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| − | The '''Mole Mortar''' is a | + | The '''Mole Mortar''' is a support weapon that was available until [[Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook|3rd Edition]] when it disappeared. It is basically an inverted [[mortar]] that fires a burrowing sub-surface missile, or tunnel-torpedo, into the ground. The missile burrows its way toward its target, bypassing all surface hazards and defenses, emerging from the ground beneath the target. The missile is self-guided and able to track its target through solid rock. |
| − | + | The mole mortar is an invention of the [[Squat]] Engineers Guild, and has been adopted by the [[Imperial Guard]]. | |
| − | The | + | The mole mortar is sometimes used to breach fortifications too strong for conventional weaponry to damage. Due to the unique way it operates, the mole mortar is able to circumvent most defences, striking from below to explode within bunkers and other structures. Mechanicus [[Skitarii]] armies favour the mole mortar as a close support weapon, allowing them to strike unexpectedly at the most heavily-armoured enemy, and allowing the Skitarii infantry to exploit the confusion sown in the enemy lines. |
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Revision as of 17:06, 10 November 2007
The Mole Mortar is a support weapon that was available until 3rd Edition when it disappeared. It is basically an inverted mortar that fires a burrowing sub-surface missile, or tunnel-torpedo, into the ground. The missile burrows its way toward its target, bypassing all surface hazards and defenses, emerging from the ground beneath the target. The missile is self-guided and able to track its target through solid rock.
The mole mortar is an invention of the Squat Engineers Guild, and has been adopted by the Imperial Guard.
The mole mortar is sometimes used to breach fortifications too strong for conventional weaponry to damage. Due to the unique way it operates, the mole mortar is able to circumvent most defences, striking from below to explode within bunkers and other structures. Mechanicus Skitarii armies favour the mole mortar as a close support weapon, allowing them to strike unexpectedly at the most heavily-armoured enemy, and allowing the Skitarii infantry to exploit the confusion sown in the enemy lines.
Sources
- Warhammer 40,000: Compendium
- Warhammer 40,000: Wargear, W40K second edition
- Adeptus Mechanicus Titan Legions (specialist-games.com)
