Description

Flamethrowers squirt a stream of flammable fuel at their targets, using compressed gas (nitrogen is preferred) as a propellant. This stream may be "cold" (unignited) or "hot" (ignited) at the firer's option. Ignition is achieved by a "glow plug" attachment at the nozzle.

Each hot shot covers an area four meters on a side with fuel which will continue to burn for one minute (12 turns) or until extinguished (other flammable items in the area may be ignited and burn longer). The fuel is usually napalm (jellied gasoline) but can be ordinary gasoline (at half the ranges noted). Fuel cannisters have an armor value of 1, and a hit on one is resolved as a fuel hit on a vehicle.

Associated Games/Campaigns

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Flame Thrower-5
TL:  5
Year:  —
Nation:  Generic
Ammo:  Fuel/Propellant Cannister (20 kg, §300)
Mass:  3 kg empty/23 kg loaded
Price:  §1100

Add-Ons

None.

House Rules Performance

* Damage per burning fuel (1D6 points per second)

Striker II Performance

Planetfall Performance