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Projectile Weapons are devices which launch a shell at an enemy. For purposes of this article, gyro-jet weapons such as Bolters are included, but Missiles, Rockets, and energy-based weapons are excluded.
Projectile weapons have origins in an era before recorded history, slings, darts, bows and arrows are just a few examples of early developments. Projectile weapons are incredibly varied with differing rates of fire and strengths. For larger projectile weapons, see Ordnance Weapons.
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Auto Weapons
Main article: Auto Weapons
Auto Weapons fire solid slugs instead of laser beams. Among Imperial forces they are less commonly used than standard Las Weapons.
Slug-throwers
Main article: Slug-throwers
Slug-throwers is a term for a broad category of firearms which fire a solid shell or bullet, including auto weapons as well as the more primitive stub weapons.
Bolt Weapons
Main article: Bolt Weapons
Bolt Weapons use a unique combination of a traditional projectile weapon with a gyro-jet munition. The Imperium utilizes many variations of Bolt weapons.
Imperial
- Assault Cannon
- Grenade Launcher
- Stubgun
- Heavy Stubber
- Mortar
- Ripper Gun
- Shotgun
- Sniper Rifle
- Autogun
Ork
Big Shoota
Main article: Big Shoota
The Big Shoota is the heavy version of the Ork Shoota. It is both stronger and has a higher rate of fire.
Grot Blasta
Main article: Grot Blasta
The Grot Blasta is a small weapon used by Gretchin, simply to avoid going into battle unarmed. These weapons are almost always useless against any enemies
Shoota
Main article: Shoota
The Shoota is the primary Ork ranged weapon. They are very heavy, too much for a normal human, however an Ork can easily move and shoot with it.
Slugga
Main article: Slugga
The Slugga is the basic pistol used by the Orks and is favored by Slugga Boyz.
Kannon
The Kannon is a simple but powerful Big Gun. It can fire explosive frag rounds or special anti-tank shells.
Lobba
The Lobba is a Big Gun that fires an explosive projectile in a high arc, like the Imperial mortar.
Eldar
Avenger Shuriken Catapult
Main article:Shuriken - Avenger Shuriken Catapult
The Avenger shuriken catapult is the basic weapon of the Dire Avengers.
Death Spinner
Main article:Death Spinner
The Death Spinner is a weapon fielded by Warp Spider Aspect Warriors. It fires monmolecular strands that cut at the molecular level.
Shadow Weaver
Main article:Shadow Weaver
The Shadow Weaver is a larger version of the Death Spinner. It lofts a cloud of monmolecular strands that rain down on enemy positions.
Shrieker Cannon
Main article:Shrieker Cannon
The Shrieker cannon is a portable version of the Shuriken Cannon fielded by Harlequin Death Jesters. It fires toxin coated shuriken.
Shuriken Pistol
Main article:Shuriken - Shuriken Pistol
The Shuriken pistol is a smaller version of the Shuriken catapult and is designed for use in close combat.
Shuriken Catapult
Main article:Shuriken - Shuriken Catapult
The Shuriken catapult is the basic weapon of the Eldar and is used by Guardians.
Shuriken Cannon
Main article:Shuriken - Shuriken Cannon
The Shuriken cannon is a larger version of the Shuriken Catapult and has a faster rate of fire.
Tau
Railgun
Main article: Railgun
The Railgun is a massive weapon mounted on vehicles or battlesuits. It fires a projectile at hypersonic speed utilizing magnetic or gravitic forces.
Rail Rifle
Main article: Rail Rifle
The Rail Rifle is a man-portable version of the Railgun. It fires a smaller and less damaging projectile.
Dark Eldar
Splinter Cannon
Main article: Splinter Cannon
The Splinter Cannon is a deadly version of the Splinter Rifle, maintaining a very high rate of fire.
Splinter Pistol
Main article: Splinter Pistol
The Splinter Pistol is the close combat version of the Splinter Rifle and includes many barbs and other deadly and viscous attachments.
Splinter Rifle
Main article: Splinter Rifle
The Splinter Rifle is the Dark Eldar basic weapon and is easy to use, launching shards of crystals at enemy forces.
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Related Articles
| Projectile Weapons | |
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| Slug-Throwers | Stub gun • Hand Cannon • Stub Rifle • Heavy stubber • Shotgun • Ripper Gun |
| Auto-Weapons | Autopistol • Autogun • Autocannon • Assault cannon • Macro cannon |
| Ork | Grot Blasta • Slugga • Shoota • Big Shoota • Supa-Gatler • Gigashoota |
| Eldar | Shuriken Weaponry • Shrieker Cannon • Death Spinner • Shadow Weaver |
| Dark Eldar | Splinter Pistol • Splinter Rifle • Splinter Cannon |
| Tau Empire | Kroot Bolt Thrower • Kroot rifle • Kroot hunting rifle • Kroot gun • Rail Rifle • Railgun |
