Magna-Blast Grenade - Revision history

Zombie: Removed high explosive terminology.

2014-11-15T04:52:51Z

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	\| ammoimage = [[Image:Magna-BlastGrenade.gif]]		\| ammoimage = [[Image:Magna-BlastGrenade.gif]]
	\| damage = 50 High Explosive		\| damage = 50 High Explosive

NKF at 03:27, 24 October 2014

2014-10-24T03:27:50Z

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	The Magna-Blast Grenade is X-COM's basic underwater hand grenade. It is~~, for all intents and purposes,~~ identical to the old [[Grenade]] ~~with the exception of~~ a stronger protective casing.		The Magna-Blast Grenade is X-COM's basic underwater hand grenade. It is identical to the old [[Grenade]] but also has a stronger protective casing.

	The Magna-Blast Grenade is the weakest of the grenades in Terror From The Deep but is relatively cheap to buy and light to carry. It is a good ~~weapon~~ for weak or inaccurate aquanauts ~~to train with~~.		The Magna-Blast Grenade is the weakest of the grenades in Terror From The Deep but is relatively cheap to buy and light to carry. It is a good for training weak or inaccurate aquanauts.

	Like all standard grenades, it features a timer system where you can set how many ''half-turns'' must pass before it will detonate.		Like all standard grenades, it features a timer system where you can set how many ''half-turns'' must pass before it will detonate.

	A new feature introduced in Terror From the Deep are tougher grenade cases that make them impervious to explosions that are of equal or lesser power. This introduces a new grenade tactic that helps mitigate the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be primed and deployed on the same target on the same turn for increased damage. You can also adjust the timers so that the grenades can explode at different times, such as ~~one~~ before the aliens start their turn, and then another immediately after the turn ends.		A new feature introduced in Terror From the Deep are tougher grenade cases that make them impervious to explosions that are of equal or lesser power. This introduces a new grenade tactic that helps mitigate the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be primed and deployed on the same target on the same turn for increased damage. You can also adjust the timers so that the grenades can explode at different times, such as before the aliens start their turn, and then another immediately after the turn ends.

	This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].		This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].
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	== Underwater Grenade Physics ==		== Underwater Grenade Physics ==

	Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require ~~a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and~~ a healthy dose of 'making stuff up'.		Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a healthy dose of 'making stuff up'. Just ignore it and enjoy the game.

	== Recommendations ==		== Recommendations ==

	Magna Blast grenades are good a beginner weapon for rookie aquanauts. They are easy to use and don't require a great deal of combat skill to use effectively. Good strength helps improve throwing range.		Magna Blast grenades are good a beginner weapon for rookie aquanauts. They are easy to use and don't require a great deal of combat skill to use effectively and will also help train the Aquanauts strength and firing accuracy. Good strength helps improve throwing range.

	For beginners to using grenades in the X-Com series, be mindful of overhangs in the path of your grenade throwing arc as well as anything immediately above your aquanaut.		For beginners to using grenades in the X-Com series, be mindful of overhangs in the path of your grenade throwing arc as well as anything immediately above your aquanaut.

NKF at 07:13, 14 August 2014

2014-08-14T07:13:20Z

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	Like all standard grenades, it features a timer system where you can set how many ''half-turns'' must pass before it will detonate.		Like all standard grenades, it features a timer system where you can set how many ''half-turns'' must pass before it will detonate.

	A new feature ~~for all grenades~~ in Terror From the Deep are tougher cases that make them ~~invulnerable~~ to explosions that are equal or lesser ~~than their own strength~~. This introduces a new tactic ~~for grenades~~ that ~~mitigates~~ the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be deployed ~~in succession at~~ the same target. ~~This increases~~ the ~~amount of damage dealt on~~ the ~~same~~ turn.		A new feature introduced in Terror From the Deep are tougher grenade cases that make them impervious to explosions that are of equal or lesser power. This introduces a new grenade tactic that helps mitigate the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be primed and deployed on the same target on the same turn for increased damage. You can also adjust the timers so that the grenades can explode at different times, such as one before the aliens start their turn, and then another immediately after the turn ends.

	This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].		This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].
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	== Underwater Grenade Physics ==		== Underwater Grenade Physics ==

	Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and a healthy ~~does~~ of 'making stuff up'.		Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and a healthy dose of 'making stuff up'.

	~~== Notes ==~~

	* Magna-Blast grenades are immune to the explosions of other Magna-Blast grenades.

	== Recommendations ==		== Recommendations ==

	Magna Blast grenades are good 'beginner ~~weapons'~~ for ~~your first team of~~ aquanauts ~~at the start of the game~~. They are easy to use and don't require a great deal of combat skill ~~on the part of the aquanauts~~. Good strength ~~does help~~.		Magna Blast grenades are good a beginner weapon for rookie aquanauts. They are easy to use and don't require a great deal of combat skill to use effectively. Good strength helps improve throwing range.

	For beginners to using grenades in the X-Com series, be mindful of overhangs in the path of your grenade ~~throws~~ as well as anything immediately above your ~~aquanauts~~.		For beginners to using grenades in the X-Com series, be mindful of overhangs in the path of your grenade throwing arc as well as anything immediately above your aquanaut.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Hobbes: /* See Also */

2013-07-23T14:15:36Z

NKF at 09:20, 6 June 2012

2012-06-06T09:20:41Z

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 == General Information ==
-{{Ref Open}}
+{{Ref Open | title = Magna-Blast Grenade}}
-'''Magna-Blast Grenade Official Entry'''
+This standard issue grenade has an accurate and sophisticated timer for precision control.
-<p style="text-indent:1em;">''"This standard issue grenade has an accurate and sophisticated timer for precision control."''</p>
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 Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and a healthy does of 'making stuff up'.
 == Notes ==
 * Magna-Blast grenades are immune to the explosions of other Magna-Blast grenades.
 ==See Also==

Tsunamiatunzen1: /* Underwater Grenade Physics */

2011-08-26T01:59:18Z

Underwater Grenade Physics

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	Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and a healthy does of 'making stuff up'.		Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and a healthy does of 'making stuff up'.

			One theory is that the casing makes it heavy enough that it automatically sinks fast enough while a mini air-propulsion system allows them to direct a 'throw' underwater.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Madned: infobox deployment.

2011-01-12T22:12:26Z

infobox deployment.

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	[[Image:Magna-BlastGrenade.gif~~\|right~~]]		{{Infobox open}}
	~~The Magna-Blast Grenade is X-COM's basic underwater hand grenade. It is, for all intents and purposes, identical to the old [[Grenade]] with the exception of a stronger protective casing.~~		{{Infobox module/ammo
			\| weapon = Thrown
	~~The Magna-Blast Grenade is the weakest of the grenades in Terror From The Deep but is relatively cheap to buy and light to carry. It is a good weapon for weak or inaccurate aquanauts to train with.~~		\| ammo = Magna-Blast Grenade
			\| weight = 3
	A new feature for all grenades in Terror From the Deep are tougher cases that make them invulnerable to explosions that are equal or lesser than their own strength. This introduces a new tactic for grenades that mitigates the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be deployed in succession at the same target. This increases the amount of damage dealt on the same turn.		\| height = 1
			\| width = 1
	~~This weapon appears in~~ ''~~[[TFTD~~\|~~Terror from the Deep]]~~''~~. For the~~ ''~~[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]~~'' ~~equivalent, refer to the [[~~Grenade~~]].~~		\| damagethreshold =150 High Explosive
			\| ammoimage = [[Image:Magna-BlastGrenade.gif]]
	~~For a more detailed explanation on various grenade particulars, such as the grenade timer, refer to: [[Understanding Grenades]]~~		\| damage = 50 High Explosive
			\| capacity = 1
			\| saleprice = 240
	{\| {{StdCenterTable}} align = "center~~" width = "40%~~"		\| research =
			\| acquisition ={{Purchasing\|300}}
			}}
			{{Infobox module/action
			\| action =
			\| cost = '''Action'''
			\| effect = '''TU Cost'''
			}}
			{{Infobox module/action
			\| action =
			\| cost = Prime Grenade
			\| effect = 50%
			}}
			{{Infobox module/action
			\| action =
			\| cost = Throw Grenade
			\| effect = 25%
			}}
			{{Infobox close}}
			{\| {{StdCenterTable}} align = "center"
	\|-		\|-
	\|colspan = "2" {{StdDescTable_Heading}}\|'''Key Features'''		\|colspan = "2" {{StdDescTable_Heading}}\|'''Key Features'''
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	\|}		\|}

			The Magna-Blast Grenade is X-COM's basic underwater hand grenade. It is, for all intents and purposes, identical to the old [[Grenade]] with the exception of a stronger protective casing.

			The Magna-Blast Grenade is the weakest of the grenades in Terror From The Deep but is relatively cheap to buy and light to carry. It is a good weapon for weak or inaccurate aquanauts to train with.

			A new feature for all grenades in Terror From the Deep are tougher cases that make them invulnerable to explosions that are equal or lesser than their own strength. This introduces a new tactic for grenades that mitigates the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be deployed in succession at the same target. This increases the amount of damage dealt on the same turn.

			This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].

			For a more detailed explanation on various grenade particulars, such as the grenade timer, refer to: [[Understanding Grenades]]




	==Grenade Statistics==		==Grenade Statistics==

NKF at 08:14, 4 April 2010

2010-04-04T08:14:05Z

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==

			{{Ref Open}}
			'''Magna-Blast Grenade Official Entry'''
			<p style="text-indent:1em;">''"This standard issue grenade has an accurate and sophisticated timer for precision control."''</p>
			{{Ref Close \| Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}


	[[Image:Magna-BlastGrenade.gif\|right]]		[[Image:Magna-BlastGrenade.gif\|right]]
			The Magna-Blast Grenade is X-COM's basic underwater hand grenade. It is, for all intents and purposes, identical to the old [[Grenade]] with the exception of a stronger protective casing.

	The Magna Blast Grenade is a ~~basic standard issue grenade~~.		The Magna-Blast Grenade is the weakest of the grenades in Terror From The Deep but is relatively cheap to buy and light to carry. It is a good weapon for weak or inaccurate aquanauts to train with.

	~~The~~ Magna Blast Grenade ~~is an unusual grenade that~~ can be ~~thrown underwater as if it were on land~~. ~~Through highly convoluted explanations and other scientific explanations that boggle~~ the ~~mind, its behaviour is akin to how Ion Beam Accelerators allow USOs to completely ignores any form~~ of ~~resistance and simply glides through~~ the ~~water~~.		A new feature for all grenades in Terror From the Deep are tougher cases that make them invulnerable to explosions that are equal or lesser than their own strength. This introduces a new tactic for grenades that mitigates the Magna-Blast Grenade's weak damage. Multiple grenades can be deployed in succession at the same target. This increases the amount of damage dealt on the same turn.

	~~The Magna Blast is~~ the ~~prototype for all~~ the ~~grenades and thrown explosives that are used by~~ X-~~Com. Also new~~ to ~~X-Com grenades are tougher protective casings that allow grenades to be invulnerable to explosions~~.		This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].

	As a ~~throwback to~~ the ~~first alien war~~, ~~all grenades also come with a timer and a safety handle for controlled detonation.~~		For a more detailed explanation on various grenade particulars, such as the grenade timer, refer to: [[Understanding Grenades]]

	~~This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].~~

	==~~Comparison to UFO: EUs Grenade~~==		{\| {{StdCenterTable}} align = "center" width = "40%"
			\|-
	~~Aside from the immunity to explosions, this is functionally identical to the [[Grenade]].~~		\|colspan = "2" {{StdDescTable_Heading}}\|'''Key Features'''
			\|-
			\|colspan = "2" align="left" valign = "top"\|
			* Indirect
			* Area-Effect
			* Timer
			\|-
			\|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" \|'''Pros'''
			\|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" \|'''Cons'''
			\|-
			\| align = "left" valign = "top"\|
			* Light
			* Cheap
			* High destruction threshold
			\| align = "left" valign = "top"\|
			* Weak
			\|}

	==Grenade Statistics==		==Grenade Statistics==

	* Size: 1 high x 1 wide
	* Damage: 50 High Explosive		* Damage: 50 High Explosive
			* Destruction Threshold: 150 High Explosive
			* Size: 1h × 1w
			* Weight: 3
			*TUs:
			** Priming: 50%
			** Throwing: 25%
	* Buy Cost: $300		* Buy Cost: $300
			* Sell Cost: $240


			== Underwater Grenade Physics ==

			Magna Blast Grenades and all other grenades in Terror From the Deep do not suffer from water resistance and can be thrown under water as easily as if they were on land. As this completely goes against physics as we know it, this requires some suspension of disbelief. To even attempt to explain it would require a lot of convoluted science fiction physics and a healthy does of 'making stuff up'.

	~~==USOpaedia==~~
	* This standard issue grenade has an accurate and sophisticated timer for precision control.

	== ~~Usage~~ Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* Magna Blast ~~Grenades cannot be destroyed by~~ other Magna Blast ~~Grenades~~		* Magna-Blast grenades are immune to the explosions of other Magna-Blast grenades.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Bomb Bloke at 05:43, 18 December 2009

2009-12-18T05:43:04Z

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	As a throwback to the first alien war, all grenades also come with a timer and a safety handle for controlled detonation.		As a throwback to the first alien war, all grenades also come with a timer and a safety handle for controlled detonation.

			This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Grenade]].

	==Comparison to UFO: EUs Grenade==		==Comparison to UFO: EUs Grenade==
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Understanding Grenades]]~~<br>~~		*[[Understanding Grenades]]
	[[Weapons (TFTD)\|Weapons]]~~<br>~~		*[[Weapons (TFTD)\|Weapons]]

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Zombie: /* Comparison to UFO Mirror: Grenade */ Removing link from header.

2009-02-27T04:10:56Z

Comparison to UFO Mirror: [[Grenade]]: Removing link from header.

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	As a throwback to the first alien war, all grenades also come with a timer and a safety handle for controlled detonation.		As a throwback to the first alien war, all grenades also come with a timer and a safety handle for controlled detonation.

	==Comparison to UFO ~~Mirror~~: [[Grenade]]==		==Comparison to UFO: EUs Grenade==

	Aside from the immunity to explosions, this is functionally identical to the Grenade.		Aside from the immunity to explosions, this is functionally identical to the [[Grenade]].

	==Grenade Statistics==		==Grenade Statistics==

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