https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/api.php?hidebots=1&urlversion=1&days=7&limit=50&target=Banesword&action=feedrecentchanges&feedformat=atomWarhammer 40k - Lexicanum - Changes related to "Banesword" [en]2024-03-28T14:54:00ZRelated changesMediaWiki 1.30.0https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Manticore_(Tank)&diff=550524&oldid=472753Manticore (Tank)2024-03-22T16:28:41Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Sources</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Manticore is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment, with audio-modulated radio control systems, gyroscopic roll stabilisation, radar-guided targeting augers and predictive logic-engines.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|3}}  This advanced equipment is used to fire and control the four [[Manticore Missile]]s, which it can launch individually or, if sufficiently modified, in one great salvo.{{Fn|2}}  The ability to swap out warheads or launch other advanced rocket systems gives the Manticore a versatility highly prized by Imperial commanders.{{Fn|1a}} While the [[Manticore Missile#Storm Eagle Rocket|Storm Eagle]] Cluster Munition is the most commonly fired weapon{{Fn|2}}, the Manticore's fire capability is very versatile and can fire missiles with high-explosive, incendiary, and chemical warheads.  It can also fire surface-to-air missiles for an air defense role.{{Fn|1a}}</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Manticore is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment, with audio-modulated radio control systems, gyroscopic roll stabilisation, radar-guided targeting augers and predictive logic-engines.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|3}}  This advanced equipment is used to fire and control the four [[Manticore Missile]]s, which it can launch individually or, if sufficiently modified, in one great salvo.{{Fn|2}}  The ability to swap out warheads or launch other advanced rocket systems gives the Manticore a versatility highly prized by Imperial commanders.{{Fn|1a}} While the [[Manticore Missile#Storm Eagle Rocket|Storm Eagle]] Cluster Munition is the most commonly fired weapon{{Fn|2}}, the Manticore's fire capability is very versatile and can fire missiles with high-explosive, incendiary, and chemical warheads.  It can also fire surface-to-air missiles for an air defense role.{{Fn|1a}}</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>However, while the Manticore is more advanced than the comparable [[Basilisk]], it has a number of drawbacks, generally limiting it to dedicated artillery [[regiment]]s.  Most notable of those is its limited store of ammunition as, once the Manticore has fired all four missiles, it must withdraw from battle to reload <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">in a time-consuming </del>process.{{Fn|2}}  The Manticore's technology is also more temperamental than other less-advanced systems, and unless the attendant [[Techpriest]]s perform the proper blessings it may malfunction in the middle of battle.{{Fn|2}}  As well, this same technological advantage makes it more difficult to manufacture.  Demand for the machine almost always outstrips the [[Departmento Munitorium]]'s supply, and for a unit to receive brand-new Manticores is often a sign of prestige or favour by High Command.{{Fn|3}}</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>However, while the Manticore is more advanced than the comparable [[Basilisk]], it has a number of drawbacks, generally limiting it to dedicated artillery [[regiment]]s.  Most notable of those is its limited store of ammunition as, once the Manticore has fired all four missiles, it must withdraw from battle to <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">enact a </ins>reload process <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">that takes several hours</ins>.{{Fn|2}}  The Manticore's technology is also more temperamental than other less-advanced systems, and unless the attendant [[Techpriest]]s perform the proper blessings it may malfunction in the middle of battle.{{Fn|2}}  As well, this same technological advantage makes it more difficult to manufacture.  Demand for the machine almost always outstrips the [[Departmento Munitorium]]'s supply, and for a unit to receive brand-new Manticores is often a sign of prestige or favour by High Command.{{Fn|3}}</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[File:IG5EManticore.jpg|right|thumb|220px|A '''Manticore''' unleashing its payload]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[File:IG5EManticore.jpg|right|thumb|220px|A '''Manticore''' unleashing its payload]]</div></td></tr>
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