How do melta bombs work?

A Melta Bomb works by inducing a minute, uncontrolled, sub-molecular reaction within a highly-pressurised pyrum-petrol fuel mix located within an metallic casing, which rapidly reaches a critical stage and unleashes a blast of incredible heat.

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What is a Krak grenade?

The Krak Grenade is a type of explosive device used by the military forces of the Imperium of Man. Krak Grenades use a shaped explosive charge capable of punching holes in armoured targets such as vehicles or bunkers, and its charge can even rip armour plating apart.

What is a melta weapon?

Melta Weapons are a type of thermal weapon that make use of a sub-atomic reaction in a chemical fuel source to produce a tightly-focused beam of intense, searing heat.

Are Meltas flame Weapons?

Among the Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle), the Flamer is favoured as a purifying weapon, and for a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour. The Salamanders Chapter of Space Marines make wide use of Flamers and Melta Weapons due to their preference for close-ranged combat.

What is overwatch 40k?

What is Overwatch? Simply put, it’s the snap shots a unit takes when an enemy is running in their direction, blades in hand and warcries in their throats.

What does grenade D6 mean?

Just a basic question- In the GK codex it lists Frag grenades as “Grenade d6”. What does the d6 mean? It means when you use the weapon, it fires D6 shots. It’s the same as a Heavy D6 or an Assault D6 weapon. Example: You decide to throw a frag grenade.

Are Lascannons good?

Its high strength and armour-piercing ability make it a formidable weapon and when it is twin-linked, it becomes even more deadly. However, it is very heavy and power-consuming, and must recharge after every shot, making it a poor anti-personnel weapon.

What is a plasma cannon?

A plasma cannon (also called an electrothermal accelerator) is an experimental projectile weapon, which accelerates a projectile by means of a plasma discharge between electrodes at the rear of the barrel, generating a rapid increase in pressure.