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There is a payload delivery device and system configured for projectile dispersion over a defined area. The device includes a launching platform configured to provide structural support. The device also includes a two-dimensional array of launching guides extending upwardly from the launching platfo

There is a payload delivery device and system configured for projectile dispersion over a defined area. The device includes a launching platform configured to provide structural support. The device also includes a two-dimensional array of launching guides extending upwardly from the launching platform. Each launching guide of the array is fixed at a specific inclination angle and at a specific horizontal direction angle. The device includes a plurality of vessels functionally connected to the array of launching guides and is configured to launch therefrom. The launching platform includes a symbolic indicator associated with an operational characteristic of the device. The launching platform includes a mating structure configured to mate to another similar launching platform.

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1. A payload delivery device for projectile dispersion over a defined area, comprising: a) a launching platform configured to provide structural support and including a secondary charge configured to detonate the launching platform;b) a two-dimensional array of launching guides extending upwardly fr

1. A payload delivery device for projectile dispersion over a defined area, comprising: a) a launching platform configured to provide structural support and including a secondary charge configured to detonate the launching platform;b) a two-dimensional array of launching guides extending upwardly from the launching platform, wherein each launching guide of the array is fixed at a specific inclination angle and at a specific horizontal direction angle and wherein each launching guide of the array is fixed at a combination of inclination angle and horizontal direction angle that is unique among the launching guides of the array; andc) a plurality of vessels functionally connected to the array of launching guides and configured to launch therefrom. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the horizontal direction angle of each of the launching guides is a function of a distance of the launching guide from an edge of the launching platform. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the inclination angle of each of the launching guides is a function of a distance of the launching guide from an edge of the launching platform. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the inclination angle and the horizontal direction angle of each of the launching guides is predetermined to generate a substantially even distribution of projectile dispersion over a predetermined shape area. 5. The device of claim 1, further comprising an angle adjustment mechanism coupled to the launching platform and in communication with the two dimensional array of launching guides, configured to adjust a horizontal direction angle and an inclination angle of the two dimensional array of launching guides, in predefined increments. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the launching platform includes a mating structure configured to mate to another similar launching platform. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of vessels include a payload selected from the group of payloads consisting of: explosives, smoke generation agents, and irritant (chemical) agents. 8. A payload delivery system for projectile dispersion over a defined area, comprising: a) a launching platform configured to provide structural support;b) a two-dimensional array of separate and distinct launching guides having open space therebetween and extending upwardly from the launching platform, wherein each launching guide of the array is fixed at a specific inclination angle and at a specific horizontal direction angle and each launching guide of the array is fixed at a unique combination of inclination angle and horizontal direction angle; andc) a plurality of vessels functionally connected to the array of launching guides and configured to launch therefrom; wherein the horizontal direction angle of each of the launching guides is a function of a distance of the launching guide from an edge of the launching platform and the inclination angle of each of the launching guides is a function of a distance of the launching guide from an edge of the launching platform, and wherein the launching platform includes a secondary charge configured to detonate the launching platform. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the inclination angle and the horizontal direction angle of each of the launching guides is predetermined to generate a substantially even distribution of projectile dispersion over a predetermined shape area. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the launching platform includes a symbolic indicator associated with an operational characteristic of the system; wherein the symbolic indicator includes an operational characteristic selected from the group of operational characteristics consisting of: range, shape area, density, depth, width, length, and diameter. 11. The system of claim 10, further comprising an angle adjustment mechanism coupled to the launching platform and in communication with the two dimensional array of launching guides, configured to adjust a horizontal direction angle and an inclination angle of the two dimensional array of launching guides, in predefined increments. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the launching platform includes a mating structure configured to mate to another similar launching platform. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the plurality of vessels include a payload selected from the group of payloads consisting of: explosives, smoke agents, and irritant (chemical) agents. 14. A payload delivery system for projectile dispersion over a defined area, comprising: a) a launching platform configured to provide structural support and including a secondary charge configured to detonate the launching platform; wherein the launching platform includes a symbolic indicator associated with an operational characteristic of the system; wherein the launching platform includes a mating structure configured to mate to another similar launching platform;b) a two-dimensional array of launching guides extending upwardly from the launching platform, wherein each launching guide of the array is fixed at a specific inclination angle and at a specific horizontal direction angle and each launching guide of the array is fixed at a unique combination of inclination angle and horizontal direction angle; wherein the horizontal direction angle of each of the launching guides is a function of a distance of the launching guide from an edge of the launching platform; wherein the inclination angle of each of the launching guides is a function of a distance of the launching guide from an edge of the launching platform; wherein the inclination angle and the horizontal direction angle of each of the launching guides is predetermined to generate a substantially even distribution of projectile dispersion over a predetermined shape area;c) a plurality of vessels functionally connected to the array of launching guides and configured to launch therefrom; andd) an angle adjustment mechanism coupled to the launching platform and in communication with the two dimensional array of launching guides, configured to adjust a horizontal direction angle and an inclination angle of the two dimensional array of launching guides, in predefined increments. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the plurality of vessels include a payload selected from the group of payloads consisting of: explosives, smoke generation agents, and irritant (chemical) agents. 16. The system of claim 14, wherein the predetermined shape area is a rectangle and wherein the system further includes a claymore mine adjacent to and functionally coupled to the launching platform such that the claymore is detonated in coordination with launching of the plurality of vessels by the launching platform.