When you use the ability, you create a clone of yourself for xx amount of seconds. You take control of your clone while your real mech goes in steal mode. During this time, the clone must find a target to damage. If the clone does not find a target to damage, it takes the damage instead.

Anything that blocks damage (i.e. shields) can absorb all or partial damage. Clones can capture a control point but risk damaging itself if unable to find a target.