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Spyral Prime Hive City

August 2013·pp. 74–81

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Ray Dranfield’s team gives every building a distinct purpose while keeping the city coherent. Carefully planned plinths, octagonal structures and an improvised landing pad push familiar kits beyond their standard shapes. Interiors, battle damage and reused offcuts add detail without obstructing play. An Arbites precinct and Administratum building make the setting recognisable as an oppressive Imperial city.

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