Approved Tech CDI "Misty-IV" Smoke Dispersion Canisters

[BIG Z1776]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A smoke generator for armored vehicles for the Crossroads Republic Armed Forces for masking movements and positions.
• Image Source: Canisters themselves are similar to look to this, the deployer is like this
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Crossroads Defense Industries
• Affiliation: Crossroads Republic Armed Forces (Closed-Market)
• Model: "Misty-IV" Smoke Dispersion Canister
• Modularity: Yes, this can be mounted on any vehicle which has the room, and the smoke generating compounds can be swapped by the end user.
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material: Durasteel, Micropulverised Brass and Graphite Flakes, Titanium Dioxide Particles, Terephthalic Acid Particles, and Carbon Fiber Particles, different dyes.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Device is a simple smoke grenade which has two dispersion modes depending on the ignition device which is attached when deployed.
• The vehicle-mounted smoke canisters have an explosive dispersion which puts out lots of smoke very quickly after being launched from their launch tubes which are able to be mounted in large numbers on vehicles.
• The hand-thrown grenades are more gradual when used, and these versions come in several different colors.

STRENGTHS

• Persists a long time.
• Can be carried by the wind (Matter of perspective)
• Masks IR, thermal, and visual imagery devices as well as some EHF fire control sensors.

WEAKNESSES

• Can be carried by the wind (Matter of perspective)
• Somewhat toxic.
• Doesn't stop ballistic weapons.

DESCRIPTION
A commonly-used tool of the CRAF, used for masking movements on the battlefield from anything from enemy ground troops to enemy aircraft. This device is able to be used as a nonverbal signaling device, with colors having pre-determined meanings based upon mission briefings.

 

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Under Review

 

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BIG Z1776

Approved