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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
Flamers unleash a liquid incendiary chemical, usually [[promethium]], that bursts into flame as it leaves the weapon.  They are valued for their ability to destroy many enemies at once, regardless of any protective cover.  Both flamers and the more compact hand flamers are considered assault weapons due to their relatively short range.{{Cite This}}
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Flamers unleash a liquid incendiary chemical, usually [[promethium]], that bursts into flame as it leaves the weapon.  They are valued for their ability to destroy many enemies at once, regardless of any protective cover.  Both flamers and the more compact hand flamers are considered assault weapons due to their relatively short range. [[Imperial]] and [[Chaos Space Marine]] flamers fire a mix of highly volatile liquid chemicals which are ignited by a pilot light at the weapon's muzzle.  The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning of its own accord - those who are not killed instantly die horribly as the super-hot chemical continues to burn.{{Cite This}}
 
 
[[Imperial]] and [[Chaos Space Marine]] flamers fire a mix of highly volatile liquid chemicals which are ignited by a pilot light at the weapon's muzzle.  The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning of its own accord - those who are not killed instantly die horribly as the super-hot chemical continues to burn.{{Cite This}}
 
  
 
Flamers are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting the enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (such as jungles), during urban fights and bunker assaults.  Flamers are particularly effective in breaking the cycle of [[Ork]] infestation by destroying the spores exuded by the corpses.{{Cite This}}
 
Flamers are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting the enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (such as jungles), during urban fights and bunker assaults.  Flamers are particularly effective in breaking the cycle of [[Ork]] infestation by destroying the spores exuded by the corpses.{{Cite This}}
  
 
==Imperial Flamers==
 
==Imperial Flamers==
[[Image:BAHandFlamer.jpg|thumb|right|A Hand Flamer{{Fn|2}}]]
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[[Image:PhaestosFlamer.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A [[Horus Heresy|Heresy-era]] Imperial Flamer]]
 
*More fanatic adherents of the [[Imperial Creed]] employ flamers against mutants and heretics as the weapon's flames are seen to cleanse sin and impurity from body and soul alike.{{Cite This}}
 
*More fanatic adherents of the [[Imperial Creed]] employ flamers against mutants and heretics as the weapon's flames are seen to cleanse sin and impurity from body and soul alike.{{Cite This}}
*It is the preferred weapon of the more fervent worshippers of the Emperor such as the fanatical [[Redemption Cult|Red Redemptionists]] and the associated Fanatics of the House of Cawdor of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].{{Cite This}}
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*It is the preferred weapon of the more fervent worshipers of the Emperor such as the fanatical [[Redemption Cult|Red Redemptionists]] and the associated Fanatics of the House of Cawdor of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].{{Cite This}}
 
*Among the [[Adepta Sororitas]], as a purifying weapon, the flamer has a prominent function and for a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour.{{Cite This}}
 
*Among the [[Adepta Sororitas]], as a purifying weapon, the flamer has a prominent function and for a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour.{{Cite This}}
 
*The [[Salamanders]] Chapter make wide use of flamers and melta weapons due to their preference for close-ranged combat.{{Cite This}}
 
*The [[Salamanders]] Chapter make wide use of flamers and melta weapons due to their preference for close-ranged combat.{{Cite This}}
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[[File:StormGuardian.jpg|thumb|125px|right|An Eldar [[Storm Guardian]] wielding a flamer.]]
 
[[File:StormGuardian.jpg|thumb|125px|right|An Eldar [[Storm Guardian]] wielding a flamer.]]
 
===Imperial===
 
===Imperial===
*Flamer
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*'''Flamer'''
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**'''Mk.IIIa "Heretic" Pattern''' - Common version used by the [[Adeptus Astartes]] and [[Imperial Guard]]{{Fn|8}}
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**'''Mk.IV Ultima Pattern''' - Used by the [[Adeptus Astartes]] Including the [[Raven Guard]]{{Fn|9}}
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**'''Absolution Pattern''' - Used by the [[Adeptus Astartes]] including the [[Salamanders]]{{Fn|6}}
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**'''Helios-Prime Pattern''' - Used by the [[Adeptus Astartes]] including the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|7}}
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**'''Phaestos Pattern''' - Used during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]]{{Fn|4}}
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**'''[[Accatran]] Pattern Mk Ic''' - Used by the [[Elysian Drop Troops]]{{Fn|5}}
 
*[[Heavy Flamer]]
 
*[[Heavy Flamer]]
 
*[[Hand Flamer]] - also called a "burner", the hand flamer is a more compact pistol version requiring only one hand. Along with using a lower-capacity fuel tank it has much reduced range, which makes it suited for assault and close-combat purposes, incinerating foes at short range.{{Fn|1}}  The weapon is used by assault squads, such as [[Seraphim]] units which employ them in pairs.{{Cite This}}
 
*[[Hand Flamer]] - also called a "burner", the hand flamer is a more compact pistol version requiring only one hand. Along with using a lower-capacity fuel tank it has much reduced range, which makes it suited for assault and close-combat purposes, incinerating foes at short range.{{Fn|1}}  The weapon is used by assault squads, such as [[Seraphim]] units which employ them in pairs.{{Cite This}}
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*[[Inferno Gun]]
 
*[[Inferno Gun]]
 
*[[Pyroclast Flame Projector]]
 
*[[Pyroclast Flame Projector]]
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*[[Balefire Gun]] - used by [[Deathwatch]]
  
 
===Chaos===
 
===Chaos===
 
*[[Baleflamer]]
 
*[[Baleflamer]]
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*[[Warpflame Weapon]]
  
 
===Orks===
 
===Orks===
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==Eldar==
 
==Eldar==
 
[[Image:Torchstar.jpg|thumb|125px|right|A Tau [[Battlesuit]] wielding twin Flamers]]
 
[[Image:Torchstar.jpg|thumb|125px|right|A Tau [[Battlesuit]] wielding twin Flamers]]
*Among the [[Eldar]], flamers are used by [[Fire Dragon]] [[Exarch]]s, [[Storm Guardian]]s and [[Wraithlord]]s.{{Cite This}}
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*Among the [[Eldar]], flamers are used by [[Fire Dragon]] [[Exarch]]s, [[Storm Guardian]]s and [[Wraithlord]]s.
  
 
==Tau==
 
==Tau==
*[[Tau]] [[Crisis Battlesuits]] may use flamers.{{Cite This}}
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*[[Tau]] [[Crisis Battlesuits]] may use flamers.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Imperial Guard Weaponry (List)]]
 
*[[Imperial Guard Weaponry (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]
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*[[Tau Weaponry (List)]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], pg.77
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], pg.77
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] - ''Weapons of Enlightenment''
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] - ''Weapons of Enlightenment''
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Three]] pg.67
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Four - The Anphelion Project]] pg.37
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War: Part Two]] pg.128
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara]] pg.116-117
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War: Part One]] pg.120
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Eight - Raid on Kastorel-Novem]] pg.140
 
{{FlameWeapons}}
 
{{FlameWeapons}}
 
[[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]]
 
[[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]]

Revision as of 07:08, 5 December 2016

Targetdrone.gif This article is about the weapon; for the Daemon, see Flamer (Daemon).
An Imperial Flamer

Flamers are a basic type of Flame weapons, used by several races and armies.

Overview

Flamers unleash a liquid incendiary chemical, usually promethium, that bursts into flame as it leaves the weapon. They are valued for their ability to destroy many enemies at once, regardless of any protective cover. Both flamers and the more compact hand flamers are considered assault weapons due to their relatively short range. Imperial and Chaos Space Marine flamers fire a mix of highly volatile liquid chemicals which are ignited by a pilot light at the weapon's muzzle. The flaming chemical sticks to its target and continues burning of its own accord - those who are not killed instantly die horribly as the super-hot chemical continues to burn.[Needs Citation]

Flamers are an invaluable tactical choice in conditions where spotting the enemy is difficult due to dense terrain (such as jungles), during urban fights and bunker assaults. Flamers are particularly effective in breaking the cycle of Ork infestation by destroying the spores exuded by the corpses.[Needs Citation]

Imperial Flamers

A Heresy-era Imperial Flamer
  • More fanatic adherents of the Imperial Creed employ flamers against mutants and heretics as the weapon's flames are seen to cleanse sin and impurity from body and soul alike.[Needs Citation]
  • It is the preferred weapon of the more fervent worshipers of the Emperor such as the fanatical Red Redemptionists and the associated Fanatics of the House of Cawdor of Necromunda.[Needs Citation]
  • Among the Adepta Sororitas, as a purifying weapon, the flamer has a prominent function and for a Sister to be entrusted with one is a great honour.[Needs Citation]
  • The Salamanders Chapter make wide use of flamers and melta weapons due to their preference for close-ranged combat.[Needs Citation]
  • The Catachan regiments of the Imperial Guard are often deployed to areas of heavy jungle, where enemies can make as much use of the ever present cover as the Catachans themselves. Accordingly flamers and heavy flamers are especially valued by the Catachans for their ability to rob the enemy of the benefit of the terrain.
  • Troops of the Adeptus Mechanicus use a more advanced version of the flamer known as the Cognis Flamer. This weapon is equipped with a Machine Spirit that continue to fire even when its wielder is distracted.[3]

Types

Ork Burna
An Eldar Storm Guardian wielding a flamer.

Imperial

Chaos

Orks

Main article: Ork Flame Weapons

Eldar

A Tau Battlesuit wielding twin Flamers

Tau

See also

Sources


Flame Weapons
Portable Imperial FlamerPyreblasterFire PikeBrazier of Holy FireExterminatorHand FlamerCombi-FlamerFlamestorm GauntletIncendine CombustorWarpflame Weapon
Heavy Heavy flamerIncendium FirepikeIncineratorAtalan IncineratorFlamestorm CannonInferno cannonInferno gunIncendium Cannon
Xenos Ork Flame WeaponsEldar FlamerDragon Breath FlamerTau FlamerPhased Plasma-FlamerGauntlet of FireFlamespurt