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{{Attention|Problem=This article could be so much better and it must have more than wargear as a source...}}= Overview ==[[image:Mordianflamer.jpg|right|thumb| A [[Mordian Iron Guard|Mordian]] Soldier with Flamers unleash a Flamer.]]'''Flamers''' are liquid incendiary chemical, usually [[flame weapons|flamethrowerpromethium]] weapons, unleashing a liquid incendiary chemical known as promethium. That that bursts into flames flame 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.{{Cite This}}

[[Imperial]] and [[Chaos Space Marine]] flamers fire a mix of highly volatile liquid chemicals which ignite with the use of are ignited by a pilot lightat the weapon's muzzle. The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning on of 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.{{Cite This}}

==Types==[[Image:HandFlamer.jpg|thumb|right|A Hand Flamer²]]*'''Flamers''' are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting the basic version of the flamer. They are portable and hand-held.*[[Heavy Flamer]]*'''Hand flamers''' enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (also called "burners"such as jungles) are more compact pistol versions requiring only one hand. Along with using a lower-capacity fuel tank it has much reduced range, which makes it suited for assault during urban fights and close-combat purposes, incinerating foes at short rangebunker assaults.¹ The weapon is used by assault squads, such as Flamers are particularly effective in breaking the cycle of [[SeraphimOrk]] units which employ them in pairsinfestation by destroying the spores exuded by the corpses.{{Cite This}}

==Flamer tacticsImperial Flamers==[[Image:Flamer.jpg|thumb|right|Imperial Flamer]]*Flamers More fanatic adherents of the [[Imperial Creed]] employ flamers against mutants and heretics as the weapon's flames are effective in breaking seen to cleanse sin and impurity from body and soul alike.{{Cite This}}*It is the cycle preferred weapon of Ork infestation by destroying the spores exuded by more fervent worshippers of the Emperor such as the fanatical [[Redemption Cult|Red Redemptionists]] and the associated Fanatics of the corpsesHouse of Cawdor of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].{{Cite This}}*Flamers are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting Among the enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (such [[Adepta Sororitas]], as jungles)a purifying weapon, during urban fights the flamer has a prominent function and bunker assaultsfor a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour.{{Cite This}}*Field commanders must always remember the devastating impression The [[Salamanders]] Chapter make wide use of a well used flamer flamers and melta weapons due to their preference for close- a single shot has ranged combat.{{Cite This}}*The [[Catachan]] [[regiment]]s of the potential [[Imperial Guard]] are often deployed to areas of destroying an entire heavy jungle, where enemies can make as much use of the ever present cover as the Catachans themselves. Accordingly flamers and heavy flamers are especially valued by the Catachans for their ability to rob the enemy squad along with of the morale benefit of the whole armyterrain.

==Types=====Imperial flamers===[[Image:FlamerHandFlamer.jpg|thumb|right|Imperial A Hand Flamer]]*More fanatic adherents of the Imperial Creed employ flamers against mutants and heretics as the weapon's flames are seen to cleanse sin and impurity from body and soul alike.*It is the preferred weapon of the more fervent worshippers of the Emperor such as the fanatical [[Redemption Cult{{Fn|Red Redemptionists]2}}] and the associated Fanatics of the House of Cawdor of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].*Among the [[Adepta Sororitas]]([[Sister of Battle]]), as a purifying weapon, the flamer has a prominent function and for a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour.*The [[Salamanders]] Chapter make wide use of flamers and melta weapons due to their preference for close-ranged combat.*The Catachan regiments of the Imperial Guard are often deployed to areas of heavy jungle, where enemies can make as much use of the ever present cover as the Catachans themselves. Accordingly flamers and heavy flamers are especially valued by the Catachans for their ability to rob the enemy of the benefit of the terrain.===Types===*[[Flamer]]

*[[Hand Flamer]]- also called a "burner", the hand flamer is a more compact pistol version requiring only one hand. Along with using a lower-capacity fuel tank it has much reduced range, which makes it suited for assault and close-combat purposes, incinerating foes at short range.{{Fn|1}} The weapon is used by assault squads, such as [[Seraphim]] units which employ them in pairs.{{Cite This}}

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===Orks===*[[Orks]] make use of various flame weapons, that are described [[{{Main|Ork Flame Weapons|here]]}}

*Among the [[Eldar]], flamers are used by [[Fire Dragon]] [[Exarch]]s, [[Storm Guardian#Storm Guardians|Storm Guardians]] s and [[Wraithlord]]s.{{Cite This}}

*[[Tau]] [[Battlesuit#Crisis Battlesuit|Crisis Battlesuits]] may use flamers.{{Cite This}}

*^{{Endn|1}}:[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]], {{Cite This}}*^{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]] , pg.77