A shockwave inducer is a powerful and ancient protoss weapon, most likely pre-dating the Aeon of Strife. When activated, the inducer 'melds' with its user, dark liquid metal covering the torso and left arm. It changes shape every few second, with lights akin to stars flashing from the depths of the liquid. It has only been observed used by a protoss. Should the inducer take enough damage, it will drip off the user, form seven puddles of liquid metal, each solidifying into a separate piece ready for re-assembly. This process is traumatic for the user however, and will render him/her in a coma.