Volo Ficcusbacterium, known colloquially as a Krey Bomb, is a Krey biotechnology weapon accidentally discovered by bioengineer Dr. Raktor Kuk.
Background[]
The original homeworld Kratarkokok was lost in a scientific experiment when an experiment using bacteria to convert garbage into energy resulted in the creation of a volatile bacterium known as ficcusbacterium. The bacterium quickly mutated, reproducing itself as it bound to most physical atoms, leading to a catastrophic explosion resulting in the death of 80% of all Krey.
Technology[]
The Krey Bomb is a form of advanced bioengineering; it works by binding itself to any positively-charged atoms, absorbing them and utilizing the excess energy to replicate into more ficcusbacteriae. Eventually, the vibrating atoms will split apart, releasing their energy, and creating a relatively massive explosion in their wake.
The biological weapon is usually stored inside a spherical vacuum where contamination is allegedly impossible.
Uses[]
The use of the weapon is actually quite rare, leaving the Krey to typically use this weapon as a bargaining tool—they are renown for their threats to use the bomb.