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==Variants==
===Assault IntercessorIntercessors===[[ImageFile:AssaultIntercessor.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Assault Intercessor Squad{{Fn|4}}]]
Intercessors aimed towards close combat are known as '''Assault Intercessors'''.{{Fn|3}} These are among the most common type of [[Close Support Squad]] within a modern Chapter.{{Fn|7a}} They are equipped with [[Chainsword]]s and [[Heavy Bolt Pistol]]s, while the commanding [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] is equipped with a [[Power Sword]], [[Power Fist]], or [[Thunder Hammer]] and a [[Plasma Pistol]] or [[Hand Flamer]].
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====Jump Pack Assault Intercessors====[[File:JumpIntercessors.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Jump Pack Intercessors{{Fn|9}}]][[Jump Pack]] Assault Intercessors are chosen from the most aggressive members of their [[Chapter]], and pair their close combat skills with the raw mass of a fully armoured Space Marine flying headfirst into enemies.{{Fn|9}}<br clear=all> ===Heavy IntercessorIntercessors===[[ImageFile:HeavyIntercessors.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Heavy Intercessor Squad{{Fn|6}}]]
Those Intercessors who wear [[Gravis Pattern Power Armour]] are known as '''Heavy Intercessors'''. These are used to secure ground, blunt enemy counter-attacks, and are immovable in the defense.{{Fn|7a}} They are equipped with [[Executor Bolt Rifle]]s, [[Executor Heavy Bolter]]s, [[Heavy Bolt Rifle]]s, [[Heavy Bolter]]s, [[Hellstorm Bolt Rifle]]s, or [[Hellstorm Heavy Bolter]]s.{{Fn|6}}<br clear=all>
==Intercession Squads==
