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The '''Gladius''' is a type of short sword used by most [[Space Marines]] as a basic [[close combat]] weapon.{{Fn|1}}
They are most frequently used as a sidearm by the [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]], whose skill with the blade in close combat is unsurpassed.{{Cite This}}
After his recruitment to the [[Knights-Errant]], [[Tylos Rubio]] was forced to divest himself of his Ultramarines livery, including his power armour. However, as a concession to his feelings, [[Nathaniel Garro]] arranged for him to be given a [[power sword]] patterned after a Gladius, reminding Rubio of his former [[Legion]].{{Fn|2}}
