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{{SpaceMarinesPortal}} [[File: Company Champion.jpg|right|thumbnail| An [[Ultramarine]] [[Company Champion]].<sup>2</sup>]]
The '''Company Champion''' is the greatest warrior in a company but who isn't a high ranking officer, such as a [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] or [[Space Marine Master|Master]]. They form up with the [[Command Squad]]s and can be seen fighting in the fiercest of battles. They are armed with superior weapons and armour compared to most other [[Space Marines]] to represent their status.<sup>1</sup>
Charged with upholding the honour their [[Company]], their [[Chapter]] and the [[Emperor]] himself, Company Champions' primary role is to engage enemy warlords and champions in single combat, so that their commanding officer may conduct the wider battle free from interference.<sup>3</sup> They also hold key roles in conducting the various rituals and ceremonies of the Chapter.<sup>3</sup>
==See also==
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]*<sup>2</sup>:[http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=&prodId=prod1050238 Games Workshop Official Site]*<sup>3</sup>:[[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], p.55
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