Difference between revisions of "Flame weapon"
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;Besides the basic flamer and [[Heavy Flamer|heavy flamer]], the Imperium makes use of more exotic types of flamethrower weapons, including: | ;Besides the basic flamer and [[Heavy Flamer|heavy flamer]], the Imperium makes use of more exotic types of flamethrower weapons, including: | ||
| − | *[[Exterminator]]s - compact, one-shot flamer weapons fitted to melee and ranged weapons, generally used by fanatics such as [[Redemption Cult|Redemptionists]] | + | *[[Exterminator]]s - compact, one-shot flamer weapons fitted to melee and ranged weapons, generally used by fanatics such as [[Redemption Cult|Redemptionists]] and [[Frateris Militia]]. |
*[[Inferno Cannon]]s - a huge weapon which easily destroys entire units in a single shot. It is often mounted on the [[Hellhound]] and [[Immolator]]. | *[[Inferno Cannon]]s - a huge weapon which easily destroys entire units in a single shot. It is often mounted on the [[Hellhound]] and [[Immolator]]. | ||
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*[[Inferno Gun]] - a weapon designed to be mounted on the [[Warhound Scout Titan]] and is a bigger version of the Inferno Cannon. | *[[Inferno Gun]] - a weapon designed to be mounted on the [[Warhound Scout Titan]] and is a bigger version of the Inferno Cannon. | ||
| − | *[[Incinerator]]s - employed by the [[Inquisition]], especially by the [[Grey Knights]], and using | + | *[[Incinerator]]s - employed by the [[Inquisition]], especially by the [[Grey Knights]], and using Promethium fuel which has been blessed to make it effective against [[daemon]]s. |
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Revision as of 22:10, 23 March 2009
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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 |
Flame Weapons gout forth huge quantities of fire or burning substances. Flame-based weapons are used by several races and armies. They are valued for their ability to destroy many enemies at once, regardless of any protective cover.
Imperial and Chaos flamers fire a mix of liquid chemicals, which pass over a pilot flame at the end of the weapon and ignite. The flaming chemicals stick to the target, burning it up. The fact that the chemical sticks to its target and continues burning on its own accord, means that those who are not killed instantly die horribly as they are burned up. The most common substance used is known as Promethium, which is sticky and similar to modern day napalm. The flamer fires a burst of expanding flames, making the weapon effective at killing enemies in cover.
Eldar Fire Dragon Exarchs sometimes employ a flamethrower weapon called the "Dragon Breath Flamer".
Orks use Burnas and the heavier vehicle mounted Scorcha.
- Besides the basic flamer and heavy flamer, the Imperium makes use of more exotic types of flamethrower weapons, including
- Exterminators - compact, one-shot flamer weapons fitted to melee and ranged weapons, generally used by fanatics such as Redemptionists and Frateris Militia.
- Inferno Cannons - a huge weapon which easily destroys entire units in a single shot. It is often mounted on the Hellhound and Immolator.
- Inferno Gun - a weapon designed to be mounted on the Warhound Scout Titan and is a bigger version of the Inferno Cannon.
- Incinerators - employed by the Inquisition, especially by the Grey Knights, and using Promethium fuel which has been blessed to make it effective against daemons.
