JesseLowe/Firedust

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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
Heavy fire cannon: 20 oz charge, Resources 2, 3 outside the South
Superheavy fire cannon: 45 oz charge, Resources 4, 5 outside the South
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.


Tare weight = the weight of the package and any associated materials.


Hrm. Notes on general trade goods: Current California wine barrel: 125 lbs empty, 59 gallons. (600 pounds full) Costs $450-$700.