diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
index 95f062bd91..0a2e09fd21 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
@@ -2489,6 +2489,7 @@ public class Blocks{
             maxNodes = 10;
             laserRange = 6;
             underBullets = true;
+            crushFragile = true;
         }};
 
         powerNodeLarge = new PowerNode("power-node-large"){{
@@ -2658,7 +2659,7 @@ public class Blocks{
             range = 10;
             fogRadius = 1;
             researchCost = with(Items.beryllium, 5);
-            buildCostMultiplier = 2.5f;
+            crushFragile = true;
 
             consumePowerBuffered(1000f);
         }};
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
index 10364fe776..f596519b76 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
@@ -2723,6 +2723,7 @@ public class UnitTypes{
             itemCapacity = 0;
             floorMultiplier = 0.8f;
             treadRects = new Rect[]{new Rect(17 - 96f/2f, 10 - 96f/2f, 19, 76)};
+            crushFragile = true;
             researchCostMultiplier = 0f;
 
             tankMoveVolume *= 0.55f;
@@ -2807,6 +2808,7 @@ public class UnitTypes{
             drownTimeMultiplier = 1.2f;
             immunities.addAll(StatusEffects.burning, StatusEffects.melting);
             treadRects = new Rect[]{new Rect(16 - 60f, 48 - 70f, 30, 75), new Rect(44 - 60f, 17 - 70f, 17, 60)};
+            crushFragile = true;
             researchCostMultiplier = 0f;
 
             weapons.add(new Weapon("precept-weapon"){{
@@ -2879,6 +2881,7 @@ public class UnitTypes{
             floorMultiplier = 0.5f;
             drownTimeMultiplier = 1.25f;
             immunities.addAll(StatusEffects.burning, StatusEffects.melting);
+            crushFragile = true;
             treadRects = new Rect[]{new Rect(22 - 154f/2f, 16 - 154f/2f, 28, 130)};
 
             tankMoveVolume *= 1.25f;
@@ -2984,6 +2987,7 @@ public class UnitTypes{
 
             tankMoveVolume *= 1.5f;
             tankMoveSound = Sounds.tankMoveHeavy;
+            crushFragile = true;
 
             float xo = 231f/2f, yo = 231f/2f;
             treadRects = new Rect[]{new Rect(27 - xo, 152 - yo, 56, 73), new Rect(24 - xo, 51 - 9 - yo, 29, 17), new Rect(59 - xo, 18 - 9 - yo, 39, 19)};
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/TankComp.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/TankComp.java
index 4fa36348ba..8c79a3e958 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/TankComp.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/TankComp.java
@@ -57,6 +57,16 @@ abstract class TankComp implements Posc, Hitboxc, Unitc, ElevationMovec{
         lastDeepFloor = null;
         boolean anyNonDeep = false;
 
+        if(type.crushFragile){
+            for(int i = 0; i < 8; i++){
+                Point2 offset = Geometry.d8[i];
+                var other = Vars.world.buildWorld(x + offset.x * tilesize, y + offset.y * tilesize);
+                if(other != null && other.team != team && other.block.crushFragile){
+                    other.damage(team, 999999999f);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
         //calculate overlapping tiles so it slows down when going "over" walls
         int r = Math.max((int)(hitSize * 0.75f / tilesize), 0);
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
index 2d1c2823d3..e6ebce1042 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
@@ -465,6 +465,8 @@ public class UnitType extends UnlockableContent implements Senseable{
     public int treadFrames = 18;
     /** how much of a top part of a tread sprite is "cut off" relative to the pattern; this is corrected for */
     public int treadPullOffset = 0;
+    /** if true, 'fragile' blocks will instantly be crushed in a 1x1 area around the tank */
+    public boolean crushFragile = false;
 
     //SEGMENTED / CRAWL UNITS (this is WIP content!)
 
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/Block.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/Block.java
index 606a1a5351..fea0bfca8e 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/Block.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/Block.java
@@ -224,6 +224,8 @@ public class Block extends UnlockableContent implements Senseable{
     public float placeOverlapRange = 50f;
     /** Multiplier of damage dealt to this block by tanks. Does not apply to crawlers. */
     public float crushDamageMultiplier = 1f;
+    /** If true, this block is instantly destroyed by tanks with crushFragile set to true. */
+    public boolean crushFragile = false;
     /** Max of timers used. */
     public int timers = 0;
     /** Cache layer. Only used for 'cached' rendering. */