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Daemonhunters

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[[Image:Malleusinquisitor.jpg|thumb|right|Who ya gonna call?]]

'''Daemonhunters''' are a branch of the Imperium's [[Inquisition]] specifically for hunting the manifestations of the [[Warp]]. These are further divided into Inquisitors and a special form of [[Space Marines]] known as the [[Grey Knights]]. The Inquisitors can be found surrounded by many different branches of the Imperium's Militant forces due to their ability to call on local governance for support. Malleus Inquisitors are probably the oldest ordo of the Inquisition, since the original purpose of the Inquisition was to root out and destroy Chaos. They work with the [[Witch Hunters|Ordo Hereticus]] regularly, where the Witch Hunters deal with [[heresy]], and the Daemonhunters deal with [[Chaos]], which most of the time ends up being one and the same in most cases where somebody rebels against the Imperium, and then starts summoning daemons.

== The Enemy Beyond ==
The Daemonhunters were created right after the Horus Heresy at the decree of the Emperor, to have a special force of men to fight against Chaos now that it was all out in the open. The Grey Knights were to be the muscle power behind the Inquisitors who were the brains of the operation. Due to the nature of the foe they fight, the Malleus must be hard bastards totally pure of temptations and sins. Even so most of them slowly go off the rails from all that insanity and most develop mental problems. A great deal of the Malleus's efforts are focused around active chaos regions such as the Eye of Terror and the Maelstorm but they can be fast deployed anywhere where Chaos springs up across the galaxy. Nobody outside of the inquisition knows about this ordo (or at least its true mission) minus a few Space Marine Chapter Masters and maybe the High Lords. This allows the Daemonhunters to be one step ahead of Chaos whenever it pokes it's ugly head out. However, this also makes this ordo the darkest as well. To the people outside of the inquisition, they only know of the Ordo Malleus as the Inquisitors who monitor the other inquisition ordos, masking its true mission from the wider imperium. When someone not important finds out about the Malleus's Secret Weapon, (read: [[Grey Knights]]), [[grimdark | they can be subject to execution to prevent the spread of the grey knights existence]]. It really only happens often when someone discovers the Grey Knights, considering that [[Cadia]], you know, fights Chaos on a regular basis and it's main export is soldiers that go all over the wider Imperium, so it would be ridiculous not to mention be incredibly wasteful to destroy all that manpower.

==1st War of Armageddon==
The 1st War of Armageddon, is where [[Angron]] and the [[World Eaters]], decided to rampage all over the Imperium and landed on Armageddon where it took the [[Armageddon_Steel_Legion| Steel Legion]], the [[Space Wolves]], and the Daemonhunters to banish him. The Inquisitor in charge, deciding not to risk the existence of the Grey Knights to the wider imperial folk decided to [[grimdark | sterilize and inter the survivors of the war into work camps in the wider Imperium]]. This pissed off the Space Wolves to no end, starting a mini civil war within the Imperium. It only ended when [[Bjorn the Fell Handed]] managed to talk down [[Logan Grimnar]] and his brothers. The Inquisition, as a result, keeps an arms length away from Fenris at all times.

==Siege of Vraks==
Vraks is another instance that involved the Ordo Malleus. Basically an Ecclesiarchal cardinal named Xaphan and his assistant Deacon Mamon decided to raise a crusade in the Emperor's name. This obviously violated the Decree Passive and drew the attention of the [[Witch_Hunters | Ordo Hereticus]]. They sent a [[Vindicare]] to take care of him, but his [[rosarius]] protected him from the shot. He used the assassination attempt to state that traitors and heretics tried to ursurp him causing Vraks to rebel from the Imperium. This wouldn't usually cause much of a problem except for the fact that Vraks was a Munitions world used to supply Cadia. It drew in the Hereticus even more as well as the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]. Things escalated even further when, the previously mentioned Deacon Mamon turned out to be an [[Alpha Legion]] spy who called backup in the form of the [[World Eaters]], the [[Death Guard]], and Chaos Titan Legions. The Inquisitor in charge, [[Hector Rex]], went to Vraks with a few Grey Knights and cleansed it. However, the munitions were used up in the war, as well as the planet being corrupted by the influences of [[Khorne]] and [[Nurgle]], so it was placed under Malleus Quarantine.

==Notable Members==
*[[Hector Rex]]
*<s>[[Jaq Draco]]</s> {{BLAM|HERESY!}}{{BLAM}}

==See Also==
*[[Grey Knights]]
*For those interested in historical matters, check out their tactics: [[Warhammer_40,000/Tactics/Daemonhunters]]
*Incidentally, the old rules are still available, since GW released them online for some reason, along with the Witch Hunters Codex, which has now been taken down, <s>presumably the only reason the Daemonhunters Codex hasn't been removed is because they've forgotten about it, or it's their advance apology for [[Matt Ward|Our Spiritual Liege.]]</s> They've both been removed now, but thanks to the internet archive can still be read and downloaded, GW's Updated rules can be found here: [https://web.archive.org/web/20130617033945/http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1050287a_Codex__Daemonhunters Updated Codex: Daemonhunters]

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Combi-weapon

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Combi-weapons are specialized weapons used in [[Warhammer 40,000]], mainly the [[Imperium of Man]], [[Chaos Space Marines]], and the [[Ork]]s. A combi-weapon is essentially a [[bolter]] with another weapon integrated into it. Among the [[Space Marines]] they're commonly used by [[Terminator]]s and most famously by the [[Deathwatch]]. One can only utilize both weapons at the same time in single shot mode. They come in several varieties.

==Space Marines/Imperials==

Generally speaking, Combi-weapons were first developed during the [[Great Crusade]] in an effort to improve the firepower of Astartes wearing [[Terminator]] armour; because a single [[Bolter]] was just not enough. So the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] started by simply slapping two Bolters together, creating the Combi-Bolter and it snowballed from there. Those weapons were just [[awesome]] enough that their use spread from Terminator units to the entirety of the Space Marine Legions and beyond. The Combi-Bolter was later upgraded further to the Storm Bolter, but the other Combi-weapons remain much the same as they were back then, combining the 'take-all-comers' flexibility of a good Bolter with the extra punch of a secondary weapon.

===Combi-Flamer===
[[File:Combi-Flamer.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Combi-Flamer]]

A boltgun with a [[flamer]] attached to its underside. When you want both the firepower and armor-cracking effects of the Bolter but also want to have the horde cleansing affects of the trusted Flamer, accept no substitutes. Especially useful for close combat situations. Combi-flamers are one of the most common and most well liked type of combi-weapon (The other being the Combi-Plasma) due to its versatility.
[[File:HHCombiMelta.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Combi-Melta]]

===Combi-Melta===

A bolter with a [[melta|meltagun]] attached to its underside. As you can imagine, these are used when there is a large presence of enemy armor. Combi-meltas are favored by tank-hunter specialists who like the vaporizing affects of the Meltagun but is also quite inclined to attach a more longer-ranged weapon to compensate for the relatively short range of the Meltagun. As you already know, it is very useful when hunting tanks.

===Combi-Grenade Launcher===
[[File:BoltRifleGrenade.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Combi-Grenade Launcher]]

A Bolter with a Grenade launcher strapped to the side, think of this as that particular Noobtube attachment you see on Call of Duty or Battlefield. Sometimes confusingly called the Auxiliary grenade launcher. As you can imagine, some has taken calling this weapon a Noobtube as well despite the fact that on tabletop it is not as overpowered as the ones you see in other video games. Due to its nature, it is useful for fighting large hordes of enemies or lobbing grenades over well entrenched positions, though why the Imperium thought it would be useful to attach a single-shot grenade launcher to an automatic rocket-propelled grenade launcher is anyone's guess. (<span style='color:green;font-size:100%'>'''Bigga is betta, zoggin' 'umie!</span style='color:green;font-size:100%'>)
[[File:Rb6-54-combi-plasma.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Combi-Plasma]]

===Combi-Plasma===

The most prevalent type of combi-weapon among loyalists, combi-plasma guns are extremely useful. A popular tactic is to fire a [[plasma]] blast first, allowing the plasma to burn through whatever armor is present, then fire a bolt, which will be able to pierce the exposed flesh and explode inside the target. It is best used against MEQ's and equivalents which, in a Space Marine's combat tour, is a relatively common enemy to face.

===Combi-Grav===
[[File:Combi-Grav.PNG|150px|right|thumb|Combi-Grav]]

A bolter with a [[Grav-Weaponry|gravgun]] attached to its underside. It serves the same purpose as a Combi-plasma except it fires more shots and has an equal chance of hurting any vehicle while plasma ranges from ouch against light vehicles to all but useless against the heaviest ones. However due to the rarity of Gravguns, let alone a Combi-grav, these weapons are seldom used unless it is of the most dire situations.
[[File:Infernus_Heavy_Bolter.PNG|150px|left|thumb|Infernus Heavy Bolter]]

===Infernus Heavy Bolter===

Added in with the Deathwatch army, it's just as it sounds, a heavy bolter with an under-slung heavy flamer, whoever made this must have been high off their tits because that shit is ridiculous. Maybe they've been hanging around orks too long because this sounds like a serious case of wanting more [[Dakka]]. You know, I think you're probably right on that one, it sort of makes sense that the guys dealing with [[Xenos]] filth all the time would take the most inspiration from them.

===Adrastus Bolt Caliver===
[[File:Bolt_Caliver.PNG|150px|right|thumb|Adrastus Bolt Caliver]]

Adrastus Bolt Calivers AKA <u>'''The Golden Gun'''</u> is a type of Combi-Bolt Weapon used by the [[Adeptus Custodes]].

As you can imagine, these guns are one of the best anti-infantry weapons of the Imperium. Due to the size of the Golden Bananas, these hybrid guns are used as heavy weapons by the Custodes and utilize [[Adrathic Weapons|'Adrasite']] disintegration beam technology banned from the wider Imperium. This essentially makes them as Imperial [[Gauss|Gauss Blasters]]. This combination weapon is able to unleash a fusillade of explosive rounds at long range with the potency of a Heavy Bolter or fire a short range disintegration beam able to rip a target apart at the molecular level. Their golden color and its properties makes them officially [[Awesome]].

Only the [[Sagittarum Guard]] are given the privilege to be issued and trained with these golden weapons of war.

===Disintegration Combi-Gun===
[[File:Disintegration_Combi-Gun.PNG|150px|right|thumb|Disintegration Combi-Gun]]

A rare weapon from the Dark Age of Technology, the Disintegration Gun is actually only available in the forms of a pistol or combi-weapon. It does exactly as the name suggests, disintegrate things. In 7E, the Disintegration Gun itself has a very similar statline and effects to the Adrathic weaponry of the Custodes (also described as being disintegration weapons), so one can assume the Adrathus Bolt Caliver (An Adrathic Destructor mounted on a Heavy Bolter) is pretty much a beefed-up version of it.

Despite being powerful and looking pretty damn sweet, this weapon is only available on the limited edition "Imperial Space Marine" model, so you're gonna have to deal with eBay scalpers or learn how to convert one of your own if you want one.

==Inquisition / Assassinorum==
[[File:Combi-Needler.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Combi-Needler]]

===Combi-Needler===

A weapon used by the [[Daemonhunters|Ordo Malleus]]. A Bolter with a Needler integrated within it, intended to be used against creatures like [[Daemons|daemons]] that are extremely difficult to injure. This Combi-weapon is used only by the [[Inquisitors]] and [[Acolyte|Acolytes]] of the [[Ordo Malleus]] as the materials and expertise needed to craft these weapons is difficult and hard to acquire. A variant of this Combi-weapon also serves as the primary weapon of [[Eversor Assassin|Eversor Assassins]].

===Condemner Boltgun===
[[File:Condemner_Boltgun.PNG|150px|right|thumb|Condemner Boltgun]]

Also called the Combi-Stake Crossbow. Used by Ordo Hereticus and Sisters of Battle, this is a bolter combined with one-use crossbow. Yeah, it sounds pretty pathetic. The cool point is that the crossbow bolt is filled with a mix of holy promethium and some anti-psychic shit produced by the Golden Throne.

So a direct hit from the crossbow component of the Condemnor Bolter will therefore not only deal a severe physical wound to an enemy psyker, it will also send his or her power spiraling out of control, consuming the user in a storm of untrammeled psychic energy. So it's not only going to burn the witch's body, but also burn down his very soul (which is crunch wise auto-peril to any psyker target).

===Executioner Pistol===
[[File:Executioner_Pistol.png|150px|right|thumb|Executioner Pistol]]

Used by [[Eversor]] assassins, this is (in DH) a combi-needle pistol, or (in [[WH40k]]) a pistol that fires [[What|poisonous needle shaped bolt rounds.]] As a result, the Assassin can fire both explosive Bolts or needles composed of a crystallised neurotoxin, sedative or interrogation narcotic into his victim, as the situation demands. The weapon's Needle Pistol toxins are so potent that whenever a target is hit by a shot it kills the victim almost outright.

It is this versatility, combined with the exquisite craftsmanship of every Executor Pistol, that makes it such a popular choice for one of the Imperium’s sanctioned assassins. The weapon incorporates the heights of arcane tech-lore in its construction. It possesses a bi-stabilized targeting sight, and its polymorphic grip is genetically coded to the individual Assassin. Thus, even if an opponent were somehow to gain control of an Executor Pistol, he would be unable to fire it. Changing the weapon’s programming to recognize a different user requires access to secret Officio Assassinorum facilities, something that is almost impossible even for most members of the Inquisition.

==Chaos Space Marines==

[[File:TigrusBolter53.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Combi-Bolter]]

===Combi-Bolter===

Also known as a Twin-linked Bolter, the combi-bolter was basically a pair of boltguns welded together to create a more dangerous weapon. It was used by the Space Marine Legions during the [[Great Crusade]]. However, it has been replaced by the Storm Bolter among the Imperium, but is still used by Chaos Space Marines, more specifically on the Chaos Space Marine Bike Squadrons where they can perform dakka in a quick and easy fashion.

==Orks==
[[File:ORK_SpareKeys_Rokkit-Kombi.png|150px|left|thumb|Kombi-Rokkit Launcha]]

===Kombi-Rokkit Launcha===

The Shoota/Rokkit Launcha gives the user a single side-mounted Rokkit Launcha with a single Rokkit to use against enemy tanks and armored vehicles. Great for when your Shoota Boyz needs a little bit more anti-vehicular punch and weight or if you need more Tankbustas but don't want to waste anymore points. Considering orkish ballistic skill it's probably going to miss when you fire it or explode in your face if the wiring is all wrong.

===Kombi-Skorcha===
[[File:Kombi-Skorcher.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Kombi-Skorcha]]

An orkish version of the Combi-flamer with the more powerful skorcha (heavy flamer) attached to it instead of a flamer. The ork version of a combi-weapon is a shoota with something attached to it instead of a boltgun with something attached to it. Great for crowd clearing as well as boosting the CQC killyness of your Orky Boyz, and unlike the Kombi-Rokkit Launcha, you don't really need to worry about accuracy.
[[FIle:Twin-Linked_Shoota.PNG|150px|left|thumb|Twin-Linked Shoota]]

===Twin-Linked Shoota===

Think of this as the Ork's equivalent to the [[Chaos Space Marines]] Combi-Bolter. The Twin-Linked Shoota is basically two large Shootas duct-taped together from side to side. The Twin-Linked Shoota is often used commonly by Ork Warbosses as it gives them sufficient dakka before closing in for the kill and krumpin' his enemies. It provides greater accuracy than your standard everyday Shoota.

==Real Life==
Yes, these actually exist. Yes, it is [[Awesome]].

===[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeMat_Revolver| LeMat Revolver]===
Are you depressed about your [[Dakka|nine-shot revolver]] not having more firepower? Well worry not, as the axle used by this gun's cylinder also doubles as a smoothbore barrel, allowing you to fire a shotgun blast with just a flick of the small lever atop the hammer! Amazing!
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