Lightning Cannon (Archaeotech)

A Lightning Cannon^[1]

Lightning Cannons are ancient Archaeotech weapons found in the Calixis Sector.^[1]

Believed to be of ancient Human design, they were discovered deep in the vaults of the Lathe Forge Worlds. Though not as powerful as many other devices, they are suitably impressive, especially to native populace and barbarians. Made of ceramics and glass, when triggered a micro-beam of ionizing energies is focused onto the target to create a large electrostatic charge differential between the target and barrel. The longer the trigger is held, the larger the charge created. When released, a powerful bolt of lightning leaps from the gun to the target accompanied by a huge thunderclap.^[1]

Sources

• 1: Rogue Trader: Into the Storm, pg. 119