The Particle Eradication Distributor, simply known as the P.E.D., is a device that was created by Chester P. Runk in an erased future to erase several different types of matter in existence.
History[]
Reverse-Flashpoint[]
In the Reverse Flashpoint created by Eobard Thawne, Chester P. Runk and Ray Palmer, alongside Team Flash and the Legends of Tomorrow, fought against the Legion of Doom, led by the Reverse-Flash. During their conflict, Runk and Palmer developed the Particle Eradication Distributor that could erase matter. The device was soon stolen by the Reverse-Flash and Damien Darhk, after killing Palmer in cold blood. Eventually, the device was restored by Team Flash back to S.T.A.R. Labs.
Restoring time[]
Darhk told Allen about the device then they went to S.T.A.R Labs to steal it to restore the timeline. Darhk then installed the device with his mystical time stone, which allowed Allen to restore the timeline by simply running at a specific velocity.
Post-Armageddon[]
With the timeline restored, Barry returned to his time and faced Despero. However, the latter began an explosion using his connection to the Flame of Py'tar. To siphon the flame and defeat Despero, Runk converted the device into a pair of golden boots in the the Flash suit, allowing Barry to win the battle.
Capabilities[]
Functions[]
- Energy Redirection: The PED, while installed in the boots of The Flash Suit, has the capability of redirecting most energy sources, including currents equal to the kinetic output created when Allen runs. The force of those two equal energies would then cancel each other out and create a surface for Allen to walk on, allowing him to reach high locations with ease.[1]
- Matter Erasure: The PED was initially intended to erase matter from existence.[2]