Samech-pattern Las-blaster

The Samech-pattern Las-blaster is a reloadable, one-shot, man-portable anti-armor weapon produced exclusively by the Samech in the Jericho Reach. Since this Forge World is no longer part of the Imperium, but fallen to Chaps, the Las-blaster is incredibly rare in M42, especially beyond the Jericho Reach.

The weapon is slightly less potent than a full-bore las-cannon, and has a much shorter range. That said, it's powerful enough to kill Astartes with a single well-placed shot, and punch through all but the heaviest tank armor. Its main selling power is that it can be carried and operated by a single soldier, is easy to use and maintain (only basic cleaning and maintenance prayers required). Rate of fire is low. The spent energy cell must be replaced between shots, and the machine spirit needs time to rest before the weapon can be refired.

According to an M35 review by Mars, the las-blaster was based upon Eldar weaponry, and would likely have been declared heretical, had not all contact with Samech been lost only a few centuries later.