...are you on crack, sig? the gladius is the sword analogue, and it's leaps and bounds better then the sword.it's worth the extra 5 points. Why is it that no one can just sit down and deal with the fact that space marines don't get the best glitter in this game?It has been, and always will be:Hunters:CobrasGladius:SwordsNova:Firestorm.The space marine vessels are better in every way (be it firepower, firing arc, speed or armor)I am starting to wonder if your starting arguments for the sake of arguing!