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Thermite Dispersal Grenade TDG-9 'Dragonspittle'

The TDG-9 is a compact thermite dispersal grenade developed by Arcturus Defense Solutions as a breach-and-clear tool for high-value target extraction in reinforced urban environments. Upon detonation, a central pyrotechnic initiator ignites a pressurized thermite slurry suspended in a ceramic-metallic shell, projecting a radial cone of molten iron-aluminum particulate at approximately 2500°C across a six-meter forward arc. The dispersal pattern is directional rather than omnidirectional, controlled by an asymmetric internal baffle that the operator orients before throwing — a deliberate design choice that reduces collateral damage in corridor-heavy environments like arcology maintenance tunnels or corporate server floors.

Arcturus Defense Solutions

name

Thermite Dispersal Grenade TDG-9 'Dragonspittle'

aliases

Dragonspittle
TDG-9
Spitter
Slag Round

category

explosive

manufacturer

ARCTURUS DEFENSE SOLUTIONS

tier availability

Tier 4+ / Military contract

legality

Prohibited — civilian possession carries mandatory detention under the Meridian Incendiary Ordnance Accord of 2187

base technologies

Directed thermite slurry dispersion
Ceramic-metallic pressure containment
Asymmetric baffle orientation

specifications

weight: 340g
diameter: 62mm
burn temperature: 2500°C sustained for 4.2 seconds
dispersal arc: Forward 110-degree cone, 6m effective range
fuse types: Impact, Timed (2s / 4s / 6s toggle)
shell material: Ceramic-zirconium composite
effective against: Light vehicle plating, reinforced doors, unshielded synthetics, personnel in standard armor

tactical use

Operators orient the baffle ridge by feel and throw the grenade into chokepoints, doorframes, or stairwells ahead of advance. The directional cone means friendlies behind the thrower are largely protected. Used extensively to slag security bulkheads without compromising structural integrity of the floor above — a critical consideration in multi-story arcology raids. Anti-synthetic units favor it because thermite bypasses most synthetic chassis hardening, melting joint mechanisms and optical arrays faster than kinetic rounds.

cultural context

The Dragonspittle has a grim reputation in GLMZ's street mercenary culture. Carrying one signals serious professional intent — it is not a weapon for robbery or intimidation, it is a weapon for removing a door, a turret, or a person from the world with absolute finality. In the Kessler District undermarket, TDG-9s surface occasionally from military theft rings, and their presence in a crew's loadout is treated as an indicator of a high-stakes operation. Corporate security analysts use Dragonspittle sightings at crime scenes to infer operator tier and client budget.

known users

Arcturus Defense Solutions breach teams
High-tier extraction mercenaries
Anti-synthetic specialist units
Black-site security contractors

story hooks

A TDG-9 with an unfired lot number matching a stolen Arcturus shipment turns up at a civilian fire scene — someone used military ordnance to cover an arson, and the insurance investigator is getting too close to something corporate.
A mercenary crew is hired to retrieve a TDG-9 prototype variant that supposedly burns at 3800°C — whoever developed it isn't in the Arcturus catalog, and the shell markings have been filed off.
A city council member is pushing to reclassify TDG-9s as 'industrial demolition tools' — the operators funding her campaign are not contractors.

ammunition type

self_contained_charge

related entities

ARCTURUS DEFENSE Bastion Subdermal Armor Mesh
Alper Holmberg-Dembele
Arcturus Defense Solutions
Arcturus VMG-4 'Turret'
Crucible Industries Cryogenic Projector CP-7 'Absolute'
Eshe Petersen-Bah
GLMZ
Ilhan Sandstrom-Badu
Meridian Municipal Supply TearClear TC-4 'Dispersal'
Nurlan Holmberg-Dembele

physical description

visual profile	A dense, ovoid grenade with a pronounced asymmetrical ridge running along one hemisphere—the control baffle. Sits heavy in the palm, slightly flattened at the base with a knurled fuse collar at the apex. The ridge catches light distinctly, suggesting internal complexity beneath the shell.
dimensions	62mm diameter (widest point), approximately 68mm height including fuse assembly. Compact enough for a tactical vest pouch, substantial enough to demand respect.
weight description	Hefty and deliberate—340 grams concentrated in a small form factor creates a satisfying heft that demands proper grip. Not unwieldy, but dense enough that casual handling reads as dangerous.
primary material	Ceramic-zirconium composite shell—harder than standard steel, engineered to contain internal pressures without fragmentation.
finish	Matte thermal-grey with light oxidation marks; the ceramic composite has a slightly chalky, heat-resistant appearance. The baffle ridge features fine machine knurling to aid tactile orientation in gloved hands.
color scheme	Gunmetal grey body with burnt-orange accent striping along the baffle ridge (thermal warning colorant). Fuse collar in brushed stainless steel with small red indicator dot at the impact-detonation position.
grip texture	The lower hemisphere is wrapped in thin, synthetic heat-dissipation tape—slightly tacky, designed for wet or bloodied hands. The baffle ridge itself is bare ceramic, intentionally textured for positive grip orientation.
distinctive features	Pronounced asymmetrical baffle ridge—the weapon's defining feature, running apex-to-base Three small circular ports (dispersal vents) arranged in a forward-facing arc, barely visible until light catches them Fuse selector collar with three engraved detent positions: impact (I), 2s (II), 4s (IV), 6s (VI) Micro-etched ARCTURUS Defense Solutions branding along the equator, partially obscured by thermal tape Heat-stress micro-fractures visible in the ceramic under close inspection—evidence of extreme internal temperatures during testing Slight bulge at the grenade's widest point where the thermite slurry chamber pressurizes the outer shell
manufacturer markings	ARCTURUS DEFENSE SOLUTIONS embossed in sans-serif block lettering around the equator, approximately 4mm tall. Model designation 'TDG-9' stamped below. A small production-date code and serial number acid-etched near the base.
condition typical	Field units show thermal discoloration—darkened patches where the shell absorbed radiant heat during dispersal. The baffle ridge often displays minor contact scars from magazine/pouch friction. Tape may show sweat stains or polymer degradation from harsh environments. Functionally pristine; cosmetic wear is expected and accepted.

image prompt

Overhead product photograph of a TDG-9 Dragonspittle thermite grenade on a dark matte-black tactical mat. Grenade is positioned to show the asymmetrical baffle ridge in sharp relief, illuminated by dramatic side-lighting from the 45-degree left, creating harsh shadows that emphasize the ceramic texture and baffle geometry. A gloved tactical hand (dark synthetic material) reaches from the right edge, fingers near the fuse collar. Shallow depth of field softens the background. Gunmetal and burnt-orange colorway clearly visible. Environmental context: faint industrial ceiling grating texture in blurred background. Neo-noir color grading with slight cyan cast. Photorealistic, cinematic lighting, extremely detailed surface texture. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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