Difference between revisions of "Force weapon"
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[[Image:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|90px|An [[Imperial]] Force Staff{{Fn|9}}]] | [[Image:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|90px|An [[Imperial]] Force Staff{{Fn|9}}]] | ||
| − | '''Force weapons''' are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of his target. | + | '''Force weapons''' are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of his target.{{cite this}} |
| − | Large [[Xenos|alien]] monstrosities and [[daemon]]s that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium. | + | Large [[Xenos|alien]] monstrosities and [[daemon]]s that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium.{{cite this}} |
| − | Force weapons take the form of swords, spears or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon it functions as a standard weapon. | + | Force weapons take the form of swords, spears or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon it functions as a standard weapon.{{Fn|4}} |
==Types of Force Weapons== | ==Types of Force Weapons== | ||
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===Force Rod=== | ===Force Rod=== | ||
| − | '''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack. | + | '''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|7}} Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]]. |
===Nemesis Force Weapon=== | ===Nemesis Force Weapon=== | ||
| − | ''Main article:'' [[Nemesis Force Weapon]] | + | ''Main article:'' [[Nemesis Force Weapon]]{{Fn|2}} |
| − | The '''Nemesis force weapon''' is used solely by the [[Grey Knights]], who are all psykers. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity. | + | The '''Nemesis force weapon''' is used solely by the [[Grey Knights]], who are all psykers. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.{{cite this}} |
===Witchblades=== | ===Witchblades=== | ||
| − | ''Main article:'' [[Witch Blade]] | + | ''Main article:'' [[Witch Blade]]{{Fn|3}} |
'''Witchblades''' are [[Eldar]] force weapons wielded by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock]]s. | '''Witchblades''' are [[Eldar]] force weapons wielded by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock]]s. | ||
===Singing Spear=== | ===Singing Spear=== | ||
| − | ''Main article:'' [[Singing Spear]] | + | ''Main article:'' [[Singing Spear]]{{Fn|3}} |
The '''Singing Spear''' is an Eldar force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand. | The '''Singing Spear''' is an Eldar force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]{{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)]]{{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]]{{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Battle Manual]] (1992){{cite this}} |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}} |
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]] pg.58 | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]] pg.58 | ||
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Force weapons are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a psyker. Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of his target.[Needs Citation]
Large alien monstrosities and daemons that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium.[Needs Citation]
Force weapons take the form of swords, spears or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon it functions as a standard weapon.[4]
Contents
Types of Force Weapons
Force Weapon
The basic force weapon is used by psykers of all races, often taking the form of a sword, axe or staff.
Force Rod
Force rods are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.[4][7] Force rods are in some ways analogous to null rods.
Nemesis Force Weapon
Main article: Nemesis Force Weapon[2] The Nemesis force weapon is used solely by the Grey Knights, who are all psykers. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.[Needs Citation]
Witchblades
Main article: Witch Blade[3] Witchblades are Eldar force weapons wielded by Farseers and Warlocks.
Singing Spear
Main article: Singing Spear[3] The Singing Spear is an Eldar force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand.
Unique Force Weapons
- The Rod of Tigurius, used by Chief Librarian Varro Tigurius of the Ultramarines[5].
- The Traitor's Bane, used by Chief Librarian Ezekiel of the Dark Angels[8].
- The Black Staff of Ahriman, used by Chaos Sorcerer Ahriman of the Thousand Sons[6].
- The force sword Vitarus, used by Chief Librarian Mephiston of the Blood Angels[Needs Citation].
- The Manreaper used by Typhus of the Death Guard. Shaped like a giant scythe, it is also a poisoned weapon.[6]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook[Needs Citation]
- 2: Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)[Needs Citation]
- 3: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)[Needs Citation]
- 4: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader[Needs Citation]
- 5: Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)[Needs Citation]
- 6: Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)[Needs Citation]
- 7: Warhammer 40,000: Battle Manual (1992)[Needs Citation]
- 8: Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)[Needs Citation]
- 9: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook pg.58
