"Load Scatter Bombs!"
Violet hadn't yet managed to create a primer with sufficient sensitivity for her ammunition, but she had no problem producing paper cartridges as a satisfactory alternative. The Marines quickly bit open the bottom of the paper cartridges, pouring a pinch of gunpowder into the pan of their flintlocks. They then shoved the entire paper cartridge down the muzzle, using a ramrod to pack it tightly. The paper casing also helped push any residual gunpowder from the barrel walls down to the breech. Finally, they flipped open the pan covers, ready to fire.
This small improvement to the ammunition allowed even elite human musketeers to achieve a rate of fire of five to six shots per minute. Furthermore, when fired, the paper casing helped seal the gap between the barrel and the projectile, enhancing its power. Paper, however, wasn't exactly cheap at the time.
