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The size of the [[Warp]] hole created depends on the size of the ''Distortion Cannon'', with larger weapons requiring more power and a larger chassis to mount them. The largest ''Distortion Cannons'' are those mounted on [[Eldar]] [[Cobra (Eldar)|Cobras]] and [[Phantom Titan]]s, and even [[Void Shield]]s are useless against them.{{Fn|4a}} These terrifying weapons are capable of swallowing multiple [[Battle tank]]s in one hit, and the shockwave that results from their sudden closure can knock over other armoured vehicles lucky enough to avoid being dragged into the warp.{{Fn|5}}
[[Image:TitanDCannon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Titan]] class ''Distortion Cannon''{{Fn|4b}}]]
Efforts by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] to study and replicate this technology have ended in gruesome failure, particularly in 755299.[[M40]] when unsanctioned work resulted in the [[Contagion of Eridanus]] and the deployment of a [[Grey Knight]] strike force to halt the [[Daemon]]ic intrusion. Since that incident draconian measures have been enforced upon the Adeptus Mechanicus to prevent their dabbling in [[Heresy|heretical]] [[Xenos|Xeno]] technology, and those who ignore these restrictions can expect a visit from the [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|5}}
==Images==
<gallery heights="120px" widths="150px" 150 mode="packed" caption="">D-Cannon Batteries.jpg|D-Cannons mounted on [[UlthwéSupport Weapon Battery]] [[Grav Platform]]s{{Fn|7}}(3rd Edition)D Cannon.jpg|A [[Saim-Hann]] D-Cannon mounted on a [[Support Weapon Battery]]{{Fn|8}} (5th edition)TitanDCannon.jpg|[[Titan]] class ''Distortion Cannon''{{Fn|4b}}
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