function Create(self)

   local Effect
   local Offset = self.Vel*(20*TimerMan.DeltaTimeSecs)   -- the effect will be created the next frame so move it one frame backwards towards the barrel
   
   for i = 1, 2 do
      Effect = CreateMOSParticle("Tiny Smoke Ball 1", "Base.rte")
      if Effect then
         Effect.Pos = self.Pos - Offset
         Effect.Vel = (self.Vel + Vector(RangeRand(-20,20), RangeRand(-20,20))) / 30
         MovableMan:AddParticle(Effect)
      end
   end
   
   if PosRand() < 0.5 then
      Effect = CreateMOSParticle("Side Thruster Blast Ball 1", "Base.rte")
      if Effect then
         Effect.Pos = self.Pos - Offset
         Effect.Vel = self.Vel / 10
         MovableMan:AddParticle(Effect)
      end
   end
end