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'''Dreadnought close combat weapons ''' are arm-like devices attached to the side of a [[dreadnought]]'s body that specialize in destroying enemies at close quarters.
== Space Marine Dreadnoughts ==
[[Space Marine Dreadnought]]s are equipped with a variety of close combat weapons.
===Power Fist===
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A dreadnought [[power fist]] may come in a variety of forms but all accomplish the same task. The most common form of the power fist is the four-fingered '''Mk V''' version.{{Cite This}}
===Assault Drill===
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The [[assault drill]] is one of the most formidable close combat weapons that a dreadnought can wield; however, this attachment is unique in the fact that it is a siege weapon and is only operable on assault [[Assault Dreadnought|Assault]] and [[Siege Dreadnought]]s. The assault drill consists of three drill cogs that easily grind through rock, steel, and ceramite. This drill is used exclusively for use against heavily armored armoured targets such as pill boxespillboxes, bunkers, and even tanks. The assault drill is also unique in the fact that is sports an internal heavy flamer that allows the dreadnought to send a jet of flame into any object pierced by its drill. This comes in handy when dealing with buildings or APC's packed with unarmored unarmoured infantry.{{Cite This}}
===Seismic Hammer===
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The [[Seismic Hammer]] is a much more common siege weapon than the Assault Drill. This is so because of , due to the simple fact that the is a much less complex weapon. Where an Assault Drill is much more complex than the Seismic Hammer by sole reason that it goes through designed to penetrate its targets as opposed to , the Seismic Hammer that batters its opponents them into pieces, much like a jackhammer; however, the seismic hammer has one advantage in that it allows the use of a . It is also equipped with an under -slung [[multi-melta]]. This siege weapon is only compatible with the [[Ironclad Dreadnought]] chassis.{{Cite This}}
===Chainfist===
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The [[Chainfist]] close combat weapon is another attachment unique to the [[Ironclad Dreadnought]]. This arm consists of a massive chainsaw shaped to fit a dreadnought power fist. This is a devastating weapon capable of tearing apart infantry and light armorarmour.{{Cite This}}
===Grey Knights Nemesis Force Weapon===
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Though rare and elusive, the Grey Knights do field a few dreadnoughts[[Grey Knights Dreadnought|dreadnought]]s. These dreadnoughts are honored honoured members of their units and are armed with the best weapons available. One such weapon is a massive [[Nemesis Force Weapon]] that consists of a gargantuan blade dancing with psi-matrix energies. This weapon is particularly devastating to [[daemons]].{{Cite This}}
==[[Chaos Space Marines]]==
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The close combat weapons equipped on [[Chaos Dreadnought]]s are closely similar to their Space Marine counterparts, but are often more frightening in appearance and destructive in effect.
===Chaos Power Fist===
A chaos Chaos power fist is almost identical to its loyalist counterpart. chaos power fists , though they do not follow a consistent pattern. A chaos power fist can resemble any model of dreadnought power fist but are , often claw - or talon -shaped in their design.{{Cite This}}
===Chaos Chainfist===
Chaos Chainfists [[Chainfist]]s are a valued dreadnought weapon, not only because of their effectiveness, but because their brutal blood -grinding method of destruction is popular with dreadnoughts dedicated to [[Khorne]]. It is not uncommon to see a [[World Eaters]] or other Khornate dreadnought equipped with ambidextrous dual Chainfists.{{Cite This}}
== [[Orks]] ==
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[[Ork]] [[Deff Dread]]s and [[Killa Kan]]s are often equipped with one or more close combat weapons. In keeping with the Orkish approach to life, these weapons are usually simple, brutal and noisy. Common types include:
===Power Shears===
'''Power Shears ''' are a Dreadnought close combat weapon used by Ork Deff Dreads and Killa Kans. They are similar to [[Power Klaw]]s but larger.<sup>5,</sup><sup>6</sup>
===Buzz Saw===
A huge , circular sawblade.<sup>5,</sup><sup>7</sup>
===Drilla===
A large , motorised drillbitdrill-bit.<sup>7</sup>
===Crusha===
An oversized set of mechanical claws.<sup>7</sup>
==Eldar==
[[Eldar]] [[Wraithlords]] are often equipped with close combat weapons, wielded either individually or in pairs.
===Wraithblade===
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===Powerfist===