Rokkit Launcha
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A Rokkit Launcha is the Ork analog to an Imperial Missile launcher.
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Description and Variants
Rokkit Launchas probably spawned from an Ork's desire to make something explode, that wasn't within easy reach of a grenade.[11] It is a massive, but very simple weapon - usually a stout stick with a simple trigger mechanism[3a] or a tubular launcher with as many rokkits as Orks can get a hold of. Rokkits can be loaded one at a time, or loaded automatically from a magazine if the weapon is a bit more complex.[1] Orks can use it on the move with no noticeable loss of accuracy. Its simplicity makes it very easy to manufacture and it is a fairly common Ork special weapon. It is usually mounted on vehicles such as Warbuggyz or Killa Kans, but sometimes Ork Boyz equip themselves with Rokkit Launchas, that gives their mob the ability to shoot down armoured vehicles. It is also a primary weapon of Ork Tankbustas.[3c] Due to its simplicity, it is often combined with a Shoota to make a Kombi-Weapon.
Pokkit Rokkit Launcha
Some mekboyz create smaller versions of Rokkit Launchas, known as Pokkit Rokkit Launchas. These versions are one handed, keeping user's other hand free. They fire one rokkit at a time, but are more accurate than the standard Rokkit Launchas.[10]
Pokkit Rokkit Launcha[15]
'Eavy Rokkit Launcha
The Eavy Rokkit Launcha is an enlarged version of the standard Rokkit Launcha used by Wrecka Krew Tankbusta Gunners.[16b]
Tankbusta Gunner with 'Eavy Rokkit Launcha[17]
Rokkit Rack
Rokkit Racks are a type of back-mounted multiple Rokkit Launchas used by Wrecka Krew Tankbustas.[16a][16b]
Tankbusta Rokkiteer with back-mounted Rokkit Rack.[16b]
Munitions Types
Though Ork Mekboys sometimes customise Rokkit Launchas with some unusual munitions, most of them fire simple Rokkits, the shorter-ranged Orkish variant of Krak Missiles. Ork Rokkits are crammed full of high explosives, and they tend to be unreliable, but usually are extremely effective.[11] They are also very loud - a big plus for any self-respecting Ork warrior.[1]
Pulsa Rokkits are a particularly nasty sub-type of Rokkit which knocks those caught within the blast radius off their feet, allowing Orks to close in for the kill.[16a]
Ork Rokkits[13]
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Gorkamorka: Da Roolz, pg. 56
- 2: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook, pg. 203
- 3: Codex: Orks (4th Edition)
- 4: Imperial Armour Volume Eight - Raid on Kastorel-Novem, pg. 117
- 5: FW Website Ork Weapon Set
- 6: FW Website Ork Vehicle Weapon Set
- 7: GW Website Ork Rokkitz
- 10: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution
- 11: Rogue Trader: Into the Storm, pg. 142
- 12: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
- 13: Codex: Orks (4th Edition), p. 24, 49
- 14: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine collectors edition artbook
- 15: Eternal Crusade website - Rogue Trader store
- 16: Kill Team: Brutal and Cunning
- 17: Warhammer Community (saved archive, dated 02/12/2024) Original link: Warhammer Community (last accessed 02/12/2024)
