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{{cite}}'''Projectile Weapons''' are devices which launch a shell at an enemy. For purposes of this article, gyro-jet weapons such as Bolters are included, but [[Missile Weapons|Missiles, Rockets]], and [[Energy Weapons|energy-based weapons]] are excluded.
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Projectile weapons have origins in an era before recorded history, slings, darts, bows and arrows are just a few examples of early developments. Projectile weapons are incredibly varied with differing rates of fire and strengths. For larger projectile weapons, see [[Ordnance Weapons]].
===Auto Weapons===
''Main article:'' [[Auto Weapons]] <br>
'''Auto Weapons''' fire solid slugs instead of laser beams. Among Imperial forces they are less commonly used than standard [[Las Weapons]].
===Slug-throwers===
''Main article:'' [[Slug-thrower]]s <br>
'''Slug-throwers''' is a term for a broad category of firearms which fire a solid shell or bullet, including auto weapons as well as the more primitive stub weapons.
The '''Slugga''' is the basic pistol used by the Orks and is favored by [[Slugga Boy]]z.
===Kannon===
The '''Kannon''' is a simple but powerful [[Big Gun]]. It can fire explosive frag rounds or special anti-tank shells.
===Lobba===
The '''Lobba''' is a [[Big Gun]] that fires an explosive projectile in a high arc, like the [[Imperial]] mortar.
==Eldar==
===Avenger Shuriken Catapult===
''Main article:[[Shuriken#Avenger Shuriken Catapult|Shuriken - Avenger Shuriken Catapult]]<br>
The '''Splinter Rifle''' is the Dark Eldar basic weapon and is easy to use, launching shards of crystals at enemy forces.
==See AlsoRelated Articles==
*[[List of Lists]]
==Sources==
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