Flamethrowers

FLAMETHROWER	ACC	DV	AP	MODE	RC	AMMO	AVAIL	COST
Shiawase Arms Incinerator	4	12P	-6	SS	-	6(c)	12F	10.000Y
Shiawase Blazer	6	10P	-6	SA/BF/FA	-	4(c)	16F	2.200Y

Flamethrowers are terrifying weapons that ignite a stream of gasoline and oil or napalm so they can spew flaming death. Older model flamethrowers store their fuel in a backpack-like tank, while the user holds a pistol-grip nozzle with a hose attached to supply the fuel. Modern handheld flamethrowers merge everything into a portable package about the size of a submachine gun or assault rifle. This means less fuel but a lot less shoot-the-fuel-tank-type situations.

Flamethrowers require a small flame to ignite the fuel mixture. Igniting the flame require a Complex Action to ready it. If the flamethrower is connected via wireless to the users PAN, it’s only a Simple Action. A wireless DNI connection makes it a Free Action.

Flamethrowers can be used to blast a single target or they can be used to spread flame over a wider area in an attempt to strike multiple targets. The area attack takes a Complex Action and allows the user to attack up to two additional targets within two meters of another target. A single Attack Test is made against all targets, and they make their Defense Tests separately. The DV is reduced by 2 for each additional target the flame is engulfing. Flamethrowers can also be used for laying down Suppressive Fire (p. 179, CRB), consuming four shots, and they can take advantage of the same rules as Flechette Suppressive Fire (p. 120, R&G).

Flamethrowers deal fire damage (p. 171, CRB) and will set fire to almost every item caught in the attack’s area of effect for at least a short period of time (gamemaster’s discretion).

Flamethrowers use Taser ranges but suffer only a –1 penalty at Extreme range and no penalty at Long range or closer.

Flamethrowers use the Exotic Ranged Weapon (Flamethrowers) skill.

Flamethrowers cannot mount any accessories except biometric safety systems (Advanced Safety, p. 50, R&G).

Shiawase Arms Incinerator: A recent release from Shiawase, the Incinerator is the first personal incendiary device to utilize advanced polymers in nearly every aspect of its construction. The advanced materials limited the thermal stress placed on the ignition chamber as well as ensuring the operator suffers limited discomfort from the intense heat. The recommended fuel mixture ensures complete combustion; field-expedience mixtures are still possible, but less efficient.
Standard Upgrades/Accessories: Powered Slide Mount (Rating 1), Reduced Weight

Shiawase Blazer: Handheld flaming death! The Blazer is small and easily portable. Used heavily during the Az-Am War to root out Amazonian guerillas, the Blazer has found its way into the standard arsenal of many mercenary and special operations units around the world.
Replacing the fuel tank requires a full Combat Turn.