A Psychotroke Grenade is a special type of grenade utilised by the Grey Knights and the agents of the Inquisition to induce hallucinations in and disorient a target.
Psychotroke Grenades explode in a cloud of sweet-smelling nerve gas that induces violent, and often debilitating, visions in the enemy.
This gas is incredibly psycho-reactive and mere proximity is enough to trigger its effects, rendering even sealed armour useless.
Effects[]
The following mental effects have been noticed in targets of Psychotroke Grenade assaults. Note that the descriptions included below have been based on the recorded responses of Human subjects -- xenos races will, of course, react in their own, inimitable fashion.
- What's this? Smells a bit odd. - Some targets are capable of resisting the effects of the nerve gas.
- Suddenly, it's all so clear. The fighting, your allies, that mortal wound- everything's just a hugecosmic joke! Best to sit down and have a good laugh about it. - The target either ceases fighting or finds their combat effectiveness dramatically reduced.
- Hah! Those enemies aren't real, they're just an illusion -- you're not falling for that! - The target does not act to defend themselves.
- They're horrible! Your darkest fears have been given form and are coming to kill you! - The target's morale is dramatically reduced as they confront their own inner fears made real.
- The world is spinning - everything is all jumbled up. It's all you can do to keep your feet. - The target's combat effectiveness is dramatically reduced by a sudden loss of balance.
- They say they're your friends, but they're notthey're out to get you. Best get them first! - Overcome by sudden extreme paranoia, the target may turn to attack their own allies.
Sources[]
- Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition), pg. 60