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Though miniaturised, they are capable of replicating the punch of full-sized weapons such as [[laspistol]]s, [[hellpistol]]s, [[needle pistol]]s, [[hand flamer]]s, and [[Inferno pistol]]s. Though a digital weapon can be fired while holding something else in one's hands, the weapon can only be fired once and reloading is extremely difficult.{{Fn|1}} Often, they are used in hand-to-hand combat scenarios, to give the combatant an unexpected edge or to exploit a gap in their enemy's guard.{{Fn|8}} Digital explosives can also take the form of a variety of concealed jewelry. They can be armed by applying precise pressure and thrown.{{Fn|6}}
The technology required to manufacture digi-weapons is beyond the capabilities of the Imperium.{{Fn|2}} Those of [[human]] manufacture are rare [[archeotech]].{{Fn|6}} The vast majority of these rare and wondrous devices are crafted by the ape-like [[xenos]] known as [[Jokaero]].{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|6}} They are able to create the smallest and most compact digi-weapons. Accordingly, they are scarce and almost impossible to buy. These weapons would never see their way into general service and most Imperials will never see one in their lives. Their possession is normally restricted to the extremely wealthy or influential.{{Fn|2}} Digital weapons are most commonly used by the [[Holy Ordos]] and Throne agents,{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|6}} notably by [[Inquisitor]]s, as well as [[Rogue Trader]]s.{{Fn|4}} Some Honoured [[Space Marines]] of who have proven themselves of particular excellence might even be able to utilise digital weaponsas weapons as special issue gear. Exmaples of Space Marine usage might involve having the digital weapon installed into a bionic implant or in the knuckles of a [[Space Marine Power Armour|power armoured]] gauntlet.{{Fn|8}}
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