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	[[File:Meltagun.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The ubiquitous Meltagun, one of GW's [[Butthurt\|only]] [[Awesome\|original]] [[Skaven\|ideas]], though forms of suspiciously similar real-life microwave-based weaponry predate WH40K by at least two decades.]]		[[File:Meltagun.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The ubiquitous Meltagun, one of GW's [[Butthurt\|only]] [[Awesome\|original]] [[Skaven\|ideas]], though forms of suspiciously similar real-life microwave-based weaponry predate WH40K by at least two decades.]]
	'''Melta''' is a designation for a type of anti-armor weapon used widely by the forces of the [[Imperium]] and similarly by merit of being traitors, the forces of [[Chaos]] as well; the [[Tau]], [[Eldar]], and even [[Necrons]] also employ their own renditions of the concept. Think of infrared ovens IN SPACE, infused with extra [[RAGE]], and shot out using a tremendous amount of infrared light to [[rage\|super-agitate]] the target, so that it heats up to the point where it's hot enough to melt itself away, whether they be Power Armor or Super-heavy Tank Armor. How hot? ~~Well, steel~~ vaporizes at 2760 C. Is it practical? ~~Well, the~~ Nazis experimented with using [[Nazi Equipment\|Chlorine Trifluoride]] to burn vehicles and bunkers, and that burns at 2400 C, so yeah, it's conceivably possible to build such a weapon, if you can store enough energy and convert it to infrared fast enough.		'''Melta''' is a designation for a type of anti-armor weapon used widely by the forces of the [[Imperium]] and similarly by merit of being traitors, the forces of [[Chaos]] as well; the [[Tau]], [[Eldar]], and even [[Necrons]] also employ their own renditions of the concept. Think of infrared ovens IN SPACE, infused with extra [[RAGE]], and shot out using a tremendous amount of infrared light to [[rage\|super-agitate]] the target, so that it heats up to the point where it's hot enough to melt itself away, whether they be Power Armor or Super-heavy Tank Armor. How hot? Steel vaporizes at 2760 C. Is it practical? The Nazis experimented with using [[Nazi Equipment\|Chlorine Trifluoride]] to burn vehicles and bunkers, and that burns at 2400 C, so yeah, it's conceivably possible to build such a weapon, if you can store enough energy and convert it to infrared fast enough.

	The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]		The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]

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	The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]		The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]

	Depictions of Melta weapons firing themselves have been spotty in the face of publications and vidya gaems. In several publications and [[Dawn of War]]: Soulstorm, Melta weapons fire a constant stream, like a laser-flame thrower. Yet in the Caiphus Cain novels, Jurgen's melta operates more like a rifle, firing eye-searing acetonic flashes described as bright enough to be seen through closed eyelids. And in the [[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine\|Space Marine video game]] they fire a single rapid wave of energy in a manner that makes them essentially shotguns – Titus likely dispersed the beam so he could kill more Orks per shot as even Orks aren't dumb enough to drive tanks in extremely overbuilt urban zones – and the [[Dawn of War II]] series have Melta weapons firing a single blue/purple beam, while Dark Crusade uses discrete blobs of melt. In [[Eternal Crusade]], they fire a limited-range, damage-over-time beam you have to keep on target, presumably in order to make them less effective as an anti-infantry weapon. In 40K Freeblade the melta gun is fully automatic but has a slow rate of fire and overheats under sustained fire. Each purple-ish beam does heavy damage, but the overall nature of the weapon makes it best used against vehicles. The thermal cannon in 40K Freeblade also does massive single-shot damage and fires a purple-ish beam projectile, making it one of the best weapons to use against vehicles in the game. Freeblade's depiction of the Melta weapons available is also skewed as infantry or tank carried Melta weapons don't have esoteric arbitrarily powerful reactors powering them.		Depictions of Melta weapons firing themselves have been spotty in the face of publications and vidya gaems. In several publications and [[Dawn of War]]: Soulstorm, Melta weapons fire a constant stream, like a laser-flame thrower. Yet in the Caiphus Cain novels, Jurgen's melta operates more like a rifle, firing eye-searing acetonic flashes described as bright enough to be seen through closed eyelids. And in the [[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine\|Space Marine video game]] and its sequel, Boltgun, they fire a single rapid wave of energy in a manner that makes them essentially shotguns – Titus likely dispersed the beam so he could kill more Orks per shot as even Orks aren't dumb enough to drive tanks in extremely overbuilt urban zones – and the [[Dawn of War II]] series have Melta weapons firing a single blue/purple beam, while Dark Crusade uses discrete blobs of melt. In [[Eternal Crusade]], they fire a limited-range, damage-over-time beam you have to keep on target, presumably in order to make them less effective as an anti-infantry weapon. In 40K Freeblade the melta gun is fully automatic but has a slow rate of fire and overheats under sustained fire. Each purple-ish beam does heavy damage, but the overall nature of the weapon makes it best used against vehicles. The thermal cannon in 40K Freeblade also does massive single-shot damage and fires a purple-ish beam projectile, making it one of the best weapons to use against vehicles in the game. Freeblade's depiction of the Melta weapons available is also skewed as infantry or tank carried Melta weapons don't have esoteric arbitrarily powerful reactors powering them.
	==Imperial and Chaos Melta Weapons==		==Imperial and Chaos Melta Weapons==

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	So right now, we know a few sizes all these Meltas come in. The very first one is the smallest Inferno Pistol size, which is pretty rare since it is not on the mass production line. Next to that is the standard Meltagun size which you may find carried by some soldiers as well as on many vehicles in the form of Multi-Melta. The Melta Cannon here is the next in line whose bore size is about what you'd find on the Magna-Melta and possibly the Thermal Spear too. It is unknown what the Imperium calls the size of Thermal Cannon, but it is likely folded as Melta Cannon just like the Titan size we have here. Note that it is rather unlikely for that size to be called "Thermal Cannon" since that prefix so far is only used where Knights are concerned, and it might be their own jargon for the modification fitted for those combat walkers. Now about this largest size we have here, notice how it is considerably longer relative to the size of the vehicle it is installed on. This might be an attempt to increase its range so that the Titan would not need to get too close in order to melt something. Because of the lack of range, it is unlikely for there to be a super-heavy tank such as the Baneblade mounting this as its main gun, although there is still a slight chance since the Imperium thinks mounting a giant flamethrower on the [[Malcador]] chassis is a good idea. The trapezoidal shroud is also rather unique as much as the pole below it; that pole is for hanging down flags, apparently.		So right now, we know a few sizes all these Meltas come in. The very first one is the smallest Inferno Pistol size, which is pretty rare since it is not on the mass production line. Next to that is the standard Meltagun size which you may find carried by some soldiers as well as on many vehicles in the form of Multi-Melta. The Melta Cannon here is the next in line whose bore size is about what you'd find on the Magna-Melta and possibly the Thermal Spear too. It is unknown what the Imperium calls the size of Thermal Cannon, but it is likely folded as Melta Cannon just like the Titan size we have here. Note that it is rather unlikely for that size to be called "Thermal Cannon" since that prefix so far is only used where Knights are concerned, and it might be their own jargon for the modification fitted for those combat walkers. Now about this largest size we have here, notice how it is considerably longer relative to the size of the vehicle it is installed on. This might be an attempt to increase its range so that the Titan would not need to get too close in order to melt something. Because of the lack of range, it is unlikely for there to be a super-heavy tank such as the Baneblade mounting this as its main gun, although there is still a slight chance since the Imperium thinks mounting a giant flamethrower on the [[Malcador]] chassis is a good idea. The trapezoidal shroud is also rather unique as much as the pole below it; that pole is for hanging down flags, apparently.

	This thing dumps small blasts worth of Multi-Melta statline upon anything it deems unlucky for that day, and it is one of the best ways of dealing with [[Terminator\|Terminators]]. [[Titans (Warhammer 40,000)\|Titans]] get an even bigger Melta Cannon with absolutely rapetastic statline – S10 AP1 10" (yes, TEN inches) blast that always rolls extra D6 on partials and 2D6 on direct hits. And due to being Primary Weapon, it also allows you to reroll primary to-pen dice. The only two downsides are its mediocre (''for a Titan'') range and lack of ignores cover, which is silly because fluff-wise, this thing will melt through any wall and bunker like it is made of butter, not to mention some silly ruins and trees.		This thing dumps small blasts worth of Multi-Melta statline upon anything it deems unlucky for that day, and it is one of the best ways of dealing with [[Terminator\|Terminators]]. [[Titans (Warhammer 40,000)\|Titans]] get an even bigger Melta Cannon with absolutely rapetastic statline – S10 AP1 10" (yes, TEN inches) blast that always rolls extra D6 on partials and 2D6 on direct hits. And due to being Primary Weapon, it also allows you to reroll primary to-pen dice. The only two downsides are its mediocre (''for a Titan'') range and lack of ignores cover, which is silly because fluff-wise, this thing will melt through any wall and bunker like it is made of butter, not to mention some silly ruins and trees.
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	===Stone Burner===		===Stone Burner===
	[[File:Stone_Burner.PNG\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Stone Burner]]		[[File:Stone_Burner.PNG\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Stone Burner]]
	Stone Burners are Melta Weapons, that are used for both mining and warfare by Necromunda's Ironhead Squat Prospectors. It resembles a tiny blowtorch attached to a mechanical arm frame at the back of a Squat to free his hands to wield bigger weapons. As such, it is considered as a type of Melta sidearm or pistol equivelent; best used for close-combat since the range is shorter than a reach of a god damn [[Powerfist]].		Stone Burners are Melta Weapons, that are used for both mining and warfare by [[Necromunda]]'s [[Ironhead Squat Prospectors]], specifically the [[Charter Master]]s. It resembles a tiny blowtorch attached to a mechanical arm frame at the back of a Squat to free his hands to wield bigger weapons. As such, it is considered as a type of Melta sidearm or pistol equivelent; best used for close-combat since the range is shorter than a reach of a god damn [[Powerfist]].

	Given its small size and apparent difficulty in using it, only experienced Squats like the [[Charter Master]] are allowed to wield one for both civilian and warfare purposes.		Given its small size and apparent difficulty in using it, only experienced Squats like the [[Charter Master]] are allowed to wield one for both civilian and warfare purposes.

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	[[File:Meltagun.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The ubiquitous Meltagun, one of GW's [[Butthurt\|only]] [[Awesome\|original]] [[Skaven\|ideas]], though forms of suspiciously similar real-life microwave-based weaponry predate WH40K by at least two decades.]]		[[File:Meltagun.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The ubiquitous Meltagun, one of GW's [[Butthurt\|only]] [[Awesome\|original]] [[Skaven\|ideas]], though forms of suspiciously similar real-life microwave-based weaponry predate WH40K by at least two decades.]]
	'''Melta''' is a designation for a type of anti-armor weapon used widely by the forces of the [[Imperium]] and similarly by merit of being traitors, the forces of [[Chaos]] as well; the [[Tau]], [[Eldar]], and even [[Necrons]] also employ their own renditions of the concept. Think of infrared ovens IN SPACE, infused with extra [[RAGE]], and shot out using a tremendous amount of infrared light to [[rage\|super-agitate]] the target, so that it heats up to the point where it's hot enough to melt itself away, whether they be Power Armor or Super-heavy Tank Armor. How hot? ~~Well, steel~~ vaporizes at 2760 C. Is it practical? ~~Well, the~~ Nazis experimented with using [[Nazi Equipment\|Chlorine Trifluoride]] to burn vehicles and bunkers, and that burns at 2400 C, so yeah, it's conceivably possible to build such a weapon, if you can store enough energy and convert it to infrared fast enough.		'''Melta''' is a designation for a type of anti-armor weapon used widely by the forces of the [[Imperium]] and similarly by merit of being traitors, the forces of [[Chaos]] as well; the [[Tau]], [[Eldar]], and even [[Necrons]] also employ their own renditions of the concept. Think of infrared ovens IN SPACE, infused with extra [[RAGE]], and shot out using a tremendous amount of infrared light to [[rage\|super-agitate]] the target, so that it heats up to the point where it's hot enough to melt itself away, whether they be Power Armor or Super-heavy Tank Armor. How hot? Steel vaporizes at 2760 C. Is it practical? The Nazis experimented with using [[Nazi Equipment\|Chlorine Trifluoride]] to burn vehicles and bunkers, and that burns at 2400 C, so yeah, it's conceivably possible to build such a weapon, if you can store enough energy and convert it to infrared fast enough.

	The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]		The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]

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	[[File:Meltagun.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The ubiquitous Meltagun, one of GW's [[Butthurt\|only]] [[Awesome\|original]] [[Skaven\|ideas]], though forms of suspiciously similar real-life microwave-based weaponry predate WH40K by at least two decades.]]		[[File:Meltagun.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The ubiquitous Meltagun, one of GW's [[Butthurt\|only]] [[Awesome\|original]] [[Skaven\|ideas]], though forms of suspiciously similar real-life microwave-based weaponry predate WH40K by at least two decades.]]
	'''Melta''' is a designation for a type of anti-armor weapon used widely by the forces of the [[Imperium]] and similarly by merit of being traitors, the forces of [[Chaos]] as well; the [[Tau]], [[Eldar]], and even [[Necrons]] also employ their own renditions of the concept. Think of infrared ovens IN SPACE, infused with extra [[RAGE]], and shot out using a tremendous amount of infrared light to [[rage\|super-agitate]] the target, so that it heats up to the point where it's hot enough to melt itself away, whether they be Power Armor or Super-heavy Tank Armor. How hot? Well, steel vaporizes at 2760 C. Is it practical? Well, the Nazis experimented with using [[Nazi Equipment\|Chlorine Trifluoride]] to burn vehicles and bunkers, and that burns at 2400 C, so yeah, it's conceivably possible to build such a weapon, if you can store enough energy and convert it to infrared fast enough.		'''Melta''' is a designation for a type of anti-armor weapon used widely by the forces of the [[Imperium]] and similarly by merit of being traitors, the forces of [[Chaos]] as well; the [[Tau]], [[Eldar]], and even [[Necrons]] also employ their own renditions of the concept. Think of infrared ovens IN SPACE, infused with extra [[RAGE]], and shot out using a tremendous amount of infrared light to [[rage\|super-agitate]] the target, so that it heats up to the point where it's hot enough to melt itself away, whether they be Power Armor or Super-heavy Tank Armor. How hot? Well, steel vaporizes at 2760 C. Is it practical? Well, the Nazis experimented with using [[Nazi Equipment\|Chlorine Trifluoride]] to burn vehicles and bunkers, and that burns at 2400 C, so yeah, it's conceivably possible to build such a weapon, if you can store enough energy and convert it to infrared fast enough.

	The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]		The fundamental problem behind Melta-based weapons is that the super-high energy consumption and heat generation are used to explain its lack of range (when in reality an infrared laser should have actually pretty good range). In comparison to the equally useful [[Plasma]]-based weaponry, Meltas are much more potent in exchange for that shorter range, though Meltas also don't explode in your face on a bad roll, so that is certainly another benefit. On the gripping hand, Plasma weapons allow your troops to have some breathing room since they can be used at about medium range, so your troops won't always be at the risk of being caught in a vehicle's explosion, murdered in CQC, or ambushed by a nearby gun line after they fire off their guns in one turn. Though invariably biased towards tank hunting by superb armor penetration, Melta-based guns are also good weapons for all-around attack, defense, and infiltration; though it falls short in terms of range as mentioned. Infiltration with this can [[Butthurt\|take vehicles out of the fight before they even have a chance to fire their weapon]]... and maybe [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs\|that's how the Baneblades were lost?]]
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	Although the Imperium has not been successful at making pistol-sized Melta for cheap, it is very successful in the case of miniaturizing a hydrogen bomb.		Although the Imperium has not been successful at making pistol-sized Melta for cheap, it is very successful in the case of miniaturizing a hydrogen bomb.

	For millennia, the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] had hypothesized that there was a Melta weapon with an even lesser range than the Meltagun, and sure enough, one day they found the Melta Bomb [[STC]] printout. Despite the tags, Melta Bombs are land mine-sized fusion charges used to destroy enemy vehicles and fortifications. Normally, Melta canisters come with a handle by the side of the cylinder. This Melta canister here has its handle by the end to facilitate throwing like a grenade. Because its shape is unlike a grenade, it is still pretty awkward to throw with, and the weight is probably not helping either. Because they have to be placed right next to the target to be satisfactorily effective, they are mostly given to assault units who get up close and personal with the enemy on a regular basis, which translates to better accuracy when throwing them, if not setting them up right where they should be. Back around ten thousand years ago, there were Melta Bombs which were quite smaller, at around the same size as a regular grenade. Whether there are differences between these two sizes of Melta Bombs is uncertain since there is no distinction in-between where stats are concerned. We may consider that the smaller version is simply compacted for easier carrying, and that both versions weigh about the same.		For millennia, the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] had hypothesized that there was a Melta weapon with an even lesser range than the Meltagun, and sure enough, one day they found the Melta Bomb [[STC]] printout. Despite the tags, Melta Bombs are land mine-sized fusion charges used to destroy enemy vehicles and fortifications. Normally, Melta canisters come with a handle by the side of the cylinder. This Melta canister here has its handle by the end to facilitate throwing like a grenade. Because its shape is unlike a grenade, it is still pretty awkward to throw with, and the weight is probably not helping either. Because they have to be placed right next to the target to be satisfactorily effective, they are mostly given to assault units who get up close and personal with the enemy on a regular basis, which translates to better accuracy when throwing them, if not setting them up right where they should be. Back around ten thousand years ago, there were Melta Bombs which were quite smaller, at around the same size as a regular grenade. Whether there are differences between these two sizes of Melta Bombs is uncertain since there is no distinction in-between where stats are concerned. We may consider that the smaller version is simply compacted for easier carrying, and that both versions weigh about the same.

	Only two units in a Space Marine army uses Melta Bombs, Assault Squads and Vanguard Veterans. Although alike in appearance, what the Armorium Cherub in the Devastator Squad is carrying is not a Melta Bomb, especially since Devastator Squads do not use it (''and don't really have any reason to as well''). The Armorium Cherub's purpose is to facilitate reloading, making that canister more likely to be fuel for Multi-Melta, rather than a Melta Bomb.		Only two units in a Space Marine army uses Melta Bombs, Assault Squads and Vanguard Veterans. Although alike in appearance, what the Armorium Cherub in the Devastator Squad is carrying is not a Melta Bomb, especially since Devastator Squads do not use it (''and don't really have any reason to as well''). The Armorium Cherub's purpose is to facilitate reloading, making that canister more likely to be fuel for Multi-Melta, rather than a Melta Bomb.
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	It is essentially an oversized Multi-Melta that looks to be a baby brother to the Thermal Cannon below.		It is essentially an oversized Multi-Melta that looks to be a baby brother to the Thermal Cannon below.

	The ~~Terminal~~ Spear is a relatively large Melta weapon carried by combat walkers of the Imperial Knights, specifically the small Armiger class designated as Warglaive. Although reduced in size, even a single shot from this weapon here can still vaporize armor and melt through fortified walls and tanks alike. Unlike the similarly equipped Knight Errant, the Armiger chassis cannot afford to charge up close and wreak havoc at close range. It is too fragile for such maneuver since it is built for speed. It is nimble enough to employ harassment tactics, where the Warglaive shines. Swiftly, it moves up close and throws the Thermal Spear at pin-point precision to maximize its attack power before falling back to a safe distance. This is different from the Helverin variant which only have to maintain the distance to deliver its Autocannons. One may compare these two Armigers to our skirmishers of old, where the Helverins are archers whose range is far, while the Warglaives are javelinmen who have to get pretty close to unleash their payload. And do not think that having better range translates to archers being better. Just compare the size and weight difference between an arrow and a javelin and ask yourself which one has a better chance in planting you straight through to the ground when it hits.		The Thermal Spear is a relatively large Melta weapon carried by combat walkers of the Imperial Knights, specifically the small Armiger class designated as Warglaive. Although reduced in size, even a single shot from this weapon here can still vaporize armor and melt through fortified walls and tanks alike. Unlike the similarly equipped Knight Errant, the Armiger chassis cannot afford to charge up close and wreak havoc at close range. It is too fragile for such maneuver since it is built for speed. It is nimble enough to employ harassment tactics, where the Warglaive shines. Swiftly, it moves up close and throws the Thermal Spear at pin-point precision to maximize its attack power before falling back to a safe distance. This is different from the Helverin variant which only have to maintain the distance to deliver its Autocannons. One may compare these two Armigers to our skirmishers of old, where the Helverins are archers whose range is far, while the Warglaives are javelinmen who have to get pretty close to unleash their payload. And do not think that having better range translates to archers being better. Just compare the size and weight difference between an arrow and a javelin and ask yourself which one has a better chance in planting you straight through to the ground when it hits.

	The reason why they don't name this Melta cannon here with a more appropriate "Thermal Javelin" is probably because there is already an [[Javelin Attack Speeder\|attack speeder]] with that name.		The reason why they don't name this Melta cannon here with a more appropriate "Thermal Javelin" is probably because there is already an [[Javelin Attack Speeder\|attack speeder]] with that name.
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	The Fusion Pistol is a handheld, heat-based weapon – a Melta pistol used by the Eldar, and the baby brother of their Fusion family.		The Fusion Pistol is a handheld, heat-based weapon – a Melta pistol used by the Eldar, and the baby brother of their Fusion family.

	For a race that is not plagued by bureaucratic nightmares, the Fusion Pistol is curiously rather hard to find among Craftworlders – even the [[Aspect_Warrior#Fire_Dragons\|Aspect Warriors who are all about the heat]] do not carry them. Only the Autarchs seem to carry them to battle. This might mean that the Fusion Pistol is similarly difficult to make like the Inferno Pistol, or that there is an Aspect Shrine exclusively tailored for usage of Fusion Pistols that we do not know about. The first conjecture is odd since, as mentioned, the Craftworld Eldar do not really stagnate in the same manner as the Imperium/Mechanicum (their “stagnation” is intentional and carefully designed for spiritual protection reasons). The second conjecture presents Aspect Warriors somehow exclusively using Fusion Pistols while remaining distinct from the Fire Dragons. These theoretical fusion cowboys might emphasize on swiftness in contrast to the Fire Dragons, taking advantage of the small size of their primary weapon. Perhaps specialized in combating heavy infantry and fast attack vehicles, like a fast or ambush version of the Fire Dragons. Which actually sounds like a pretty reasonable Aspect. Conjectures aside, another fact here is that the Harlequin Eldar carry these quite frequent. Since this lot prefers close quarters combat, it makes sense for them to have a good number of Fusion Pistols in store just in case they have to dance straight to a tank or something similarly tough. The Harlequins might actually make these Fusion Pistols in-house, and distribute the surplus to Craftworlds.		For a race that is not plagued by bureaucratic nightmares, the Fusion Pistol is curiously rather hard to find among Craftworlders – even the [[Aspect_Warrior#Fire_Dragons\|Aspect Warriors who are all about the heat]] do not carry them. Only the Autarchs seem to carry them to battle. This might mean that the Fusion Pistol is similarly difficult to make like the Inferno Pistol, or that there is an Aspect Shrine exclusively tailored for usage of Fusion Pistols that we do not know about. The first conjecture is odd since, as mentioned, the Craftworld Eldar do not really stagnate in the same manner as the Imperium/Mechanicum (their “stagnation” is intentional and carefully designed for spiritual protection reasons). The second conjecture presents Aspect Warriors somehow exclusively using Fusion Pistols while remaining distinct from the Fire Dragons. These theoretical fusion cowboys might emphasize on swiftness in contrast to the Fire Dragons, taking advantage of the small size of their primary weapon. Perhaps specialized in combating heavy infantry and fast attack vehicles, like a fast or ambush version of the Fire Dragons. Which actually sounds like a pretty reasonable Aspect. Conjectures aside, another fact here is that the Harlequin Eldar carry these quite frequent. Since this lot prefers close quarters combat, it makes sense for them to have a good number of Fusion Pistols in store just in case they have to dance straight to a tank or something similarly tough. The Harlequins might actually make these Fusion Pistols in-house, and distribute the surplus to Craftworlds.

	The Fusion Pistol is practically identical to the Imperium's Inferno Pistol as far as stats are concerned.		The Fusion Pistol is practically identical to the Imperium's Inferno Pistol as far as stats are concerned.