My 30K space marine firing the platoon support weapon. The platoon support weapon in my chapter is similar to the Milkor MGL MK1 out of South Africa.
As a platoon support weapon it is known as a thumper MK 1.
It is a 60mm 6 shot weapon platform. Using various types of ammo.
In the standard High explosive set up the thumper has minimum arming range of 8 inches. Maximum range of 382 inches.
In the 60mm shotgun set up it has no minimum range (point blank).
The thumper allows the shooter to configure the types of rounds within the drum. 60mm shotgun, HE, Gas of different types, and White phosphorus.
In the configuration above the individual space marine has chosen the lighting claw as a close support defense. This configuration is generally referred to as a Hulk setup.
The trade off with the lighting claw is the user is unable to reload after depleting the 6 shot drum.
Working on my heavy weapon support for my Marines, also flushing out my Chapter. Working on some rules, now that 11th does not support my OG (first born).
Waiting on my order from GW for missile launchers and rotatory cannons, and more 25mm bases. My plan is to have a 10 man squad with lascannon, thumper, heavy flamer, and multi.
Thanks for taking a look.