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Reactive Foam Charge RFC-11 'Bloat'

The RFC-11 is an industrial demolition device repurposed from construction technology, manufactured openly by Palladian Construction under its 'controlled demolition solutions' catalog but widely diverted to armed use through commercial procurement loopholes. The device contains two separated chemical reservoirs: a proprietary polyurethane-explosive compound and a catalytic accelerant. When the charge activates, the two compounds mix and expand rapidly into a dense, adhesive foam that fills the target cavity — a pipe junction, door mechanism, wall void, or vehicle undercarriage — before detonating. The foam cures to approximately 40% of its expansion volume in 1.8 seconds, then detonates, directing the majority of its blast force inward along the path of least resistance.

name

Reactive Foam Charge RFC-11 'Bloat'

aliases

Bloat
RFC
Foamer
Expansion Pack

category

explosive

manufacturer

PALLADIAN CONSTRUCTION

tier availability

Tier 2+ (commercial) / Tier 1 (modified combat variants, street market)

legality

Licensed for demolition use; combat modification is Prohibited; base unit sold legally with contractor certification

base technologies

Reactive binary foam expansion
Directed cavity detonation
Chemical catalyst timing

specifications

weight: 520g (dual-reservoir unit)
expansion volume: Up to 8 liters from 0.4-liter reservoir
cure time before detonation: 1.8 seconds (factory default, field-adjustable 0.5–6s)
blast yield: Equivalent to 200g RDX, directed inward
adhesion: Bonds to concrete, metal, synthetics, and organic tissue on contact
effective use cases: Breaching reinforced doors, disabling vehicle axles, collapsing internal wall structures
hazard: Adhesion to operator skin is a documented field fatality cause

tactical use

The RFC-11 is used primarily for breaching and structural disruption. Operators inject the nozzle into a door's locking mechanism or a wall's structural joint, activate the charge, and retreat. The foam expands to fill the cavity, then detonates inward — tearing the mechanism apart from inside rather than requiring a shaped charge on the exterior surface, which is often monitored or armored. Modified combat variants are thrown like grenades, the foam adhering to whatever surface or person it contacts before detonating. The adhesive property makes it particularly feared in close quarters.

cultural context

Bloat started as a construction site tool and its street evolution is a story of industrial supply chain failure. Palladian Construction's contractor certification program is notoriously easy to falsify, and RFC-11 units move through hardware distribution networks in bulk. In GLMZ's outer districts, where buildings are perpetually under renovation, Bloat is common enough that experienced operators check door mechanisms before forcing entry. There is a subculture of modified RFC use among demolition graffiti artists who use low-yield variants to blow decorative cavities into corporate facade panels — a practice known as 'bloat-tagging.'

known users

Licensed demolition contractors
Outer district breaching crews
Bloat-tag graffiti collectives
Anti-corporate sabotage cells
Vehicle theft operations

story hooks

A Palladian Construction regional manager is running a side operation selling combat-modified RFC-11s through a shell contractor — a building inspector just found evidence in a collapsed structure that wasn't supposed to collapse.
A string of armored vehicle disablements in the transit corridor all used RFC-11s injected into axle housings — the precision suggests someone with demolition training, not street operators.
A bloat-tag collective accidentally used a combat-modified unit obtained from a street dealer — the resulting explosion killed two people and the group is now being hunted by both the street dealer and the authorities.

ammunition type

self_contained_charge

related entities

Alper Inoue-Aidoo
Ezio Kaboré-Malhotra
GLMZ
Galvanic Interstitial Fluid Displacement Lance
Kamala Nystrom-Keita
Palladian Construction
Stonepath Logistics

physical description

visual profile	A compact dual-chamber cylindrical device resembling an industrial caulking gun crossed with a demolition tool. Two stacked reservoirs dominate the body, connected by visible pressure-regulation tubing. The nozzle assembly protrudes forward like a reinforced applicator tip. Overall impression: purpose-built, industrial, deliberately unglamorous.
dimensions	23cm length overall, 8cm width at widest (dual reservoirs), 6cm depth. Nozzle extension adds 4cm. Trigger guard spans 5cm vertically.
weight description	Deceptively dense — feels balanced but substantial in hand when fully loaded (520g). The dual reservoirs create a slightly front-heavy bias that steadies aim but requires controlled grip pressure to manage recoil during activation.
primary material	Reinforced polymer composite body (fire-resistant polyamide blend) with internal steel pressure vessels. Nozzle assembly is hardened aluminum with tungsten carbide tip.
finish	Industrial matte gray with functional black accents. Surfaces are deliberately unpolished — scratches, minor gouges, and wear marks are intentional design cues signaling durability over aesthetics. Some units show light oxidation on metal components.
color scheme	Gunmetal gray primary with charcoal black grip panels and safety collar. High-visibility orange pressure indicators on reservoir coupling. Palladian Construction branding in white stencil.
grip texture	Textured polymer grip with subtle ribs for secure handling in wet or gloved conditions. The trigger guard is wrapped in thin rubber gasket material to dampen vibration during high-pressure actuation.
distinctive features	Dual transparent pressure gauges on each reservoir showing chemical levels — greenish-tinted polycarbonate domes Yellow-and-black hazard striping along the nozzle shroud Manual catalyst-timing dial on the right side (adjustable 0.5–6 second curing window) Pressure relief valve positioned prominently on the top — small brass nipple with tension spring Serial plate with Palladian Construction logo and contractor certification codes stamped on left side Faint residue staining (dried polyurethane foam) around nozzle edges — evidence of field use Chemical compatibility warnings laser-etched on both sides Integrated safety pin tether (bright red synthetic cord) looped through trigger guard
manufacturer markings	Palladian Construction logo (angular geometric 'P') stamped in white on upper left reservoir. Serial number and 'RFC-11 BLOAT' designation engraved below. Contractor certification plate on grip. Patent markings and chemical warning symbols stenciled on right side. Some street-market variants have markings deliberately defaced or over-painted.
condition typical	Well-maintained commercial units show minimal wear. Street-market combat variants are noticeably battle-scarred: nozzle tips often bent or damaged from impact use, grip panels scuffed or repaired with electrical tape, pressure gauges clouded from repeated blast cycles, and reservoir couplings showing stress fractures sealed with adhesive putty. Field-modified units frequently have the timing dial super-glued in fixed positions or the safety pin missing entirely.

image prompt

Product photograph of the RFC-11 'Bloat' demolition charge, front three-quarter view, resting on a dark brushed-steel workshop surface. Gloved hand (tactical black leather, visible cybernetic fingers with LED palm circuitry) grips the device firmly, finger positioned near trigger guard. Sharp side-lighting from the left reveals texture on polymer body and casts deep shadows across dual reservoirs. Orange pressure indicator domes glow faintly under light. Background is a dark industrial concrete wall with subtle GLMZ corporate stenciling. Shallow depth of field keeps focus on nozzle tip and pressure gauges. Color grading emphasizes cool grays and dangerous orange accents. Neo-noir urban aesthetic: functional brutalism, no romance, pure industrial lethality. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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