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| − | The Demolisher fires special ammunition much larger than that used in the [[Battle Cannon]], allowing it to punch through layers of concrete and [[plasteel]] alike. A Demolisher shell is constructed with an outer layer of standard high explosive and shrapnel, which surrounds a chemical core. Upon impact, the explosive layer detonates, punching a hole in the enemy's armour and spreading shrapnel over a wide area. It also starts a chemical reaction in the core, causing it to super-heat into a jet of [[plasma]], which lances through the compromised armour, spreading molten death over a wide area and literally ripping the target from the inside out. The tremendous recoil produced by firing the cannon is capable of lifting the front end of a tank off the ground and, were it fired while moving, risk causing it to roll over.{{Fn|1}} However, the cannon has an effective range of one kilometer,{{Fn|3}} limiting its utility to short-ranged combat such as urban and siege warfare.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|4a}} | + | The Demolisher fires special ammunition much larger than that used in the [[Battle Cannon]], allowing it to punch through layers of concrete and [[plasteel]] alike. A Demolisher shell is constructed with an outer layer of standard high explosive and shrapnel, which surrounds a chemical core. Upon impact, the explosive layer detonates, punching a hole in the enemy's armour and spreading shrapnel over a wide area. It also starts a chemical reaction in the core, causing it to super-heat into a jet of [[plasma]], which lances through the compromised armour, spreading molten death over a wide area and literally ripping the target from the inside out. The tremendous recoil produced by firing the cannon is capable of lifting the front end of a tank off the ground and, were it fired while moving, risk causing it to roll over.{{Fn|1}} A Demolisher shell is so massive, its weight alone could crush a tank and the force of its blaze can atomise the most heavily armed target, leaving only a crater.{{Fn|6}} However, the cannon has an effective range of one kilometer,{{Fn|3}} limiting its utility to short-ranged combat such as urban and siege warfare.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|4a}} |
The Demolisher Cannon used by [[Vindicator]]s fires a special siege shell, consisting of an armour-piercing tip, heavy shell casing and a massive explosive charge micro-fused to allow penetration of a building or bunker before detonating.{{Fn|5}} The siege shell is launched thanks to an on-board rocket engine, which uses solid propellant shaped to control its time and rate of burn for maximum accuracy. In order to avoid the build-up of rocket blast-back, this gas is vented when the cannon is fired to prevent the barrel from deforming or bursting from over-pressure. The sheer size and mass of the shell, however, reduces its stowage capacity and accuracy over long ranges, even with fin stabilisation and booster burns.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|2b}} As such it is also limited to being used for destroying enemy fortifications and fighting in close-quarters combat such as jungle warfare.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|2b}}{{Fn|4b}} | The Demolisher Cannon used by [[Vindicator]]s fires a special siege shell, consisting of an armour-piercing tip, heavy shell casing and a massive explosive charge micro-fused to allow penetration of a building or bunker before detonating.{{Fn|5}} The siege shell is launched thanks to an on-board rocket engine, which uses solid propellant shaped to control its time and rate of burn for maximum accuracy. In order to avoid the build-up of rocket blast-back, this gas is vented when the cannon is fired to prevent the barrel from deforming or bursting from over-pressure. The sheer size and mass of the shell, however, reduces its stowage capacity and accuracy over long ranges, even with fin stabilisation and booster burns.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|2b}} As such it is also limited to being used for destroying enemy fortifications and fighting in close-quarters combat such as jungle warfare.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|2b}}{{Fn|4b}} | ||
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**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 80 | **{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 80 | ||
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Hunt for Voldorius (Novel)]], Chapter 12 | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Hunt for Voldorius (Novel)]], Chapter 12 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Cadia: A Codex Astra Militarum Supplement Supplement]], pg. 68 | ||
[[Category:Ordnance Weapons]] | [[Category:Ordnance Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 07:13, 8 September 2025
The Demolisher Cannon is a short-range, large-bore direct fire cannon mounted on various Imperial vehicles, but most commonly on the Baneblade, Leman Russ Demolisher and Vindicator. Primarily designed with siege, urban, and bunker-busting warfare in mind, the cannon has also been known to be of great use against enemy vehicles and infantry, destroying both with equal ease.[1][4a][4b]
Overview
The Demolisher fires special ammunition much larger than that used in the Battle Cannon, allowing it to punch through layers of concrete and plasteel alike. A Demolisher shell is constructed with an outer layer of standard high explosive and shrapnel, which surrounds a chemical core. Upon impact, the explosive layer detonates, punching a hole in the enemy's armour and spreading shrapnel over a wide area. It also starts a chemical reaction in the core, causing it to super-heat into a jet of plasma, which lances through the compromised armour, spreading molten death over a wide area and literally ripping the target from the inside out. The tremendous recoil produced by firing the cannon is capable of lifting the front end of a tank off the ground and, were it fired while moving, risk causing it to roll over.[1] A Demolisher shell is so massive, its weight alone could crush a tank and the force of its blaze can atomise the most heavily armed target, leaving only a crater.[6] However, the cannon has an effective range of one kilometer,[3] limiting its utility to short-ranged combat such as urban and siege warfare.[1][4a]
The Demolisher Cannon used by Vindicators fires a special siege shell, consisting of an armour-piercing tip, heavy shell casing and a massive explosive charge micro-fused to allow penetration of a building or bunker before detonating.[5] The siege shell is launched thanks to an on-board rocket engine, which uses solid propellant shaped to control its time and rate of burn for maximum accuracy. In order to avoid the build-up of rocket blast-back, this gas is vented when the cannon is fired to prevent the barrel from deforming or bursting from over-pressure. The sheer size and mass of the shell, however, reduces its stowage capacity and accuracy over long ranges, even with fin stabilisation and booster burns.[2a][2b] As such it is also limited to being used for destroying enemy fortifications and fighting in close-quarters combat such as jungle warfare.[2a][2b][4b]
