An activation tool used to terminate a pre-polished, no-crimp fiber optic connector. The system can include multiple different nodes coupled to one another in a cluster over a computer communications network including an initial lead node and remaining auxiliary nodes. The projectile retainer, when in a closed position, holds a projectile in a fixed position with respect to the device. A termination amplifier has an input coupled to the input transmission line and an output coupled to the intermediate transmission line.