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==In the 41st Millennium==
Lacking both the effective range of other common Imperial artillery pieces, such as the ([[Basilisk]], [[Manticore]], [[Bombard]]), nor having the armoured protection of other siege engines,([[Demolisher]], [[Thunderer]]), the Medusa is considered an aging relic of Imperial warfare. Medusas are no longer a common sight on the battlefield of the 41st millennium and are generally only deployed when a fortress wall needs breaching to allow an assault or as a linebreaker when Demolishers are not available. Most commanders prefer not to deploy them to the front lines.
Other roles for the Medusa have been tried but to no avail. The short range of the gun prevents it from being used as a proper piece of artillery and its open crew platform leaves the loader and gunner dangerously exposed for deployment on direct assaults. The Medusa also has ammo-capacity issues, only being able to carry 18 rounds of ammunition before needing to resupply, which isn't a problem during a siege, but in a field battle it usually can't stay engaged for long. In addition it is designed to fire directly at walls rather than over them, much like the [[Griffon]].
