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Phosphor Weaponry

2018-06-23T06:04:25Z

2001:8003:3895:3A00:C5A6:B78A:2FF6:F76B: /* Heavy Phosphor Blaster */

Phosphor Weapons (Gee try and guess what kind of chemical it fires...) are an ancient and very deadly form of unique weapon utilised by the armed forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus. If you haven't guessed by its name, Phosphor Weapons basically fire White Phosphorous in [[Meme|SPESS!]] Called Phosphex, though the crawling horror of Phosphex Weapons is all but forgotten in the Imperium, the blinding white fire of Phosphor weaponry is still utilised by the warriors of the [[Skitarii]] Legions to mark out high priority targets amongst battlefield murk.

If those struck by the burning spheres fired by these weapons are not killed by the initial trauma, they are soon felled by the light-guided volley that follows. Phosphor Weapons range from the hand-held Serpenta favoured by many Tech-priests, to the Heavy Phosphor Blaster mounted upon Onager Dunecrawlers. The burning white spheres that shoot out from Phosphor Weapons cling tenaciously to their targets, sizzling wildly as they melt into flesh or burrow through armour and exoskeleton alike. More often than not, it is these luminagenic orbs that deal the death blow. Even if a target proves tough enough to survive the burning pain, the phosphorescent glow these spheres exude can guide an ally's volley to strike the same target.

On the tabletop, generally speaking. Phosphor Weapons have the same strength and AP of a Heavy Bolter, but only single shot. Any wounds or hull points caused on a target will light them up like a christmas tree and reduce their cover save for the rest of the turn. Also makes them easier to charge at by letting you re-roll the charge range. Note: The phosphor pistol and serpenta hit harder and pierce armor better than bolters, in addition to lighting targets up. [[FAIL|Remind me why the Imperium dropped these again.]] 8th edition Codex Adeptus Mechanicus says the Tech-Priest Veriliad destroyed the only STC for Phosphex weaponry, [[Grimdark|as he considered them too horrific to use]]. Naturally, they tied him to a stake and shot him to death with a Phosphor Serpenta, which is now a Relic, the [[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Adeptus Mechanicus(8E)#Relics|Phosphoenix]]. This means that the Ad Mech is very reluctant to use their remaining stocks of Phosphex, making the weaker Phosphor weapons the main ones in 40k.

==Variants==
There are a few variants of these Phosphor Weapons.
[[File:PhosphorBlastPistol.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Phosphor Blast Pistol]]

=== Phosphor Blast Pistol ===

A pistol form of Phosphor Weapon that can be used as a sidearm by Skitarii Ranger/Vanguard Alphas, or Sicarian Ruststalker/Infiltrator Alphas. When you want to set someone alight but do no want to risk injury on yourself. On the tabletop, these are the Nerf Guns from hell. Pistol format phosphor weapon. It's shorter-ranged than the Serpenta, but you can take it in an infantry squad. No actual blasts, sadly.
[[File:PhosphorSerpenta.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Phosphor Serpenta]]

=== Phosphor Serpenta ===

A medium range pistol Phosphor Weapon used by the [[Sydonian Dragoon|Sydonian Dragoons]] for illuminating their targets so they can easily find and skewer their enemies like a shish-kebab. More fancy looking then the Blast Pistol in both looks and function (And dare I say...''class''?). On tabletop it is 18" Assault 1, essentially your squad's markerlight when you want to follow up the attack with more shooting and probably a charge later.

=== Phosphor Blaster ===
[[File:PhosphorBlaster.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Phosphor Blaster]]

A rapid firing Phosphor Weapon that is used as a secondary weapon by [[Kataphron Battle Servitors|Kataphron Destroyers.]] On the tabletop, it is overall similar to that of the Phosphor Serpenta but it is now 24" and Rapid Fire. You know, just so you want to punish whoever is unfortunate enough to face it. Because the Serpenta version isn't already powerful enough and you just want to be sure that target is dead.

[[File:Heavy_Phosphor_Blaster_(on_the_Onager).jpg|200px|left|thumb|Heavy Phosphor Blaster]]

=== Heavy Phosphor Blaster ===

A large type of Phosphor Weapon that is deployed on [[Kataphron Battle Servitors]] and in a twin mount on [[Onager Dunecrawler|Onager Dunecrawlers]]. If you thought the regular Phosphor Blaster was bad, this thing takes the proverbial cake. On the tabletop it is a nice toy, 36" Heavy 3 S6 AP3 for fucking Guard over (wounding on 2s and ignoring saves completely), and it ignores cover. Probably the best Luminagen gun.

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Phosphor Weaponry

2018-06-23T06:03:20Z

2001:8003:3895:3A00:C5A6:B78A:2FF6:F76B: /* Heavy Phosphor Blaster */

Phosphor Weapons (Gee try and guess what kind of chemical it fires...) are an ancient and very deadly form of unique weapon utilised by the armed forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus. If you haven't guessed by its name, Phosphor Weapons basically fire White Phosphorous in [[Meme|SPESS!]] Called Phosphex, though the crawling horror of Phosphex Weapons is all but forgotten in the Imperium, the blinding white fire of Phosphor weaponry is still utilised by the warriors of the [[Skitarii]] Legions to mark out high priority targets amongst battlefield murk.

If those struck by the burning spheres fired by these weapons are not killed by the initial trauma, they are soon felled by the light-guided volley that follows. Phosphor Weapons range from the hand-held Serpenta favoured by many Tech-priests, to the Heavy Phosphor Blaster mounted upon Onager Dunecrawlers. The burning white spheres that shoot out from Phosphor Weapons cling tenaciously to their targets, sizzling wildly as they melt into flesh or burrow through armour and exoskeleton alike. More often than not, it is these luminagenic orbs that deal the death blow. Even if a target proves tough enough to survive the burning pain, the phosphorescent glow these spheres exude can guide an ally's volley to strike the same target.

On the tabletop, generally speaking. Phosphor Weapons have the same strength and AP of a Heavy Bolter, but only single shot. Any wounds or hull points caused on a target will light them up like a christmas tree and reduce their cover save for the rest of the turn. Also makes them easier to charge at by letting you re-roll the charge range. Note: The phosphor pistol and serpenta hit harder and pierce armor better than bolters, in addition to lighting targets up. [[FAIL|Remind me why the Imperium dropped these again.]] 8th edition Codex Adeptus Mechanicus says the Tech-Priest Veriliad destroyed the only STC for Phosphex weaponry, [[Grimdark|as he considered them too horrific to use]]. Naturally, they tied him to a stake and shot him to death with a Phosphor Serpenta, which is now a Relic, the [[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Adeptus Mechanicus(8E)#Relics|Phosphoenix]]. This means that the Ad Mech is very reluctant to use their remaining stocks of Phosphex, making the weaker Phosphor weapons the main ones in 40k.

==Variants==
There are a few variants of these Phosphor Weapons.
[[File:PhosphorBlastPistol.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Phosphor Blast Pistol]]

=== Phosphor Blast Pistol ===

A pistol form of Phosphor Weapon that can be used as a sidearm by Skitarii Ranger/Vanguard Alphas, or Sicarian Ruststalker/Infiltrator Alphas. When you want to set someone alight but do no want to risk injury on yourself. On the tabletop, these are the Nerf Guns from hell. Pistol format phosphor weapon. It's shorter-ranged than the Serpenta, but you can take it in an infantry squad. No actual blasts, sadly.
[[File:PhosphorSerpenta.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Phosphor Serpenta]]

=== Phosphor Serpenta ===

A medium range pistol Phosphor Weapon used by the [[Sydonian Dragoon|Sydonian Dragoons]] for illuminating their targets so they can easily find and skewer their enemies like a shish-kebab. More fancy looking then the Blast Pistol in both looks and function (And dare I say...''class''?). On tabletop it is 18" Assault 1, essentially your squad's markerlight when you want to follow up the attack with more shooting and probably a charge later.

=== Phosphor Blaster ===
[[File:PhosphorBlaster.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Phosphor Blaster]]

A rapid firing Phosphor Weapon that is used as a secondary weapon by [[Kataphron Battle Servitors|Kataphron Destroyers.]] On the tabletop, it is overall similar to that of the Phosphor Serpenta but it is now 24" and Rapid Fire. You know, just so you want to punish whoever is unfortunate enough to face it. Because the Serpenta version isn't already powerful enough and you just want to be sure that target is dead.

[[File:Heavy_Phosphor_Blaster_(on_the_Onager).jpg|200px|left|thumb|Heavy Phosphor Blaster]]

=== Heavy Phosphor Blaster ===

A large type of Phosphor Weapon that is deployed on [[Kataphron Battle Servitors]] and in a twin mount on [[Onager Dunecrawler|Onager Dunecrawlers]]. If you thought the regular Phosphor Blaster was bad, this thing takes the proverbial cake. On the tabletop it is a nice toy, 36" Heavy 3 S6 AP3 for fucking Marines over, and it ignores cover. Probably the best Luminagen gun.

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Phosphor Weaponry

2018-06-23T05:59:24Z

2001:8003:3895:3A00:C5A6:B78A:2FF6:F76B:

Phosphor Weapons (Gee try and guess what kind of chemical it fires...) are an ancient and very deadly form of unique weapon utilised by the armed forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus. If you haven't guessed by its name, Phosphor Weapons basically fire White Phosphorous in [[Meme|SPESS!]] Called Phosphex, though the crawling horror of Phosphex Weapons is all but forgotten in the Imperium, the blinding white fire of Phosphor weaponry is still utilised by the warriors of the [[Skitarii]] Legions to mark out high priority targets amongst battlefield murk.

If those struck by the burning spheres fired by these weapons are not killed by the initial trauma, they are soon felled by the light-guided volley that follows. Phosphor Weapons range from the hand-held Serpenta favoured by many Tech-priests, to the Heavy Phosphor Blaster mounted upon Onager Dunecrawlers. The burning white spheres that shoot out from Phosphor Weapons cling tenaciously to their targets, sizzling wildly as they melt into flesh or burrow through armour and exoskeleton alike. More often than not, it is these luminagenic orbs that deal the death blow. Even if a target proves tough enough to survive the burning pain, the phosphorescent glow these spheres exude can guide an ally's volley to strike the same target.

On the tabletop, generally speaking. Phosphor Weapons have the same strength and AP of a Heavy Bolter, but only single shot. Any wounds or hull points caused on a target will light them up like a christmas tree and reduce their cover save for the rest of the turn. Also makes them easier to charge at by letting you re-roll the charge range. Note: The phosphor pistol and serpenta hit harder and pierce armor better than bolters, in addition to lighting targets up. [[FAIL|Remind me why the Imperium dropped these again.]] 8th edition Codex Adeptus Mechanicus says the Tech-Priest Veriliad destroyed the only STC for Phosphex weaponry, [[Grimdark|as he considered them too horrific to use]]. Naturally, they tied him to a stake and shot him to death with a Phosphor Serpenta, which is now a Relic, the [[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Adeptus Mechanicus(8E)#Relics|Phosphoenix]]. This means that the Ad Mech is very reluctant to use their remaining stocks of Phosphex, making the weaker Phosphor weapons the main ones in 40k.

==Variants==
There are a few variants of these Phosphor Weapons.
[[File:PhosphorBlastPistol.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Phosphor Blast Pistol]]

=== Phosphor Blast Pistol ===

A pistol form of Phosphor Weapon that can be used as a sidearm by Skitarii Ranger/Vanguard Alphas, or Sicarian Ruststalker/Infiltrator Alphas. When you want to set someone alight but do no want to risk injury on yourself. On the tabletop, these are the Nerf Guns from hell. Pistol format phosphor weapon. It's shorter-ranged than the Serpenta, but you can take it in an infantry squad. No actual blasts, sadly.
[[File:PhosphorSerpenta.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Phosphor Serpenta]]

=== Phosphor Serpenta ===

A medium range pistol Phosphor Weapon used by the [[Sydonian Dragoon|Sydonian Dragoons]] for illuminating their targets so they can easily find and skewer their enemies like a shish-kebab. More fancy looking then the Blast Pistol in both looks and function (And dare I say...''class''?). On tabletop it is 18" Assault 1, essentially your squad's markerlight when you want to follow up the attack with more shooting and probably a charge later.

=== Phosphor Blaster ===
[[File:PhosphorBlaster.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Phosphor Blaster]]

A rapid firing Phosphor Weapon that is used as a secondary weapon by [[Kataphron Battle Servitors|Kataphron Destroyers.]] On the tabletop, it is overall similar to that of the Phosphor Serpenta but it is now 24" and Rapid Fire. You know, just so you want to punish whoever is unfortunate enough to face it. Because the Serpenta version isn't already powerful enough and you just want to be sure that target is dead.

[[File:Heavy_Phosphor_Blaster_(on_the_Onager).jpg|200px|left|thumb|Heavy Phosphor Blaster]]

=== Heavy Phosphor Blaster ===

A large type of Phosphor Weapon that is deployed on [[Onager Dunecrawler|Onager Dunecrawlers]] and [[Kataphron Battle Servitors]]. If you thought the regular Phosphor Blaster was bad, this thing takes the proverbial cake. On the tabletop it is a nice toy for the Onager at 15pts. 36" Twin Linked Heavy 3 S6 AP3 for fucking Marines over, and it pseudo-markerlights the unit. Probably the best Luminagen gun.

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Kataphron Battle Servitors

2018-06-23T04:40:40Z

2001:8003:3895:3A00:C5A6:B78A:2FF6:F76B:

[[File:KataphronBreacher.jpg|300px|right|thumb|[[Anal Circumference|Come here and I will <u>''Breach''</u> your ass!]]]]
Kataphron Battle Servitors are [[Combat Servitors]] given an upgrade. They act as elite shock troops meant for dealing with heavier and tougher opponents that their smaller cousins couldn't do. Due to the opponents they face, Kataphron Battle Servitors are far, far larger and heavier, requiring anti-tank weapons to take them down and even that doesn't work all the time.

Their increased size due to the heavier armor has rendered their already augmented human legs as too impractical and more vulnerable to wear and tear, instead opting for giant tank threads. While this may severely reduce its agility, speed and overall flexibility, the threads do enable more stability, durability and adaptability that normal human legs couldn't survive even when augmented.

Completely severed from all emotion and independent thought, these machines are little more than a living weapon controlled by [[Tech Priest|Tech Priests.]] There are two types of Kataphrons which the Mechanicus uses.

A funny thing to note about the Kataphrons is their weapon choice for each role is an inverse to that of the Skitarii. For example, the long range Skitarii Rangers have Arc Rifles as their best special weapon, while the short ranged Vanguards use Plasma Calivers. Meanwhile the long range Kataphron Destroyers use Plasma Culverins and the short range Breachers use Heavy Arc Rifles.

==Kataphron Breachers==
[[File:KataphronDestroyer.jpg|300px|right|thumb|WHO HAS THE [[Dakka|DAKKA]] NOW YOU [[Tau|CUNT-FACE BLUIES!?]]]]
Kataphron Breachers are used by the Mechanicum as a living shield and battering ram, smashing apart enemy lines and formations. They are quite deadly in close quarters combat, equipped with a large array of weapons that can include Arc Rifles, Torsion Cannons, Arc Claws and Hydraulic Claws. These machines are also equipped with a Kataphron Breacherplate, powerful cybernetically-enhanced titanium-laced metal and plastisteel that turns aside blades and bullets alike.

In terms of tabletop rules. The Kataphron boasts a MEQ-equivalent armor save, an Arc Rifle that does d6 damage against vehicles , and a CCW that also has does extra damage against vehicles. It can alternately switch that CCW for a different one that is Sx2 AP-1 D3 damage but suffers -1 to hit rolls or replace its gun for a Torsion Cannon- a single shot S8 AP-4 weapon that does d6 damage. <s>As it names implies, Breachers mutilate fortifications and even tanks with relative ease</s> Unfortunately not any more, they're expensive as hell, Arc weapons got nerfed into the ground, and torsion cannons are too expensive to ever justify. If you really want to take them either stick with Arc weapons which are relatively cheap <s>or take a unit of Kastelans alongside them to use the elimination volley stratagem for +1 to their hit rolls in shooting to make up for their BS4+.</s> ... which doesnt work, sadly, since the stratagem specifically calls out kataphron destroyers... On the plus side, they got a price decrease in chapter approved, so... yay?

==Kataphron Destroyers==
You want to fuck up that column of [[Terminators]] and [[Battlesuit|Battlesuits]], you want to wipe the smile off that grinning [[Ultramarines|Ultrasmurf Fanboy]] and [[Tau|Weeaboo Faggot]]. You need the Kataphron Destroyers. Kataphron Destroyers are used as heavy weapon platforms by the Mechanicum, ensuring that nothing will be left of their enemies but molten sludge. Thus they are equipped with a large amount of heavy weaponry that includes Grav Cannons, Phosphor Blasters, Plasma Culverins, and Flamers to completely [[RIP AND TEAR|eviscerate]] enemy armor. For protection, these machines are equipped with Kataphron Demiplates, lighter armour that allows better cooling of its heavy weaponry. Nonetheless this cybernetically enhanced heavy steel provides a great deal of protection.

On tabletop, Kataphron Destroyers by default start with a Plasma Culverin and a cover-ignoring Phosphor Blaster, but you can switch the Plasma for the Heavy Grav-Cannon and the Phosphor for a Cognis Flamer. Grav has been nerfed heavily as of 8th, it is still decent however due to the sheer volume of fire they put out but now both loadouts are viable since three Plasma Culverins firing a total of 3d6 S7 AP-3 shots is nothing to sneeze.

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