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|name = Generic Hand Grenade | |name = Generic Hand Grenade | ||
|ammo = x1 [[grenade]] (single use) | |ammo = x1 [[grenade]] (single use) | ||
| − | |caption = Generic Hand | + | |caption = Generic Hand Grenades hanging on a utility belt |
|code = TBD | |code = TBD | ||
|cost = [[Cr]]10 | |cost = [[Cr]]10 | ||
|footnote= Generic Hand Grenade | |footnote= Generic Hand Grenade | ||
|group = Ranged Weapon | |group = Ranged Weapon | ||
| − | |image = [[File: | + | |image = [[File: Grenades-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Pg-Cvr 20-July-2018a.jpg]] |
|model = TBD | |model = TBD | ||
| − | |size = 120.0 [[mm]] | + | |size = 120.0 [[mm]] |
|TL = 5 | |TL = 5 | ||
|Type = Explosive Weapon | |Type = Explosive Weapon | ||
| − | |volume = | + | |volume = 1.2 litres |
|weight = 1.0 [[kg]] | |weight = 1.0 [[kg]] | ||
|manufacturer= Various | |manufacturer= Various | ||
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| − | The [[Hand Grenade]] (1,000.0 grams; [[Cr]]10; [[TL-5]]) is a thrown weapon used against bunkers, large concentrations of infantry, or targets not significantly | + | The [[Hand Grenade]] (1,000.0 grams; [[Cr]]10; [[TL-5]]) is a thrown weapon used against bunkers, large concentrations of infantry, or targets not significantly threatened by battle rifles. |
* Hand Grenades are [[Thrown Weapon]]s that usually employ [[Explosive Munition]]s. | * Hand Grenades are [[Thrown Weapon]]s that usually employ [[Explosive Munition]]s. | ||
| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | "[[Hand Grenade]]s:" The modern hand grenade appears at [[TL-5|tech level 5]] and is generally available thereafter. Hand grenades may only be used against targets at medium range. A grenade may be thrown several times a minute, during which the thrower is treated as evading. A grenade thrower may elect not to evade, in which case the thrower is more exposed and vulnerable to enemy fire. No specific weapon skill is required to use grenades, although a good dexterity and significant limb strength help. All grenades are thrown at single targets and higher technology grenades generally use more | + | "[[Hand Grenade]]s:" The modern hand grenade appears at [[TL-5|tech level 5]] and is generally available thereafter. Hand grenades may only be used against targets at medium range. A grenade may be thrown several times a minute, during which the thrower is treated as evading. A grenade thrower may elect not to evade, in which case the thrower is more exposed and vulnerable to enemy fire. No specific weapon skill is required to use grenades, although a good dexterity and significant limb strength help. All grenades are thrown at single targets and higher technology grenades generally use more capable explosives that do more damage. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
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| + | The specific example described here is a [[Fragmentation Grenade]] also called a [[High Explosive Grenade]]. Other types are covered in separate entries (listed under ''See Also''). | ||
=== Weapon Characteristics === | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
| − | Length: 120.0 [[mm]]. Weight | + | Length: 120.0 [[mm]]. Weight: 1.0 [[kg]]. Base price: [[Cr]]10. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} |
* All grenades weigh about 1.0 kilograms and cost [[Cr]]200 for a case of twenty. In addition to assault grenades, a variety of smoke grenades are available for signalling and obscuration, and specialized grenades (gas, anti-tank, etc.) are sometimes used as well. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | * All grenades weigh about 1.0 kilograms and cost [[Cr]]200 for a case of twenty. In addition to assault grenades, a variety of smoke grenades are available for signalling and obscuration, and specialized grenades (gas, anti-tank, etc.) are sometimes used as well. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
[[Explosive weapon]]s are developed as early as the [[TL:1-3]] epoch. In the [[Terran]] tradition, some of the earliest wielders of such explosives were known as grenadiers, as in soldiers employing [[grenade]]s or explosive bombs. Specialized grenadiers were often known as sappers. Some ingenious explosive weapons have been invented by primitive [[TL:1-3]] [[civilization]]s including napalm-like pyrotechnics. | [[Explosive weapon]]s are developed as early as the [[TL:1-3]] epoch. In the [[Terran]] tradition, some of the earliest wielders of such explosives were known as grenadiers, as in soldiers employing [[grenade]]s or explosive bombs. Specialized grenadiers were often known as sappers. Some ingenious explosive weapons have been invented by primitive [[TL:1-3]] [[civilization]]s including napalm-like pyrotechnics. | ||
| − | By the [[industrial epoch]] of [[TL:4-6]], [[hand grenade]]s have grown common, but suffer from the limitations of being thrown by a [[sophont]]’s manipulatory limbs. [[Rifle | + | By the [[industrial epoch]] of [[TL:4-6]], [[hand grenade]]s have grown common, but suffer from the limitations of being thrown by a [[sophont]]’s manipulatory limbs. [[Rifle Grenade]]s typically appear as one of the solutions to range limitations with early [[hand grenade]]s. |
Typically by the [[TL:7-9]] epoch, [[sophont]]s have begun to work around the limitations of [[thrown weapon]]s by using kinetic projectors or [[Grenade Launcher|special launchers]] for such weapons. [[Grenade Launcher]]s are some of these solutions to firing [[grenade]]s at farther ranges. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | Typically by the [[TL:7-9]] epoch, [[sophont]]s have begun to work around the limitations of [[thrown weapon]]s by using kinetic projectors or [[Grenade Launcher|special launchers]] for such weapons. [[Grenade Launcher]]s are some of these solutions to firing [[grenade]]s at farther ranges. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | ||
| − | === | + | === Technological Overview of Grenade Development === |
| − | + | No information yet available. | |
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| − | + | == See also== | |
| − | + | {{Referral-Tree-G-Grenades}} | |
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| − | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | |
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| − | == References & | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
| + | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary |page= 40 }} | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary |page= 40 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= High Passage 3 |page=38 |article= The Armory: Mercenary Support Weapons}} (Illustration) | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= High Passage 3 |page=38 |article= The Armory: Mercenary Support Weapons}} (Illustration) | ||
|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= TBD }} | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= TBD }} | ||
| − | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Emperor's Arsenal |page= TBD }} | + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Players' Manual |page= TBD}} |
| − | | | + | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Emperor's Arsenal |page= TBD }} |
| − | | | + | |S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary |page= TBD |version=Mongoose Traveller}} |
| + | |S7= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= TBD}} | ||
| + | |S8= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| + | |S9= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:23, 27 June 2020
| Generic Hand Grenade | |
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 Generic Hand Grenades hanging on a utility belt | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–5 |
| Size | 120.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.0 kg |
| Cost | Cr10 |
| Ammo | x1 grenade (single use) |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic Hand Grenade | |
The Hand Grenade (1,000.0 grams; Cr10; TL-5) is a thrown weapon used against bunkers, large concentrations of infantry, or targets not significantly threatened by battle rifles.
- Hand Grenades are Thrown Weapons that usually employ Explosive Munitions.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
"Hand Grenades:" The modern hand grenade appears at tech level 5 and is generally available thereafter. Hand grenades may only be used against targets at medium range. A grenade may be thrown several times a minute, during which the thrower is treated as evading. A grenade thrower may elect not to evade, in which case the thrower is more exposed and vulnerable to enemy fire. No specific weapon skill is required to use grenades, although a good dexterity and significant limb strength help. All grenades are thrown at single targets and higher technology grenades generally use more capable explosives that do more damage. [1]
The specific example described here is a Fragmentation Grenade also called a High Explosive Grenade. Other types are covered in separate entries (listed under See Also).
Weapon Characteristics[edit]
Length: 120.0 mm. Weight: 1.0 kg. Base price: Cr10. [2]
- All grenades weigh about 1.0 kilograms and cost Cr200 for a case of twenty. In addition to assault grenades, a variety of smoke grenades are available for signalling and obscuration, and specialized grenades (gas, anti-tank, etc.) are sometimes used as well. [3]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Explosive weapons are developed as early as the TL:1-3 epoch. In the Terran tradition, some of the earliest wielders of such explosives were known as grenadiers, as in soldiers employing grenades or explosive bombs. Specialized grenadiers were often known as sappers. Some ingenious explosive weapons have been invented by primitive TL:1-3 civilizations including napalm-like pyrotechnics.
By the industrial epoch of TL:4-6, hand grenades have grown common, but suffer from the limitations of being thrown by a sophont’s manipulatory limbs. Rifle Grenades typically appear as one of the solutions to range limitations with early hand grenades.
Typically by the TL:7-9 epoch, sophonts have begun to work around the limitations of thrown weapons by using kinetic projectors or special launchers for such weapons. Grenade Launchers are some of these solutions to firing grenades at farther ranges. [4]
Technological Overview of Grenade Development[edit]
No information yet available.
See also[edit]
Grenades[edit]
§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
- G: Grenades
- By Launcher
- By Payload
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- Jim Cunningham. "The Armory: Mercenary Support Weapons." High Passage 3 (1982): 38. (Illustration)
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Marc Miller. Players' Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Greg Porter. Emperor's Arsenal (Imperium Games, 1997), TBD.
- Bryan Steele. Mercenary (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), TBD.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak