NP-12 Plasma Grenade

The NP-12 Plasma Greande is a hand-held, thrown explosive device used by the Grand Fleet. It is employed by troops against enemy forces and both armored and unarmored targets.

The NP-12 consists of a core of compressed ionized plasma gas encased within a specially-designed tube at the core of the chrome shell. Before throwing one, a trooper will set it to either detonate on impact or detonate after a three-second delay upon impact.

Upon exploding, an NP-12 will release the compressed plasma gas which, upon exposure with atmosphere, will ignite in a blast of extreme fire and heat.

Because of the micro-gravitic field generated within the grenade to contain the ionized plasma gas, the gloves worn by troopers as part of the field armor are made of a specially-designed neutral synthleather to prevent it from sticking to the wielder's hand.

status - in use (as of 3691)

affiliation - Antaran Empire

type - Ordnance (Thrown Plasma Device)

mass - 1.1 kilograms

capacity - single-use

blast radius - 7 meters (fire and heat)