Approved Tech AST-1 Grenade Launcher Launcher + Entrapment Grenades

[Triko]

Intent: To create a grenade launcher & ammunition capable of deadly harm and unique effects.
Development Thread: No
Hero Unit: N/A
Manufacturer: ExoGen R&D (Personal Company based on Iskeria)
Model: AST-1
Affiliation: None
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel
Description:

AST-1 Grenade Launcher

Short range grenade launcher, capable of firing 2 projectiles at a time with a long reload time, and at medium velocity. The range itself is limited by the weight of the unique grenades fired by the weapon (description below) and the arc-of-fire method of adjusting the range of the weapon.

The AST-1 is breech loaded, meaning that ammunition is loaded by inserting grenades directly into the barrel by pulling down on the barrel, which is spring loaded and will open once sufficient force is placed upon it, allowing the user to insert the grenades.

The trajectory of the grenades will remain straight as long as the weapon is fired from a stable position, but will fluctuate if the weapon is moved suddenly as the trigger is pressed.

Entrapment Grenades

Entrapment Grenades are cylindrical grenades 20cm long with a diameter of 5cm, weighing 0.5kg each. The grenades have a fuse adjustable before launched, and contain a laser beam in order to detect solids in front of the grenade.

The purpose of this is to help the grenade evaluate when a target is near, as once a target is within 50cm, the 4 spring-loaded durasteel prongs (18cm long each) located at 90 degree intervals across the weapon will extend forwards at extreme speed and stab the object in front, causing intense bodily harm and securing targets to prevent escape from the deadly blast.

The blast itself has a 3m deadly radius and a 4m severe injury radius, but anything further will usually cause mild injury (5-6m) to a light scratch. (7m+) Due to the way the prongs spring out (Straight forwards) it is necessary for the grenade to be pointing forwards in order to injure the target, or else the grenade may stab the ground and detonate outside of effective range.

This weakness limits the effective range of the weapon severely, as at long range the grenades will begin spinning and lose their tactical edge.

Classification: Grenade Launcher
Size: Handheld
Status: Limited
Length: 75cm
Weight: 2kg (3kg fully loaded)
Ammunition Type: Projectile
Ammunition Capacity: 2
Range: <200m

 

[Ashin Varanin]

So it lobs small, 'sticky' shaped charges, effectively? Two-shot burst, long reload time. Clever concept, good workarounds, good balance. My only question is, if the difference between unloaded and fully loaded is 1.5 kg, each shot is 0.5, and the ammo capacity is 2...?

 

[Triko]

Ah, I see the problem. I originally had the capacity as 3 but then I changed the length of the 'nades and changed the capacity, but forgot to change the weight. Will edit.

 

[Ashin Varanin]

Approved. Also, I like this a lot.