The plan is to start small—basically a sandbox. First, I’ll fire the thing at a stack of steel plates inside the containment chamber so I can measure energy output and heat dissipation. Then I’ll switch to a mock bunker layout, hit a concrete wall, and see how quickly it melts or vaporizes. Once I’ve logged the data, I’ll move to the field and use a drone‑mounted probe to test the cannon at a controlled range, with a safety perimeter set for radiation spill. Tactics-wise, think of it as a “burst‑damage” support weapon. One blast can breach a fortified position or create a hole in a wall for the squad to charge through. It’s not a primary weapon, but it can be a game‑changer in close‑quarters or when the enemy is massed in a bunker. Of course, every squad member will need a dose of radiation shielding and a “do‑not‑cross‑the‑line” rule: the cannon’s fire can contaminate the area for a while, so you can’t just walk straight through the blast zone. That’s why I’d pair it with a rapid‑fire assault rifle team that can follow up the breach before the radiation clears. If the squad’s got a medic on board, they’ll need to monitor for acute exposure, but the payoff—breaking through enemy defenses and causing chaos—makes it worth the risk.