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	A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.		A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.

	A heavy weapon squad is made up of three heavy weapons teams, each of which is composed of a gunner and loader, for six Guardsmen and three heavy weapons. Isn't it wonderful the Imperial Guard is largely based on the sacred number of Nurgle? That can't be bad at all. Anyway, they are trusted in providing suppressive fire and popping enemy tanks and fortifications. Placed under the command of an officer, a Heavy Weapons Squad boosts the firepower of individual squads, allowing them to engage enemy armored units or hold off [[Tyranids\|alien hordes that outnumber them many times over.]]		A heavy weapon squad is made up of three heavy weapons teams, each of which is composed of a gunner and loader, for six Guardsmen and three heavy weapons. Isn't it wonderful the Imperial Guard is largely based on the sacred number of Nurgle? That can't be bad at all. Anyway, they are trusted in providing suppressive fire and popping enemy tanks and fortifications. Placed under the command of an officer, a Heavy Weapons Squad boosts the firepower of individual squads, allowing them to engage enemy armored units or hold off [[Tyranids\|alien hordes that outnumber them many times over.]]

	All Heavy Weapons Squads are armed with standard issue equipment such as [[Flak Armor]], a [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Combat Knife\|Close Combat Weapon]], [[Lasgun]] and [[Grenades & Explosives#Frag Grenade\|Frag Grenades.]]		All Heavy Weapons Squads are armed with standard issue equipment such as [[Flak Armor]], a [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Combat Knife\|Close Combat Weapon]], [[Lasgun]] and [[Grenades & Explosives#Frag Grenade\|Frag Grenades.]]
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	* [[Mortar]]s clock in at 33 points for a whole unit. This lets you drop a total of 3d6 S4 hits on distant units that you don't even have to see. This can evaporate entire blocks of infantry at once, and have the ensuing Morale test do the rest. Plonk them snugly into cover and let them rain down death.		* [[Mortar]]s clock in at 33 points for a whole unit. This lets you drop a total of 3d6 S4 hits on distant units that you don't even have to see. This can evaporate entire blocks of infantry at once, and have the ensuing Morale test do the rest. Plonk them snugly into cover and let them rain down death.
	* [[Heavy Bolter]]s will set you back 42 points for a team. S5 AP-1 works against most infantry below [[MEQ]] and even the occasional medium-sized [[Tyranid]] unit. While you can get heaps of these from other sources like vehicles you should consider one thing: vehicles move, but Heavy Weapons Squads often don't. This gives you a more reliable source of fire since most of the IG has BS4+, and at their low cost you can really bring the quantity you need to make the shots count.		* [[Heavy Bolter]]s will set you back 42 points for a team. S5 AP-1 works against most infantry below [[MEQ]] and even the occasional medium-sized [[Tyranid]] unit. While you can get heaps of these from other sources like vehicles you should consider one thing: vehicles move, but Heavy Weapons Squads often don't. This gives you a more reliable source of fire since most of the IG has BS4+, and at their low cost you can really bring the quantity you need to make the shots count.
	* [[Autocannon]]s are 48pts for a full unit with the new Chapter Approved. Autocannons split the difference between heavy bolters and lascannons, sometimes for good, sometimes not; as of 9th Edition, they're in a bad spot. While a Heavy2 S7 AP-1 D2 stat list seems imposing and capable of doing a lot of damage against larger targets, you hit only on BS4+ and your target's save won't be lowered too much. Landing two wounds from a full team's shooting is not very likely against most targets, and you'll need sustained fire or other support to take your target down.		* [[Autocannon]]s are 48pts for a full unit with the new Chapter Approved. Autocannons split the difference between heavy bolters and lascannons, sometimes for good, sometimes not; as of 9th Edition, they're in a bad spot. While a Heavy2 S7 AP-1 D2 stat list seems imposing and capable of doing a lot of damage against larger targets, you hit only on BS4+ and your target's save won't be lowered too much. Landing two wounds from a full team's shooting is not very likely against most targets, and you'll need sustained fire or other support to take your target down.
	* [[Missile Launcher]]s 63 per team now with Chapter Approved and allow for some great flexibility. Frag Missiles do as much damage as the Mortar does, but without the indirect fire. Krak Missiles hit at S8 AP-2 DD6, making them a bigger threat against larger targets. The key word for Missle Launchers is flexibility: they're kind of a mix between Mortars and Lascannons, but are not as good at the jobs that either of those do better.		* [[Missile Launcher]]s 63 per team now with Chapter Approved and allow for some great flexibility. Frag Missiles do as much damage as the Mortar does, but without the indirect fire. Krak Missiles hit at S8 AP-2 DD6, making them a bigger threat against larger targets. The key word for Missle Launchers is flexibility: they're kind of a mix between Mortars and Lascannons, but are not as good at the jobs that either of those do better.
	* [[Lascannon]]s cost 78 per team as well and they're the kings of tank hunting. S9 AP-3 DD6 will have you put holes in tanks on a regular basis, and given that most other Lascannons will be on moving vehicles they are your most accurate source of Lascannon fire.		* [[Lascannon]]s cost 78 per team as well and they're the kings of tank hunting. S9 AP-3 DD6 will have you put holes in tanks on a regular basis, and given that most other Lascannons will be on moving vehicles they are your most accurate source of Lascannon fire.

1d4chan>Piroko: /* On the Tabletop */

2023-03-07T15:16:43Z

On the Tabletop

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	* [[Mortar]]s clock in at 33 points for a whole unit. This lets you drop a total of 3d6 S4 hits on distant units that you don't even have to see. This can evaporate entire blocks of infantry at once, and have the ensuing Morale test do the rest. Plonk them snugly into cover and let them rain down death.		* [[Mortar]]s clock in at 33 points for a whole unit. This lets you drop a total of 3d6 S4 hits on distant units that you don't even have to see. This can evaporate entire blocks of infantry at once, and have the ensuing Morale test do the rest. Plonk them snugly into cover and let them rain down death.
	* [[Heavy Bolter]]s will set you back 42 points for a team. S5 AP-1 works against most infantry below [[MEQ]] and even the occasional medium-sized [[Tyranid]] unit. While you can get heaps of these from other sources like vehicles you should consider one thing: vehicles move, but Heavy Weapons Squads often don't. This gives you a more reliable source of fire since most of the IG has BS4+, and at their low cost you can really bring the quantity you need to make the shots count.		* [[Heavy Bolter]]s will set you back 42 points for a team. S5 AP-1 works against most infantry below [[MEQ]] and even the occasional medium-sized [[Tyranid]] unit. While you can get heaps of these from other sources like vehicles you should consider one thing: vehicles move, but Heavy Weapons Squads often don't. This gives you a more reliable source of fire since most of the IG has BS4+, and at their low cost you can really bring the quantity you need to make the shots count.
	* [[Autocannon]]s are 48pts for a full unit with the new Chapter Approved. While a Heavy2 S7 AP-1 D2 stat list seems imposing and capable of doing a lot of damage against larger targets, ~~keep in mind that~~ you hit only on BS4+ and your target's save won't be lowered too much. Landing two wounds from a full team's shooting is not very likely against most targets, and you'll need sustained fire or other support to take your target down.		* [[Autocannon]]s are 48pts for a full unit with the new Chapter Approved. Autocannons split the difference between heavy bolters and lascannons, sometimes for good, sometimes not; as of 9th Edition, they're in a bad spot. While a Heavy2 S7 AP-1 D2 stat list seems imposing and capable of doing a lot of damage against larger targets, you hit only on BS4+ and your target's save won't be lowered too much. Landing two wounds from a full team's shooting is not very likely against most targets, and you'll need sustained fire or other support to take your target down.
	* [[Missile Launcher]]s 63 per team now with Chapter Approved and allow for some great flexibility. Frag Missiles do as much damage as the Mortar does, but without the indirect fire. Krak Missiles hit at S8 AP-2 DD6, making them a bigger threat against larger targets. The key word for Missle Launchers is flexibility: they're kind of a mix between Mortars and Lascannons, but are not as good at the jobs that either of those do better.		* [[Missile Launcher]]s 63 per team now with Chapter Approved and allow for some great flexibility. Frag Missiles do as much damage as the Mortar does, but without the indirect fire. Krak Missiles hit at S8 AP-2 DD6, making them a bigger threat against larger targets. The key word for Missle Launchers is flexibility: they're kind of a mix between Mortars and Lascannons, but are not as good at the jobs that either of those do better.
	* [[Lascannon]]s cost 78 per team as well and they're the kings of tank hunting. S9 AP-3 DD6 will have you put holes in tanks on a regular basis, and given that most other Lascannons will be on moving vehicles they are your most accurate source of Lascannon fire.		* [[Lascannon]]s cost 78 per team as well and they're the kings of tank hunting. S9 AP-3 DD6 will have you put holes in tanks on a regular basis, and given that most other Lascannons will be on moving vehicles they are your most accurate source of Lascannon fire.

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	File:SquadStubber.png		File:SquadStubber.png
	File:Me_and_The_Boys_HWT_Edition.jpg\|Even in the Grimdark future, hanging out with the boys guarantees fun times		File:Me_and_The_Boys_HWT_Edition.jpg\|Even in the Grimdark future, hanging out with the boys guarantees fun times
	File:CadiaStands_HeavyBolter_HWT.png		File:CadiaStands_HeavyBolter_HWT.png\|[[Heavy Bolter]]
	File:CadiaStands_Autocannon_HWT.png		File:CadiaStands_Autocannon_HWT.png\|[[Autocannon]]
	File:CadiaStands_Lascannon_HWT.png		File:CadiaStands_Lascannon_HWT.png\|[[Lascannon]]
	File:CadiaStands_Mortar_HWT.png		File:CadiaStands_Mortar_HWT.png\|[[Imperial_Ordnance#Light_Mortar\|Light Mortar]]
	File:CadiaStands_MissileLauncher_HWT.png		File:CadiaStands_MissileLauncher_HWT.png\|[[Missile_Launcher#Missile_Launcher\|Missile Laucher]]
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1d4chan>StarSlavs at 05:38, 4 March 2023

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	File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|Tallarn had the Field Ordnance Battery Lascannons before they were even a thing		File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|Tallarn had the Field Ordnance Battery Lascannons before they were even a thing
	File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest		File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest
	File:HeavyBolterKrieg.jpg\|~~No shield but the addition~~ of wheels ~~would make Maxim proud~~.		File:HeavyBolterKrieg.jpg\|[[Death Korps of Krieg \| Death Korps]] really like putting wheels on their heavy weapons.
	File:Me_and_The_Boys_HWT_Edition.jpg\|Even in the Grimdark ~~far~~ future, ~~being allowed to pick your partner is always a~~ fun ~~time~~		File:KriegLascannon.png
			File:SquadStubber.png
			File:Me_and_The_Boys_HWT_Edition.jpg\|Even in the Grimdark future, hanging out with the boys guarantees fun times
			File:CadiaStands_HeavyBolter_HWT.png
			File:CadiaStands_Autocannon_HWT.png
			File:CadiaStands_Lascannon_HWT.png
			File:CadiaStands_Mortar_HWT.png
			File:CadiaStands_MissileLauncher_HWT.png
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1d4chan>Derpysaurus at 05:21, 4 February 2023

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	[[File:Cadia_Stands_Heavy_Weapons_Squad.jpg\|~~320px~~\|right\|thumb\|All 5 flavors of big guns ready to fire]]		[[File:Cadia_Stands_Heavy_Weapons_Squad.jpg\|520px\|right\|thumb\|All 5 flavors of big guns ready to fire]]

	A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.		A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.

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	[[File:~~HWT-LK-Cadian~~.jpg\|~~270px~~\|right\|thumb\|~~I want that tank gone you hear me!~~]]		[[File:Cadia_Stands_Heavy_Weapons_Squad.jpg\|320px\|right\|thumb\|All 5 flavors of big guns ready to fire]]

	A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.		A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.
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	==In Dawn of War==		==In Dawn of War==
	[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|~~Not exactly a team but more like a duo (or a solo act)~~.]]		[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|How one guy turns into two when deployed, we have no clue...]]
	Introduced in [[Dawn of War I\|Dark Crusade]], Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman wearing standard armor and armed with a simple lasgun. but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for extra protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default they deploy a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.		Introduced in [[Dawn of War#Dark Crusade\|Dark Crusade]], Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman wearing standard armor and armed with a simple lasgun, but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for extra protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default they deploy a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.

	They return in [[Dawn of War II\|Retribution]] once the Imperial Guard were ~~actually~~ reintroduced as a faction. They also come as ~~a proper~~ team now instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons ~~squad~~ that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the ~~Dawn of War 2~~ Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting ~~units~~.		They return in [[Dawn of War II#Retribution\|Retribution]] once the Imperial Guard were reintroduced as a proper faction. They also come as an actual team now (three plus one guardsmen) instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons team that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting roles.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			File:HWT-LK-Cadian.jpg\|"You see that tank? I want that gone you hear me!"
	File:Faith_and_fury_by_nicholaskay-d5scn5s.jpg\|Tallarn Heavy Weapons Team supporting a charge		File:Faith_and_fury_by_nicholaskay-d5scn5s.jpg\|Tallarn Heavy Weapons Team supporting a charge
	File:Tallarn_Models_2.jpg\|A proper Tallarn Heavy Weapons Squad; armed with Rocket Launchers and Mortars		File:Tallarn_Models_2.jpg\|A proper Tallarn Heavy Weapons Squad; armed with Rocket Launchers and Mortars
	File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|A Field Ordnance Battery before they were ~~added~~		File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|Tallarn had the Field Ordnance Battery Lascannons before they were even a thing
	File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest		File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest
			File:HeavyBolterKrieg.jpg\|No shield but the addition of wheels would make Maxim proud.
			File:Me_and_The_Boys_HWT_Edition.jpg\|Even in the Grimdark far future, being allowed to pick your partner is always a fun time
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Renegade Support Squad]], Traitorous Guardsmen heavy weapon specialists.		*[[Renegade Support Squad]], Traitorous Guardsmen heavy weapon specialists.

1d4chan>StarSlavs at 03:42, 24 January 2023

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	==In Dawn of War==		==In Dawn of War==
	[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Not exactly a team but more like a duo (or a solo act).]]		[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Not exactly a team but more like a duo (or a solo act).]]
	Introduced in Dark Crusade, Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman ~~armed with the~~ standard armor and lasgun, but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default ~~when deployed~~ they ~~are armed with~~ a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.		Introduced in [[Dawn of War I\|Dark Crusade]], Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman wearing standard armor and armed with a simple lasgun. but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for extra protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default they deploy a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.

	They return in Retribution once the Imperial Guard were actually reintroduced as a faction. They also come as a proper team now instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons squad that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the Dawn of War 2 Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting units.		They return in [[Dawn of War II\|Retribution]] once the Imperial Guard were actually reintroduced as a faction. They also come as a proper team now instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons squad that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the Dawn of War 2 Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting units.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery>
			File:Faith_and_fury_by_nicholaskay-d5scn5s.jpg\|Tallarn Heavy Weapons Team supporting a charge
			File:Tallarn_Models_2.jpg\|A proper Tallarn Heavy Weapons Squad; armed with Rocket Launchers and Mortars
			File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|A Field Ordnance Battery before they were added
			File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest
			</gallery>
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Renegade Support Squad]], Traitorous Guardsmen heavy weapon specialists.		*[[Renegade Support Squad]], Traitorous Guardsmen heavy weapon specialists.

1d4chan>StarSlavs at 04:49, 23 January 2023

2023-01-23T04:49:43Z

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	[[File:HWT-LK-Cadian.jpg\|270px\|right\|thumb\|I want that tank gone you hear me!]]		[[File:HWT-LK-Cadian.jpg\|270px\|right\|thumb\|I want that tank gone you hear me!]]

	A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.		A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.

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	===Alternative Models===		===Alternative Models===
	New Guy Wargames Atlantic offer a box of six heavy weapon teams for £25 which is a fair bargain and worth a look for anyone building on a budget. They only offer a mortar, lascannon, weird gatling thing and weirder antiaircraft thing so they will not be for everyone but the box also has command options so if you want a sci-fi bicorn in a gasmask then look no further. For more on them look here[[https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Wargames_Atlantic#External_Links\|Wargames_Atlantic]]		New Guy Wargames Atlantic offer a box of six heavy weapon teams for £25 which is a fair bargain and worth a look for anyone building on a budget. They only offer a mortar, lascannon, weird gatling thing and weirder antiaircraft thing so they will not be for everyone but the box also has command options so if you want a sci-fi bicorn in a gasmask then look no further. For more on them look here[[https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Wargames_Atlantic#External_Links\|Wargames_Atlantic]]

			==In Dawn of War==
			[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Not exactly a team but more like a duo (or a solo act).]]
			Introduced in Dark Crusade, Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman armed with the standard armor and lasgun, but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default when deployed they are armed with a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.

			They return in Retribution once the Imperial Guard were actually reintroduced as a faction. They also come as a proper team now instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons squad that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the Dawn of War 2 Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting units.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	[[File:~~HWT-LK-Cadian~~.jpg\|~~270px~~\|right\|thumb\|~~I want that tank gone you hear me!~~]]		[[File:Cadia_Stands_Heavy_Weapons_Squad.jpg\|320px\|right\|thumb\|All 5 flavors of big guns ready to fire]]

	A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.		A few special Guardsmen are rewarded to become a '''Heavy Weapons Squad'''. Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. They are there where even a mass volley of [[Lasgun\|light sticks]] prove too ineffective in killing the enemy. Thus, dedicated Heavy Weapon Teams are the Imperial Guard's answer to all those foes who prove invulnerable to massed Lasgun fire. Those soldiers who demonstrate an affinity with specialized weaponry are gathered together into squads within a heavy weapons company.
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	==In Dawn of War==		==In Dawn of War==
	[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|~~Not exactly a team but more like a duo (or a solo act)~~.]]		[[File:IG_HWT.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|How one guy turns into two when deployed, we have no clue...]]
	Introduced in [[Dawn of War I\|Dark Crusade]], Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman wearing standard armor and armed with a simple lasgun. but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for extra protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default they deploy a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.		Introduced in [[Dawn of War#Dark Crusade\|Dark Crusade]], Heavy Weapons Teams help strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Imperial Guard and can also support other infantry or vehicle units with their variety of heavy weaponry. When in transit they are rather unspectacular being only one guardsman wearing standard armor and armed with a simple lasgun, but when entrenched they get sandbags and barbed wire for extra protection while deploying their heavy weaponry. They also gain another guardsman as the ammo feeder, where they came from is a mystery (most likely [[Creed]] shenanigans). By default they deploy a Heavy Bolter for anti-infantry purposes, anything heavier will need either an Autocannon or a Lascannon.

	They return in [[Dawn of War II\|Retribution]] once the Imperial Guard were ~~actually~~ reintroduced as a faction. They also come as ~~a proper~~ team now instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons ~~squad~~ that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the ~~Dawn of War 2~~ Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting ~~units~~.		They return in [[Dawn of War II#Retribution\|Retribution]] once the Imperial Guard were reintroduced as a proper faction. They also come as an actual team now (three plus one guardsmen) instead of being one (or two) guy(s), just like before they are armed with a heavy bolter by default but can switch it out for either an Autocannon for anti-everything or a Lasannon for anti-vehicle roles. They are also the only heavy weapons team that can be upgraded with a sergeant to increase effectiveness. Like the rest of the Imperial Guard infantry, they are also capable of repairing vehicles and buildings making them more useful when on the defensive or supporting roles.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			File:HWT-LK-Cadian.jpg\|"You see that tank? I want that gone you hear me!"
	File:Faith_and_fury_by_nicholaskay-d5scn5s.jpg\|Tallarn Heavy Weapons Team supporting a charge		File:Faith_and_fury_by_nicholaskay-d5scn5s.jpg\|Tallarn Heavy Weapons Team supporting a charge
	File:Tallarn_Models_2.jpg\|A proper Tallarn Heavy Weapons Squad; armed with Rocket Launchers and Mortars		File:Tallarn_Models_2.jpg\|A proper Tallarn Heavy Weapons Squad; armed with Rocket Launchers and Mortars
	File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|A Field Ordnance Battery before they were ~~added~~		File:Tallarn_Laz_Cannon.jpg\|Tallarn had the Field Ordnance Battery Lascannons before they were even a thing
	File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest		File:S_c_h_w_e_r_e_by_nicklausofkrieg-d764sze.png\|Here we see a group of Kriegers in their natural habitat, nestling in their heavy bolter nest
			File:HeavyBolterKrieg.jpg\|No shield but the addition of wheels would make Maxim proud.
			File:Me_and_The_Boys_HWT_Edition.jpg\|Even in the Grimdark far future, being allowed to pick your partner is always a fun time
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Renegade Support Squad]], Traitorous Guardsmen heavy weapon specialists.		*[[Renegade Support Squad]], Traitorous Guardsmen heavy weapon specialists.