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Magus and Grey Knight Space Marines Oldhammer

Artist: Mark Gibbons Source: Mark Gibbons
Magus and Grey Knight Space Marines Oldhammer
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Published on: September 30, 2024

The Magus and Grey Knights: Masters of Insurrection and Purity

The Magus: A Leader of Genestealer Cults

In Warhammer 40,000, the Magus is a pivotal figure within Genestealer Cults, blending human and xenos traits as a hybrid born from later generations of the brood. Typically from the third or fourth generation, Magi are highly intelligent and possess powerful psychic abilities inherited from their Genestealer progenitors. Often appearing more human than earlier hybrids, they rise to leadership roles within the cult, commanding both reverence and fear from their followers.

A Mastermind of Insurrection

The Magus serves as both a spiritual guide and a tactical commander, using their psychic powers to manipulate allies and enemies alike. They are instrumental in orchestrating planetary insurrections, weakening defenses, and preparing worlds for the arrival of a Tyranid Hive Fleet. With abilities to manipulate minds, foresee enemy movements, and unleash deadly psychic attacks, the Magus is both a master strategist and a dangerous battlefield presence, capable of infiltrating human society until the time is right to reveal their alien nature.

The Grey Knights: The Emperor’s Chosen Psykers

The Grey Knights are an elite and secretive Space Marine Chapter tasked with combating the forces of Chaos as the militant arm of the Ordo Malleus. Derived from the Emperor’s own gene-seed, they are incorruptible and wield unparalleled psychic power. Each Grey Knight is a psyker, equipped with Nemesis force weapons and clad in silver Aegis armor engraved with protective wards, making them formidable against the daemons of the Warp.

Defenders of the Imperium’s Soul

Renowned for their unmatched discipline and unwavering loyalty, the Grey Knights are the Imperium’s ultimate weapon against Chaos. Operating in secrecy, their deeds are legendary, yet shrouded in myth. They banish daemons and purge corruption with precision, embodying the Emperor’s will. Their existence remains a closely guarded secret, preserving their sacred mission to protect humanity from the insidious threats of the Warp.