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| − | '''Gauntlets''' are a name for several different styles of arm bands and gloves, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. They are both an esthetic and a functional part of the uniform or armor, often incorporating equipment or weapons ([[Las Gauntlets]]<sup>1</sup>). Typically | + | '''Gauntlets''' are a name for several different styles of arm bands and gloves, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. They are both an esthetic and a functional part of the uniform or armor, often incorporating equipment or weapons ([[Las Gauntlets]]<sup>1</sup>). Typically worn by champions or officers they are a [[master crafted]] piece of equipment signifying great feats of heroism or reverence within the formation.<sup>2</sup> |
For the [[Blood Raven]] [[Chapter]], the champions of the [[First Company]] are awarded with master crafted gauntlets adorned with Blood Raven insignias.<sup>3</sup> | For the [[Blood Raven]] [[Chapter]], the champions of the [[First Company]] are awarded with master crafted gauntlets adorned with Blood Raven insignias.<sup>3</sup> | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 16 July 2011
Gauntlets are a name for several different styles of arm bands and gloves, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. They are both an esthetic and a functional part of the uniform or armor, often incorporating equipment or weapons (Las Gauntlets1). Typically worn by champions or officers they are a master crafted piece of equipment signifying great feats of heroism or reverence within the formation.2
For the Blood Raven Chapter, the champions of the First Company are awarded with master crafted gauntlets adorned with Blood Raven insignias.3
The most famous of these relics are the Gauntlets of Ultramar which are in the possesion of the Ultramarine Chapter4
Sources
- 1Rogue Trader Rulebook, p.120
- 2Warhammer 40,000: Wargear
- 3Dawn of War: Dark Crusade - Commander screen; Wargear section
- 4Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)
