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Perturabo: The Hammer of Olympia

July 2017·p. 17

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Guy Haley examines Perturabo’s childhood on Olympia alongside his later return to suppress its rebellion. His relationship with his adoptive father and his place among the Primarchs explain how pride and resentment helped draw him towards Horus.

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New Ways to Get Started

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Primaris Librarian

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Primaris Captain

The Captain kit offers alternative bolt rifles, heads and an outstretched pointing hand or drawn sword. Its command markings and reinforced armour distinguish an officer intended to lead the newly deployed Primaris forces.

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