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===Supa-Rokkits===
 
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'''Supa-Rokkits''' are enormous versions of simple Ork rokkits, that are sometimes mounted on [[Stompa]]s{{Fn|5d}}, [[Fighta-Bommer]]s{{Fn|5d}} or [[Heavy Bommer]]s.{{Fn|5g}}
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'''Supa-Rokkits''' are enormous versions of simple Ork rokkits, that are sometimes mounted on [[Stompa]]s{{Fn|5d}}, [[Fighta-Bommer]]s{{Fn|5d}}, [[Heavy Bommer]]s or [[Battle Fortress]]es.{{Fn|5g}}
  
 
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===Grot Bombs===
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'''Grot Bombs''' are Ork guided missiles, piloted by a single [[Gretchin]]. That makes it a very accurate weapon, especially for Orks. The Gretchin sacrifices himself to drive the missile to its target, but whether this is a punishment or reward is unknown. It is possible that Ork [[Mekboy]]z do not make the Gretchin pilots fully aware of their ultimate fate.{{Fn|5c}} They can be mounted on [[Grot Bomb Launcha]]s, [[Fighta-Bommer]]s,{{Fn|5f}} [[Heavy Bommer]]s or [[Mekboy Junka]]s.{{Fn|5g}}
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'''Grot Bombs''' are Ork guided missiles, piloted by a single [[Gretchin]]. That makes it a very accurate weapon, especially for Orks. The Gretchin sacrifices himself to drive the missile to its target, but whether this is a punishment or reward is unknown. It is possible that Ork [[Mekboy]]z do not make the Gretchin pilots fully aware of their ultimate fate.{{Fn|5c}} They can be mounted on [[Grot Bomb Launcha|Trakk]]s, [[Fighta-Bommer]]s,{{Fn|5f}} [[Heavy Bommer]]s or [[Battle Fortress]]es.{{Fn|5g}}
  
 
===Pulsa Rokkits===
 
===Pulsa Rokkits===

Revision as of 06:20, 19 July 2012


This article lists the common categories of Grenades, Bombs, Missiles, Mines and other explosive weapons used by Orks. They often vary in manufacturing and appearance but usually have similar characteristics.

Grenades

Stikkbombs

See also: Stikkbomb Chukka

Stikkbombz are grenades in the form of a stick with the explosive part at the top and the pin at the bottom. The stick handle is very useful, allowing the grenade to be easily carried stuffed down a boot or through a belt. The main reason for the popularity of the design is its brutal appearance and appropriate sense of size and power. Two words best describe them - big and loud. They are basically the Ork equivalent of Imperial frag grenades, that takes full advantage of Orks' strength. Orks are known to use them as improvised clubs in close combat, often to lethal effect.[2][6][15]

Stinkbombs

Made from cultured fungus and other unsavoury substances, Stinkbombs release clouds of noxious green vapour. Its stench is beyond description and they have great effect on any non-Orkoid creature with a sense of smell.[15]

'Sploding Squigs

Not to be confused with Bomb Squigs

'Sploding Squigs are an unusual subspecies of Squig, possessing multiple stomachs, each containing a thick broth of unstable digestive chemicals. When agitated, most often simply by active shaking, its digestive juices combine into a combusting liquid, causing the Squig to explode in a shower of meat, teeth and bone. Orks are known to force-feed these Squigs metal bits to enhance their lethality. They are usually thrown in combat, but can be used as mines.[15]

Super Stikkbombs

A Super Stikkbomb is an 'upgraded' version of a Krak Stikkbomb. It is, simply put, a large number of Krak Stikkbombz wired together, designed to make the biggest bang possible. They were, as most things are, invented by the Mekboyz. They are lot more dangerous and liable to kill the user as well as destroy whatever vehicle they are chucked at.[1]

Tankbusta Bombs

Tankbusta Bombs are the size and shape of manhole covers. They are directional and are used when Stikkbombs simply aren't sufficient to destroy something (and as such are more attractive to many Orks). They are attached to the vehicles by magnetic clamps and detonated with deadly efficiency. They are commonly used by Tankbustas and Kommandos.[2a]

Bombs

Bomms

Ork Bomms are basically Ork equivalents of Imperial Bombs. They can be mounted on almost any ork aircraft, including Fightas[5d], Fighta-Bommers[5f] and Heavy Bommers.[5g]

Burna Bombs

The Burna Bomb is a variant of a standard Bomm, that can be mounted on Ork Fighta-Bommers or Burna-Bommers. When these bombs explode they blanket vast swathes of the battlefield with burning promethium.[3]

Boom Bombs

Boom Bombs, also known as Big Bombs are heavier versions of a standard Ork Bomm. These huge, crude and unsubtle bombs can be mounted on Blitza-Bommers or Warkoptas.[3]

Missiles

Rokkits

See also: Rokkit Launcha

Rokkits are the shorter-ranged Orkish variant of Imperial Krak Missiles. They tend to be unreliable, but usually are extremely effective. They are also very loud, which is a big plus for any self-respecting Ork warrior.[6b] They can be mounted on Fightas.[5d]

Skorcha Missiles

The Skorcha Missile is a variant of Ork Rokkit, that are mounted on Ork Burna-Bommers. These "fire and fergit" rokkits corkscrew wildly toward their target before exploding in great balls of flame.[3]

Supa-Rokkits

Supa-Rokkits are enormous versions of simple Ork rokkits, that are sometimes mounted on Stompas[5d], Fighta-Bommers[5d], Heavy Bommers or Battle Fortresses.[5g]

Grot Bombs

Grot Bombs are Ork guided missiles, piloted by a single Gretchin. That makes it a very accurate weapon, especially for Orks. The Gretchin sacrifices himself to drive the missile to its target, but whether this is a punishment or reward is unknown. It is possible that Ork Mekboyz do not make the Gretchin pilots fully aware of their ultimate fate.[5c] They can be mounted on Trakks, Fighta-Bommers,[5f] Heavy Bommers or Battle Fortresses.[5g]

Pulsa Rokkits

Main article: Pulsa Rokkit

The Pulsa Rokkit is the biggest of Ork Rokkits, equipped with an unstable force field generator, which collapses at the moment of the Rokkit's impact, resulting in a devastating explosion. Due to its huge size it is usually mounted on a special building.[10]

  • Rokkits[2b]

  • Image of Burna-Bommer payload showing Burna Bombs and Skorcha Missiles[4]

  • Supa-Rokkits[12]

  • Grot Bomb[13]

  • Pulsa Rokkit[10]

Mines

Ork Landmines

Orks are known to use landmines. They contain huge amounts of explosive, but otherwise are more or less identical to other races' counterparts.[11] Orks are known to leave some mines clearly visible, and others buried, so that their enemies would presume to know where not to step and blow themselves up on hidden mines. Orks are often unsatisfied with a concept of a mine, that forces them to take a defensive position, but many of them still find the idea of a crude bomb exploding in the middle of enemy ranks very enjoyable.[9]

Repulsor Mines

To reconcile the defensive role of mines, Orks use Repulsor Mines, invented by Orghamek. They hover in the air, supported by repulsor fields, brought into place by Ork Minelayers. When an enemy tries to pass under one of the mines, its weak repulsor field collapses and it falls down. The unlucky trespasser is torn to shreds by a massive explosion, if the fall of a heavy mine doesn't kill him first.[9]

Orbital Mines

Orbital Mines are large proximity or contact-detonated mines laid in the depths of space or orbiting worlds as defensive measures. They are basically Ork equivalents of Imperial Naval Mines, used by Ork pirate forces for defending hidden bases, disabling enemy craft, or deterring pursuers.[16]

Other

Bomb Squigs

Orks sometimes use Squigs as running explosives, exploiting their natural tendency to chase anything that moves. Explosives are strapped to their sides or gripped firmly in their teeth and when properly goaded, they run headlong at the desired target, usually enemy vehicles. Squigs are not famed for their intellect and can sometimes chase a friendly vehicle instead - a price Orks are willing to pay. Bomb squigs can be fitted with any explosive, but usually are equipped with as many Stikkbombs as possible.[15] They are usually used by Ork Tankbustas.[2a]

  • Bomb Squig[7b]

  • Bomb Squig[2c]

  • Bomb Squig

  • Bomb Squigs Miniatures

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