Ionite, a scarce and precious substance, was located on Bandomeer. Its unique characteristic was its disruptive effect on energy fields, like deflector shields, stemming from its capacity to hold a distinct, alternate charge instead of a positive or negative one. When exposed to positively charged substances, ionite exhibited a negative charge, effectively canceling out the positive charge, and conversely. Consequently, any nearby electronic equipment suffered immediate failure and destruction, a significant issue exemplified by the shutdown of timers in its vicinity (a serious concern for miners, who risked running out of air during mining operations without awareness).
Nevertheless, it was discovered that, with proper concentration, ionite could undergo refinement and combination with diverse explosive substances, resulting in ionite-based weaponry. Despite the fact that naval forces never fully capitalized on its potential, the ionite acquired by interested parties could be transformed into grenades, bombs, and missiles capable of completely draining shields and leaving adversaries utterly vulnerable.