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Designing Metaurus and Gadriel

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The two Marines must remain recognisable from their screen appearances while reflecting different responsibilities within Titus’s retinue. Metaurus leans toward action despite his stationary pose, whereas Gadriel’s sculpted banner and new regalia make him a dependable rallying point rather than simply another aggressive warrior.

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