Empire Ironfist

The Ironfist is the second Imperial adaptation of the trusty Wargalley. Most of its hull is taken up with a huge mortar, whose squat muzzle points ominously skyward. Ironfists don't often venture far out to sea as their principle role is the demolition of enemy coastal towns.

Although invented by the scientists of the Empire, Ironfists are used both by and against many of the nations of the Old World, for whenever cities are built beside a river the Ironfist can bring immense firepower to bear on an otherwise inaccessible position.

On occasion, however, Ironfists have been used to great effect in a number of famous sea battles. In such confrontations the Men O' War and Ships of the Line advance toward their prey, while the Ironfists in the rear lay down a screen of heavy duty cannonballs.

As most mortars mounted in the hull of the Ironfists fire almost vertically upwards, and are powered by a great quantity of gunpowder, they are able to shoot over the masts and sails of the ships in front. With skilled gunnery, accurate targeting signals, and a lot of luck, the Ironfists can inflict a great deal of damage upon an enemy they cannot see, while being protected by the ships in front!

Source
Puño de Hierro
 * Man O' War - Warhammer - Sea of Blood Rulebook
 * pg. 44

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