A The '''Gladius ''' is a type of short sword used mainly by any most [[Space Marines]] as a basic close combat weapon to slash their enemy instead of hitting them with their [[Bolter]], which is quiet effective as well.¹In They are most frequently used as a sidearm by the [[Dawn of WarUltramarines]], chapter whose skill with the [[Space Marines]] always use their Gladius when they are fighting an enemy blade in close combat or are attacking a building and vehicleis unsurpassed.^2-21