The tumultuous period following the Sundering plunged the known worlds into the chaotic era of the Silent Wars. It was during these dark times that the Red Sun Dominion's ruthless Blacklight battalion conceived a new instrument of terror. They developed the Hellion pattern charges, specifically designed for brutal tactical breaching. These charges quickly became a grim symbol of that violent, lawless age.

Unlike the common industrial explosives favored by the Trade Constellation for asteroid mining, Hellion charges were crafted with a more malevolent purpose. Their unique design directs force inward with vicious precision, ensuring any unfortunate individual standing behind a breached door is neutralized by superheated spalling. This deliberate lethality made them tools of terror as much as utility.

Despite their sinister history and openly evil reputation, the charges have endured. Many mercenaries and Mortal Veil operatives view them as relics of unmatched efficiency. When strategic, albeit messy, demolition is required, these groups often turn to the Hellion pattern charges for their devastating effectiveness.

Today, the Hellion pattern charges maintain a restricted circulation. They are frequently discovered hidden within illicit arms caches or stashed away in pirate armories, a testament to their enduring, dangerous utility. Their existence continues to echo the brutal legacy of the Silent Wars.