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[[Image:Plasmagun Diagram.jpg|thumb|300px|Imperial Diagram of a Plasma Gun{{Fn|11}}]]
'''Plasma gun''' is a generic term for a two-handed, rifle-like, [[Plasma weapon|plasma based weapon]] used by the forces of the [[Imperium]] as well as [[Chaos]] in a support role. 

==Description==
An uncommon weapon, even in the ranks of the Imperial Guard or Adeptus Astartes, most extant plasma guns are hundreds if not thousands of years old. As a testament to their design, they remain as deadly today as the day of their fabrication.{{Fn|23c}}. 

Aesthetically they appear to be stubby and rather clunky, with a ribbed back and flared cooling vents along the front. Hydrogen flasks stick out of the butt and bottom of the weapon.{{Fn|7}} These flasks generally contain enough fuel for at least 10 shots before needing to be replaced.{{Fn|6}} As an alternative to using plasma flasks, a plasma gun can also use a backpack with a feed line.{{Fn|20}} 

Plasma guns can generally be fired in two modes: standard mode (the normal and safest), or a higher-powered blast with a longer range and higher temperature. The latter requiring a short time to replenish the plasma back to firing levels.{{Fn|29a}}

The weapon fires a highly energized ball of hydrogen-based plasma.{{Fn|1b}} Plasma guns, like most plasma weaponry, work by energizing (heating) liquid hydrogen fuel into plasma that is held in the weapon by powerful magnetic containment fields. When fired, the fields dilate open and the plasma is ejected via a linear electromagnetic accelerator in a bolt of superheated matter akin to a solar flare in appearance and temperature.{{Fn|29a}} Emergency cooling ducts and exhaust vents periodically expel excess heat from the gun.{{Fn|11}}

The weapon is useful against both heavily armoured infantry and light armoured vehicles. In combat, a plasma gun is capable of heavily damaging [[Tau]] [[Battlesuits]], [[Tyranid]] assault organisms, [[Ork]] [[Meganobs]], [[APC]]s, and light [[tanks]]{{Fn|11}}

==Dangers==
[[File:Plasma_Gun_Overheat.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Plasma Gun overheating{{Fn|23b}}]]
Generally, Imperial models are prone to overheating with continual firing and can cause severe injury or death to the user should they experience such a meltdown. When the weapon reaches critical temperatures, it will release a cloud of super-heated vapour.{{Fn|11}} [[Imperial Guard]]smen consider it a dubious honour to be chosen as a [[Infantry Squad|squad]]'s plasma gunner for this exact reason.{{Fn|2}} Astartes push the limits of their own resilience by using hydrogen in a "higher quantum state" than standard Imperial patterns.{{Fn|29a}} 

In the event of overheating, the weapon is likely to survive, though the wielder is often less fortunate.{{Fn|23c}} Space Marines are at least afforded a degree of protection against these catastrophic overheats because of their [[power armour]], the [[ceramite]] plates and hard seals usually limiting the damage to their surroundings. Even so, an overheat can still kill or maim a Space Marine, especially if the exhaust vents clog or the coils crack from the intense heat. For less protected soldiers, like Imperial Guardsmen, overheating plasma guns are almost always fatal. In rare cases, plasma guns are even capable of detonating if they get too hot. This may occur as a result of excessive firing, but can also be the result of a flaw during manufacture. Should the casing crack or the magnetic containment fail, the firer will have only a fraction of a second before the gun turns into a ball of blazing energy in his hands, consuming itself with the heat of a star and vaporizing everything with reach.{{Fn|11}}

In addition to the dangers of an overheat, plasma guns are difficult to reload. Only with the requisite prayers should the hydrogen flasks be screwed into place, their unstable ammunition all too prone to spilling or fouling the plasma intakes. An incorrectly attached flask can cause the weapon to explode the first time it is fired, as an empty or partially filled magnetic chamber creates inescapable pressure that will tear the gun apart in addition to its user. Removing a flask is also dangerous, as even a small amount of plasma leaking out of a broken seal or an incorrectly closed valve can burn away a hand or cost the shooter several fingers. For these reasons, plasma guns are slow and difficult to load or unload on the battlefield, a task often best left to a [[Techmarine]] or [[Tech-Priest]] and long hours of binary prayer. In combat, a Space Marine can rely on a plasma gun for a dozen or so consecutive shots before the flask starts to run dry, and he runs the risk of triggering a catastrophic overheat.{{Fn|11}}

==Imperial Plasma Gun Patterns==
===[[Accatran]] Pattern===
====MK I Accatran Pattern====
Less commonly seen among the ranks of the Elysian Drop Troops, this pattern is used as the main weapon of a regiment's Veterans.{{Fn|5}}
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File:Elysian Drop Troop Veteran.jpg|Veteran Lohgan with a MK I Accatran Pattern Plasma Gun 
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====MK II Accatran Pattern====
The MK II Accatran Pattern is the standard plasma gun of the [[Elysian Drop Troops]]. It is an improvement over the MK I due to an attached carrying handle (which also houses the weapon's optic) and optional bipod. Two photonic hydrogen fuel cells screw in underneath the weapon.{{Fn|12b}}
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File:Ia11-101-accatran-plasmagun.jpg|MK II Accatran Pattern.{{Fn|12a}}
File:MKII Accatran Pattern Plasma Gun.jpg|MKII Accatran Pattern Plasma Gun with bipod.{{Fn|12b}}
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====MK IId Accatran Pattern====
The MK IId Accatran Pattern Plasma Gun was special issued to and used by the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]'s 134th Heavy Infantry Regiment's Thamyris Taskforce during the [[Necron]] [[Orphean War|invasion]] of the [[Orpheus Sector]] sometime before '''998.[[M41]]'''.{{Fn|18}}
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File:MKIId_Accatran_Pattern.png|MK IId Accatran Pattern.{{Fn|18}}
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===MK I Apollo Pattern===
[[Image:AST Apollo Pattern Plasmagun.png|thumb|right|200px|MK I Apollo Pattern{{Fn|16}}]]
*{{main|Apollo Pattern Plasma Gun}}
First adopted by the [[Blood Angels]], the MK I Apollo Pattern Plasma Gun was created by one of their lesser known [[Techpriests]]. The weapon gained popularity with other “fire based” chapters, like the [[Salamanders]], when it was shown to have a “molten lava” like effect when fired on most worlds. While the blue-white coils burn hotter than standard blue plasma weapons, resulting in a longer damage over time effect, they are also prone to overheating faster.{{Fn|16}}

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===Asandre Pattern Plasma Gun===
Following its acceptance of the [[Imperial Creed]], the world of [[Asandre]] underwent a period of radical technological advancement as [[Jollus Marquette]] brought the planet into the fold of the Imperium of Man. With the help of adepts of the Mechanicus, Asandres' already burgeoning industrial capacity was vastly improved and turned to manufacturing arms and military equipment. Among the weapons manufactured on Asandre are plasma guns modelled on the venerable [[Mezoa]]-pattern. Unfortunately, some defect in the plans and schematics provided by the [[Tech-Priest]]s resulted in unforeseen fluctuations in the weapon's power output, resulting in somewhat irregular blasts. The defect has been noted by the adepts assigned to Asandre, but the manufactorums continue to produce these plasma guns nevertheless.{{Fn|27}}

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===Burning Sun===
[[Image:Burning Sun.PNG|thumb|right|220px|Burning Sun Plasma Gun{{Fn|42}}]]
A highly modifiable plasma gun pattern, popular amongst the [[ganger]]s and [[mercenary|hired gun]]s of [[Necromunda (Planet)|Necromunda]]. Associated with the gangers of [[House Escher]].{{Fn|42}}
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===MK IV Clovis Pattern===
[[Image:ClovisGun.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Mk.IV Clovis Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|37}}]]
While the Clovis Munitorum is deservedly known for its shoddy and low-quality manufacturing, this gun represents a genuine attempt to imitate an ancient high-quality weapon using recently-sanctified designs discovered just decades earlier. The goal of manufacturing a more powerful plasma gun met with failure, however, given the near-impossible task of properly applying the underlying holy sciences involved; the [[Dark Age of Technology]] still remains a shadowy beacon over humanity which may never be grasped. The Mark IV pattern nevertheless became an accidental success of sorts, as its weaker collimation system produces smaller, more diffuse plasma spurts. Though it has lesser power than standard (and better manufactured) plasma weapons, the Mark IV allows the user to spray several blasts with one shot, providing effective suppressive fire against even heavily-entrenched enemies.{{Fn|8}}

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===Dekker Pattern Plasma Gun===
A rare [[Baal]]-variant model. The Dekker Pattern Plasma Gun is a thickset, twin-core design. The weapon’s cowling is enamelled in blood red, and dressed with a skull emblem in beaten gold. An example of this weapon is carried by [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] [[Rafen]] of the [[Blood Angels]], which has etched below the skull emblem the name of a missing Blood Angel hero: [[Space Marine Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Aryon]].{{Fn|32}}

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===Gantic Pattern Plasma Gun===
The Gantic Pattern Plasma Gun is used by [[House Van Saar]] of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]] and is named after a gang master who performed an exceptional service to them.{{Fn|21}}

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===Luther Pattern===
Used by the [[Astra Militarum]], Luther Pattern plasma weapons are known to leave the hands of long-time operators with distinctive scarring.{{Fn|35}}

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===Magnacore Pattern===
====M35 Magnacore Pattern====
[[Image:M35 Magnacore Pattern Plasma Gun.jpg|thumb|right|200px|M35 Magnacore Pattern Plasma Gun with plasma flasks{{Fn|6}}]]
The M35 Magnacore Pattern is the standard issue plasma gun of the [[Cadian Shock Troops]].{{Fn|6}}

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====M35 Magnacore Mk II Plasma Gun====
[[Image:M35 Magnacore Mk II Plasma Gun.JPG|thumb|right|200px|M35 Magnacore Mk II Plasma Gun{{Fn|43}}]]
Firing an energized ball of hydrogen-based plasma along a linear electromagnetic accelerator, plasma guns are deadly, if prone to dangerous overheating.{{Fn|43}}

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===[[Mars]] Patterm===
====Mars Pattern MK III Sunfury Assault Plasma Gun====
A high-power weapon issued to Imperial Guard units facing heavily armoured foes. The Sunfury can spit out plasma bolts capable of destroying even light vehicles with ease, although its rate of fuel consumption is high. Its reputation grew in the [[Calixis Sector]] when it was used great effect during the [[Meritates Uprising]] along the [[Ixaniad Sector|Ixaniad]] border several hundred years ago against the augmetic reavers of the savage [[Meritech Clan]]s.{{Fn|20}}

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====MK V Mars Pattern====
[[Image:MK V Mars Pattern.jpg|thumb|right|200px|MK V Mars Pattern{{Fn|1b}}]]
The MK V Mars Pattern plasma gun is used by the [[Dark Angels]] and [[Red Scorpions]].{{Fn|1b}}{{Fn|5c}}
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File:MkV_Mars_Pattern_Red_Scorpions.jpg|MK V Mars Pattern used by the [[Red Scorpions]].{{Fn|5c}}
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===[[Mezoa]] Pattern Plasma Gun===
[[Image:Mezoa Pattern Plasma Gun.png|thumb|right|200px|Mezoa Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|24}}]]
This is a squad-support weapon intended for use by battlefleet armsmen, which has subsequently found extensive use in the private cadres of many [[Rogue Trader]]s and with renegades and [[pirate]]s wealthy or fortunate enough to acquire them.{{Fn|24}}

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===Nihilus Pattern Plasma Gun===
[[Image:NihilusPlasma.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Nihilus Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|36}}]]
The Nihilus Pattern Plasma Gun is used by [[House Van Saar]] of [[Necromunda (Planet)|Necromunda]].{{Fn|36}}

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===Plasma Carbine===
[[Image:PlasmaCarbine.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Tempestus Aquilon]] with Plasma Carbine{{Fn|44}}]]
Compact version of the Plasma Gun used by airborne [[Tempestus Aquilon]]s.{{Fn|44}}

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===Quinspirus Pattern===
[[Image:OrlockPlasmaGun.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Quinspirus Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|39}}]]
The Quinspirus Pattern Plasma Gun is used by [[House Orlock]] of [[Necromunda (Planet)|Necromunda]]{{Fn|39}}

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===Ragefire Pattern===
[[Image:Ragefire Pattern Plasma Gun.png|thumb|right|200px|Ragefire Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|29b}}]]
The most common model of this uncommon technology, Ragefire pattern plasma guns are often deployed by the [[Adeptus Astartes]] in situations where raw takedown power is required against highly resistant or armoured enemies.{{Fn|29b}}

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====MK II Ragefire Pattern====
[[Image:MK II Ragefire Pattern.png|thumb|right|200px|MK II Ragefire Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|9}}]]
The MK II Ragefire Pattern is a pattern that was used by the [[Raptors (Chapter)|Raptors]] Space Marine chapter during the [[Badab War]].{{Fn|9}}

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====MK XII Ragefire Pattern====
[[Image:MK XII Ragefire Pattern Wolf Guard.jpg|thumb|right|200px|MK XII Ragefire Pattern Plasma Gun used by the [[Wolf Guard]]{{Fn|12b}}]]
The MK XII Ragefire is a common plasma gun pattern used by the [[Adeptus Astartes]], with it being found in the armouries of many chapters. It is capable of holding up to 100 shots before needing to reload, firing up to 16 shots before overheating, would refuse to fire once overheated (to prevent explosive weapon failure), and could be manually vented to release heat build up. When overcharged this pattern loses effective range and ammo efficiency, but the plasma bolt fired is hotter and causes a damaging explosion upon impacting the target.{{Fn|3}}
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File:MK_XII_Ragefire_Pattern_Blood_Angels.jpg|A MK XII Ragefire Pattern Plasma Gun used by the [[Blood Angels]].{{Fn|22}}
File:Sm_plasma_gun.png| A MK XII Ragefire Pattern Plasma Gun used by the [[Ultramarines]].{{Fn|3}}
File:XII_Ragefire_Plasma_Gun.jpg| XII Ragefire Plasma Gun with [[purity seal]].{{Fn|34}}
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===[[Ryza]] Thunderbolt Pattern===
[[Image:RyzaPlasma.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ryza Thunderbolt Pattern{{Fn|17b}}]]
Used by the Legio Astartes during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|17b}}

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===Sequana Sub-Type===
[[Image:EscherPlasmaGun.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Sequana Plasma Gun{{Fn|38}}]]
Used by [[House Escher]] of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].{{Fn|38}}

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===MK VI Sunwolf Pattern===
[[Image:MK VI Sunwolf Pattern.jpg|thumb|right|200px|MK VI Sunwolf Pattern.jpg{{Fn|10}}]]
Plasma Guns and the blazing bolts of energy they fire are very popular with the [[Space Wolves]], who as mortals revered the sun just as much as the moon, and take any excuse to grant the foe the searing kiss of the Wolf's Eye.{{Fn|10}}


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==Squat Plasma Gun Patterns==
===Etacarn Plasma Gun===
[[Image:EtacarnPlasmaArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Etacarn Pattern Plasma Gun{{Fn|40}}]]
The '''Etacarn Plasma Gun''' is a [[Leagues of Votann]] plasma weapon that has superior performance to its Imperial counterpart.{{Fn|40}}
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===Etacarn Plasma Beamer===
*{{Main|EtaCarn Plasma Beamer}}

==Variants==
===Plasma Blaster===
[[Image:Plasma Blaster.png|thumb|right|200px|Plasma Blaster{{Fn|20}}]]
A unique variant crafted as a [[combi-weapon]], it incorporates two plasma guns which, when fired together, give twice the effective damage, but also at a higher risk to the user. The guns share the same fuel canisters, lowering the weight of the weapon but keeping the number of shots it can fire to roughly the same as a regular plasma gun.{{Fn|20}} 

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===Ryza Hellshot Plasma Blaster===
[[Image:Ryza Hellshot Pattern Plasma Blaster.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ryza Hellshot Pattern Plasma Blaster{{Fn|17a}}]]
The Ryza 'Hellshot' Pattern Plasma Blaster was available for personal requisition by Legio Astartes during the Great Crusade.{{Fn|17a}}

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===MK III Belisarius Pattern Plasma Incinerator===
[[Image:PlasmaIncinerator.jpg|thumb|right|200px|MK III Belisarius Pattern{{Fn|18}}]]
*{{main|Plasma Incinerator}}
Developed by [[Magos]] [[Belisarius Cawl]], it is a refinement of the older plasma gun design and the most advanced of its kind in the Imperial arsenal. The Plasma Incinerator fires a potent armour-melting blast with no risk of overload, though safety can not be assured when it is fired on an overloaded charge setting. The plasma incinerator comes in multiple variants of its own.{{Fn|26}}

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===Barrage Plasma Gun===
*{{main|Barrage Plasma Gun}}
Barrage Plasma Guns are rare and venerated Plasma Weapons, jealously guarded by the Techmarines of the Jericho Reach Deathwatch, and issued only to the most honoured Space Marines.{{Fn|19}}

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===Plasma Repeater===
A double-barrelled, fully automatic, short ranged, plasma weapon. Developed during the [[Age of Strife]] and sanctioned for use only by the [[Dark Angels]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|25}}

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===Phased Plasma Rifle===
One of the more dangerous special issue weapons within the [[Crimson Guard (Mechanicum)|Crimson Guard]], the Phased Plasma Rifle foes away with many of the drawbacks common to Imperial plasma weaponry, all but eliminating the need for recharging, and significantly reducing the excess heat that conventional plasma weapons tend to generate. This technology is guarded jealously, and since it was rediscovered the [[Tech-Priests]] of the Lathes have refused any attempts to adapt the technology for more general use. From their perspective, the Phased Plasma Rifle is a weapon of purity, and to change it in any way would defile the machine-spirits that drive each weapon. With the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]' glacial opinion unlikely to change, this weapon will remain only within the hands of the Crimson Guard.{{Fn|30}}

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===Selvanus Pattern “Sentinel” Plasma Rifle===
A [[Cerix Magnus]] design perfected by the dogmatic scrutiny of [[Selvanus Binary]], the Sentinel pulse rilfe eliminates the usual drawbacks of plasma weaponry by changing the nature of the energy discharge, through smaller pulses rather than large bolts. This pattern also includes a higher rate of fire and a better targeting system. Designed in tandem with the [[Praetor Armour]] of the [[Ebon Guard]], Askellian collectors go to great lengths to acquire one.{{Fn|28}}

==Notable plasma guns==
*[[Blasphemy of the Mechanicus]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45a}}
*[[Blaze of Retribution]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45a}}
*[[Blazing Light of Truth]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45a}}
*[[Fearsome Light of Faith]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45b}}
*[[Jupiter Thunder]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45b}}
*[[Lamentation of Heretics]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45a}}
*[[Light of Salvation]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45d}}
*[[Plasma Gun 438]] — [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|46}}
*[[Purifier of Tombs]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45a}}
*[[Scourging Fury]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45a}}
*[[Searing Plasma Gun]] — Blood Ravens.{{Fn|45e}}

==Images==
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File:Wg2-30-plasmagun.jpg|Plasma Gun{{Fn|15}}
File:Rb4-34-plasmagun.jpg|Plasma Gun{{Fn|6}}
File:Rb1-75-plasmagun.jpg|Plasma Gun{{Fn|13}}
File:Death_Korps_of_Krieg_Plasma_Gun.png|Plasma Gun{{Fn|1a}}
File:Plasma_Gun.jpg|Plasma Gun{{Fn|31}}
File:Hydrogen_Flask.png|Hydrogen Flask{{Fn|1a}}
File:Cadian Shock Trooper With Plasma Gun Only War.jpg| Trooper from the Cadian 99th Mechanized Infantry carrying a Plasma Gun
File:M-Vostroyan-PG.jpg|[[Vostroyan Firstborn]] with Plasma Gun{{Fn|14}}
File:M-Cadian-PG.jpg|[[Cadian Shock Trooper]] with Plasma Gun{{Fn|13}}
File:Van_Saar_with_Plasma_Gun.jpg|[[House Van Saar]] Ganger with Plasma Gun{{Fn|33}}
Plasma.jpg|[[Space Marine Veteran]] with Plasma Gun{{Fn|41}}
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==See also==
*[[Plasma weapon]]
**[[Plasma pistol]]
**[[Plasma cannon]]
*[[Imperial Guard Weaponry (List)]]
*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]

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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]]{{CME}}
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*{{Endn|19}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 175
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*{{Endn|37}}: [[Rogue Trader: Into the Storm]], pg. 114
*{{Endn|38}}: [[Necromunda: House of Blades]], pgs. 112-113
*{{Endn|39}}: [[Necromunda: House of Iron]], pg. 112
*{{Endn|40}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/05/20/lore-of-the-votann-ancient-quasi-divine-machine-intellects-make-for-decent-gunsmiths-it-turns-out/ Warhammer Community: Lore of the Votann – Ancient Quasi-divine Machine Intellects Make for Decent Gunsmiths, it Turns Out (posted 20/5/2022)] (last accessed 20/5/2022)
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*{{Endn|42}}: [[Necromunda: Hired Gun]]
*{{Endn|43}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Darktide]] - Weapon description: M35 Magnacore Mk II Plasma Gun
*{{Endn|44}}: [[Kill Team: Hivestorm]] Rulebook, pgs. 32-33
*{{Endn|45}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution]] 
**{{Endn|45a}}: '''Blasphemy of the Mechanicus''', wargear selection screen
**{{Endn|45b}}: '''Fearsome Light of Faith''', wargear selection screen
**{{Endn|45c}}: Jupiter Thunder, wargear selection screen
**{{Endn|45d}}:  Light of Salvation, wargear selection screen
**{{Endn|45e}}: Searing Plasma Gun, wargear selection screen
*{{Endn|46}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 159

===Uncited===
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*[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
*[http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440249a&prodId=prod1070165 GW Website Imperial Guard Cadian with Plasma Gun and Meltagun]

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