Zofia Marek
Master and Commander
Intent: To create a grenade type that is unique to the Ganathan military and applies a different perspective on grenade variants.
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Produced by various manufacturers on Ganath, specifications and parameters set by the RGTC, global standardization set by the Ganathan Crown.
Model: N/A
Affiliation: Ganath, Ganathan Military, RGTC
Modularity: N/A
Production: Mass
Material: Microrepulsor, micro power-pack, omnidirectional amplifier, electronic components, plasteel casing.
Classification: Grenade
Size: Handheld
Length: 95mm
Weight: 0.45kg
Ammunition Type: N/A
Ammunition Capacity: N/A
Effective Ranges:
- Lethal Range - 3m radius
- Injury Range - 9m radius (Note: Total radius of affected area is 12m total)
Special Features:
- Effective against infantry of all types
- Effective against static objects (doors, walls, etc.)
- Effective against vehicles
- Magnetic shell (Must be manually activated/deactivated by the user)
- Concussive - While not technically considered a concussive explosive, the grenade does somewhat rely on concussive force for its operation. A powerful micro-repulsor built into a disposable, one use shell, the grenade releases a massive pulse designed to fling anything untethered away from the epicenter. Those caught in the blast are tossed away at high speeds, the speed reliant on the proximity to the grenade's blast. The sudden stop as bodies hit immovable objects is the primary mechanism of injury followed by debris thrown by the grenade's 'explosion'.
- Anti-Armor - The grenade itself, when used against vehicles or troops in heavy armor, is not designed to actually pierce or crush the armor it detonates near or against, though in the case of thin or low quality materials it may warp or crumple the affected area. The grenade is designed to use the actual force of the repulsor emission to cause injuries to those behind defensive emplacements or inside vehicles. In addition, anything not properly and securely fastened will oftentimes come loose, sending debris in all directions. In the case of small and light vehicles (or direct and relatively precise application beneath anything short of moderately heavy repulsor vehicles), the vehicle can find itself at risk of flipping on its side or completely over.
- Inertia Dampeners - Vehicles or installations with dedicated inertial dampeners designed to prevent excessive damage from direct and powerful concussive force will easily thwart this type of weapon. In such cases, superficial or non-critical damage is the best result from use. Repeated use, or alternate methods and equipment, is recommended in such cases.
- Magboots - Troops with properly activated magboots and time to prepare against the sudden energy pulse have little to initially fear against the Prabi grenade as they are properly braced against the weapon's 'blast' effect. It should be noted, however, that proper bracing and activation of the maximum setting on the magboots is required. Lesser settings will be insufficient and improper bracing often leads to sprained or broken ankles.
The Prabi is essentially a high powered microrepulsor linked to an omnidirectional amplifier and single-use power pack (also miniaturized). The linked components are then set inside a plasteel shell and set with an electronic trigger.
The grenade is designed around a simple parameter: kill or disable the target. To do this, it uses a high powered pulse wave designed to fling unprepared infantry or deal concussive force to the internal components and crew of static defenses or vehicles. In this regard, the Prabi is highly effective, easily tossing beings of average size with lethal force within the three meter 'kill' radius of the grenade's 'explosive' blast. Outside of the three meter radius, the grenade has a further nine meters of 'injury' radius where those thrown are at a far less risk of death, but at a significant risk of injury by the force applied. In addition, any unsecured items within the mentioned ranges are also affected similarly, potentially turning random debris into lethal projectiles and shrapnel. Against vehicles, the grenade has little external effect against heavy armor, but is appropriately effective against unprotected internals and crew. This allows troops using the Prabi to disable or destroy static emplacements or vehicles, potentially flipping lighter vehicles over completely. Against walls, doors, and static structures the grenade retains its effectiveness, though for reinforced, military grade defenses, proper breaching charges are required.
The Prabi is not without its downfalls. Namely, being a weapon relying on force and inertia, anything capable of nullifying or dampening the energy released will vastly reduce the effectiveness of the weapon. In such cases, repeated use or alternate methods are advised as superficial and non-critical damage is often the best case scenario with the Prabi. In addition, as the weapon requires rendering those affected by the 'blast' into pseudo projectiles, soldiers properly braced and utilizing magboots turned to the maximum setting will be able to shrug the blast off with ease. It should be noted, however, that the maximum setting is required as lesser levels will not be sufficient to withstand the full force of the 'blast' wave. In addition, proper bracing techniques are required as there is a risk of fractured or sprained ankles, leg joints, and their equivalents among other species if individuals are improperly braced. Flung debris, however, remains a danger to consider regardless of magboots or bracing techniques.
