Manticore 500 Grenade

A very dangerous explosive.

Characteristics
The grenade has a hard plastic shell with metal bands. When you press the botton it begins to beep. You have about 5 seconds before it explodes.

When it timer expires a small amout of gun powder is sparked and its explodes. Under plastic shell is a layer of ceramic barbs so when the gun powder explodes the barbs go in ever direction.

Use
Its very good for a killing surprise attack and trench defence. If rolled out from cover it will desimate the enemy. If throw to late and explodes in the air the shrapne will still kill the enemy.

Never allow an ally near an active grenade. It is very likely that it will kill them.

Origins
Seeing how ceramic shrapnel is as hard and sharp as dimond why wouldent someone make a weapon otu of it. Named after the monster who fires sharp barbs.