Lasgun - Other Known Lasgun Patterns: Accatran Pattern Mark IV Lasgun - Often employed by Elysian Drop Troop regiments and Drop Troops regiments drawn from other worlds, the Accatran Mark IV is a bullpup-style Lasgun with an integrated lamp pack. The lamp pack is powered by the same power cell that provides the Lasgun's ammunition, but the power draw is so small as to be negligible. The compact design of the weapon is due in part to the power cell's location in the stock. The smaller profile of the Accatran Mark IV is perfectly suited to the drop missions Elysian regiments often undertake, easily manoeuvred at short range or fired from the hip. Further, its lighter design allows wielders to carry other equipment in place of the extra bulk, which can be particularly vital for regiments that favour Grav-Chutes as a means of deployment.Accatran Pattern Mark IVe Lasgun - The Accatran Pattern Mark IVe Lasgun is a heavier variant of the standard Accatran Mark IV preferred by the regiments of the Elysian Drop Troops with greater stopping power.Bullpup Pattern - Imperial Guard units focused towards aerial or vehicular deployment often utilise Lasgun variants that are designed to increase portability and minimise size. While many employ Las Carbines, other such units are unwilling to sacrifice the standard Lasgun's effective range. The bullpup design counters this by extending the barrel into the weapon's stock, as well as mounting the power pack within the base of the stock behind the grip. In this way, the Lasrifle achieves a balance between the compact design of a carbine while retaining most of the full capability of a standard Lasgun.Drusus Prime Pattern Lasgun - Made in large numbers for Calixis PDF use, the Drusus Prime is in fact a local copy of the ubiquitous Ryza-M pattern lasgun made by numerous forges and manufactorums. All weapons of this type made in the Calixis Sector are named in honour of the warrior saint and bear a crude stamp of his profile on their casing. A simple charge repeater lasgun, the Drusus Prime is perhaps the most widely produced long arm in the sector, and the sheer numbers stolen from armouries and legitimately traded over the centuries make it the most likely of its type to be found in the hands of gangers, criminals and low-grade guns for hire from Scintilla to Baraspine.Fractrix Pattern Assault Laser - The Fractrix Pattern Assault Laser is produced by the Forge World of Fractrix. Though it is capable of firing five shots per solar second it uses twin power packs that allow for only fifteen solar seconds of continuous fire. It is also fitted with a multiple target designation rangefinder able to detect heat patterns and a safety located above the trigger guard which controls power to the weapon and optical array. While the Assault Laser is a very reliable directed energy weapon, its focus prism requires replacement after every thousand shots, a process which requires the ministrations of a Tech-priest and greatly limits the Assault Laser's usefulness during extended firefights as opposed to rapid assaults. Adept Gudmanz of the 13th Penal Legion was once the manager of the manufactoria assembly lines that crafted these weapons until he was convicted of an Imperial crime and sentenced.Hot-Shot Lasgun / Hellgun - Sometimes known as Hellguns, "Hot-Shot" weapons are almost exclusively used by high-ranking Imperial officers and elite forces who favour the higher power provided by these weapons over standard-issue las weapons. While Hellguns are rarely seen outside of elite Storm Trooper units, Hellpistols can be seen among many in the Imperial Guard officer corps and among Inquisitorial agents where the extra hitting power they provide over a regular Laspistol often means the difference between their life and failure to the Emperor. Hot-Shot weapons use a 10 kilogram backpack power source rather than a standard plug-in charge pack, even for the smaller Hellpistol. Larger power packs mean greater power behind each shot but make reloading more impractical, which is a trade-off most are willing to make. Hellguns can also be linked to larger backpack power sources.Integrated Lathe-Lasrifle - Part weapon system and part bionic replacement, these integrated weapons give the Adeptus Mechanicus guardians of the Lathe Worlds in the Calixis Sector a clear advantage over most conventional forces. Each Integrated Lathe-Lasrifle is linked directly to a Potentia Coil, providing it with a near-endless amount of energy to draw from, and allowing these ancient weapons to deliver punishing volleys of fire without pause. Originally derived from an ancient archeotech design, the Integrated Lathe-Lasrifle packs a greater punch than a standard Lasgun. The standard weapon of the Calixian Mechanicus' feared Crimson Guard, Lathe-Lasrifles are fast becoming a more and more common sight throughout the Calixis Sector.Kalibrax V-1 Pattern Lasrifle - The Kalibrax V-1 Pattern Lasrifle was the standard armament of the Imperial Army's Solar Auxilia regiments during the Great Crusade. The weapon was considered of a higher quality than most standard patterns of Lasguns and Lascarbines, and was most notable for its heavily reinforced energy transfer capacitors, general durability in a wide variety of planetary environemnts, and superior heat dissipation qualities.Lascarbine - The Lascarbine is a lighter, shorter barreled version of the Lasgun that is easier to carry and aim. It is more convenient to fire from one hand, and often will possess a folding stock. But in exchange, a Lascarbine possesses fewer shots and a shorter range than a full-barreled Lasgun.Lathe-Lasrifle - Originally derived from an ancient archeotech design, the integrated Lathe-Lasrifle packs a greater punch than regular Lasguns. Whilst uncommon on the Spinward Front, the Lathe-Lasrifle is the weapon most often seen in the hands of the few Crimson Guard units that serve in the fight against the Severan Dominate.Long-Las - Favoured by Imperial Guard Sharpshooters, the Long-Las, originally known as the Sniper Variant Lasgun, is a specially modified version of the Lasgun constructed for added range and accuracy. As its name implies, a Long-Las also has a much longer barrel than a standard Lasgun, sometimes being up to twice the length, which makes it awkward to wield in close quarters.Locke Pattern Lascarbine - The Locke Pattern is a commonly deployed variant of the Lascarbine which possesses a shorter barrel-length than the standard Lasgun, decreasing its range but making it easier to use in enclosed spaces.Lucius Pattern No. 98 Lasgun - The signature weapon of the Death Korps of Krieg, the Lucius Pattern Lasgun operates in the 21 megathoule range, but is designed to draw from a standard Munitorum-issue power pack. Consequently, the Lucius Lasgun discharges a more powerful shot, but drains the power pack at a correspondingly increased rate. This also puts a great strain on the weapon, limiting the rate of fire and requiring such features as additional heat sink rings lining the exterior of the barrel. Even with such considerations, an over-taxed Lucius Lasgun can quickly overheat. The added danger of the weapon overheating does not perturb the famously stoic Krieg.M-G Short Pattern Lasgun - A standard pattern Lasgun used by the regiments of the Astra Militarum. Its technical specifications are outlined below.M36 Kantrael Pattern Lasrifle - Standard Lasrifle used by the Astra Militarum's regiments of Cadian Shock Troops and the regiments raised from many other worlds that use Cadian wargear and martial traditions as a model for their own.Kantrael MG Short Pattern - This variant of the standard Kantrael Pattern is also used by the Cadian Shock Troopers for increased accuracy.Mark 4 Catachan Lascarbine - Standard Lasgun used by the regiments of the Catachan Jungle Fighters and considered particularly useful in dense forested or wooded terrain like that found on many Jungle Worlds across the galaxy because of its reduced barrel length.Mark III Lascarbine (with Nalwood stock) - This is the Lasgun pattern used by the Tanith-born members of the Tanith First and Only.Mars Pattern Lasrifle - This is the Lasgun pattern used by the regiments of the Jouran Dragoons and the Tallarn Desert Raiders.Mars Pattern Mark II Lasgun - The Mars Pattern Mark II Lasgun was the standard armament of the Imperial Army during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy eras.Merovech Pattern Assault Lasgun - Designed purely for close-range assaults, the Merovech Pattern Lasgun is heavily reinforced and has a bayonet built into its short and heavy frame. Slots for two power packs are included so the gun can switch to a fresh pack with no reloading. Since the firefights it is designed for are typically over long before two packs are exhausted, it serves its intended function perfectly.Merovech Model 481 "Persuader" Lasgun - Designed for close combat assaults, trench fighting, and urban warfare, the Model 481 "Persuader" Lasgun is a pulsing laser weapon capable of a tremendous rate of fire. Though intended for use by planetary militias and the Imperial Guard, the Persuader has also carved a niche for itself among underworld figures looking for an edge in sheer firepower. The compact size of the Persuader, combined with its high volume of fire, makes it an excellent all-around choice for most combat situations, though its relatively short range can be a liability on an open battlefield. For most, however, its shortcomings are far outweighed by the Persuader’s utility, especially when paired with an oversized "drum" power pack that nearly doubles the weapon's capacity.Necromunda Pattern Lasgun - These Lasguns are manufactured on the Hive World of Necromunda.Retribution Pattern Long-Las - The first Retribution Pattern Long-Las was reportedly a modified Astra Militarum issue Long-Las, constructed by a sniper belonging to a regiment of the Brontian Longknifes. Angry over the destruction of his regiment in bloody frontal assaults during the Fifth Battle of Koldon Gap, he deserted and proceeded to kill four of his former senior officers and five commissars before his position was annihilated by a retaliatory mortar strike. In the subsequent centuries, similar weapons have been constructed by various artisans in the Calixis Sector and the Koronus Expanse. The Retribution is a stripped down Long-Las, sacrificing some of the weapon's reliability and clip size. In exchange, the Retribution has a much shorter barrel (for easy concealment) and can be broken into half a dozen pieces that can easily be hidden within a specially designed pack. In addition, the weapon is rigged to fire in a non-visible light spectrum, decreasing penetration slightly but ensuring the Retribution's discharge is unnoticeable. Breaking down or assembling the weapon takes roughly 30 seconds for a practised individual. In addition, there is almost no flash or sound from the las-burst, making it extremely difficult to detect when the Retribution is firing via sight or sound.Ryza Pattern Lasgun - The Ryza Pattern Lasgun is produced on the Forge World of Ryza and used by many different Astra Militarum regiments that receive their armaments from that outpost of the Priesthood of Mars.Shotlas - An illegal modification of a standard Lasgun popular amongst the techwrights and armour-mongers of the world of Footfall, the "Shotlas" is rigged to discharge more energy per shot, at the cost of beam coherence, with the weapon's shots swiftly losing power and becoming ineffective at longer ranges.Sollex Pattern-IX "Death Light" Lasgun - Made to the requirements of the Magnagorsk guilds by the Mechanicus sect of Sollex, the Death Light is an extremely powerful compact lasgun with a folding stock designed to fire high-energy blasts. These blasts, considerably stronger than a normal lasgun discharge, can easily burn through the thick insulation suits worn throughout Magnagorsk hive. Their power hungry nature, however, means Sollex guns are far less efficient than most las weapons and dangerous if overcharged.Stutter-Las - Another common illegal modification, Stutter-Las Pistols trade accuracy and reliability for rate of fire, charging quickly to unleash a hail of lasblasts. Though seldom as potent as the discharges of most las-weapons, the spray of light and heat is effective at close quarters.Triplex Pattern Lasgun - A highly refined variant of the standard Lasgun, the Triplex Pattern offers alternative firing modes that make the weapon more versatile on the battlefield.Voss Pattern Lasgun - The Voss Pattern is the standard Lasgun used by the regiments of the Armageddon Steel Legion.Vostroyan Pattern Lasgun - The Vostroyan Pattern Lasgun is used by the regiments of the Vostroyan Firstborn. Each of these weapons is known across the galaxy for its fine craftsmanship, and the hand-crafted details that often mark the weapon.