Superhumans Redrawn

THE SHORT VERSION

Mark Gibbons describes how familiar Space Marine imagery can be refined without losing its history. Concept sketches help define veterans’ roles, chapter symbolism and relationships with the wider Imperium. Chaplain Cassius provides a detailed example: bionics, Tyrannic-war references and crafted icons gradually replace more feral-looking trophies. The discussion shows how rejected ideas contribute to a final character whose story can be read from his equipment.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 298, pp. 62–63.

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