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smg

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assault_rifle

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cyber

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exotic

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exotic

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explosive

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energy

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heavy

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heavy

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rifle

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heavy

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Autonomous Adhesive Denial Drone AADD-2 'Barnacle'

drone

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drone

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electromagnetic

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Axiom Systems Synapse Interruptor SI-3 'Stutter'

electromagnetic

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cyber-integrated

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electromagnetic

Ballistic Resonance Carbine BRC-6 'Kettledrum'

firearm

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firearm

Bioelectric Cascade Charge

explosive

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cyber

Bioelectric Induction Lance BIL-3 'Lamprey'

melee

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explosive

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exotic

Capillary Disruption Pistol CDP-2 'Bruiser'

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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

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explosive

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rifle

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chemical

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chemical

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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

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cyber

Counter-Personnel Loiter Munition CPLM-7 'Patience'

drone

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exotic

Cryogenic Pressure Emitter CPE-2 'Frostbite'

energy

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drone

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energy

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exotic

Electrochemical Dissolution Sprayer EDS-2 'Lacquer'

exotic

Directed Overpressure Charge

explosive

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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

Vespid Dynamics Swarm Canister SC-2 'Hornets'

A launchable canister containing twelve autonomous micro-drones, each roughly the size of a human thumb, equipped with a shaped-charge warhead capable of defeating light armor. Once deployed, the swarm uses collective optical tracking to identify and converge on a designated target type — personnel, vehicles, or electronics. The drones communicate via ultrasonic chirps that give the swarm its characteristic insectoid sound. Individual drones are easily destroyed, but the swarm's distributed targeting means eliminating all twelve before detonation is statistically improbable.

dronemounted war ai market vehicle armor drone tier 3 lethal

name

Vespid Dynamics Swarm Canister SC-2 'Hornets'

aliases

Hornets
Bug Bomb
SC-2
The Hive

category

drone-mounted

manufacturer

VESPID DYNAMICS

tier availability

Tier 3+

legality

Prohibited — autonomous lethal munition

base technologies

Micro-drone autonomous swarming
Shaped-charge miniaturization
Collective optical target discrimination

specifications

drone count: 12 per canister
warhead: 2g shaped copper charge per drone
swarm radius: 40 meter engagement envelope
flight time: 90 seconds per drone
target acquisition: Collective optical + ultrasonic coordination
weight: 1.8 kg per canister
launch method: Pneumatic tube launcher or hand-thrown

story hooks

A swarm canister detonated in a crowded market — but the drones only targeted people with a specific model of cranial implant, suggesting the targeting firmware has been modified.
Vespid's insurance division is quietly settling claims from a friendly-fire incident where an SC-2 swarm misidentified allied security forces as hostiles.

related entities

The Swarm
Vespid Dynamics

physical description

visual profile	A cylindrical pod roughly the size of a large energy drink can, with a tapered nose cone and segmented body. The design suggests contained pressure and carefully organized interior space. Its sleek profile is broken by asymmetrical venting ports and a raised launch collar at the base.
dimensions	Height: 18 cm, Diameter: 6.5 cm, Launch collar diameter: 7.2 cm
weight description	Surprisingly light and balanced — feels like holding a sealed pressure vessel rather than a weapon. Slightly bottom-heavy due to propellant charge distribution.
primary material	Reinforced polymer composite (impact-resistant casing) with internal titanium launch collar and copper-lined shaped-charge inserts
finish	Matte tactical black exterior with honeycomb texture pattern across the body (functional cooling/grip enhancement). Brushed titanium launch collar with faint anodized blue highlights.
color scheme	Matte black primary body with metallic titanium base ring. Accent stripe of warning yellow running spirally down the canister. Small Vespid Dynamics gold-foil logo at the 12 o'clock position.
grip texture	Textured polymer with subtle hexagonal surface pattern (biomimetic honeycomb). Base collar is knurled titanium — cool to touch, high-grip friction.
distinctive features	Six vent ports arranged radially around the upper third (micro-drone exit points) Etched numeric identifier and batch code in small white letters (SC-2-447291-GLMZ) Transparent micro-window at nose cone showing faint metallic glint of packed drones inside Pressure relief valve cap (red anodized) at the tip Faint scratches and scuff marks indicating field use or transport handling Ultrasonic emitter grid visible as fine perforations beneath the vent ports
manufacturer markings	VESPID DYNAMICS embossed in small gold foil at the upper body. Manufacturing date stamp (2225-Q3) stamped in white on the side. Serial microplate below the logo.
condition typical	Usually clean and well-maintained (explosive ordinance), though transport containers show typical scuff wear. Internal mechanisms are never visible under normal conditions.

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High-end product photograph of the Vespid Dynamics Swarm Canister SC-2 'Hornets' lying horizontally on a dark matte gunmetal surface, angled 45 degrees to show the tapered nose cone and launch collar detail. Dramatic side-lighting from upper left creates sharp shadows along the hexagonal texture pattern. Background is deep charcoal with subtle bokeh of blurred circuit board patterns. A chrome-gloved hand (augmented fingers visible at wrist seam) enters from the right edge, about to grasp the launch collar. Macro detail on the transparent nose window shows metallic micro-drone silhouettes packed inside. Lighting emphasizes the matte black finish with metallic accent highlights on the titanium base. Neo-noir urban aesthetic with cool blue ambient light reflecting off the ventilation ports. Product photography style, clean and clinical. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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