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The '''Airbursting Fragmentation Projector''' or '''Launcher''' is an experimental [[special issue]] [[Tau]] weapon currently undergoing field tests.
==Overview==
The Airbursting Fragmentation Projector launches a proximity-fused explosive projectile, launched on a trajectory computed by an on-board [[drone]] intelligence, that calculate the precise height and distance from the other munitions to provide maximum effect.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}
The munition is fired at a high angle and explodes directly above the target, negating the effects of any cover the foe might be using. The weapon has proved effective against swarms of [[Tyranids]], including those with chameleonic properties. Another major advantage of the weapon is that it can be targeted on an enemy even if the user does not have a direct line of sight to it, due to its indirect fire trajectory.{{Fn|2}}
A prototype version of this weapon dubbed the '''Dominator Fragmentation Launcher''' exists. This unleashes munitions laced with psychoreactive skin-contact agents and neural micro-dampers. Those hit by the blast are reduced to a state of terrified confusion that renders them catatonic. It viewed with some distaste by the [[Fire Caste]].{{Fn|3}}
==See also==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]], pg. 25
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Deathwatch: Mark of the Xenos]], pg. 10
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: T'au Empire (9th Edition)]], pg. 71
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