basegren

Basegren is a term used in speculative military fiction and wargaming to describe a fixed, base-launched explosive device. The name signals a device intended for emplacement at terrain features or fortifications rather than carried by infantry. In typical depictions, basegrens comprise a compact main body with an arming or fuse mechanism and a remote or timed detonation system, designed for quick setup by engineering units and left in place to influence a battlespace.

Variants differ in emplacement method and capability. Standard basegrens are shown as single-use units activated from a nearby control point; reinforced versions may be integrated into emplacements or combined with other defensive elements to form a barrier. Some depictions include networked or smart versions that can be triggered remotely or in response to sensor input, enabling layered defense.

In fiction and games, basegrens serve purposes such as area denial, perimeter protection, or obstacle creation. They are often part of broader defense architectures that may include automated systems, sensors, or fortified positions. The term is a fictional or hypothetical concept and not tied to a real-world weapon system.

See also: grenades, mines, traps.