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== Overview ==
Flamers unleash a liquid incendiary chemical, usually [[promethium]], that bursts into flame as it leaves the weapon. 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 are ignited by a pilot light at the weapon's muzzle. The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning of its own accord - those who are not killed instantly die horribly as the super-hot chemical continues to burn.{{Cite This}}
Flamers are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting the enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (such as jungles), during urban fights and bunker assaults. Flamers are particularly effective in breaking the cycle of [[Ork]] infestation by destroying the spores exuded by the corpses.{{Cite This}}
==Imperial Flamers==
[[Image:BAHandFlamerPhaestosFlamer.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A Hand [[Horus Heresy|Heresy-era]] Imperial Flamer{{Fn|2}}]]
*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.{{Cite This}}
*It is the preferred weapon of the more fervent worshippers worshipers of the Emperor such as the fanatical [[Redemption Cult|Red Redemptionists]] and the associated Fanatics of the House of Cawdor of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].{{Cite This}}
*Among the [[Adepta Sororitas]], as a purifying weapon, the flamer has a prominent function and for a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour.{{Cite This}}
*The [[Salamanders]] Chapter make wide use of flamers and melta weapons due to their preference for close-ranged combat.{{Cite This}}
==Eldar==
[[Image:Torchstar.jpg|thumb|125px|right|A Tau [[Battlesuit]] wielding twin Flamers]]
*Among the [[Eldar]], flamers are used by [[Fire Dragon]] [[Exarch]]s, [[Storm Guardian]]s and [[Wraithlord]]s.{{Cite This}}
==Tau==
*[[Tau]] [[Crisis Battlesuits]] may use flamers.{{Cite This}}
==See also==
