Augmented drilling system

A method comprising:

• moving an endcap and a projectile through a launch tube using a plunger, wherein movement of the endcap through the launch tube displaces material from a first end of the launch tube;
• positioning the endcap at the first end of the launch tube using the plunger, wherein the first end extends proximate to an orifice in a drill bit and the positioning of the endcap at the first end at least partially seals the first end of the launch tube;
• withdrawing the plunger from the first end of the launch tube, wherein movement of the plunger from the first end of the launch tube evacuates at least a portion of the launch tube;
• positioning the projectile at a second end of the launch tube using the plunger;
• propelling the projectile through the endcap such that the projectile exits the launch tube and impacts a portion of a geological formation;
• and
• moving the drill bit towards the portion of the geological formation.

A system comprising:

• a drill bit including:
• one or more devices to displace material;
• and
• an orifice extending through the drill bit;
• an assembly including:
• a combustion chamber;
• and
• a launch tube extending from the combustion chamber to the orifice in the drill bit, wherein the launch tube is movable relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit to change an angle between an end of the launch tube and the longitudinal axis.