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Ringo DS-1 'Screamer'

A compact signal device that fires a 20mm acoustic flare — a projectile that generates a 160-decibel omnidirectional sound burst upon reaching its apex at approximately 50 meters altitude. The Screamer was designed as a distress signal for civilians in danger, producing a distinctive wailing tone that carries for 3 kilometers and is registered in GLMZ's emergency response network. The acoustic signature triggers automatic alert protocols in nearby security systems and BCI-equipped responders.

Ringo markets the DS-1 as a personal safety device, and it has legitimate applications in that role. The 160-decibel burst at close range is also incapacitating — well above the pain threshold and capable of causing temporary deafness and disorientation. Users have discovered that firing a Screamer round at ground level rather than skyward converts a signal device into a non-lethal area weapon that clears rooms, disperses crowds, and provides cover for escape. The round's acoustic profile is intense enough to trigger nausea and loss of balance in unprotected individuals within 10 meters.

RINGO ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION → Ringo Corponation

name

Ringo DS-1 'Screamer'

aliases

Screamer
Noise Maker
Panic Button

category

signal device

manufacturer

RINGO ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION

tier availability

Tier 1+

legality

Unrestricted — personal safety device

base technologies

Piezoelectric acoustic generation
Altitude-triggered activation
Emergency network integration

specifications

caliber: 20mm acoustic
capacity: 1 round
acoustic output: 160 dB at 1 meter
audible range: 3 kilometers
activation altitude: 50 meters (adjustable to ground-level)
weight: 0.2 kg
length: 140mm

tactical use

Emergency signaling and improvised area denial. Ground-level detonation creates a disorienting blast that buys 5-10 seconds of confusion. Multiple rounds fired in sequence can create sustained acoustic disruption. Not designed for combat but frequently used in it.

cultural context

The Screamer is the Shelf's cheapest force multiplier. At Φ8 per round, even the poorest residents can afford a handful. Block defense groups stockpile them as early-warning systems, firing Screamers when hostile groups enter their territory. The wailing sound has become the Shelf's air-raid siren — when you hear it, something bad is coming.

known users

Civilian self-defense
Shelf block defense groups
Night-shift workers in dangerous districts
Runners and couriers as emergency escape tools

story hooks

Every Screamer fired in GLMZ is logged by the emergency network, creating a real-time map of distress signals. Someone has been analyzing the pattern and found that Screamer activations in one district spike exactly 15 minutes before corporate security raids — someone is using distress signals as a warning system.
A modified Screamer round has surfaced that generates a specific frequency capable of triggering seizures in individuals with certain BCI models. It's being sold as a personal safety device. The frequency was not discovered by accident.

ammunition type

20mm_acoustic

street price

Φ95 (rounds Φ8 each)

related entities

Arcturus Defense Solutions SonicBarrier Acoustic Denial System
GLMZ
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Nnenna Boateng-Szymański
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physical description

visual profile	A sleek, compact flare gun with a futuristic signal-device aesthetic — part personal safety equipment, part improvised weapon. The Screamer has the silhouette of a minimalist handheld launcher: cylindrical breech with a tapered, slightly flared muzzle. Its form factor suggests civilian origin rather than military hardening, yet the engineering is precise and purposeful.
dimensions	140mm length overall; 32mm bore diameter; 85mm grip depth. Compact enough to holster on duty belt or stash in an urban gearpack.
weight description	Remarkably light — feels almost insubstantial until the 20mm round is chambered, then gains a satisfying heft. Balanced toward the breech, making aim intuitive and recoil negligible.
primary material	Reinforced polymer frame with aluminum alloy breech assembly and steel firing mechanism. The barrel is chromium-treated steel to withstand acoustic shear forces.
finish	Matte white polymer with high-visibility safety striping in emergency orange and reflective silver. The breech and muzzle wear a brushed gunmetal finish with minimal weathering on most examples.
color scheme	White primary with emergency orange striping; gunmetal gray breech and mechanical components. Some field units show scuffed white polymer exposing darker base layers.
grip texture	Rubberized polymer with shallow knurling; designed for one-handed operation while wearing work gloves or cybernetic interfaces. Non-slip even when wet.
distinctive features	Altitude-adjustment dial on the left side — clear numeric markings (0-50m) with a tactile detent at 50m factory setting Bright cyan LED indicator on the grip that illuminates when chambered, connected to GLMZ emergency network Acoustic resonance vents cut into the upper barrel — aesthetic and functional, reducing turbulence around the round Serial plate on breech stamped with RINGO Entertainment Division logo and manufacturing date Minimalist iron sights (post and notch) in case of BCI failure or user preference Manual safety lever integrated into trigger guard — bright orange when disengaged Breech load mechanism with positive mechanical click confirmation
manufacturer markings	RINGO ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION logo (stylized microphone icon) stamped on left side of breech. Serial number and 'SCREAMER DS-1' printed on the grip in white lettering. 'EMERGENCY SIGNALING DEVICE' warning label in eight languages on the barrel.
condition typical	Most examples show light field wear — scuffed grip panels, darkened safety lever from repeated use, occasional dust in the resonance vents. Well-maintained units appear almost showroom-fresh; heavily used street versions display worn white polymer and paint loss on edges.

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Product photograph of a Ringo DS-1 'Screamer' signal device lying on a dark gunmetal surface, angled 45 degrees toward viewer. The compact white polymer frame with emergency orange striping is illuminated by dramatic side-lighting that emphasizes the muzzle flare and aluminum breech. A gloved hand (tactical leather, fingers visible) holds the device steady, index finger along the guard. The cyan LED indicator glows softly on the grip. Shallow depth of field keeps the breech sharp and the muzzle slightly softer. Dark, neon-edged neo-noir urban aesthetic with hints of urban emergency equipment design. 3:2 aspect ratio, cinematic lighting, high detail on manufacturer markings and safety components. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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