DKI14S Thermonuclear Lance V2

Description
Often referred to as the "Hellbore" the DKI4S is a devastating, man-portable directed energy weapon. Variant 2 refers to the much more potent disposable version of the Thermonuclear Lance.

Using a heavily optimized 3rd generation Casaba Howitzer mechanism- the Hellbore functions similarly to a high energy laser system.

Resembling a long, bulky cylinder, much like a large pipe, the Hellbore packs thousands of kilograms of a highly dense thermonuclear fuel into a colossal 700 centimetre long package. Usage guidelines suggest: aiming in the vague direction of the target, depressing the delayed trigger, and letting go of the weapon immediately. When fired- a blindingly intense conical blast will be emitted from the front and proceed to vaporize anything in front for thousands of kilometers, eventually expanding to be dozens of meters wide before becoming too dispersed to be effective. The large quantities of neutrons and dangerous backscatter make this weapon unsafe for use by most, in or outside of atmosphere.

The weapon is incredibly efficient at ranges of hundreds of kilometers; Being capable of punching through mountain range and armor alike. At longer ranges, the wide dispersed blast is likely to start global firestorms and cause massive biosphere destruction. Some effectiveness is maintained at ranges of up to 10000 km in a vacuum, making the weapon a viable choice against small spacecraft.

The weapon is destroyed upon firing, therefore it is common for cunning Knights to field transmute Hellbores as necessary.

Limitations
Single-use.

Excessive collateral damage.

Less energy-efficient than kinetic options.

A little dangerous to the firer.

Somewhat difficult to aim.

Whilst technically rated for anti-spacecraft, it is far too weak and short-ranged to be an appreciable threat to any combat-grade vessel up to Dominion standard. De-transmutation is a more efficient method at such close ranges.