Snapper

From Reach

The Snapper is a newly developed flamethrower created to deal with natives. It is so named for the sound it makes when firing.

The snapper is unique combination of a rifle and a flamethrower. A small charge of Carbon 122 is kept in a bullet like capsule in the firing chamber. When ignited, this "bullet" fires out of the gun, creating an instantaneous and powerful vacuum. The chamber is then opened to the fuel reserve, a tin of Carbon 122. The difference in pressure jets the fuel out of the front of the weapon, while simultaneously igniting it. This leads to short powerful bursts as opposed to the more general spray of other flamethrowers. The explosion and resulting vacuum create a loud snapping sound, leading to the title of the weapon.

Advantages

• Large area of effect
• High temperature

Disadvantages

• Burns fuel at a significant rate
• Incredibly loud: Can damage unprotected ears, and attracts natives from a great distance
• Repeated use overheats the weapon, leading to the possibility of in chamber ignition of fuel.