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− | + | [[File:Dwarf Cannon GL.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A Dwarf Cannon]] | |
− | Built by skilled [[Dwarf | + | |
+ | Built by skilled [[Dwarf Engineer]]s, [[Dwarf]] cannons are the most accurate and reliable of their kind in the [[Old World]]. Although smaller than the [[Empire]]'s [[Great Cannon]], the dwarfs take credit for this invention too, for who taught men the art of black powder and smelting?{{Cite This}} | ||
The workhorse of dwarf artillery, the cannons are generally to break enemy charges rather than breach walls.{{Cite This}} | The workhorse of dwarf artillery, the cannons are generally to break enemy charges rather than breach walls.{{Cite This}} | ||
==Alternative Types of Dwarf Cannons== | ==Alternative Types of Dwarf Cannons== | ||
− | The [[Organ Gun]] is a cannon with four barrels. The name originate from the artillery piece's resemblance to the musical instrument called the pipe organ.{{Fn|1}} | + | * The [[Organ Gun]] is a cannon with four barrels. The name originate from the artillery piece's resemblance to the musical instrument called the pipe organ.{{Fn|1}} |
+ | * The [[Flamecannon]] is a specialized piece of artillery that shoots short range bursts of fire at its targets.{{Fn|2}} | ||
− | The | + | ==Special Ammunition== |
+ | * '''Chain Shot:''' Originally used in naval warfare, a pair of cannonballs linke dby a chain can inflict terrible damage on regiments of the enemy. {{Fn|5}} | ||
+ | * '''Grapeshot:''' The cannon can unleash a deadly canister full of nails, coins etc at a nearby enemy. {{Fn|5}} | ||
+ | * '''Half Charge:''' By employing a smaller charge of powder, the crew can avoid the chances of an explosive misfire. {{Fn|5}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
+ | * '''6th Edition''': Three crew, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour.{{Fn|3a}} | ||
+ | * '''8th Edition''': Three crew, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Engineering Runes. {{Fn|4a}} | ||
+ | * '''W:TOW''': Three crew, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Engineering Runes. {{Fn|6}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Miniatures== | ||
+ | <center><gallery> | ||
+ | File:Dwarf Field Bombard M01.jpg|Dwarf Field Bombard | ||
+ | File:Dwarf Siege Bombard M01.jpg|Dwarf Siege Bombard | ||
+ | File:Dwarf Cannon M04.jpg|Dwarf Cannon | ||
+ | File:Dwarf Cannon M01.jpg|Dwarf Cannon | ||
+ | File:Dwarf Cannon M03.jpg|Dwarf Cannon | ||
+ | File:WM Dwarf Cannons M01.jpg|Dwarf Cannons for [[Warmaster]] | ||
+ | </gallery></center> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
* {{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Dwarf-Organ-Gun Dwarf Organ Gun product description] | * {{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Dwarf-Organ-Gun Dwarf Organ Gun product description] | ||
* {{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Dwarf-Flame-Cannon Dwarf Flame Cannon product description] | * {{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Dwarf-Flame-Cannon Dwarf Flame Cannon product description] | ||
− | *[[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs]], {{Cite This}} | + | * {{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (6th Edition)]] |
+ | ** {{Endn|3a}}: Forces of the Dwarfs, pg. 31 | ||
+ | * {{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (8th Edition)]] | ||
+ | ** {{Endn|4a}}: Dwarf Army List, pg. 93 | ||
+ | * {{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 238 (UK)]], Special Artillery Ammunition, pg. 17 | ||
+ | * {{Endn|6}}: [[Forces of Fantasy (TOW)]]: War Machines, pg. 31 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Uncited=== | ||
+ | *[[Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (4th Edition)]], {{Cite This}} | ||
[[Category:Dwarfs]] | [[Category:Dwarfs]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Dwarf units]] | ||
[[Category:War machines]] | [[Category:War machines]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Dwarfs}} |
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Built by skilled Dwarf Engineers, Dwarf cannons are the most accurate and reliable of their kind in the Old World. Although smaller than the Empire's Great Cannon, the dwarfs take credit for this invention too, for who taught men the art of black powder and smelting?Needs Citation
The workhorse of dwarf artillery, the cannons are generally to break enemy charges rather than breach walls.Needs Citation
Contents
Alternative Types of Dwarf Cannons
- The Organ Gun is a cannon with four barrels. The name originate from the artillery piece's resemblance to the musical instrument called the pipe organ.[1]
- The Flamecannon is a specialized piece of artillery that shoots short range bursts of fire at its targets.[2]
Special Ammunition
- Chain Shot: Originally used in naval warfare, a pair of cannonballs linke dby a chain can inflict terrible damage on regiments of the enemy. [5]
- Grapeshot: The cannon can unleash a deadly canister full of nails, coins etc at a nearby enemy. [5]
- Half Charge: By employing a smaller charge of powder, the crew can avoid the chances of an explosive misfire. [5]
Weapons and Equipment
- 6th Edition: Three crew, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour.[3a]
- 8th Edition: Three crew, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Engineering Runes. [4a]
- W:TOW: Three crew, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Engineering Runes. [6]
Miniatures
Dwarf Cannons for Warmaster
Sources
- 1: Dwarf Organ Gun product description
- 2: Dwarf Flame Cannon product description
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (6th Edition)
- 3a: Forces of the Dwarfs, pg. 31
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (8th Edition)
- 4a: Dwarf Army List, pg. 93
- 5: White Dwarf 238 (UK), Special Artillery Ammunition, pg. 17
- 6: Forces of Fantasy (TOW): War Machines, pg. 31
Uncited
- Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (4th Edition), Needs Citation