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The M10 stun grenade is a flashbang grenade is use with the United Nations Space Command Defence Force.

Design
The M10 features a magnesium-based pyrotechnic charge inside a thin aluminium case, contained within a perforated steel body. Unlike traditional high explosive ordnance, the pyrotechnic charge produces a subsonic deflagration, not a supersonic detonation, minimising the blast effects. On initiation, the inner aluminium case is designed to be consumed by the pyrotechnic compound, with only the auditory and visual elements of the deflagration being permitted to escape via a series of holes in the outer body. This design minimises the risk of collateral damage from flame, blast, and unconsumed fragments from the inner case.

Upon detonation, it emits an intensely loud "bang" and blinding flash of more that one million candela and 170–180 decibels, sufficient to cause immediate (but temporary) flash blindness, deafness, tinnitus, and inner ear disturbance. Exposed personnel experience disorientation, confusion and loss of coordination and balance.

The stun grenade is intended to be thrown into enclosed spaces to distract and temporarily incapacitate enemy personnel for easier capture, or when risk of collateral damage during urban warfare or hostage rescue operations prevents the use of traditionally lethal and destructive fragmentation grenades.

While the M10 is generally incapable of igniting paper or cloth, it can still ignite extremely flammable liquids or vapours in the immediate area of the grenade.

Operators

 * United Nations Space Command