Yes I'm fully aware this isn't the promised Adepta Sororitas Lord of War. Whilst working on said vehicle I actually had an idea for another unit, the rules of which were originally incorporated into the subject of my next post in this series (I promise, seriously... scouts honour and all that). I think they make an interesting little unit by themselves, though I admit the parallels to a certain Warmachine unit are very obvious...
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Novitiate Choristers :
When the Adepta Sororitas march to war it is not just the Battle Sisters that leave the walls of their convents to face the enemies of the Imperium. In addition to the priests and indentured tech adepts who maintain the faith and arsenal of the commandery they are also accompanied by sisters of the non millitant orders as well as young novices fresh from the Schola Progenium.
Though they have not yet earned the right to bear arms in His name these young women nevertheless take to the battlefield in a non-combatant role, braving enemy fire with nothing more than a flak robe and knife to keep them safe. As well as carrying equipment, ensuring their sisters are supplied with ammunition, and aiding the Sisters Hospitallier in the treatment of the injured they also form specialised Battle Choirs that march behind their sisters whilst singing hymns of praise to the God Emperor of Mankind.
Under the watchful eye of a senior Battle Sister these young women's battle hymns are broadcast across the field by Laud Hailers and specialised vox pickups, their strident tones stirring the flames of faith that smoulder in the hearts of their sisters. Though they are not yet warriors their hymns and faith are as much weapon as the boltguns and flamers of their older sisters, a holy fire wielded in service to Him On Earth.
Novitiate Choristers (Troops) : 50pts
| WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | LD | SV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novitiate Chorister | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5+ |
| Choir Mistress | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3+ |
Unit Composition : 4 Novitiate Choristers, 1 Choir Mistress
Unit Type : Infantry
Wargear : Close Combat Weapon, Bolt Pistol (Choir Mistress only)
Special Rules : Hymnals of Battle, Shield of Faith
Options :
- May include up to 5 additional Novitiate Choristers : 8pts per model.
Hymnals of Battle (Special Rule) : As battle is joined Novitiate Choristers raise their voices in song, filling the air and vox waves with battle hymns that praise the Emperor, his Saints and the long martyred founders of the Adepta Sororitas. Bolstered by the songs of these pious young women their older sisters find their faith and martial prowess greatly enhanced, often adding their own voices to the chorus of faith and fury.
At the start of the controlling players movement phase select one of the following Hymnals of Battle, one unit with the Shield of Faith special rule within 12"gains the benefits of that hymnal until the start of the controlling players next movement phase.
- Light of Terra Guide Me : The effected unit automatically passes any Leadership tests required to activate Acts of Faith.
- Make Me A Channel Of Thy Wrath : The effected unit gains the benefits of the Zealot special rule.
- Oh Imperator, Shield Me : The effected unit gains a +1 bonus to the Invulnerable saving throw provided by the Shield of Faith special rule.
- Wither Witch Before His Might : The effected unit gains a +1 bonus to all Deny The Witch rolls that they make.
Yes I admit it, this unit is very much inspired by the Choir of Menoth from Warmachine, save that it is a unit designed to augment other infantry instead of massive steam powered battle robots wielding primitive rocket launchers and hollow flails filled with burning, sanctified oils.
Have I mentioned at any point that I'm a big fan of Warmachine? Well I am.
That said I think that a buff unit for the Adepta Sororitas makes a lot of sense, both from a gameplay and fluff perspective. They're a throwback in some ways to the days of Rogue Trader when armies could incorporate all sorts of non-combatant units such as Goff Rokkas (insert sepia filter here), as well as to the art which so often has the warriors of the 41st millenium surrounded by all sorts of henchmen, retainers and other support personnel.
On the tabletop the presence of these units makes their sisters that much more durable and reliable, whilst at the same time requiring their protection if they're going to survive for long on the battlefield. I think they're pretty balanced, though they are very much a unit that needs to be play tested thoroughly before they can have their points cost set in ceramite. I'm happy with the rules I've thrown together for them though, at least for now.
So, one more unit to go, and I promise next time it'll be something a little more impressive than a gaggle of teenage girls....
Until Next Time
Happy Gaming
Michael
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