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Each '''Earthshaker Platform''' mounts the same [[Earthshaker (Cannon)|Earthshaker Cannon]] on a standard cruciform platform as found on the [[Basilisk]]. They are one of the most common weapons used in artillery companies, especially during prolonged static campaigns where they can stay in the same position for weeks battering the enemy. Normally dug-in far to the rear, on occasion an Earthshaker will be brought forward for direct fire in support of friendly forces. Each one is crewed by a team of five Guardsmen in order to keep up a good rate of fire; in a pinch a minimum crew of four can suffice, although this is less than ideal. Only the [[Trojan]] support vehicle is powerful enough to tow this platform into position.{{Fn|1}} Each Earthshaker Platform normally has its own Trojan to move it, and also to carry extra ammunition during the prolonged fire missions.{{Fn|55a}}

The least common of the weapons platforms, '''Manticore Platforms''' are equipped with four [[Manticore Missile]]s. This makes them highly versatile and able to fulfill multiple roles, from air defense to offensive bombardment, depending on the warhead with which they are armed. Such is the value of these platforms that it is standard practice to defend a Manticore site with a dedicated squad or platoon.{{Fn|1}} Each platform can be towed into place by a Trojan vehicle.{{Fn|2}} The main Forge World were Manticore Platform produced: [[Voss]], [[Gehenna]], [[Stygies VIII]].{{Fn|5b}}

*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour - Imperial Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000]], **{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 54**{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 62