What a marvelous this is not? After a crash course through Nasuverse lore, now one through explosives? What will come next, nuclear physics?

Admitedly, it wouldn't be too hard for me to get a bit of insight, since I study engineering and there are demolition classes on my university, even if I'm on mechanic engineering I can always talk to a teacher or two. However, I won't do that, 'cuz I don't think it's worth my time.

For the detonator, however, simple capacitors and wire should do a reliable detonator.