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[[image:Mordianflamer.jpg|right|thumb| A [[Mordian Iron Guard|Mordian]] Soldier with a Flamer.]]
'''Flamers''' are [[flame weapons|flamethrower]] weapons, unleashing a liquid incendiary chemical that known as promethium. That bursts into flames as it leaves the weapon. Similar 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. Both flamers and the more compact hand flamers are considered assault weapons due to their relatively short range.
[[Imperial]] and [[Chaos Space Marine]] flamers fire a mix of highly volatile liquid chemicals which ignite with the use of a pilot light. The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning on its own accord - those who are not killed instantly die horribly as the super-hot chemical continues to burn. 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.
