Plasma Weapons

Plasma weapons use magnetic fields to accelerate balls of extremely hot gases (plasma) towards the target. Although the guns themselves are quite temperamental, and technology has been changed or lost (sometimes to the point of near obscurity), plasma weapons find regular use throughout the armies of the Imperium. They are difficult to maintain, but they are worth the risk on the field, as they have a long range and quite high strength. Their power is countered by poor cooling, and they can build up dangerous levels of heat with continuous operation. On these occasions, they will explosively vent the built up heat, killing the operator.

They are found at three main sizes the Plasma pistol, the Plasma gun and the Plasma Cannon which is a support weapon either carried in a squad or fitted to vehicles. The Executioner, uses a modified Heavy Plasma Cannon]] as a primary weapon.