3/5 stars. The rules are okay.
Background.
Equerry to the Warmaster himself, Maloghurst was almost killed in earlier action which left his body shattered and earned his moniker. With little left but to serve his Primarch, he became ever more the shrewd operator and trusted on the battlefield to carry the icon of Horus and thus also became known as the Bearer of the Eye.
Strengths.
A reasonable stat line, but with reduced movement as you might imagine.
He carries the Icon of the Warmaster into battle. This provides +1 to Line and Vanguard for the unit he is attached to. This is actually really nice and can pivot his use in games entirely - and possibly help to win.
Bane strike ammunition in a bolt gun and a regular issue power sword round out the character.
Weaknesses.
Mal's days of glory in single combat are over. Over. He doesn't have to take part in challenges. And no one would blame him.
Overall.
The points cost here is average for what you are getting. Yes, there are some draw backs overall. But they are tolerable. He is also certainly fluffy for the Sons of Horus. No denying that. But he's probably not your first pick for a command character either. That Line +1 rule is very tempting though, even if it is kept on the back lines.
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