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Some gearheady stuff on firedust, especially as it relates to naval weapons. Many of these calculations assume that firedust has approximately the same density as black powder.

== Use ==
=== Firewands and Flame Pieces ==
A charge of firedust sufficient for one shot from a firewand or flame piece weighs 1 oz and has a volume of 2 tablespoons. (For the metric among us, that's 28.35 grams and 2.957 centiliters.)

=== Fire Cannon ===
Fire projector: 3 oz charge, Resources 2, 3 outside the South<br>
Heavy fire cannon: 20 oz charge, Resources 2, 3 outside the South<br>
Superheavy fire cannon: 45 oz charge, Resources 4, 5 outside the South<br>
Shore Cannon: 60 oz charge, Resources 4, 5 outside the South

=== Demolitions, Mines, and Torpedoes ===

=== Incindiary Weapons ===

== Storage and Transport ==
1 pound of firedust takes up 2 cups of space. (or, more conveniently for calculation, 1 kg firedust = 2.2 liters. Which means that firedust floats!)

Firedust kegs and barrels are typically waterproof, and often charmed to reduce fire risk.
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Tare weight = the weight of the package and any associated materials.
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Hrm. Notes on general trade goods:
Current California wine barrel: 125 lbs empty, 59 gallons. (600 pounds full) Costs $450-$700.

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2005-02-19T18:29:32Z

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 === Fire Cannon ===
-Fire projector: 3 oz charge, Resources 2, 3 outside the South<br>
+Fire projector: 3 oz charge<br>
-Heavy fire cannon: 20 oz charge, Resources 2, 3 outside the South<br>
+Heavy fire cannon: 20 oz charge<br>
-Superheavy fire cannon: 45 oz charge, Resources 4, 5 outside the South<br>
+Superheavy fire cannon: 45 oz charge<br>
-Shore Cannon: 60 oz charge, Resources 4, 5 outside the South
+Shore Cannon: 60 oz charge
 === Demolitions, Mines, and Torpedoes ===

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