Autogun

An Autogun is a chemically powered projectile throwing weapon(a slug thrower), that can be compared to 20th century fire arms, though it is significantly more powerful, which is why it avoids the title of stubber (which have virtually no improvements on modern day firearms) which are even worse than lasguns (there is not a single part of a suit of flak armor that a rifle sized stubber can pierce at any range). Simply put these weapons use a propellant to accelerate a metal projectile to punch holes in things. It is a significantly older weapon than the Lasgun, and does not see quite as much use due to the Departmento Munitorium - Lasgun Power packs weigh significantly less than autogun magazine and are sustainable (rechargable via heat, light, or wall outlet). Lasguns are also significantly more accurate and require notably less maintenance than Autoguns, so a big reason that Autoguns were phased out was a matter of practicality, though /tg/ rather enjoys musing that the main reason was cost (all that spent ammunition came from somewhere, after all).

In spite of this, the Autogun still sees use throughout the Imperium, with the most common variety being an assault-rifle sized version formerly used by Imperial Guard regiments, known as the Armageddon-Pattern Autogun. It can fire on semi-automatic, 5-round bursts, or on full-auto and holds 60 rounds in a triple-stacked magazine. Most versions are modded to fire specifically in 5-round bursts, allowing it to achieve 12 bursts per mag. Whilst the Autogun is not hugely damaging, its fire rate is extremely high, allowing it to quite literally chew through body armor at medium range. Autoguns are commonly employed by pirate and rebel groups, Cultists, and Planetary Defense Forces. There is also a single-handed submachinegun (called the Autopistol) which sees considerable use by the aforementioned groups.

There are dozens of other Autogun models, including more-advanced versions that use caseless ammunition. There are also versions that see frequent use by the Imperial Guard to this day; Snipers routinely use slugthrower-based sniper rifles in branches of the Imperial Guard - especially Ratlings. Also well-known is the aforementioned Heavy Stubber, a heavy machinegun used as a vehicle mount in the guard because 40000+ years hence, it's still damned hard to find a replacement for a big gun with decent power that shoots fast. Just ask the goddamned Orks.

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Autoguns - Better Than Your Cr@p Flashlights! A typical mass produced model. Traitor Guardsmen armed with Armageddon-pattern Autoguns and Autopistols. You know you want 'em.

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