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Years in the Making

September 2017·pp. 36–37

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The rules grow from an intended mail-order giveaway into Rogue Trader and then towards the larger army battles players wanted. A milestone chronology recalls factions, boxed sets and expansions, explaining how vehicles and super-heavy machines eventually become ordinary parts of the game.

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EditorialWD 422 · p. 3

30 Years of Warhammer 40,000

The editorial marks three decades of the game by considering its combination of miniatures, stories, art and play. Igor Sid’s anniversary cover recalls Rogue Trader’s Crimson Fists without simply repeating its scene, leading into the issue’s linked battles and retrospective.

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ShowcaseWD 422 · pp. 6–7

Three Decades of Warhammer 40,000

A sequence of rulebook and starter covers traces the game from Rogue Trader to Dark Imperium. Space Marines remain the common thread while their opponents change, and the new Crimson Fists cover carries that recognisable imagery into the Primaris era.

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ShowcaseWD 422 · p. 7

Primaris Intercessor Veteran Sergeant

The anniversary model carries a sheathed gladius, veteran insignia, purity seals and marksmanship honours. Alternative heads and a separate shoulder pad let collectors adapt the commemorative warrior to their own Chapter, while the notice explains its limited period of availability.

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