Flashbang grenade

The flashbang grenade was a common nonlethal explosive ordnance that was utilized by police and military special forces throughout the galaxy. Akin to a, the device incapacitated most beings within a three-meter radius by emitting a very high-frequency noise as well as an overwhelmingly bright flash of light.

Though countermeasures were available in the form of polarizing helmet visors and auditory blockers, the use of these against flashbangs still had its drawbacks in the form of temporarily-reduced situational awareness. Because this type of ordnance was cheap to mass-produce and could enable live captures as readily as other, more expensive means, they saw extensive use throughout the history of the and, as well as its successor governments.

Behind the scenes
This type of grenade is based on the real-world used by police and spec ops teams in the real world.

Appearances

 * The Last Full Measure