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exotic

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heavy

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Autonomous Swarm Dispersal Unit ASDU-3 'Locust'

drone

Autonomous Ferrofluid Denial Platform AFDP-2 'Tidemark'

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energy

Autonomous Adhesive Denial Drone AADD-2 'Barnacle'

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Axiom Systems Biometric Lock Rifle BLR-3 'Personal'

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Autonomous Swarm Dispersal Unit ASDU-4 'Locust'

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Axiom Systems Cognitive Grenade CG-1 'Brainstorm'

electromagnetic

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Bioelectric Induction Lance BIL-3 'Lamprey'

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Catalytic Aerosol Mortar CAM-3 'Lungful'

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Cavitation Pulse Carbine CPC-2 'Bends'

firearm

Catalytic Interstitial Desiccation Drone CIDD-3 'Husk'

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Cavitation Pulse Knuckles CPK-5 'Bloodwater'

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Cerulean Phosphene Projector CPP-3 'Phantom Light'

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Cochlear Resonant Hemorrhage Projector

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Coherent Thermal Excitation Rifle CTER-7 'Ashmaker'

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Coherent Radiation Scalpel CRS-7 'Suture'

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Corneal Piezoelectric Delamination Pistol

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Cryogenic Dendrite Scatter Cannon CDSC-4 'Frostbite'

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Coronal Discharge Projector CDP-9 'Sunburn'

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Counter-Personnel Loiter Munition CPLM-7 'Patience'

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Cryogenic Fracture Disbursement Mine CFDM-4

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Dermal Induction Flayer DIF-2 'Saltwater'

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Cryogenic Pressure Emitter CPE-2 'Frostbite'

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Dielectric Filament Anchor Drone DFAD-1 'Cobweb'

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Dielectric Hemorrhage Emitter DHE-4 'Blister'

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Electrochemical Dissolution Sprayer EDS-2 'Lacquer'

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Directed Overpressure Charge

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Directed Oxidation Lance DOL-3 'Rustmaker'

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Electrokinetic Pulse Drone EPD-3 'Thunderhead'

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Electrochemical Vapor Seeding Drone EVSD-4 'Rainmaker'

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Electrolytic Bone Density Projector EBDP-4 'Chalk'

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Electrostatic Adipose Polarization Drone EAPD-2 'Render'

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Electromagnetic Overpressure Charge EOC-8

explosive

Electrostatic Dermal Adhesion Projector

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Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade EPG-5 'Deadstop'

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Electrothermal Chemical Carbine ETCC-5 'Flashpoint'

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Electrothermal Compression Lance ETCL-9 'Ironlung'

energy

Electrostatic Needle Array Rifle ENAR-3 'Porcupine'

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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'

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Ferrofluid Induction Cannon FIC-6 'Ironbloom'

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Ferrofluid Dermal Infiltration Drone FDID-6 'Ironblush'

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Entropic Dielectric Pulse Emitter EDPE-5 'Candle'

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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'

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Gravimetric Induction Pistol GIP-4 'Undertow'

energy

Tessera Industries FlashSnap FS-2 'Blindside'

A thumb-sized civilian flashbang device that produces a disorienting burst of light and sound sufficient to cause temporary blindness and auditory confusion without the concussive force or permanent damage potential of military-grade flashbang grenades. The FS-2 activates by pulling a ring tab, producing a 3-million-candela flash and a 130-decibel crack after a 1.5-second delay. The effect on unprotected individuals within five meters is approximately four seconds of visual whiteout and eight seconds of auditory ringing.

Tessera designed the FS-2 with strict output limits to keep it within civilian defense regulations. The flash intensity is high enough to overwhelm unfiltered human eyes and most consumer-grade optical augmentations, but falls below the threshold that causes retinal damage in healthy eyes. The acoustic burst is painful but does not cause the pressure-wave injuries associated with military concussion grenades. The 1.5-second delay allows the user to throw the device, close their eyes, and cover their ears.

The FS-2 is sold individually at Φ30 and is popular enough that convenience stores in Tier 1-3 stock them alongside candy and batteries. The device has a shelf life of five years and requires no maintenance. Its simplicity has made it one of the default self-defense tools for people who cannot afford reusable electronic devices — Φ30 for one use that might save your life is an easy calculation.

Tessera Sovereign Security → Tessera Corponation

name

Tessera Industries FlashSnap FS-2 'Blindside'

aliases

Blindside
FS-2
Flash Pop
Whiteout

category

self_defense

manufacturer

Tessera Sovereign Security

tier availability

Tier 1+

legality

Unrestricted

base technologies

Controlled photonic burst generation
Civilian-rated acoustic pressure output
Time-delayed chemical ignition

specifications

flash output: 3 million candela
acoustic output: 130 dB at 1 meter
delay: 1.5 seconds after ring-pull
effective radius: 5 meters
blinding duration: ~4 seconds
auditory disruption: ~8 seconds
weight: 12 g
dimensions: 3 cm x 1.5 cm diameter
cost: Φ30
shelf life: 5 years

tactical use

Pull the ring tab, throw the device toward the threat, close your eyes tightly, and cover your ears. After the 1.5-second delay, the flash and crack will disorient anyone within five meters who was not prepared. Open your eyes and run immediately — you have approximately four seconds before the attacker's vision clears. Combine with a SmokePop for extended concealment: flash to disorient, smoke to obscure your escape route.

cultural context

The FS-2 has become as commonplace as cigarette lighters in GLMZ's lower tiers. People carry them in pockets, on keychains, and in the bottom of bags alongside their other daily essentials. Tessera's success with the FS-2 has spawned numerous imitations, some of which exceed civilian output limits and cause genuine eye damage. The distinctive 'crack' of an FS-2 detonation is common enough that experienced GLMZ residents can identify it by sound and know to look away before the flash.

story hooks

A batch of counterfeit FS-2 devices with military-grade flash output has blinded three people permanently — the counterfeits are visually identical to legitimate units and are circulating in the same retail channels.
A creative thief has developed a technique using FS-2 devices to defeat biometric locks — the flash is intense enough to overload the retinal scanner's sensor, causing it to default to an unlocked state.

ammunition type

Chemical flash-bang capsule

related entities

Below the Threshold
Biophotonic Retinal Cascade Emitter BRCE-5 'Flashpoint'
Carrion Defense Works Fragmentation Sleeve FS-2 'Shrapnel Hug'
Ezio Kaboré-Malhotra
GLMZ
Phased Acoustic Neurostimulator PAN-3 'Tinnitus'
Shelf Life
Street Custom 'Cigarette' Pen Gun
Tessera Corponation
Tessera Phased Array Disruptor PAD-3 'Sunspot'
The Threshold

physical description

visual profile	A compact, cylindrical device resembling a shortened firecracker or marker pen. Its diminutive thumb-sized form belies its disorienting potential. The overall impression is utilitarian and mass-produced—deliberately unimposing to fit civilian contexts.
dimensions	3 cm length, 1.5 cm diameter (roughly the size of an AAA battery stood on end)
weight description	Extremely light and almost negligible in the palm—12 grams feels like holding a stick of gum. This lightness makes it easy to carry, easier to throw, and psychologically reassuring as an 'always-on' defense item.
primary material	Molded polycarbonate casing with a reinforced paper or composite shell around the pyrotechnic core. Designed for controlled failure and safe handling.
finish	Matte white or light grey polymer exterior with minimal sheen. The surface is textured slightly to prevent slipping when wet or sweaty.
color scheme	Off-white or pale grey body with a single high-contrast safety ring in neon orange or red. Small black text stenciled on the side reading 'TESSERA FS-2 \| PULL TO ACTIVATE \| 1.5s DELAY'
grip texture	Smooth, slightly grippy molded polymer—designed for quick, reliable ring-pull even in panic or with gloved hands. The ring tab itself is a flat, stamped metal loop (zinc-plated steel) sized for easy finger insertion.
distinctive features	Bright safety ring (orange/red anodized steel) as the only movable part and primary activation point Minimal manufacturing seams—injection-molded for cost efficiency Subtle raised text on one side: lot number, manufacture date, and 5-year expiration A tiny vented pressure relief port on the sealed end (barely visible, engineered for controlled discharge) Two small metal contact points near the base where the chemical ignition circuit closes upon ring-pull Slightly tapered end to improve throwing aerodynamics
manufacturer markings	TESSERA INDUSTRIES circular logo (geometric Φ symbol within concentric rings) stamped onto the upper third. Directly below: 'FLASHSNAP FS-2 \| CIVILIAN GRADE \| GLMZ APPROVED'. Serial batch code and date printed along the lower seam in 4-point type.
condition typical	Pristine and unmarked when new—a consumer product designed for single-use reliability. In the field, the safety ring may show handling wear, and the white polymer may yellow slightly from UV exposure over time. Most units are kept sealed in original packaging until deployment, so field-worn examples are rare.

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Product photography of a Tessera FS-2 FlashSnap flashbang device lying on a matte black surface next to a chrome-augmented human hand in tactical glove for scale. The device is a small off-white cylindrical object with a bright neon-orange safety ring tab. Dramatic side-lighting emphasizes the smooth polymer texture and casts a sharp shadow. The background is deep charcoal-black with subtle neo-noir HUD elements (faint holographic grid, Φ currency symbol watermark). Close-up macro detail showing the safety ring and TESSERA logo. Cinematic, sterile product-catalog aesthetic. High contrast. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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