This "fake offensive" item, the "lethal confetti grenade (lol) based system might be used instead of an real & standard H.E Grenade or Detonator Vs. your opponent just to show him/her [whatever you want here] during a combat/duel/etc...
Would be interesting against new pilots, training, clan activities, et cetera.. ;)
More or less that would be the idea.. might be fun; really.. Isn't it? =)