98 "Popper" Fragmentation Grenade

The Vangarde standard-issue 98 Popper Fragmentation Grenade or simply Popper, functions in a manner very similar to contemporary hand grenades. When thrown, a small explosion bursts the grenade's shell open and sends many small metal fragments flying at high speed, causing damage to personnel in a nine meter (30ft) radius. It is designed to be effective against infantry and lightly armored vehicles. The surface creates consistent, reliable fragmentation patterns for the grenade, rather than randomly rupturing along metallurgical faults. The casing houses a charge of high-explosive fitted with a mechanical primer. When the charge detonates, it shatters the grenade's casing, sending shrapnel flying away at high velocity. This grenade can be effectively hurled and bounced around corners and travels farther than the 95 "Scorcher" Incendiary Grenade; this can be used to quickly and aptly damage an attacker before he can move away from it, giving you an instant advantage in the close combat situation.