Difference between revisions of "Force weapon"

From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
Jump to: navigation, search
m (→‎Sources: clean up, replaced: {{Cite}} → {{Citation issues}})
m (clean up, replaced: {{cite this}} → {{Cite Marker End}} (8))
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Weapon Series}}
 
{{Weapon Series}}
 
[[File:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|90px|An [[Imperial]] Force Staff{{Fn|9}}]]
 
[[File:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|90px|An [[Imperial]] Force Staff{{Fn|9}}]]
−
'''Force weapons''', also known as '''psy weapons''', are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. The name of the weapon derived from the term '''"the force"''', which is commonly used for psyching energy and its use.{{Fn|4a}} 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 their target.{{cite this}}
+
'''Force weapons''', also known as '''psy weapons''', are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. The name of the weapon derived from the term '''"the force"''', which is commonly used for psyching energy and its use.{{Fn|4a}} 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 their target.{{Cite Marker End}}
  
−
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}}
+
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 Marker End}}
  
 
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|4b}}
 
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|4b}}
Line 54: Line 54:
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
{{Citation issues}}
 
{{Citation issues}}
−
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]{{cite this}}
+
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]{{Cite Marker End}}
−
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)]]{{cite this}}
+
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)]]{{Cite Marker End}}
 
*3: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
 
*3: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
 
**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 27
 
**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 27
Line 62: Line 62:
 
**{{Endn|4a}}: pg. 49
 
**{{Endn|4a}}: pg. 49
 
**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 76
 
**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 76
−
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
+
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{Cite Marker End}}
−
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
+
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{Cite Marker End}}
−
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Battle Manual]] (1992){{cite this}}
+
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Battle Manual]] (1992){{Cite Marker End}}
−
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
+
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]]{{Cite Marker End}}
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 58
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 58
 
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Psychic Awakening: Faith and Fury]], pg.36
 
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Psychic Awakening: Faith and Fury]], pg.36

Revision as of 12:44, 23 January 2026

Ranged Close Combat

Electric (Arc • Tesla) • Flame • Gauss • Graviton • Grenade • Ion/Plasma • Laser • Melta • Missile • Bolt • Ordnance • Projectile • Grenade launcher • Monofilament/Web • Sonic • Volkite

Chain • Force • Electric (Arc • Taser) • Power • Miscellaneous

An Imperial Force Staff[9]

Force weapons, also known as psy weapons, are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a psyker. The name of the weapon derived from the term "the force", which is commonly used for psyching energy and its use.[4a] 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 their target.text-middle[Help]

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.text-middle[Help]

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.[4b]

Types of force weapons

Force weapon

Force Sword[12]

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, with an additional bonus of being able to break protective psychic auras on contact, on top of that the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.[4b][7] Force rods are in some ways analogous to null rods.

Nemesis Force Weapon

Main article: Nemesis Force Weapon

Nemesis force weapons are used by the Grey Knights, who are all psykers, as well as some psychic Inquisitors of the Ordo Malleus, such as Torquemada Coteaz. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.[2]

Witch Weapons

Other Aeldari Force Weapons

Unique force weapons

See also

Sources

CitationMarkerBoth.png

This article contains text passages or images with citation issues. The concerned content is marked with "Citation issue" tags. Please help to improve this article by fixing those issues as described in the corresponding Help article. Do also note that it is absolutely forbidden to add new information or content to these marked passages as long as the pre-existing citation issues have not been completely resolved.

Retrieved from "https://lex.124811.xyz/mediawiki/index.php?title=Force_weapon&oldid=695933"