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A great kept military secret by the Byzantine empire Greek fire was not only used by flamethrowers to protect there harbor from enemy ships but also thrown as possible on of Earth's first effective use of a grenade like object. Normally contained in jars of ceramic, stone or glass. This deadly weapon could catch anything on fire and would keep burning even under water. If the dexterity save is successful the target does not get caught on fire. However if failed the character takes 1d4 burn damage for 1d6 turns.
A great kept military secret by the Byzantine empire Greek fire was not only used by flamethrowers to protect there harbor from enemy ships but also thrown as possible on of Earth's first effective use of a grenade like object. Normally contained in jars of ceramic, stone or glass. This deadly weapon could catch anything on fire and would keep burning even under water. If the dexterity save is successful the target does not get caught on fire. However if failed the character takes 1d4 burn damage for 1d6 turns.


=== Gun Powder Explosive === First used by the Chinese army likely between 960 and 1044 AD. Gunpowder was packed into ceramic or sometimes even metal containers. Grenades with metal shards in them proved to be more deadly and thus deal more damage.
=== Gun Powder Explosive ===  
First used by the Chinese army likely between 960 and 1044 AD. Gunpowder was packed into ceramic or sometimes even metal containers. Grenades with metal shards in them proved to be more deadly and thus deal more damage.


== Tech Level 1 Explosives ==
== Tech Level 1 Explosives ==

Revision as of 05:54, 8 June 2015

Tech Level 0 Explosives

Greek Fire Grenade

A great kept military secret by the Byzantine empire Greek fire was not only used by flamethrowers to protect there harbor from enemy ships but also thrown as possible on of Earth's first effective use of a grenade like object. Normally contained in jars of ceramic, stone or glass. This deadly weapon could catch anything on fire and would keep burning even under water. If the dexterity save is successful the target does not get caught on fire. However if failed the character takes 1d4 burn damage for 1d6 turns.

Gun Powder Explosive

First used by the Chinese army likely between 960 and 1044 AD. Gunpowder was packed into ceramic or sometimes even metal containers. Grenades with metal shards in them proved to be more deadly and thus deal more damage.

Tech Level 1 Explosives

Fragmentation Grenade

The most common military grenade, this is a small explosive device that sprays shrapnel in all directions when it explodes.

C4/Semtex

So-called “plastic” explosives resemble slabs of wax. Hard and translucent when cold, these explosives warm up when kneaded, and then can be coaxed to take various shapes. The information on the table represents a 1-pound block. Additional blocks can be wired together, increasing the damage and burst radius; each additional block increases the damage by +2d6 and the burst radius by 2 feet, and requires a Demolitions check (DC 15) to link them. Although the damage statistics on the table represent a 1-pound block, C4 is sold in 4-block packages. The purchase DC given represents a package of 4 blocks. C4/Semtex requires a detonator to set off. It is considered to be a moderate explosive for the purpose of using a Craft (chemical) check to manufacture it.

Dynamite

Perhaps one of the most common and straightforward explosives, dynamite is very stable under normal conditions. A stick of dynamite requires a fuse or detonator to set it off. Additional sticks can be set off at the same time if they are within the burst radius of the first stick, increasing the damage and burst radius of the explosion. Each additional stick increases the damage by +1d6 (maximum 10d6) and the burst radius by 5 feet (maximum 20 feet). It’s possible to wire together several sticks of dynamite for even greater explosive effect. Doing so requires a Demolitions check (DC 10 + 1 per stick). If the character succeeds on the check, the damage or the burst radius of the explosion increases by 50% (the character’s choice). Dynamite is sold in boxes of 12 sticks. It is considered to be a simple explosive for the purpose of using a Craft (chemical) check to manufacture it. To set off dynamite using a fuse, the fuse must first be lit, requiring a move action (and a lighter or other source of flame). The amount of time until the dynamite explodes depends on the length of the fuse—a fuse can be cut short enough for the dynamite to detonate in the same round (allowing it to be used much like a grenade), or long enough to take several minutes to detonate. Cutting the fuse to the appropriate length requires a move action.

Molotov Cocktail

A Molotov cocktail is a flask containing a flammable liquid, plugged with a rag. A Molotov cocktail is easily made by hand (Craft [chemical] check DC 10 or Intelligence check DC 15). The purchase DC given is for the components. To use it, the rag must first be lit, requiring a move action (and a lighter or other source of flame). The cocktail detonates in 2 rounds or on impact with a solid object, whichever comes first. A target that takes a direct hit is dealt an additional 1d6 points of fire damage in the following round and risks catching on fire.

Thermite Grenade

Thermite does not technically explode. Instead, it creates intense heat meant to burn or melt through an object upon which the grenade is set. Military forces use thermite grenades to quickly destroy key pieces of equipment.

White Phosphorus Grenade

White phosphorus grenades use an explosive charge to distribute burning phosphorus across the burst radius. Any target that takes damage from a White Phosphorus grenade is dealt an additional 1d6 points of fire damage in the following round and risks catching on fire.

In addition, a WP grenade creates a cloud of smoke. Treat a white phosphorus grenade as a smoke grenade (see above), except that it only fills squares within 5 feet of the explosion point.

Smoke Grenade

Military and police forces use these weapons to create temporary concealment. On the round when it is thrown, a smoke grenade fills the four squares around it with smoke. On the following round, it fills all squares within 10 feet, and on the third round it fills all squares within 15 feet. The smoke obscures all sight, including the darkvision ability granted by night vision goggles. Any creature within the area has total concealment (attacks suffer a 50% miss chance, and the attacker can’t use sight to locate the target). It disperses after 10 rounds, though a moderate wind (11+ mph) disperses the smoke in 4 rounds and a strong wind (21+ mph) disperses it in 1 round. Smoke grenades are available in several colors, including white, red, yellow, green, and purple. As such, they can be used as signal devices.

Tear Gas Grenade

Military and police forces use these weapons to disperse crowds and smoke out hostage takers. On the round that it is thrown, a tear gas grenade fills a 5-foot radius with a cloud of irritant that causes eyes to fill with tears. On the following round, it fills a 10-foot radius, and on the third round it fills a 15-foot radius. It disperses after 10 rounds, though a moderate wind (11+ mph) disperses the smoke in 4 rounds and a strong wind (21+ mph) disperses it in 1 round.

A character caught in a cloud of tear gas must make a Fortitude save (DC 15) or be nauseated. This effect lasts as long as the character is in the cloud and for 1d6 rounds after he or she leaves the cloud. Those who succeed at their saves but remain in the cloud must continue to save each round. A gas mask renders the target immune to the effects. A wet cloth held over the eyes, nose, and mouth provides a +2 bonus on the Fortitude save.

Concussion Grenade

Military and police use these types of grenades similarly to the Tear and Gas in there role. The goal is to clear a room of combatants before entering it. Instead of disabling one of more of the combatants sense the Concussion Grenade attempts to render the target/s unconscious. Instead of a Dexterity save the target must roll as Constitution save of DC15 + 1 for ever Tech level of the grenade. If the target fails the check he is knocked out for (+2)1d4 turns.

Tech Level 2 Explosives

Tech Level 3 Explosives

Tech Level 4 Explosives

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