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|source=''[[Roboute Guilliman]], quoted in the [[Apocrypha of Skaros]].{{Fn|5a}}

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==Overview ==

Charged with upholding the honour of his [[Space Marine Company|company]], his [[Chapter]] and the [[Emperor]] himself, a Company Champion's 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. They also hold key roles in conducting the various rituals and ceremonies of the Chapter.{{Fn|1b}}

==Wargear==

Since a Champion will engage their foe in close combat most of the time they must be armed with formidable weaponry. In this case, most Champions will arm themselves with power swords and combat shields. As for [[power armor]], Champions are given a unique honor. Whenever a battle-brother ascends to the role armor is crafted specifically for him. This pattern of armor is known informally as the Curadh variant and is based loosely on Aquila-pattern battleplate. It features additional reinforcement upon the shoulder guards, designed to showcase the Champion's many honors and provide better protection. Curadh armor comes with a reinforced breastplate where a Champion is allowed to display his personal heraldry. As for the helm it is deliberately fashioned to resemble knightly helms of [[Terra|Terra's]] ancient past, for the ideals of those half-forgotten warriors, are seen to be represented by the Champions. When a Champion falls in battle and his body is recovered, his armor will be placed in the Chapter's reliquary to be lauded and remembered.{{Fn|5d}}

**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 18

**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 55

*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 70 (2015)]], ''Parade Ground''

*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition)]], pg. 13 — ''The 2nd Company''