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[[Image:CustodesMini1.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Custodian with a Guardian Spear]]
The '''Guardian Spear''' was the traditional weapon of the [[Adeptus Custodes]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and the [[Horus Heresy]]. The spears were halberd-like [[power weapon]]s incorporating a [[Bolt Caster]], [[Melta Weapon|Melta Beam]]{{Fn|4}}, or [[Disintegration Beamer]]{{Fn|4}}. 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|2}}
The most beautifully wrought and deadly weapons of the Custodians are known as '''Paragon Spears''', storied weapons wielded by the most noted [[Shield-Captain]]s and [[Tribune]]s.{{Fn|4}}
As symbol of their roles as sentinel, [[Deathwatch]] [[Watch Master]]s are also given Guardian Spears.{{Fn|3}}
