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Ask Grombrindal: Word Bearers Colours

February 2017·p. 29

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The answer explains that grey and red Word Bearers armour generally distinguish periods rather than specific unit types or armour marks. The Legion’s open betrayal and dedication to the Primordial Truth provide the key context for selecting a scheme.

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