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'''Auto weapons''' are used throughout the [[Imperium]] and are similar in operation to twentieth century automatic guns. They use solid ammunition rather than the easily rechargeable power packs of las weapons, meaning auto weapons are more likely to run out of ammunition in a protracted battle. The strong point of auto weapons is that they use relatively basic technology and are capable of being produced even on low-tech worlds.
Whereas las weapons immediately cauterize the wound, injuries from auto weapon rounds continue to bleed.