPG Rifle | ||
| Melee Weapons: | ||
| Denn'bok · Shock stick · Coutari · K'tok · Barrken · Minbari glove-knife · Drazi Blades · Graal · Electro-whip · Slaver's glove | ||
| Chemical/Biological Weapons: | ||
| Nano-virus · Drakh plague · Techno-mage nano-virus · Telepath · Morph Gas · Assassination device | ||
| Weapons of Mass Destruction: | ||
| Thermonuclear device · Mass driver · Vorlon planetkiller · Death Cloud | ||
| Other Weapons: | ||
| Energy mine · Perimeter mine · Blockade mine · Planetary defense grid · Slugthrower · Thermal Grenade · Hand-held Grenade Launcher | ||
| Personal Weapons: | ||
| Michael Garibaldi's Smith & Wesson · Marcus Cole's pike · Londo Mollari's coutari · Ta'Lon's k'tok | ||