The weapon is usually made from a combination of wood, box girders, and various pieces of scrap metal scavenged by the Orks from wrecked and destroyed enemy vehicles. Metal used in the construction of the catapult is fashioned into girder-like sections and perforated with large holes in an effort to reduce weight. These sections are bolted together before battle, and broken down by the weapon's Gretchin crew to be carried to other battles. The Squig Katapult operates by a simple mechanism: the ammunition (a pot full of Buzzer Squigs) is loaded into the pot mounted on a long arm that is held under tension by powerful springs. The arm is wound back by a crank and handle and then fastened to a catch that is operated by a lever. After the pot is loaded into the holder the lever is released and
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