A
Civilization advance.
The
development of a reasonably accurate model of the structure of the
atom led physicists to attempt to intentionally split one in two. When a large, unstable atomic
nucleus splits--fissions--the result os two or more smaller, more stable nuclei. Other by-products of this
fission are a tremendous amount of energy and fast
neutrons, plus a lingering, deadly
radioactivity. The first intentional use of nuclear fission was in warfare, where the incredible power of an unconfined fission reaction produced an explosion rivaled only by the largest known volcanic eruptions.
Prerequisites: Mass Production and
Atomic Theory.
Allows for: Nuclear Power.