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The '''Guardian Spear''' is a traditional weapon of the [[Adeptus Custodes]].{{Fn|1}}
==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 complements the fighting style of this the bodyguard forcewielding it, 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 symbols of their roles role as sentinel, [[Deathwatch]] [[Watch Master]]s are also given Guardian Spears known as [[Vigil Spear]]s.{{Fn|7}}
===Types===
*'''Guardian Spear''' — The most basic type that incorporates a [[Bolt Caster]]{{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}}
==Notable Guardian Spears==
*''[[Apollonian Spear]]'' — The weapon of [[Constantin Valdor]]
