EditorialWD 291 · p. 2
Paul Sawyer announces the coming revision of Warhammer 40,000, describing it as a refinement focused on assault and vehicles rather than a complete redesign. Existing codexes are intended to remain compatible. His own planned Ultramarines project changes direction after researching their Tyranid enemies, and the editorial illustrates the colour tests for the swarm he now wants to collect.
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CommunityWD 291 · pp. 4–5
Tournament results celebrate the second heats of the 2003–2004 season and point readers towards armies featured in this issue. A report on Gothenburg’s Battle Bunker describes its gaming tables, painting space and themed terrain. Other notices introduce Deff Skwadron, Forge World’s Orca and Drone Sentry Turrets, and replica artefacts and art prints. Together they record the month’s competition, store and release activity.
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LoreWD 291 · pp. 14–17
Techmarines train on Mars before returning to maintain their Chapter’s weapons, vehicles and sacred artefacts. Their divided loyalties and specialised knowledge set them apart from other Marines, while servo-arms, servitors and bionic tools support their work. Accounts of Paullian Blantar and Sevano Tomasin illustrate contrasting traditions. The feature also explains the Space Wolves’ Iron Priests and the ritual language surrounding Imperial technology.
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