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[[ImageFile:BladeChampionArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|{{PAGENAME}}{{Fn|2}}]]'''Blade Champions''' are [[Adeptus Custodes]] who seek out enemy leaders, to behead with their giant two handed [[Vaultsword]]s.{{Fn|1}}
==Description==
Blade Champions are afforded one of the greatest honours amongst the Custodes. After achieving many great deeds, their many names are etched within the [[Tome Eternal]], which sits in the [[Emperor]]'s own Throne Room.{{Fn|3}} Sitting below [[Shield-Captain]]s in rank and serve as the second-in-command in [[Shield Company|Shield Companies]], they act as leaders of smaller [[Adeptus Custodes]] forces{{Fn|1}}. In battle Blade Champions act as hunters of the highest caliber, seeking out and slaying key enemy commanders and champions in duels. Blade Champions often accrue unofficial bands of companions from within the Custodes and [[Sisters of Silence]], leading them into battle.{{Fn|3}}
