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The '''Adepta Sororitas''' (also known as the '''Sisters of Battle''') is a branch of the [[Ecclesiarchy]] of the [[Imperium of Man]]. An entirely female organization, the forces of the militant branches of the Adepta Sororitas are the soul standing army of the Ecclesiarchy, the Ecclesiarchy being banned from keeping "''men'' under arms". | The '''''Adepta Sororitas''''' (also known as the '''Sisters of Battle''') is a branch of the [[Ecclesiarchy]] of the [[Imperium of Man]]. An entirely female organization, the forces of the militant branches of the Adepta Sororitas are the soul standing army of the Ecclesiarchy, the Ecclesiarchy being banned from keeping "''men'' under arms". | ||
== | == Organization == | ||
The Adepta Sororitas gains most of its recruits from the ''Schola Progenium'', an | The ''Adepta Sororitas'' gains most of its recruits from the ''Schola Progenium'', an organization that raises children (usually orphans) from an early age to serve the Imperium militarily. It also provides the [[Imperial Guard]] with Commissars and Stormtroopers. | ||
The field commander of a force of Adepta Sororitas soldiers is known as a ''Canoness''. | The field commander of a force of ''Adepta Sororitas'' soldiers is known as a ''Canoness''. | ||
== Tactics and Equipment == | == Tactics and Equipment == | ||
While lacking the myriad biological enhancements of the [[Imperial Space Marines]], the Adepta Sororitas have the resources to equip the Sisters with [[power armor]]. The Adepta Sororitas also makes heavy use of flame-thrower-based weaponry and | While lacking the myriad biological enhancements of the [[Imperial Space Marines]], the ''Adepta Sororitas'' have the resources to equip the Sisters with [[power armor]]. The'' Adepta Sororitas'' also makes heavy use of flame-thrower-based weaponry and generally prefer close combat. | ||
For support, the ''Adepta Sororitas'' use of rocket artillery for long-range support as well as vehicles armed with heavy flame-throwers, but they lack true main-battle tanks. | |||
[[Category:Warhammer 40,000]] | [[Category:Warhammer 40,000]] | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 25 August 2008
The Adepta Sororitas (also known as the Sisters of Battle) is a branch of the Ecclesiarchy of the Imperium of Man. An entirely female organization, the forces of the militant branches of the Adepta Sororitas are the soul standing army of the Ecclesiarchy, the Ecclesiarchy being banned from keeping "men under arms".
Organization
The Adepta Sororitas gains most of its recruits from the Schola Progenium, an organization that raises children (usually orphans) from an early age to serve the Imperium militarily. It also provides the Imperial Guard with Commissars and Stormtroopers.
The field commander of a force of Adepta Sororitas soldiers is known as a Canoness.
Tactics and Equipment
While lacking the myriad biological enhancements of the Imperial Space Marines, the Adepta Sororitas have the resources to equip the Sisters with power armor. The Adepta Sororitas also makes heavy use of flame-thrower-based weaponry and generally prefer close combat.
For support, the Adepta Sororitas use of rocket artillery for long-range support as well as vehicles armed with heavy flame-throwers, but they lack true main-battle tanks.