Street Custom 'Cigarette' Pen Gun

improvised firearm

Arcturus Defense Solutions Crowd Control SMG ACSM-3 'Shepherd'

smg

Tessera Neural Assault System TNAS-1 'Puppeteer'

assault_rifle

Ablative Charge Disruption Rifle ACDR-2 'Sandpaper'

cyber

Acoustic Cavity Resonance Pistol ACRP-2 'Hollowpoint'

exotic

Acoustic Marrow Shear Rifle AMSR-6 'Tutor'

exotic

Arcturus Defense Solutions Concussive Breach Charge CBC-3 'Knocker'

explosive

Arcturus Defense Solutions Cryogenic Projector CP-4 'Frostbite'

energy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Directed EMP Rifle DER-5 'Blackout'

electromagnetic

Arcturus Defense Solutions Graviton Shield Projector GSP-1 'Aegis'

heavy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Kinetic Denial System KDS-4 'Bouncer'

heavy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Kinetic Impactor Round KIR-10 'Hammerfall'

rifle

Arcturus Defense Solutions Pulse Carbine PC-6 'Heartbeat'

electromagnetic

Arcturus Defense Solutions Orbital Strike Designator OSD-1 'Finger of God'

heavy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Microwave Area Denial MAD-3 'Sunburn'

energy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Magnetic Accelerator Rifle MAR-8 'Longbow'

rifle

Autonomous Swarm Dispersal Unit ASDU-3 'Locust'

drone

Autonomous Ferrofluid Denial Platform AFDP-2 'Tidemark'

drone

Arcturus Defense Solutions Thermal Lance TL-9 'Sunstroke'

energy

Autonomous Adhesive Denial Drone AADD-2 'Barnacle'

drone

Axiom Systems Biometric Lock Rifle BLR-3 'Personal'

rifle

Autonomous Swarm Dispersal Unit ASDU-4 'Locust'

drone

Axiom Systems Cognitive Grenade CG-1 'Brainstorm'

electromagnetic

Axiom Systems Perception Filter Rounds PFR-1 'Blind Spot'

exotic

Axiom Systems Synapse Interruptor SI-3 'Stutter'

electromagnetic

Axiom Systems Cortical Bomb CB-1 'Leash'

cyber-integrated

Axiom Systems Neural Disruptor ND-2 'Migraine'

electromagnetic

Ballistic Resonance Carbine BRC-6 'Kettledrum'

firearm

Axonal Stretch Resonance Lance

firearm

Bioelectric Cascade Charge

explosive

Barometric Implosion Carbine BIC-5 'Sinkhole'

cyber

Bioelectric Induction Lance BIL-3 'Lamprey'

melee

Biometric Denial Charge BDC-1

explosive

Bioluminescent Acoustic Disruptor BAD-2 'Choral'

exotic

Capillary Disruption Pistol CDP-2 'Bruiser'

firearm

Biophotonic Retinal Cascade Emitter BRCE-5 'Flashpoint'

energy

Carrion Defense Works Bone Saw BS-3 'Butcher'

melee

Capacitive Nerve Induction Lance CNIL-1 'Threadneedle'

energy

Carrion Defense Works Fragmentation Sleeve FS-2 'Shrapnel Hug'

explosive

Carrion Defense Works Entropic Shotgun ES-4 'Ragnarok'

shotgun

Carrion Defense Works Hemorrhage Rifle HR-6 'Bloodletter'

rifle

Carrion Defense Works Nerve Agent Micro-Dart System NAMDS-1 'Whisper'

exotic

Carrion Defense Works Miasma Projector MP-5 'Plague Bearer'

chemical

Carrion Defense Works Marrow Drill MD-7 'Dentist'

pistol

Carrion Defense Works Necrotizing Agent Sprayer NAS-2 'Rot'

chemical

Carrion Defense Works Ricochet Pistol RCH-1 'Billiard'

pistol

Carrion Defense Works Neural Lash NL-3 'Agony'

cyber-integrated

Carrion Defense Works Pathogen Delivery System PDS-4 'Typhoid'

chemical

Catalytic Aerosol Mortar CAM-3 'Lungful'

explosive

Catalytic Vapor Dispersal Charge CVDC-5

explosive

Cavitation Pulse Carbine CPC-2 'Bends'

firearm

Catalytic Interstitial Desiccation Drone CIDD-3 'Husk'

drone

Catalytic Spore Dispersal Drone CSDD-3 'Mulch'

drone

Cavitation Pulse Knuckles CPK-5 'Bloodwater'

melee

Cerulean Phosphene Projector CPP-3 'Phantom Light'

exotic

Cochlear Resonant Hemorrhage Projector

cyber

Coherent Thermal Excitation Rifle CTER-7 'Ashmaker'

energy

Coherent Radiation Scalpel CRS-7 'Suture'

energy

Corneal Piezoelectric Delamination Pistol

cyber

Cryogenic Dendrite Scatter Cannon CDSC-4 'Frostbite'

exotic

Coronal Discharge Projector CDP-9 'Sunburn'

exotic

Cortical Bleed Emitter CBE-4 'Lacuna'

cyber

Counter-Personnel Loiter Munition CPLM-7 'Patience'

drone

Crystalline Synovial Pressure Rifle CSPR-2 'Kneemaker'

exotic

Cryogenic Fracture Disbursement Mine CFDM-4

explosive

Dermal Induction Flayer DIF-2 'Saltwater'

exotic

Cryogenic Pressure Emitter CPE-2 'Frostbite'

energy

Dielectric Filament Anchor Drone DFAD-1 'Cobweb'

drone

Dielectric Hemorrhage Emitter DHE-4 'Blister'

energy

Dielectric Phase Inversion Glove DPIG-4 'Secondskin'

exotic

Dielectric Vitreous Humor Agitator DVHA-2 'Snowglobe'

exotic

Electrochemical Dissolution Sprayer EDS-2 'Lacquer'

exotic

Directed Overpressure Charge

explosive

Directed Oxidation Lance DOL-3 'Rustmaker'

cyber

Electrokinetic Pulse Drone EPD-3 'Thunderhead'

drone

Electrochemical Vapor Seeding Drone EVSD-4 'Rainmaker'

drone

Electrolytic Bone Density Projector EBDP-4 'Chalk'

energy

Electrostatic Adipose Polarization Drone EAPD-2 'Render'

drone

Electromagnetic Overpressure Charge EOC-8

explosive

Electrostatic Dermal Adhesion Projector

exotic

Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade EPG-5 'Deadstop'

explosive

Electrothermal Chemical Carbine ETCC-5 'Flashpoint'

firearm

Electrothermal Compression Lance ETCL-9 'Ironlung'

energy

Electrostatic Needle Array Rifle ENAR-3 'Porcupine'

firearm

Electrostatic Flensing Projector EFP-1 'Skinreader'

energy

Endolymphatic Pressure Cascade Rifle

exotic

Endothermic Synovial Disruption Rifle ESDR-1 'Lockjaw'

energy

Endocrine Cascade Volatilization Lance ECVL-5 'Burnout'

cyber

Ferroelectric Shatter Sidearm FESA-2 'Gravel'

exotic

Ferrofluid Induction Cannon FIC-6 'Ironbloom'

energy

Ferrofluid Dermal Infiltration Drone FDID-6 'Ironblush'

drone

Entropic Dielectric Pulse Emitter EDPE-5 'Candle'

energy

Galvanic Myofibril Lash

melee

Galvanic Marrow Projector GMP-1 'Marrowbone'

cyber

Galvanic Interstitial Fluid Displacement Lance

exotic

Galvanic Disruption Gauntlet GDG-2 'Palsy'

melee

Galvanic Periosteal Fatigue Emitter GPFE-4 'Hairline'

exotic

Galvanic Vapor Diffusion Pistol GVDP-1 'Saltlick'

exotic

Gauss Flechette Repeater GFR-3 'Needlerain'

firearm

Gravimetric Induction Pistol GIP-4 'Undertow'

energy

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Neurolytic Swarm Dispersal Drone NSD-7 'Locust'

The NSD-7 is a mid-tier autonomous dispersal platform roughly the size of a human fist, housing a compressed micro-swarm of 400–600 semi-independent sub-drones, each no larger than a fingernail. Upon release, the parent chassis identifies thermal signatures within a programmable radius and detonates its swarm canister, sending sub-units in ballistic arcs calibrated to maximize coverage across irregular terrain. Each sub-drone carries a micro-filament electrode array capable of delivering targeted neurolytic pulses to exposed skin or thin fabric.

What distinguishes the NSD-7 from earlier swarm platforms is its use of distributed piezoelectric power harvesting — each sub-drone recharges its discharge capacitor from ambient vibration and pressure as it lands or crawls across a target's body, meaning a single deployment can sustain harassment for up to eighteen minutes without an external power source. The parent drone also maintains a low-frequency coordination signal that prevents sub-units from clustering inefficiently, spreading them in optimized interference patterns across multiple targets simultaneously.

In practice, the NSD-7 does not kill. It overwhelms. Targets experience cascading muscle convulsions, disorientation, and involuntary vocalization as sub-drones fire in coordinated sequences designed to prevent neurological adaptation. Crowd control units favor it for its deniability — sub-drones are difficult to collect as evidence and degrade in UV light within 36 hours.

Blackwood Commercial Group → Arcturus Defense Solutions

name

Neurolytic Swarm Dispersal Drone NSD-7 'Locust'

aliases

Locust
The Swarm
Seven-Scatter
Netseed

category

drone

manufacturer

Blackwood Commercial Group

tier availability

Tier 3+

legality

Restricted

base technologies

Piezoelectric energy harvesting
Distributed swarm coordination signaling
Neurolytic micro-electrode discharge

specifications

parent chassis dimensions: 11cm x 9cm x 7cm
sub drone count: 400–600 units per canister
sub drone dimensions: 14mm x 8mm
operational duration: Up to 18 minutes per deployment
effective radius: 12m dispersal, 25m harassment range
target capacity: Up to 8 simultaneous targets
UV degradation window: 36 hours
weight: 340g (loaded)
power source: Piezoelectric ambient harvesting per sub-drone; lithium-ceramic primary cell in parent chassis

tactical use

Operators typically deploy NSD-7 units ahead of advancing forces to soften crowd resistance or flush targets from concealed positions. The drone is released from cover — thrown, dropped from an elevated position, or launched from a standard 40mm compatible tube — and immediately begins autonomous target acquisition. Security teams use them to deny extraction routes, as the sub-drone swarm renders affected areas nearly impassable without full body enclosure. Counter-insurgency operators have been documented using multiple NSD-7 units in overlapping patterns to create sustained area-denial corridors lasting well beyond the initial deployment window.

cultural context

In GLMZ's lower districts, 'getting Locusted' has entered street vernacular as a term for being overwhelmed by bureaucratic or corporate harassment — too many small problems arriving simultaneously to address any one of them. The NSD-7's civilian reputation is one of humiliation rather than fear; it is the weapon of administrators and enforcers who want compliance without martyrs. Black market operators have begun stripping the neurolytic payloads and repurposing sub-drone chassis for surveillance, a modification known as 'seeding.'

known users

Arcturus Defense Solutions contracted crowd suppression units
Mid-tier corporate security floor supervisors
Black market surveillance contractors ('seeded' variant)
District 7 Municipal Enforcement Bureau (documented field use, officially unacknowledged)

story hooks

A canister of NSD-7 sub-drones has been seeded throughout a luxury residential tower — someone is watching every resident, and the 36-hour degradation window is already ticking.
A runner claims they were Locusted by units bearing a corporate logo that dissolved before any evidence could be gathered. No one believes them until a second victim surfaces.
The players are hired to retrieve an NSD-7 prototype with an experimental sub-drone that does not degrade — Arcturus wants it back before anyone realizes permanent surveillance swarms are already in the field.

ammunition type

internal_power_system

related entities

Alper Holmberg-Dembele
Arcturus Defense Solutions
GLMZ
Kadiatou Kobayashi-Appiah-Kubi
Lazarus LX-2 'Lab Rat'
Meridian Municipal Supply TearClear TC-4 'Dispersal'
Sisay Bergqvist-Mallari
Sterling-Nakamura Augmented Reality Court System
Sterling-Nakamura Legal Override Pistol LOP-1 'Compliance'
Sustrel
The Nearfield

physical description

visual profile	A compact, angular ovoid chassis resembling a hardened seed pod or insect carapace. The parent drone has a vaguely organic silhouette—biomimetic but unmistakably synthetic. Slightly wider in the middle, tapered at both ends with subtle ventilation ribbing along the sides. At rest, it appears inert and innocuous; the real threat is invisible until dispersal.
dimensions	11cm length × 9cm width × 7cm height. Sub-drones measure 14mm × 8mm (roughly the size of a large grain of rice or small ant). Parent chassis fits in a closed fist.
weight description	Dense and surprisingly hefty for its size—340g feels substantial in the palm, suggesting concentrated internal architecture. Not uncomfortable to hold, but the weight distribution is deliberately front-heavy, hinting at payload concentration.
primary material	Reinforced carbon-polymer composite chassis with heat-resistant epoxy coating. Internal structure utilizes micro-lattice titanium-aluminum frame to support 400–600 sub-unit payload. Sub-drones are constructed from flexible silicone dermis over micro-filament skeleton.
finish	Matte charcoal-black primary body with brushed gunmetal accent panels. The surface has a slightly textured, non-reflective finish designed to minimize visual signature. Worn areas reveal underlying gray composite beneath the black coating.
color scheme	Dominant matte black with gunmetal-gray accent ribbing and status indicator panels. Minimal color variation—purely functional aesthetic. No corporate branding prominently displayed on body itself.
grip texture	Smooth, slightly cool polymer with strategically placed knurled grip zones near the equator of the chassis. The surface is deliberately non-porous to prevent micro-drone adhesion during handling.
distinctive features	Symmetrical micro-vents running along upper and lower thirds—allow dispersal gas escape without visually compromising structure Faint seam line running equatorially around the widest section—the dispersal canister separation point, sealed with barely-visible magnetic lock Three tiny recessed status LEDs (red/amber/green) clustered on the topmost curve—indicate power state, target acquisition readiness, and swarm coordination signal strength Miniature launch-compatible hardpoint stub on ventral surface—threads for 40mm tube adapter Subtle electromagnetic induction charging port (recessed circular aperture) on dorsal spine—for field recharging parent chassis Micro-abrasion marks and impact scarring across surface—battle-worn finish suggests field deployment history
manufacturer markings	Blackwood Commercial Group logo (small stylized 'BCG' triangle) laser-etched on ventral surface near charging port, barely 8mm across. Serial number stamped in tiny numerals on a recessed nameplate integrated into the aft endcap. No other visible branding—intentionally unmarked for deniability.
condition typical	Field units show moderate wear—scuffed black coating, minor pressure dents, possible residual bio-matter residue from deployment. Better-maintained units appear pristine, though even clean examples show deliberate weathering lines to mask use.

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Product photography: Neurolytic Swarm Dispersal Drone NSD-7 'Locust' displayed on a dark matte-black surface, angled slightly to show equatorial dispersal seam and recessed status indicators. Secondary shot shows parent chassis held in a gloved tactical hand (black synthetic military glove with knuckle reinforcement), revealing palm-sized scale and textured grip zones. Dramatic side-lighting from cool-white LED (5600K), casting sharp shadows to emphasize ribbed ventilation detail and composite surface texture. Close macro inset of sub-drone swarm sample (3–4 fingernail-sized units magnified, arranged in formation) to convey distributed threat concept. Neo-noir urban aesthetic: minimal, functional, purposefully unmarked. Dark GLMZ industrial background—brushed steel, dim biolume accent. Moody, sterile, utilitarian. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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