Editing Hephaestus-IV (section)

===Man Portable Photonic Weapons=== 
The Mechanicum of Hephaestus has managed to maintain extremely powerful weapon systems in the form of portable photonic weaponry. However, chunks of the data have been lost over time. Several parts of the weapon systems are vastly scaled down versions of the Godsbane Lance system and due to somewhat roughshod construction, are prone to overheating. 

The first weapon, the '''Photon Thruster''', is a weapon rarely seen in the imperium at large; such is the difficulty of manufacture. These weapons require a powerful cooling system be carried with the bearer or be integrated into the armor system, if applicable. These photon weapons fire hairs-width thick beams of black energy which is capable of piercing even the thickest armor and densest matter. Maintenance is required after every deployment to ensure catastrophic overheating does not occur. 

A smaller version, the '''Photon Gauntlet''', is wearable on the hand of the user and is powered by a single shot battery; this weapon is meant to be a last resort weapon and as such has minimal range, only up to 20 feet. However the battery is replaceable but only the mechanicus are capable of manufacturing such a special item. As such these gauntlets are typically symbols of status on worlds allied with Hephaestus-IV, the weapon can also be manufactured for astartes and integrated into their armor, replacing the vambracer and gauntlet.

Finally an upscale version of this weapon type, the '''Darkfire Cannon''', is in existence, however, this large weapon requires up to three people to transport effectively, and is better suited to mounting on vehicles or stationary emplacements. This version of photon weapon is able to easily bring ruin to the mightiest of war machines.