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[[Image:BombardmentCannon.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Bombardment Cannon{{Fn|2}}]]A '''bombardment cannonCombardment Cannon''' is a classification of weapon found almost exclusively on [[Space Marine Fleet]] vessels. They are mounted on the dorsal of [[Battle Barge]]s.
The cannon consists of a turret-mounted linear accelerator that fires [[magma bomb]] warheads of much higher calibre than regular [[torpedo]]es at a much higher velocity. Its primary function is planetary bombardment, which is used in support of [[Space Marine]] landing forces. This suits the battle tactics of the [[Adeptus Astartes]] quite efficiently. Thus a single vessel can bombard an area of planet, then immediately deploy [[drop-pod]]s containing [[battle-brother]]s to mop up the confused opposition. It can be used in ship-to-ship combat to great effect. The high power of the warheads will literally render armour plating irrelevant, and can tear an enemy vessel to shreds in mere moments.
==Source==
*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007§ion=&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Imperial Fleets], pg. 21 (accessed 2010.11.25)
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2]]
[[Category:Ordnance Weapons]]
