The Pilum Sentry Cannon is a smaller variant of the Assault Cannon with a 360° field of fire. Rather than being operated by a human being, it is operated by a computer. Its sophisticated autosenses coupled to complex identification systems allow it to automatically fire at charging enemy infantry. As ammunition is limited, it fires only in short, sharp bursts at close range. The sensors are programmed to identify allies by chapter symbol, army badge, or other markings to prevent friendly fire.[1]
Along with the Tornado Barrage Launcher, it was excavated from the asteroidal rubble of Adantris V and sanctioned by the Adeptus Mechanicus for retrofit on the hatches of all imperial vehicles.[1]
Images
A Pilum Sentry Cannon mounted on top of the turret of a Predator Annihilator (2nd Edition) (painted by Ewen Little and Paul Sawyer)
Sources
- 1: The Citadel Journal 22 inner cover & pg. 4