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Flamers unleash a liquid incendiary superheated chemical,{{Fn|2}} usually [[promethium]], that bursts into flame as it leaves the weapon. They are valued for their ability to destroy many enemies at once, regardless of any protective cover. Both flamers and the more compact hand flamers are considered assault weapons due to their relatively short range. [[Imperial]] and [[Chaos Space Marine]] flamers fire a mix of highly volatile liquid chemicals which are ignited by a pilot light at the weapon's muzzle. The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning of its own accord - those who are not killed instantly die horribly as the super-hot chemical continues to burn.{{Fn|2}}
Flamers are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting the enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (such as jungles), during urban fights and bunker assaults. Flamers are particularly effective in breaking the cycle of [[Ork]] infestation by destroying the spores exuded by the corpses.{{CMEFn|2}}
===Imperial Flamers===
