Nuclear Payload

Description
So you don't technically know what kind of debris is lurking in the shuttle's path? This solves that problem - by guaranteeing that it's MODERATE debris. Don't forget to let Mission Control know when the payload is delivered so that they can make a note on the BIG MAP.



Cost
- One MAJOR PHYSICS research and one MAJOR MATERIALS research

Impact
When the payload is delivered, the debris in a particular sector is totally obliterated (includes Ion Storms). Unfortunately, the subsequent radioactive fallout will count as MODERATE debris

Note that when scanned the sector will still show up as whatever it was before; you will need to remember that it is actually MODERATE debris

Do your very best not to catch the shuttle in the explosion!

Future Research
Why would you want to research anything else when these glorious thermonuclear explosions are just a missile launch away?