Actual story text from Sparkgate. Samantha Carter's reaction to examining a Clank for the first time:
Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.
Quote:"Sure, I can whip up some gears in the machine shop," Sam said, waving her arms about, "put together that Stirling engine in there over my lunch break. No problem, I just HAVE TO PUNCH PHYSICS IN THE MOUTH AND STEAL ITS LUNCH MONEY!"--
Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.