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The Emperor’s Shadows

November 2004·p. 77

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Victoria Lamb uses a black-and-white scheme related to the Black Templars, then adds red, turquoise and details with a samurai influence. Chapter, squad and knee markings repeat the same visual language, demonstrating how a coherent cultural theme can personalise a familiar Space Marine silhouette.

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CommunityWD 299 · pp. 2–5

Games Workshop News

Designers preview the plastic Eldar Wave Serpent, the Epic Swordwind supplement and the Ogre Kingdoms Scrap Launcher, discussing how the models’ shapes express their roles and cultures. The studio also reports on its website rebuild and personal projects, including the demanding conversions for Bugman’s Lament and a return to loyalist Space Marines.

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ShowcaseWD 299 · pp. 32–35

’Eavy Metal Showcase: North America 2003

Golden Demon winners from the North American Games Days demonstrate the variety of competition painting in 2003. Individual heroes, monsters, squads and a war machine sit together in the gallery, from Adam Rantz’s Slayer Sword-winning Ulthwé Farseer to atmospheric fantasy regiments, without a supplied recipe for the photographed finishes.

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InterviewWD 299 · pp. 64–69

Angels of Death: Codex Space Marines Designers’ Notes

Graham McNeill and Pete Haines explain a substantial expansion of the Space Marine codex, combining richer background with distinct roles for commanders, Chaplains and Librarians. Veteran skills, revised equipment, independent Techmarines and points adjustments encourage variety, while Chapter Traits and newly developed special characters let players make a force more personal.

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