Destruction Catalyst (Equivalent Exchange)

A potent mining tool, and the all-purpose beginner's choice for resource gathering, the Destruction Catalyst gives you a viable mining alternative.
Without being charged, the Destruction Catalyst will attempt to break a 3x3 panel in any direction. For each level of charge, however, the maximum increases by a squared-factor. To illustrate:
Charge Level 0 - Breaks 1 3x3 panel
Charge Level 1 - Breaks 4 3x3 panels in a row
Charge Level 2 - Breaks 9 3x3 panels in a row
Charge Level 3 - Breaks 16 3x3 panels in a row (maximum)
The Destruction Catalyst consumes resources only if it is successful in its destruction routine. It will consume Gunpowder, Glowstone Dust or Redstone (in that order) with the following material rates:
New in 3.5 - Glowstone Blocks can be used for 48 blocks of breaking, Mobius Fuel can be used for 54.
Gunpowder - each unit destroys 8 blocks.
Glowstone Dust - each unit destroys 12 blocks.
Redstone Dust - emergencies only! Each unit destroys only 2 blocks.
It can be right clicked directly on a wall, but can also be fired over distances using the R key. You will, however, sacrifice some of your distance, so you will not be getting the maximum desired length unless you move towards your target.
Stacks of blocks destroyed by the Destruction Catalyst are delivered in a neat, lag reducing bundle directly in front of the player, or where the ability was first targetted.