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[[Image:Exorcist fw.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Exorcist Launcher mounted on top of the eponymous vehicle{{citethis}}]]
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The '''Exorcist launcher''', main weapon of the [[Exorcist]] tank, is a large multitube artillery piece firing in salvos of six missiles (under ideal circumstances).{{Fn|4}} It is used solely by the [[Adeptus Ministorum]] and its armed branch, the [[Orders Militant]] of the [[Adepta Sororitas]].{{Fn|2b}}
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The '''Exorcist launcher''', main weapon of the [[Exorcist]] tank, is a large multitube artillery piece firing in salvos of up to six missiles.{{Fn|4}} It is used solely by the [[Adeptus Ministorum]] and its armed branch, the [[Orders Militant]] of the [[Adepta Sororitas]].{{Fn|2b}}{{citethis}}
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
The system was originally built on [[Mars]], dating back at least to the [[Age of Apostasy]]. The weapon is barely understood by the [[Techpriest]]s and Sisters servicing it and needs constant maintenance as a result. It has therefore acquired a temperamental reputation, being able to shoot a single missile instead of an entire volley, or to refuse to fire altogether. For the sisters operating them, this is a sign of the their holy nature, as they interpret these malfunctions as the [[Machine Spirit]]s being infused by the [[Emperor]]'s power and experiencing rapturous delight.{{Fn|2b}}
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The system dates back at least to the [[Age of Apostasy]]. The weapon is barely understood by the [[Techpriest]]s servicing it and needs constant maintenance as a result.{{Fn|2b}} It has therefore acquired a temperamental reputation{{Fn|2b}}
  
The weapon's primary loadout is armor-piercing ammunition, for destroying enemy emplacements and armoured vehicles, although the system is able to fire high-explosive or incendiary projectiles suck as [[Conflagration Rocket]]s, and even anti-aircraft projectiles.{{Fn|3a}}
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This temperamental reputation can refer to being able to shoot a single missile instead of an entire volley, or to refuse to fire altogether. For the sisters operating them, this is a sign of the their holy nature, as they interpret these malfunctions as the [[Machine Spirit]]s being infused by the [[Emperor]]'s power and experiencing rapturous delight.{{citethis}}
  
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The weapon's primary loadout is armor-piercing ammunition, for destroying enemy emplacements and armoured vehicles, although the system is able to fire high-explosive or incendiary projectiles suck as [[Conflagration Rocket]]s, and even be a threat to aircraft.{{Fn|3a}}<sup>,</sup>{{Fn|3b}}<sup>,</sup>{{Fn|3c}}  Some versions of the ''Exorcist'' resemble more conventional weapon systems, others feature complex arrangements of gilded baroque pipes.{{Fn|2b}}
  
The '''Prioris-pattern''' launcher is the original model, duplicating a pipe-organ with its vertical-launch missile tubes, and using a console made of several several keyboards to input targeting solutions and impact coordinates.
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==Known patterns==
The '''Dominica-''' and '''Sanctorum-pattern''' versions resemble more conventional weapon systems, consisting of two 12-rockets pods on a rotating mount.{{Fn|2c}}
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The '''Prioris pattern''' launcher originally built on [[Mars]] is the most prized model,{{Fn|2b}} duplicating a pipe-organ with its vertical-launch missile tubes, and using a console made of several several keyboards to input targeting solutions and impact coordinates.{{citethis}} Other patterns also exist like the '''Dominica pattern'''{{Fn|2c}} and '''Sanctorum pattern'''{{Fn|2b}}. Known versions of the ''Dominica pattern'' include patterns I to IV and specifically the '''Mark IId Dominica pattern''' whose [[Forge World]] of origin is [[Ophelia VII]].{{Fn|2c}}  The Ecclesiarchy does not consider non-''Prioris pattern'' examples of the system as potent a symbol of the [[Emperor of Mankind|Emperor's]] power as the earlier ''Prioris'' pattern.{{Fn|2b}}
  
Due to the looks and operation of the Prioris-pattern, the gunner is called an organist as well as an artillerist; firing procedures also follow the musical lexicon, with terms such as ''adagio'', ''movement'', ''recital'' and ''refrain''.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|3c}}
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Due to the looks and operation of the Prioris-pattern, the gunner is called an organist as well as an artillerist{{citethis}}; firing procedures also follow the musical lexicon, with terms such as ''adagio'', ''movement'', ''recital'' and ''refrain''.{{Fn|2a}}<sup>,</sup>{{Fn|3d}}<sup>,</sup>{{Fn|3e}}
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)]], pg. 36
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)]], pg. 36
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition]]:
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition: War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes]]:
 
**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 232
 
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**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 236
 
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Adepta Sororitas (8th Edition)]],
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Adepta Sororitas (8th Edition)]],
 
**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 55
 
**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 55
**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 102
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**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 92
**{{Endn|3c}}: pg. 104
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**{{Endn|3c}}: pg. 97
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex:_Sisters_of_Battle_(5th_Edition)]], [[White Dwarf 380 (US)]] pg. 95
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**{{Endn|3d}}: pg. 102
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Sisters of Battle (5th Edition)]] (second part), [[White Dwarf 380 (US)]], pg. 95
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*{{Endn|5}}: [http://web.archive.org/web/20030202114046/http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/acatalog/QUATERMASTERS_STORE_SISTERS_OF_BATTLE_27.html Forgeworld - Sisters of Battle (Archived)] ''(Saved archive page, dated Feb 2003, last accessed 29 January 2021)''
  
 
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Exorcist Launcher mounted on top of the eponymous vehicle[5]

The Exorcist launcher, main weapon of the Exorcist tank, is a large multitube artillery piece firing in salvos of up to six missiles.[4] It is used solely by the Adeptus Ministorum and its armed branch, the Orders Militant of the Adepta Sororitas.[2b][Needs Citation]

Overview

The system dates back at least to the Age of Apostasy. The weapon is barely understood by the Techpriests servicing it and needs constant maintenance as a result.[2b] It has therefore acquired a temperamental reputation[2b]

This temperamental reputation can refer to being able to shoot a single missile instead of an entire volley, or to refuse to fire altogether. For the sisters operating them, this is a sign of the their holy nature, as they interpret these malfunctions as the Machine Spirits being infused by the Emperor's power and experiencing rapturous delight.[Needs Citation]

The weapon's primary loadout is armor-piercing ammunition, for destroying enemy emplacements and armoured vehicles, although the system is able to fire high-explosive or incendiary projectiles suck as Conflagration Rockets, and even be a threat to aircraft.[3a],[3b],[3c] Some versions of the Exorcist resemble more conventional weapon systems, others feature complex arrangements of gilded baroque pipes.[2b]

Known patterns

The Prioris pattern launcher originally built on Mars is the most prized model,[2b] duplicating a pipe-organ with its vertical-launch missile tubes, and using a console made of several several keyboards to input targeting solutions and impact coordinates.[Needs Citation] Other patterns also exist like the Dominica pattern[2c] and Sanctorum pattern[2b]. Known versions of the Dominica pattern include patterns I to IV and specifically the Mark IId Dominica pattern whose Forge World of origin is Ophelia VII.[2c] The Ecclesiarchy does not consider non-Prioris pattern examples of the system as potent a symbol of the Emperor's power as the earlier Prioris pattern.[2b]

Due to the looks and operation of the Prioris-pattern, the gunner is called an organist as well as an artillerist[Needs Citation]; firing procedures also follow the musical lexicon, with terms such as adagio, movement, recital and refrain.[2a],[3d],[3e]

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