Launchers

Launchers, or POW's (Propulsed Ordnance Weapons) are portable heavy weapon systems used by the Dalmer.
== Overview ==
A launcher is a device that launches guided and/or unguided projectile. The term also refers to a class of dedicated chemical reaction weapons capable of firing unitary grenade cartridges or heavier explosive weaponry. The most common type of mechanical force launchers are man-portable, shoulder-fired weapons whose ammunition is dedicated to destroying specific targets or firing specific ammunition (ie. breaking down doors without risk of friendly fire or firing heavy projectiles silently from extreme range). Launchers include typical heavy portable weapons such as rocket launchers, grenade launchers and missile launchers.
Launchers can also come in the form of attachments mounted to a parent firearm, usually a rifled weapon. Larger semi-automatic or automatic launchers are mounted on tripods or are self propelled.
Some military application vehicles mount fixed arrays of short range, single-shot launchers as a means of defense.
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