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==Appearance and Equipment==
Generally, the Custodes are larger and much more powerful than [[Space Marines]]; they are far more similar to the legendary [[Thunder Warriors]], as they were created by a similar process.{{Fn|3}}
===Armour===
The armour of the Custodes is a finely wrought form of [[Power ArmourAdeptus Custodes]]are clad in finely wrought golden armour, greater than superior even to that of even worn by Astartes models.{{Fn|6}}, made with [[auramite]] rather than [[ceramite]].{{Fn|15c}} The [[Adeptus Custodes]] are clad in finely wrought golden armour. Each suit is custom made and fitted to its wearer, a work of art in its own right. The name of its owner is inscribed within the interior of the suit. Each suit is inlaid with gems mined from Terra itself and cut by skilled artisans; these will be changed whenever the Custodian switches roles to reflect their new position{{Fn|44}}{{Fn|46}}{{Fn|45}}. Their Power Armour is forged in the secret armouries of the Custodes, somewhere within the labyrinthine halls of the [[Imperial Palace|Imperial Archives]]{{Fn|47}}, and is made from [[Auramite]] as opposed to [[Ceramite]]{{Fn|15c}}. The servos and motors of the Custodes ' armour are nearly completely silent. Custodes power armor armour also includes a built-in grav chute and internal air supply. Each suit's helmet includes an internal vox, an altimeter, ambient neutralisers, and a hololithic schematic overlay map.{{Fn|44}}{{Fn|46}}{{Fn|45}}
;Auric Battleplate
:Designed for the commanders of the [[Legio Custodes]], these impressive armour suits are as much works of art as they are formidable bulwarks against the weapons of the enemy.{{Fn|47}}
:A lighter version of the Custodes armour, designed for maximum manoeuvrability and minimal bulk. This allows clades of the Custodes that rely more on speed for their protection to make the best use of their unique wargear.{{Fn|47}}
;Auric Warplate
:Proof against small arms and also incorporates a series of field generators that can repel even heavy ordnance. Moreover, the Warplates' custom-fitted plating and artfully worked servo harnesses allow [[Custodes]] to fully exploit their gene-forged physique on the battlefield. Overall the power armor armour pattern is a supreme marvel of science and technology and is far superior to the standardised power armour used by the [[Space Marines]].{{Fn|47}}
===Heraldry===
