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'''Auto Weaponsweapons''' are used by throughout the Imperium, generally as an alternative to [[Las WeaponsImperium]], as some commanders prefer their enemies and are similar in operation to continue to bleed after being hit, whereas las weapons immediatly cauterizes the woundtwentieth century guns. They are use solid slug firing ammunition rather than the easily rechargeable power packs of las weapons , meaning that they auto weapons are more likely to run out of ammunition in a protracted battle due to the increased size . The strong point of the ammunition and subsequent reduction in the volume which can be carried. Also, auto weapons cannot recharge like las weaponsis that they use relatively basic technology and are capable of being produced even on low-tech worlds.

As they are identical in game terms to Whereas las weaponsimmediately cauterize the wound, Auto Weapons have for the most part been removed injuries from army lists, with the exception of the Autocannonauto weapon rounds continue to bleed.

As they are identical in game terms to las weapons, auto weapons have for the most part been removed from army lists, with the exception of the autocannon. [[AutopistolsAutopistol]] s and [[Autogunsautogun]] s are similar in power to their laser counterparts ([[Laspistollaspistol]] and [[Lasgunlasgun]]) but the [[Autocannonautocannon]] is very different to the [[Lascannonlascannon]]. Instead of very high power it has a higher rate of fire, which has allowed it to survive the recent reduction in weapons types available to the Imperial commander. There are also [[sniper Rifle|sniper weapons ]] using solid slugs, however these are also being superseded by the Long-las.