Ion Grenade
Ion grenades disrupt droids, shields, sensors, and powered equipment within a compact area.
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General Information
| Model | Ion Grenade |
|---|---|
| Category | Weapons |
| Classification | Grenades & Explosives |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 1 AIA |
| Manufacturers | Merr-Sonn Munitions (Merr-Sonn) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Army (IA) — Primary |
Specifications
Additional
Weapon Type
Ion-pulse grenade
Dimensions
0.13 m body length
Weight
0.5 kg
Fuze
Timed, impact, or proximity fuze
Effect Radius
6 m primary ion radius; 12 m degraded effect
Delivery
Hand-thrown or launcher-delivered
Effect
Ion discharge disables droids, shields, and electronics
Service Role
Anti-droid and equipment-denial munition
Description
The grenade releases an ionized pulse rather than a conventional fragmentation blast. Infantry use it to disable droids, interfere with shield generators, stall light vehicles, and suppress electronic security before an assault. Friendly communications and powered equipment must be protected or kept outside the effective area.
Origin: Mixed
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