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The heavy bolter is generally used for anti-infantry or fire support roles, also known as the "Back Breaker" or the "Bruiser" by the crew who have to carry it because of its great weight - but also because of the heavy punishment it can deal out to the enemy.{{Fn|1}} It fires a round considerably larger than that of the standard [[bolter]] shell, with more propellant and longer range and higher stopping power, making it capable of destroying light vehicles.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|8}} Because of its high rate of fire, jamming is often a problem.{{Fn|5}} Like all [[bolt weapons]], heavy bolters require regular maintenance and ancient litanies to appease their spirits.{{Fn|5}} It is seldom seen outside military organizations.{{Fn|8}}

The most modern version of the heavy bolter in wide spread use is the '''Astartes Mk Ivc'''. The weapon goes through rounds very quickly using either a disintegrating belt or 40-round high capacity box magazine.{{Fn|4}}

*{{Endn|25}}: [[Necromunda: Hired Gun]]

*{{Endn|26}}: [[The Sabbat Worlds Crusade (Background Book)]], 2nd Edition, pg. 42