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[[Image:ChainswordArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Chainsword]]
A '''Chainsword''' is a common form of [[chain weapon]], essentially a sword with motorized teeth that run along the blade like those of a chainsaw. Most versions make use of monomolecular-edged or otherwise razor sharp teeth. The weapon makes an angry buzzing sound as the teeth spin around, intensifying into a high pitched scream as they grind into armour.
== Versions ==
===Imperial ===
[[Image:Imperial Chainsword.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Imperial Chainsword]]
[[Image:ChainBladeBolter.jpg|thumb|right|Chainblade Combat Attachment fixed to a [[Bolter]]{{Fn|15}}]]
The teeth of Imperial Chainswords are made of an [[adamantium]]-carbon alloy.{{Fn|19}}
* '''Mk. II/D ''Errant'' Chainsword.''' This chainsword type is used by [[Marines Errant]] Space Marine chapter.{{Fn|5b}}
* '''Mk. V ''Fangmaw'' '''chainsword {{Fn|6}}
*''' ''Acitus'' Pattern Chainsword'''. This kind of chainswords have somewhat taller blades and are used at least by [[Novamarines]] [[Space Marines]]{{Fn|5a}}
*''' ''Gore Prow'' Pattern Chainsword.''' Used by [[Fire Hawks]] Space Marine chapter. {{Fn|5c}}
=== Eldar ===
[[Image:Eldar Scorpion Chainsword.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Striking Scorpion|Scorpion]] Chainsword.{{Fn|3}}]]
The Eldar Chainswords are made of mono-molecular 'wymfrang's{{Fn|19}}
* '''[[Biting Blade]]''' - a large chainsword used by [[Striking Scorpion]] [[Exarch]]s.
* '''Scorpion Chainsword''' - a lightweight one-handed chainsword used by warriors of the [[Striking Scorpion]] Aspect. Its advanced design augments the user's strength making it an incredibly deadly weapon against infantry and lightly armoured targets.{{Fn|2}}
* '''[[Chainsabre]]''' - Blades used by Striking Scorpion Exarchs which contain gauntlets equipped with twin-linked [[Shuriken Pistol]]s.{{Fn|2}}
* Eldar [[Storm Guardian]]s also wield basic types of Chainswords.{{Fn|17}}
=== Ork ===
