THE M240 INCINERATOR UNIT

This carbine-style flamethrower uses naphtha fuel canisters to fire a thick, steady stream of flame at a target. It is in common use by the USCMC, who deploy the weapon at the squad and fireteam level. Civilian models exist too. The troops in the field have given the M240 the unceremonious nickname of “Bake-a-Flake.” It’s a good standby weapon to have in a pinch, especially when facing off against hostile organisms. Most animals retreat from fire, yes? Any target hit by an incinerator unit also catches fire, Intensity 9..

Overview

The M240 Incinerator is designed for use in close combat at the squad and fireteam level. It uses ultra-thickened napthal fuel as a base, stored under pressure and ignited by a nozzle burner as it leaves the weapon's barrel, and is capable of shooting a stream of flame up to 30 meters, although this range can be extended by firing the flame upwards at an angle, causing the stream to arc down onto a target. Fuel is stored in an underslung reservoir tank that can be unscrewed and replaced to reload the weapon relatively quickly. The weapon can also be fuelled from a large-capacity backpack tank worn by the operator, which is connected to the weapon by a hose leading to the reservoir attachment point (the reservoir is removed in this configuration). The weapon itself is 88 cm long and weighs 2.7 kg with a full reservoir. A valve at the rear of the incinerator controls the fuel/air mix being sent through the barrel, allowing the weapon to be adjusted for use in oxygen-poor environments. A thumb switch on the pistol grip ignites the nozzle burner, while the weapon is fired by squeezing the hand grip trigger, and will continue to fire until the trigger is released.
One alternate mode of fire available to the operator is a so-called "wetshot", where the Incinerator is fired with the nozzle burner switched off and a stream of liquid fuel is sprayed at the target. This fuel has a tendency to partially vaporize, and a subsequent shot with the nozzle burner switched back on can ignite this vapor cloud to create an intense fireball. Another option is a blind angle burst, often used in close quarters fighting in an urban environment — the flame burst from the M240 can be 'bounced' off of walls or other solid surfaces to attack enemies out of the line of sight.
The M240 is undoubtedly one of the most fearsome weapons in the Marine inventory, and has proven especially useful in close combat against soft targets. It is also ideal for use against fortifications — flame can be directed through defensive apertures, causing both direct incendiary damage and also burning up the enemy's oxygen supply, causing incapacitation or death by asphyxiation. Its primary limitations, as with all flamethrower weapons, are its limited range. It has also been known for the unit to detonate catastrophically when the fuel reservoir is struck with certain types of incendiary ammunition.

Fuel

The thickened fuel fired by the M240 has a tendency to stick to targets as it burns, continuing to heat even non-flammable targets after the incinerator itself has ceased firing. The fuel is difficult to extinguish, and as a result a commander must carefully consider the tactical situation before authorizing the use of flame. The amount of kindling and burnable materials and/or debris in the environment must be assessed to prevent unintentional fire hazard. It is especially important to note that naked flames should not be permitted in any pressurized environment with a high oxygen content. This potential for unwanted collateral damage is a serious constraint on the use of incendiary weapons like the M240.

BONUS: –
DAMAGE: 2
RANGE: Medium
COMMENT: Fire Intensity 9

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Weight

1

Base Price

$500