Augur shell
Augur shells were experimental munitions developed for the Conqueror Cannon (the main turret weapon mounted on the Leman Russ Conqueror).[1a]
Developed on the Forge World of Gryphonne IV in M39, the intent was to create a shell that could deliver increased firepower compared to the standard ammunition of the Conqueror[1a] for the purposes of allowing a Conqueror to take on more heavily-armoured enemy vehicles or fortifications.[1b][2] An augur shell consists of a soft explosive encased in a thinner shell. On impact, the shell opens and the explosive is spread over the target before a base-mounted fuse detonates it after a microsecond.[1b]
Overall, the experiment was considered a failure.[1a] Augur shells are no longer manufactured by Gryphonne IV[1a] and few are produced elsewhere, either.[1b] Despite this, some Conqueror Commanders still maintain a supply of augur shells.[2]
Known Patterns
- Mk2-G4[1b]
See also
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy
- 2: Honour Guard (Novel) — The Saint (Omnibus), Chapter Ten