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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.

===Power Fist===

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}}

Another type is the increasingly rare '''Mk IV''' power fist which, although roughly shaped like the '''Mk V''', has bladed fingers which easily distinguishes the '''Mk IV''' from the its successor.{{Cite This}}

[[Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought|Contemptor Pattern Dreadnoughts]] are customarily armed with a '''Jotun Pattern Dreadnought Power Fist''', which has articulated fingers and includes a ranged weapon ([[Combi-Weapon#Twin-Linked Bolter (Combi-Bolter)|Twin-Linked Boltgun]], [[Storm Bolter]], [[Heavy Flamer]], [[Plasma Blaster]], [[Plasma Gun]], [[Graviton Gun]], [[Meltagun]]) recessed in the palm.{{fn|7}}

===Assault Drill===

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 [[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 armoured targets such as pillboxes, 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 unarmoured infantry.{{Cite This}}

===Seismic Hammer===

===Chainfist===

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 armour.{{Cite This}}

===Grey Knights Nemesis Force Weapon===

Though rare and elusive, the Grey Knights do field a few [[Grey Knights Dreadnought|dreadnought]]s. These dreadnoughts are 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}}

===Leviathan Siege Drill===

[[Image:LevSiegeDrill.jpg|right|75px]]

A type of heavy Assault drill with a built-in [[Meltagun]]. Used by the [[Leviathan Dreadnought]] for sieges.{{Fn|6}}

===Leviathan Siege Claw===

[[Image:SiegeClaw.jpg|right|75px]]

A type of heavy siege melee weapon used by the [[Leviathan Dreadnought]]. Includes a built in [[Meltagun]].{{Fn|6}}

===Galatus Warblade===

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A type of heavy Dreadnought weapon used by [[Custodes]] [[Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought]]s

===Dreadspear===

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A type of heavy Dreadnought weapon used by [[Custodes]] [[Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought]]s

==Chaos Space Marines==

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 power fist is almost identical to its loyalist counterpart, though they do not follow a consistent pattern, often claw- or talon-shaped in their design.{{Cite This}}

===Chaos Chainfist===

== [[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 used by Ork Deff Dreads and Killa Kans. They are similar to [[Power Klaw]]s but larger.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}

===Buzz Saw===

A huge, circular sawblade.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|3}}

===Drilla===

A large, motorised drill-bit.{{Fn|3}}

===Crusha===

An oversized set of mechanical claws.{{Fn|3}}

==Eldar==

[[Eldar]] [[Wraithlords]] are often equipped with close combat weapons, wielded either individually or in pairs.

[[Image:Wraithblade.jpg|right|185px]]

Wraithblades are sentient blades, often taking the form of elegant curved swords.{{Fn|4}}

===Wraithspear===

Wraithspears are massive rune-etched spears wielded by [[Wraithseer]]s.{{Fn|5}}

==Sources==

*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=&prodId=prod630021a Games Workshop Official Site-Killa Kan]

*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod630019a&rootCatGameStyle= Games Workshop Official Site-Deff Dread]

*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m750072a_Ork_Killa_Kan_Frame_Diagram Games Workshop Official Site]

*{{Endn|4}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1090168 Games Workshop]

*{{Endn|6}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-US/Leviathan-Dreadnought-with-Siege-Claw-and-Siege-Drill Forge World]

===Uncited===

*[http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Space_Marines/Space-Marine-Dreadnoughts?filter_reset=1 Space Marine Dreadnoughts at Forge World]

*[http://www.games-workshop.com Games Workshop]

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