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Assault on Black Reach

August 2008·p. 10

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The forthcoming boxed game is introduced through Captain Sicarius and the Ultramarines’ defence of Ghospora Hive against Waaagh! Zanzag. Its mix of Orks and Marines includes plastic Deffkoptas, Nobz, Terminators and a Dreadnought, offering both reinforcements and a starting collection. The notice also announces the Terminator and Ork Nob that will accompany the following magazine, linking the historical battle to the new miniature range.

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