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==Types of Orbital Defense Platforms==
*'''Orbital Weapons Platform''': An Orbital Weapons Platform usually mounts several laser batteries capable of striking at the enemy before they get too close to the planet.<sup>1</sup>
*'''Orbital Defense Laser Platform''': Are armed with massive [[Defense LasersLaser]]s, large laser cannons capable of penetrating a capital ship. Built around a powerful plasma reactor, a defense laser platform is armed with several of these large cannons, giving it the ability to fire them in every direction. Defense laser platforms are particularly effective at destroying fast-moving escort craft sent ahead of a main enemy fleet to conduct reconnaissance and raiding.<sup>1</sup>
*'''Orbital Torpedo Launcher''': Orbital [[Torpedo]] and missile batteries are one of the greatest deterrents to an enemy intent on attacking an Imperial world. They can attack from a distance to disrupt an enemy fleets advance and deliver a lethal blow against vessels which approach too closely to a planet. They have proved effective against attacks by [[Ork]] and [[Chaos]] forces.<sup>1</sup>
