The Adeptus Ministorum, or Ecclesiarchy as it is commonly known, is the official church of the Imperium. This massive organization is dedicated to spreading the worship and veneration of the Catholic Religion throughout the galaxy.

Founded by the fanatical Fatidicus, the Adeptus Ministorum continues to preach the edicts and ideals of the Imperial Creed wherever Imperial citizens may thrive. Transgressions against the church are considered heresy and no sin is too small to be punished in the dark future of the 41st Millennium.

For nearly ten thousand years, the Ecclesiarchy has guided and focused the faith of countless billions of Imperial citizens. Through the efforts of its Missionaries, Preachers, and Confessors, it has ensured the continued veneration of the Emperor as a divine being which holds the very fabric of Imperial society together.  See the Sisters of Battle Prestige Class for more information.

THE SISTERHOOD

The Battle Sisters of the Orders Militant make up the military arm of the Ecclesiarchy. Made up entirely of warrior women, the Sisters of Battle are utterly dedicated to the protection of the Imperium from any threat. Trained from birth and equipped to the highest standards, these zealous servants of the Ministorum can be found fighting alongside other Imperial armies or pursuing their own Wars of Faith across the galaxy.

THE ATTRIBUTES OF A SISTER

A Sister begins her training when she is little more than a girl with Adepta Sororitas. Although battle-sisters have less implants than the Space Marines who are entirely male. The same ideas behind the Space Marine Implants apply to the Sisters.  When the girl is young the implants can continue to grow as part of his body's natural growth process. The girl also undergoes hypnotherapy and physical training to harness the implants.

With organ implantation comes a routine of physical and spiritual training. This is achieved by means of hypnotic suggestion, prolonged meditation, vigorous spiritual tests and gradual initiation into the cult rites of the Sisterhood. Sisters focus more on speed and close combat then Marines do.  They adept hand-to-hand and unarmed fighters.

Below are listed the six implants together with any bonuses they give a sister. One or two are unique to the Sisterhood, the Sisterhood concentrates on mechanical enhancements as opposed to biological (like the marines).  Game affects are listed on the New Feats page,

Secondary Heart                                                                                                           Phase 1 The simplest and most self sufficient implant. The secondary heart is capable of boosting the blood supply or maintaining full life functions even with the destruction of the recipient's original heart. This also enables Marines to survive low oxygen concentrations and traumatic injury.

Ossmodula                                                                                                                     Phase 2 This is the bone strengthener. It is a small implant put into the lower part of the brain and affects bone growth. Space Marines have incredibly strong bones and their rib cage is fused into a solid protective shell.

Discopea                                                                                                                        Phase 3 This organ is implanted into the chest cavity. It is small, approximately circular and, like the Bisopea, it's primary action is hormonal. The presence of the Discopea stimulates reflex and speed throughout the body.

Silver Tongue                                                                                                               Phase 4 

Oolitic Kidney                                                                                                                Phase 5 This is an extra kidney which filters out any harmful substances from the blood. It enables the Marine to survive poisons and toxins that otherwise even the multi-lung couldn't cope with.

Interface                                                                                                                          Phase 6 This is the last implant which covers the hardened shell-like rib cage of the Sister with a stiff membrane. Neurone connectors from the membrane penetrate the Space Marine's spine and connect his motor nervous system to the interface. Connectors on the interface link up to the Marine's power armour suit, or to other types of armour, equipment controls or monitors. This allows the Space Marine to control an armoured suit just as if it were his own body. It also allows the Space Marine's heart rate and other vital-signs to be read off from a connector point on his armour.

CANONESS                                                                                              The Canoness of any Sorirty gets an extra advantage: Racial Memory.