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 Emperor as a living god 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 worship of the Emperor as a divine being which holds the very fabric of Imperial society together. 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 Advantages: The 6 Implants (+155). Combat Reflexes (+15). Pious (+5). Voice (+10). Enhanced Block (+6). Enhanced Dodge (+15). Enhanced Parry (+10). Fearlessness I (+2). Higher Purpose (burn all heretics +5). Fit (+5). Clerical Investment (+5). Military Rank (Varies). Patron (Canoness of the Sorirty +50).
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 conecntrates on mechanical enchancements as opposed to biologcal (like the marines). 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. Properties: Gain Health II (HT +2, +20). 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. Properties: Toughness II (DR 2, +25) 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. Properties: Gain Dexterity V (DEX+5, +60). Silver Tongue Phase 4 Properties: (+15) Silver Tongue Implant (pg.UT108). 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. Properties: (+15) Immunity to Poison (pg. C58). Against Tyranid or other unknown poisons or toxins, a Sister gains a +5 bonus to all skill tests. Interface Phase 6 This is the last implant which covers the hardened shell-like rib cage of the Space Marine 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. Properties: (+20) Dermal Armour (pg.UT108) and Neural Interface Implant (Power Armour) (pg.UT109). Total Cost of implants: 155 CANONESS The Canoness of any Sorirty gets an extra advantage: Racial Memory (+40).
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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. 