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[[Image:ImperialBombs.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Mk.3 500lb Bomb and Mk.17 Incendiary Bomb{{Fn|1}}]]
The '''Bomb''' is an aircraft weapon which can be mounted on a number of different [[Imperial Aircraft]].{{Fn|1}} Imperial gravity-assisted Bombs are spin-stabilised and are equipped with an [[iridium ]] penetrator fuse to pierce through armour before detonating.{{Fn|9}}
Primarily used for breaking up infantry formations or leveling small buildings, it can be devastating when applied well.{{Fn|2}}
**[[Heavy Bomb|Heavy General Purpose High-Explosive Bomb]] — Typically 1,000-1,500lbs for highly destructive bombing against war machines, fortifications, and buildings.{{Fn|2}}
*'''[[Incendiary Bomb]]s''' — Filled with highly flammable material such as [[Promethium]], which set targets alight rather than the size of their explosions.{{Fn|2}} Patterns include the Mk.17 Incendiary Bomb.{{Fn|2}}
**[[Phosphex Bomb]] — Deadly incendiary munitions which use [[Phosphex]].{{Fn|5}}
*'''[[Smart Bomb]]s''' — Smart munitions which use guidance systems to hit their target.{{Fn|3}}
*[[Colossus Bomb]]{{Fn|3}}
*[[Bio-wire Bomb]] — Biological weapon.{{Fn|4}}
*[[Nuclear Weapon|Atomic Bomb]] — Use nuclear fission.{{Fn|6}}
**[[Atlas (Warhead)|Atlas Bomb]]{{Fn|9}}
