Photonic Fragmentation Launcher

"A burst of light, a huge electrical storm, and then silence. My exo-suit eliminated all the Squogg infantry, in under 30 seconds."

-Conglomerate Exo-Suit Pilot, Architun

History
The first official records of this weapon ever appearing in the galaxy can be traced back to the rodent-like Shangotos, who used this technology as a highly advanced missile barrage against hostile alien life forms when they advanced into space. However, since the Shangotos were introduced into the The Galactic Governening Body of Civilizations, The Conglomerate studied this advanced form of weaponry, and it soon appeared on many war fields. It is still used today on a few exo-suits capable of supporting the launching pods.

Construction
Although this weapon is primarily used in missile-like arms on vehicles, it has been extensively adapted into hand-held grenades or launched projectiles from specialized exo-suits modified for this weapon. Aesthetically, the missile version has the appearance of a tear-shaped dart. In each dart, a very simple AI guides each dart to calculated positions based upon where the enemy is or where it might go. Unlike conventional missiles, both on Earth and outside of it, these munitions have a short range of fire but a massive explosive radius releasing a burst of light and electrical shocks. The electrical shocks can even cause nearby equipment and vehicles to completely fail. The grenade versions function on a similar, but smaller scale.