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Children of Lishtaar

January 2004·pp. 14–17

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Johan Kolkjaer’s tournament-winning Emperor’s Children combine older miniatures, current models and extensive conversions. A flesh-toned scheme avoids the usual bright pink and purple, with red and brown ink treatments unifying the force. Captions describe a Daemon Prince assembled from Warhammer and Inquisitor components, a rebuilt Dreadnought and individual champions. The result reflects influences from Realms of Chaos and John Blanche while giving each Marine a distinct appearance.

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CommunityWD 289 · pp. 4–7

Games Workshop News

A Bretonnian preview introduces the coming army book and new units, while Warhammer Online supplies screenshots and an interactive map. Other notices cover Epic Armageddon’s return, WarCry’s Dogs of War expansion and results from a Warhammer 40,000 tournament heat. Forge World’s Orca transport, new annuals and a fine-art reproduction project show the breadth of releases surrounding the month, alongside a memorial to an early contributor.

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RulesWD 289 · pp. 36–39

Daemonhunters Q&A

Phil Kelly resolves questions about Grey Knights, Inquisitors, henchmen, allies, transports and psychic powers. The answers separate intended restrictions from errors, clarify how abilities interact with other codexes and explain the placement and use of Orbital Strikes. Several rulings address the practical consequences of attaching Daemonhunters to another army. Designer comments connect unusual equipment and deployment limits to the faction’s intended playing style.

Warhammer 40,000Grey Knights
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ModellingWD 289 · pp. 54–57

Hardened Veterans

Tammy Haye presents veteran Guard squads whose conversions communicate campaign experience and regimental identity. Personal weapons, scars, extra supplies and altered clothing distinguish the soldiers, while Dave Taylor’s Macharians add devotional details and Mark Tait’s unit draws on the Cityfight cover. Steve Shepherd’s cold-weather palette and Chris Blair’s painted markings show how colour can contribute as much as new parts. The examples encourage individuality without abandoning a squad’s shared equipment and background.

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