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Techxorcism Gun

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'''Techxorcism Guns''' are guns effective against highly technological [[Xeno]]s races like the [[Tau]]. These weapons are unique among other [[Deathwatch]] weapons in their ability to directly attack [[machine spirit]]s. Known colloquially as techxorcism guns, they fire crackling, bright blue bolts of energy that not only damage a machine's body but can harm or even drive out its [[machine-spirit]]. These weapons can even stun living creatures if they hit exposed flesh,{{Fn|1}} leaving a [[servitor]] inoperable or even a [[tech-priest]] helpless as the [[bionic]]s fail. {{Fn|12}}
In the [[Calixis Sector]], Techxorcism Weapons are abhorred by the local Mechanicus branch, yet these guns permeate the sector. [[Lords Dragon|Lords Dragon agents]] rapidly respond rumours about secret weapons caches or heretic production sites, but aren't always successful, because powerful [[Imperial]] organisations consider these weapons important tools to combat the enemies of the Imperium.{{Fn|2}}  Legends say that Techxorcism Weapons are the result of the [[Malgyrisian Tech-Heresy]].{{Fn|2}} It is unknown, even among the learned [[enginseer]]s of the Deathwatch, whether these weapons are [[Archeotech]] or of [[xenos]] origin. Whatever their provenance, they have proven to be a valuable anti-xenos tool, and are requisitioned by or assigned to [[kill-team]]s facing known technological threats. Techxorcism weapons affect the machine-spirits of nearly all known xenos races, with one exception: technology fielded by [[Orks]] can be physically damaged by these weapons, but their machine-spirits seem to be immune to the special properties of these weapons. Research done by Deathwatch [[Techmarine]]s has so far turned up no explanation for this phenomenon.{{Fn|1}} There are numerous types of Techxorcism Weapons.{{Fn|2}} ==Known types==*'''Techxorcism Cannon''' — One of the most common types. A highly-destructive cannon capable of rendering a whole squad combat ineffective with a single shot.{{Fn|2}}*'''Techxorcsim Rifle''' — One of the most common types. A rapid-fire rifle used for suppressive fire.{{Fn|2}}
==Source==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 138
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Dark Heresy: The Lathe Worlds, The Lost Dataslate]], pg. 8
[[Category:Weapons (Deathwatch)]]
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