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| + | '''Ironblasters''' are the largest, and therefore the most powerful [[gunpowder]] weapons in the [[Old World]]. They were originally created by the ancestors of the [[Giant]]s, the great Sky-Titans. With their downfall, the [[Ogre]]s have claimed these guns for themselves.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | Due to its enormous caliber, the Ironblaster is loaded with regular-sized cannonballs in the same way as the [[Empire]] cannon might be loaded with the grapeshot. It proceeds to fire with a blinding flash and a truly deafening roar, the by-product of vast quantities of blackpowder. Each cannonball is propelled at a sufficient speed to smash through the stony hide of the [[Warsphinx]], leaving no chance to the humanoid soldiers. Indeed, the pulverised remains are impossible to indentify from each other. | + | ==Ammunition== |
| + | Due to its enormous caliber, the Ironblaster is loaded with regular-sized cannonballs in the same way as the [[Empire]] cannon might be loaded with the grapeshot. It proceeds to fire with a blinding flash and a truly deafening roar, the by-product of vast quantities of blackpowder. Each cannonball is propelled at a sufficient speed to smash through the stony hide of the [[Warsphinx]], leaving no chance to the humanoid soldiers. Indeed, the pulverised remains are impossible to indentify from each other.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | For the sake of extra mobility, the | + | For the sake of extra mobility, the Ironblaster is mounted upon a [[Rhinox]], just like a [[Gnoblar Scraplauncher]] is. However, no Ogre would trust such a rare weapon to the Scrappers, preferring to fire it themselves.{{Fn|1}} |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | In 2211 [[IC]], during the Great Gnoblar Purge the [[Ironskin Tribe]] held a contest to unleash the most destruction. It was [[Bhograt Seven-bellies]] who first used a salvaged [[Sky-Titan]] cannon mounted on a Rhinox on the gnoblar tunnel town, destroying it in one glorious explosion. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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| + | Many Ogres of his tribe followed his example, seeking relics of their ancient enemy and by the 2500s, many tribes boasted at least one Ironblaster. {{Fn|2a}} | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | * '''8th Edition:''' Ogre Leadbelcher with Hand Weapon, Gnoblar Scrapper with Hand Weapon. Sky-Titan Cannon. {{Fn|2b}} | ||
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| + | ==Miniatures== | ||
| + | <center><gallery> | ||
| + | File:Ironblaster M01.jpg|Ironblaster | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Cannon]], for different types of cannons | ||
== Sources. == | == Sources. == | ||
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat670015a&prodId=prod1330011a Games Workshop Official Site] |
| − | [[Category: Ogre Kingdoms]] | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Ogre Kingdoms (8th Edition)]] |
| − | [[Category: War machines]] | + | **{{Endn|2a}}: Ironblasters, pg. 50 |
| + | **{{Endn|2b}}: Ogres Army List, pg. 94 | ||
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| + | [[Category:Ogre Kingdoms]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:War machines]] | ||
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| + | {{Ogre Kingdoms}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:06, 7 April 2024
Ironblasters are the largest, and therefore the most powerful gunpowder weapons in the Old World. They were originally created by the ancestors of the Giants, the great Sky-Titans. With their downfall, the Ogres have claimed these guns for themselves.[1]
Ammunition
Due to its enormous caliber, the Ironblaster is loaded with regular-sized cannonballs in the same way as the Empire cannon might be loaded with the grapeshot. It proceeds to fire with a blinding flash and a truly deafening roar, the by-product of vast quantities of blackpowder. Each cannonball is propelled at a sufficient speed to smash through the stony hide of the Warsphinx, leaving no chance to the humanoid soldiers. Indeed, the pulverised remains are impossible to indentify from each other.[1]
For the sake of extra mobility, the Ironblaster is mounted upon a Rhinox, just like a Gnoblar Scraplauncher is. However, no Ogre would trust such a rare weapon to the Scrappers, preferring to fire it themselves.[1]
History
In 2211 IC, during the Great Gnoblar Purge the Ironskin Tribe held a contest to unleash the most destruction. It was Bhograt Seven-bellies who first used a salvaged Sky-Titan cannon mounted on a Rhinox on the gnoblar tunnel town, destroying it in one glorious explosion. [2a]
Many Ogres of his tribe followed his example, seeking relics of their ancient enemy and by the 2500s, many tribes boasted at least one Ironblaster. [2a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 8th Edition: Ogre Leadbelcher with Hand Weapon, Gnoblar Scrapper with Hand Weapon. Sky-Titan Cannon. [2b]
Miniatures
Ironblaster
See also
- Cannon, for different types of cannons
Sources.
