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[[Image:GSImage.jpg|thumb|right|550px|Guardian Spear]] | [[Image:GSImage.jpg|thumb|right|550px|Guardian Spear]] | ||
| − | The '''Guardian Spear''' is a traditional weapon of the [[Adeptus Custodes]]. | + | The '''Guardian Spear''' is a traditional weapon of the [[Adeptus Custodes]].{{Fn|1}} |
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Guardian Spears are halberd-like [[power weapon]]s{{Fn|1}} so heavy that it would take several ordinary men to lift it{{Fn|4}} and incorporating a ranged weapon at its tip. The weapon's powerful ranged and close combat duality complemented the fighting style of this bodyguard force, giving them good capabilities in both close combat and at a distance. In battle, Custodes spin these weapons in great arcs, slaying enemies with each strike be it in melee combat or from afar.{{Fn|1}} | Guardian Spears are halberd-like [[power weapon]]s{{Fn|1}} so heavy that it would take several ordinary men to lift it{{Fn|4}} and incorporating a ranged weapon at its tip. The weapon's powerful ranged and close combat duality complemented the fighting style of this bodyguard force, giving them good capabilities in both close combat and at a distance. In battle, Custodes spin these weapons in great arcs, slaying enemies with each strike be it in melee combat or from afar.{{Fn|1}} | ||
As symbol of their roles as sentinel, [[Deathwatch]] [[Watch Master]]s are also given Guardian Spears known as [[Vigil Spear]]s.{{Fn|7}} | As symbol of their roles as sentinel, [[Deathwatch]] [[Watch Master]]s are also given Guardian Spears known as [[Vigil Spear]]s.{{Fn|7}} | ||
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===Types=== | ===Types=== | ||
*'''Guardian Spear''' — The most basic type that incorporates a [[Bolt Caster]]{{Fn|3}} | *'''Guardian Spear''' — The most basic type that incorporates a [[Bolt Caster]]{{Fn|3}} | ||
*'''Adrasite Spear''' — Incorporates an [[Adrathic Destructor]]{{Fn|3}} | *'''Adrasite Spear''' — Incorporates an [[Adrathic Destructor]]{{Fn|3}} | ||
*'''Pyrithite Spear''' — Incorporates a [[Melta Weapon|Melta Beam]]{{Fn|3}} | *'''Pyrithite Spear''' — Incorporates a [[Melta Weapon|Melta Beam]]{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | *[[Venatari Lance]]{{Fn|8}} - Wielded by the [[Custodian]]'s [[Venetari]] and incorporate single-barrel [[Archaeotech]] repeaters.{{Fn|9}} | ||
*'''Paragon Spear''' — The most beautifully wrought and deadly weapons of the Custodians, equipped with a Paragon [[Bolter]]. These storied weapons are wielded by the most noted [[Shield-Captain]]s and [[Adeptus Custodes_#Ranks & Titles|Tribune]]s.{{Fn|3}} | *'''Paragon Spear''' — The most beautifully wrought and deadly weapons of the Custodians, equipped with a Paragon [[Bolter]]. These storied weapons are wielded by the most noted [[Shield-Captain]]s and [[Adeptus Custodes_#Ranks & Titles|Tribune]]s.{{Fn|3}} | ||
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==Notable Guardian Spears== | ==Notable Guardian Spears== | ||
*''[[Apollonian Spear]]'' — The weapon of [[Constantin Valdor]] | *''[[Apollonian Spear]]'' — The weapon of [[Constantin Valdor]] | ||
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*{{Endn|6}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/06/11/new-rules-for-the-imperiumgw-homepage-post-2/ Warhammer Community: New Rules for the Imperium (Posted on 11/06/2020)] (Last accessed on 11 June 2020) | *{{Endn|6}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/06/11/new-rules-for-the-imperiumgw-homepage-post-2/ Warhammer Community: New Rules for the Imperium (Posted on 11/06/2020)] (Last accessed on 11 June 2020) | ||
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Deathwatch (9th Edition)]], pg. 54 - Datasheets | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Deathwatch (9th Edition)]], pg. 54 - Datasheets | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Liber Imperium]], pg. 147 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|9}}: [https://whc-cdn.games-workshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/LegioCustodesVenatariSquad.pdf Games Workshop: Legio Custodes Venatari Squad] (Last accessed on 07/12/2022) | ||
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Revision as of 19:10, 7 December 2022
The Guardian Spear is a traditional weapon of the Adeptus Custodes.[1]
Contents
Overview
Guardian Spears are halberd-like power weapons[1] so heavy that it would take several ordinary men to lift it[4] and incorporating a ranged weapon at its tip. The weapon's powerful ranged and close combat duality complemented the fighting style of this bodyguard force, giving them good capabilities in both close combat and at a distance. In battle, Custodes spin these weapons in great arcs, slaying enemies with each strike be it in melee combat or from afar.[1]
As symbol of their roles as sentinel, Deathwatch Watch Masters are also given Guardian Spears known as Vigil Spears.[7]
Types
- Guardian Spear — The most basic type that incorporates a Bolt Caster[3]
- Adrasite Spear — Incorporates an Adrathic Destructor[3]
- Pyrithite Spear — Incorporates a Melta Beam[3]
- Venatari Lance[8] - Wielded by the Custodian's Venetari and incorporate single-barrel Archaeotech repeaters.[9]
- Paragon Spear — The most beautifully wrought and deadly weapons of the Custodians, equipped with a Paragon Bolter. These storied weapons are wielded by the most noted Shield-Captains and Tribunes.[3]
Notable Guardian Spears
- Apollonian Spear — The weapon of Constantin Valdor
- Gatekeeper
- Gnosis[5]
- Swiftsilver Talon[6]
- Praeses
Images
An Adrasite Spear
A Pyrithite Spear
Shield-Captain with a Paragon Spear
Related articles
Sources
- 1: The First Heretic (Novel), Chapter 7
- 2: Codex: Deathwatch (7th Edition) — Watch Masters'
- 3: The Horus Heresy Book Seven, pg. 243–244
- 4: Codex: Adeptus Custodes (8th Edition), pg. 38
- 5: Warhammer Community: Valerian and Aleya on the Battlefield (Posted on 27/02/2020) (Last accessed on 27 February 2020)
- 6: Warhammer Community: New Rules for the Imperium (Posted on 11/06/2020) (Last accessed on 11 June 2020)
- 7: Codex: Deathwatch (9th Edition), pg. 54 - Datasheets
- 8: Liber Imperium, pg. 147
- 9: Games Workshop: Legio Custodes Venatari Squad (Last accessed on 07/12/2022)
Uncited
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- Horus Heresy: Collected Visions, pp. 28-29
