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The Titan Class Spanner, colloquially known as the Big Smashee, was originally manufactured by the now defunct orbital foundries of the Trade Constellation. These formidable tools were designed with a specific purpose: the rigorous maintenance of Tier 4 Spike Drive engine housings. From its inception, the spanner was built for immense torque.
It swiftly became a staple in the bustling shipbreaking yards of the Don System. Its primary function involved applying thousands of newton meters of torque to stubborn hull bolts, a task it performed with unparalleled efficiency. The spanner's inherent density also rendered it nearly indestructible, a quality that would later contribute to its enduring legacy.
A significant shift occurred with the Red Sun Dominion's militarization of the Don System and the subsequent implementation of the Harvest program. This new regime brought with it severe restrictions, leading to the ostensible banning of these tools from the Meristine Work Camps. Their robust design and sheer weight meant they were deemed too dangerous, possessing significant potential lethality in the hands of the camps' inhabitants.
Despite the official prohibition, the Big Smashee proved too valuable and resilient to simply disappear. Many remain hidden within maintenance crawlspaces, secreted away from official inspections. These tools are frequently repurposed, becoming implements of defiance in the hands of the gene-bulked laborers and burgeoning insurgent groups.
While an unwieldy burden for a standard human, the Titan Class Spanner transforms into a crushing bludgeon when wielded by a genetically modified laborer or a soldier in powered armor. In such hands, it is capable of denting even reinforced riot armor, making it a formidable weapon. Today, the Tech is actively scavenged and remains in widespread, albeit illicit, use.
