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As much as I like the manticore, I think I'd vote for the griffon. It's dirt cheap, offers nice anti-infantry firepower and it allows a reroll if the scattering went bad. That puts the griffon on top of artillery for me
@ Owain: I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. Up to three templates is nothing to make fun of and it can take care of just about anything.