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| − | + | [[Image:Autogun2.jpg|right|thumb|450px|An Imperial Autogun{{Fn|3}}]] | |
| + | '''Autogun''' is the general name for any rapid-firing automatic rifle. | ||
| − | + | ==Overview== | |
| + | The '''Autogun''' is a [[projectile weapon]] similar in appearance and operation to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_rifle automatic rifles] of the [[M2|twentieth century]]. Unlike ancient firearms, autoguns typically use caseless ammunition, made of metal, plastic or ceramics, and are constructed with [[plasteel]], increasing their rate of fire and reliability.{{Fn|3}} There are many different patterns and models of autogun produced across the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|7}} A typical weapon may not be incredibly accurate or as reliable as [[lasgun]], but will make up for it with a high rate of fire and cheap ammunition. Most autoguns fire solid low-calibre slugs from standardised clips, and the design is ubiquitous enough that many [[xenos]] races have their own variants.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7}} | ||
| − | + | Cheap and easy to produce on even the low-tech planets, autoguns are a staple weapon across the [[Imperium]]. Durable, rugged and easily stocked with readily available ammunition, these weapons are a common sight especially in the rougher parts of the galaxy.{{Fn|4}} The simple technology needed to manufacture autoguns makes them common on frontier worlds and also with gang members on [[Hive World]]s. Autoguns are not as common as the [[lasgun]] amongst [[Imperial Guard]] regiments, but they are still issued in substantial numbers, especially by second or third line [[planetary defence forces]] or militias.{{Fn|7}} | |
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| + | File:Autogun1.jpg|Autogun{{Fn|1}} | ||
| + | File:Autogun3.jpg|Autogun | ||
| + | File:Catalogue Autoguns.jpg|Autoguns{{Fn|8}} | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Known Patterns== |
| − | + | ===[[Agripinaa]] pattern type II=== | |
| − | * | + | [[Image:Ia6-148-Autogun.jpg|right|thumb|350px|[[Agripinaa]] pattern type II{{Fn|7}}]] |
| − | * | + | [[Image:Autogun4.jpg|right|thumb|350px|[[M40]] [[Armageddon]] pattern{{Fn|2}}]] |
| + | [[Image:Rb4-34-Autogun-ammo.jpg|right|thumb|150px|12 shot solid slug magasine{{Fn|2}}]] | ||
| + | This model was produced on [[Agripinaa]] [[Forge World]]. It can fire a single shot, a three round burst or on fully automatic. The oversized round fired gives it an excessive recoil and muzzle flash, but also good stopping power. The barrel has had a counter-weight added to try to compensate for the weapon's tendency to rise off-target during automatic fire.{{Fn|7}} | ||
| + | *Length: 109 cm | ||
| + | *Barrel: 54 cm | ||
| + | *Weight: 6.2 kg | ||
| + | *Calibre: long 8.25 | ||
| + | *Feed: 20 or 30 round box | ||
| + | *Cyclic rate of fire: 625 rpm | ||
| + | *Muzzle velocity: 825 m/sec | ||
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| + | ===[[M40]] [[Armageddon]] pattern=== | ||
| + | This pattern is produced on [[Armageddon]] [[Hive World]] and features a 12 shot solid slug magazine.{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | ==Famous Users== | ||
| + | *[[Antigonus]] | ||
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
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*[[Autocannon]] | *[[Autocannon]] | ||
| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], pg. 71 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]] pg. 34 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)]], pg. 20 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Dark Heresy Core Rulebook]], pg. 132 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Rogue Trader Core Rulebook]], pg. 120 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Black Crusade Core Rulebook]], pg. 153 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two]], pg. 148 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Specialist Games Catalogue]], pg. 14 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]], {{Cite This}} | ||
| + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 56 | ||
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| + | [[Category:Weapons (Imperium)]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons (Imperial Guard)]] | [[Category:Weapons (Imperial Guard)]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Weapons (Chaos)]] | |
[[de:Automatikgewehr]] | [[de:Automatikgewehr]] | ||
Revision as of 12:51, 22 October 2012
Autogun is the general name for any rapid-firing automatic rifle.
Contents
Overview
The Autogun is a projectile weapon similar in appearance and operation to automatic rifles of the twentieth century. Unlike ancient firearms, autoguns typically use caseless ammunition, made of metal, plastic or ceramics, and are constructed with plasteel, increasing their rate of fire and reliability.[3] There are many different patterns and models of autogun produced across the Imperium.[7] A typical weapon may not be incredibly accurate or as reliable as lasgun, but will make up for it with a high rate of fire and cheap ammunition. Most autoguns fire solid low-calibre slugs from standardised clips, and the design is ubiquitous enough that many xenos races have their own variants.[5][6][7]
Cheap and easy to produce on even the low-tech planets, autoguns are a staple weapon across the Imperium. Durable, rugged and easily stocked with readily available ammunition, these weapons are a common sight especially in the rougher parts of the galaxy.[4] The simple technology needed to manufacture autoguns makes them common on frontier worlds and also with gang members on Hive Worlds. Autoguns are not as common as the lasgun amongst Imperial Guard regiments, but they are still issued in substantial numbers, especially by second or third line planetary defence forces or militias.[7]
Known Patterns
Agripinaa pattern type II
This model was produced on Agripinaa Forge World. It can fire a single shot, a three round burst or on fully automatic. The oversized round fired gives it an excessive recoil and muzzle flash, but also good stopping power. The barrel has had a counter-weight added to try to compensate for the weapon's tendency to rise off-target during automatic fire.[7]
- Length: 109 cm
- Barrel: 54 cm
- Weight: 6.2 kg
- Calibre: long 8.25
- Feed: 20 or 30 round box
- Cyclic rate of fire: 625 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 825 m/sec
M40 Armageddon pattern
This pattern is produced on Armageddon Hive World and features a 12 shot solid slug magazine.[2]
Famous Users
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, pg. 71
- 2: Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook pg. 34
- 3: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition), pg. 20
- 4: Dark Heresy Core Rulebook, pg. 132
- 5: Rogue Trader Core Rulebook, pg. 120
- 6: Black Crusade Core Rulebook, pg. 153
- 7: Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pg. 148
- 8: Specialist Games Catalogue, pg. 14
- 9: Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), [Needs Citation]
- 10: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook, pg. 56
