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- ↑ Langford, Dave (March 1984). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf . No. 51. Games Workshop. p. 14.
- ↑ Pringle, Dave (April 1984). "Book Review". Imagine (review). TSR Hobbies (UK), Ltd. (13): 45.
