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Sisters of Battle

2017-06-04T19:22:06Z

2601:600:C001:800:E5F5:F4AB:7FBB:BF94: /* Optimistic Theory */

''"Bunch together a group of people deliberately chosen for strong religious feelings, and you have a practical guarantee of dark morbidities expressed in crime, perversion, and insanity."''

-H.P. Lovecraft

''[[Guidelines of the Space Marines|Space Marine Guideline]] 1: Thou shalt not refer to the Adepta Sororitas as "[[Bolter]] [[Bitches]]," nor shalt thou go anywhere near our sisters during the time of their "Red Rage," lest thou wish to be the first human to enter orbit without the aid of a shuttle.
[[File:AdSor 2.jpg|300px|right|thumb|We'd like to [[Flamer|talk]] [[Bolter|to]] [[Meltagun|you]] for a moment about your [[God-Emperor of Mankind|Lord and Savior]]]]
'''Sisters of Battle''' are essentially [[Warhammer 40k]]'s female equivalent of [[Space Marines]], warriors devoted to the [[God-Emperor_of_Mankind|Emperor]]. Although they lack the genetic modification of their beefier brethren, they also wear [[power armour]] and are armed mainly with the ubiquitous [[Bolter]] and [[Chainsword]]. The Sisters of Battle are also known as the "Daughters of the Emperor", and officially as the "Adepta Sororitas", though the Adepta Sororitas refers to their entire organization, while the term Sisters of Battle refers only to their militant branch. They are more colloquially known by players as "bolter bitches" or "nuns with guns", almost always resulting in an awkward boner. They are ''not'' to be confused with [[Female Space Marines]].

==Overview==
[[File:Lusty Marine.png|300px|right]]
The Sisters of Battle are part of the [[Ecclesiarchy]], the religious arm of Imperial government, and sometimes work with the [[Inquisition]]'s [[Witch Hunters]]. In the 36th millennium, the Ecclesiarchy's pope launched a coup d'état that led to a devastating civil war. After said pope was crushed, the Imperium banned the Ecclesiarchy from having its own army. However, they fucked up the wording of the law, which only explicitly banned the church from having "men at arms", but not "women at arms". The Ecclesiarchy fully exploited this loophole.

They have somewhat of an obsession with the purifying effects of flame, and generally choose equipment that allows them to cover heretics with as much holy promethium and thermal lances as possible. This philosophy is most obviously exemplified by the Immolator tank, essentially a rolling [[METAL BOXES|steel crate]] with giant flamethrowers or multi-meltas stuck on it. They also have the [[Exorcist]], a mobile pipe organ that shoots missiles. Less accurate than the Whirlwind Missile Launcher or any Imperial Guard artillery, but who cares, the thought of pipe organs launching missiles while playing epic mass complete with Latin is fuckawesome, dammit.

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[[File:Ordersmilitant.jpg|200px|thumb|left|An overview of the six main Orders. Sadly brief, but characterful.]]

There are six main Orders. All minor Orders are descended from one of these.

* '''Sacred Rose:''' cool, calm and collected. The most tactical Sisters. Enjoy gunning their foes down in a more disciplined manner. If they were to get their own rules, their Rets would have slow and purposeful. They wear White.

* '''Ebon Chalice:''' the vanilla Order. These Sisters haven't changed a whole lot since they were first created, preferring to stick to their tried and tested methods. They wear Black.

* '''Argent Shroud:''' the Lawful Goods. Are a rarity among Imperial factions, in that they are described as being famous for selfless heroism, as well as altruism. For this reason, /tg/ likes to fluff them as noble space Paladins and she-bros to the [[Salamanders]]. They wear Silver.

* '''Bloody Rose:''' aggressive as fuck. Aim to kill off their enemies as quickly as possible, as they see no reason to let the heretic live any longer than necessary. They wear Red.

* '''Our Martyred Lady:''' the postergirl Order, depicted in most mainstream portrayals of the Sisters. This has led to many people thinking that all Sisters have white hair, when it is in fact seemingly only this Order that does it. The Order itself is reputed as being determined even for SoBs, which is saying something. Will not stop until their enemies are utterly destroyed. They wear Black and Red.

* '''Valorous Heart:''' Repent! These Sisters feel the guiltiest about that whole [[Age of Apostasy]] thing, and as a result have an excess of [[Sisters Repentia|Repentias]]. Likely on constant lookout for the slightest sign of weakeness in themselves or any allies serving alongside them. They wear the most black.

==Sororitas Orders Non-Militant==
As mentioned in the opening, not all of the Adepta Sororitas are actually Sisters of Battle. A number of Orders exist which officially serve non-combat-related roles in Imperial Society, although they tend to receive even less attention than their combat-fighting sisters. The largest source of info on these Sororitas thus-far is the ''Blood of Martyrs'' sourcebook for [[Dark Heresy]], which specifies the three most important Orders and mentions the existence of others, even lesser in nature. ''Blood of Martyrs'' even includes character classes for members of the three major Orders Non-Militant.

* '''Orders Dialogous:''' These Sororitas are dedicated to the studying of language, with tasks ranging from interpreting long-lost texts to accompanying Imperial diplomats on contact missions with intelligent xenos species. Thanks to their training, even the most average Sororitas knows several hundred everyday human dialects and dozens of secret cants, ciphers, even xenos tongues. Sororitas of these Orders are some of the few individuals judged worthy (and capable) of actually understanding the [[Eldar]] tongue.

* '''Orders Famulous:''' Figuratively the [[Dune|Bene Gesserit]] without the kung fu skills from perfect body control. These Sororitas serve intimately with the upper echelons of Imperial society, acting as chamberlains, counselors, and consuls to the nobility. Their focus is on the spiritual and genetic purity of the human race, so they concern themselves with not only seeing to the education of nobles, but also secretly arranging alliances and marriages, in the hope of preventing corruption and inbreeding from taking root. They are particularly involved in tracking the manifestations of saints, which makes them a popular ally for Thorian Inquisitors.

* '''Orders Hospitaller:''' Healers and medics, these Sororitas are amongst the most skilled and compassionate surgeons in the Imperium, meaning they are commonly found attached to the [[Imperial Guard]]. Given their mission, they are one of the more beloved orders by the common citizenry of the Imperium. Of course, this being the Imperium, they're also expert torturers often called upon for that purpose by the Ecclesiarchy and the Inquisition, though Inquisitors are cautioned against using Hospitallers to keep important heretics alive; they have a bad tendency to forget about the future gains and instead "take the Emperor's justice into their own hands".

* Others: Scores, perhaps even hundreds, of minor non-militant Orders exist within the Adepta Sororitas. ''Blood of Martyrs'' mentions the '''Orders Sabine''' (who infiltrate newly rediscovered worlds and prepare them for the Missionarius Galaxia) and '''Orders Pronatus''' (guardians of sacred relics) as examples of more wide-spread Orders Non-Militant, and three "local" Orders in the forms of the '''Madriga''' (temple choirs), '''Planxilium''' (leading processionals on holy days) and '''Vespila''' (sanctifying the dead and forensic specialists).

==Sisters Snuff==
Back in [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader|1st Edition]], they were present fluff only as an order that was essentially the [[Just As Planned|Inquisition for everyone including the Inquisition]] (like an Inquisition Internal Affairs branch; a "who watches the watchmen?" deal) and [[Derp|Space Marines]]. This would change in later editions, when they eventually get their own codex.

In 1997, when the [[Necron|Necrons]] were launched, [[Games Workshop]] had them face the Sisters in a Battle report, which the Sisters lost. The results of this battle report then became the [[Sanctuary 101]] fluff. Games Workshop liked the result so much that they decided the Sisters of Battle should get slaughtered all the time. Unless they are falling to Chaos, obviously. Some fans blame popular GW whipping boy [[Matthew Ward|Matt "Spiritual Liege" Ward]] for this tendency, but it was there long before he got here [[FATAL|and it continues to exist after he left]].

Please note that while [[Heresy|fa/tg/uys]] [[/d/|masturbate furiously]] to fanfics of Sisters engaging in bdsm fetish sex with the likes of other Lesbian sisters, servitors, children, Schola Progenium cadets or even the likes of [[Sister of Nurgle|Nurgle]], all of the below actually, '''canonically''' ''fucking happened''. It should also be worth noting that they're getting stomped by their own fucking allies in most of these.

[[File:Warhammer_40k_sisters_of_battle_adeptas_sororitas_battling_Dark_Eldar.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Heroic Fascist Space Nuns + Evil BDSM Space Elves = [[Faptau|YEAH!]]]]
Some highlights include:
* Some of a Dialogus Order and some Battle Sisters turned to Chaos by a [[Slaanesh|Slaaneshi]] Keeper of Secrets.
* A whole Order Mind Controlled by one Chaos [[Psyker]]. Fucking [[C.S.Goto|Goto]] (this happened again in the cain books fyi).
* A strike force of [[Celestians]] and an [[Inquisitor]] being killed, cannibalized, and sacrificed by the Sons of Malice Astartes chapter for disturbing their victory rites and falsely accusing the chapter of heresy.
* A whole shrine-world of Sisters killed by a <s>[[Chaos Dreadnought#Helbrute|Helbrute]]</s> [[Daemon Engine]] powered by [[rage]]. It shrugs off meltas, meltabombs and multiple [[Exorcist]] volleys, and the efforts of a number of [[Salamanders]] in Terminator armour. A [[Living Saint]] even gives up her divinity (not to be confused with virginity) to stop it by speaking the bound Daemon's true name (her order had a vow of silence, probably so the audio recording team didn't need to hire women to do any of the speaking rolls for the audio drama), therefore weakening it after her aura of peace causes it to calm down and shrink down to the size of a man instead of a massive daemon walker. The daemon is then destroyed when its shell is broken after a Space Marine decides to throw a [[Power weapon|Thunder Hammer]] at it. ''We are not making this shit up''.
* A detachment of Sisters killed by [[Grey Knights]], [[Khornate Knights|their bodies sliced open and their blood applied to the Grey Knights' armor, so the Grey Knights can be immune to the Bloodtide's effects (though some of the Sisters were immune with faith alone, make of that what you will).]] The Bloodtide was retconned in the most recent Grey Knights Codex to not explicitly mention said armor-paint incident, but they do instead lose to a daemon horde after buckling at the sight of Kaldor Titanfucking Draigo. At least they went down fighting this time, but losing's still losing.
* In another instance of Grey Knight-on-Sororita violence, during the climax of the first novel of the Grey Knight series, a detachment of Sisters led by Cannoness Ludmilla is tricked by a Chaos-turned Inquisitor into thinking that the Grey Knights pursuing it are Chaos Space Marines. Later (as in a few pages later), said detachment gets nearly kamikaze'd by said Grey Knight Strike Cruiser, which itself was shot down by Imperial Navy ships fooled into thinking that it was Chaos - starting to see a pattern here? Surprisingly, the only dudes that die from the crash are Imperial Guard and PDF - the Sisters survive but only to get the ever-Emprah-lovin' shit beaten out of them by the surviving Grey Knights. The sisters pull no punches, however, and do manage to take out a few of Alaric's squadmates, so power to them. BUT WAIT. Seeing as this was written by a much more competent author, unlike the ambiguous piece of shite-fluff written by a certain [[Matthew Ward|spiritual liege]], both sides figure out that this was part of an elaborate case of [[JUST AS PLANNED]], they stop fighting,and even more shockingly, the person who ends it is Cannoness Ludmilla, after noticing the FUCKHUEG books bolted on the GK's mighty pauldrons, and team up to take down the Big Baddy.

* Apart from the codex stuff, they were also stomped in the video game ''[[Dawn Of War|Dawn of War: Soulstorm]]''. It all started when [[Selena Agna]] of the Sacred Rose falsely accused Governer General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] for the Warp Storm that appeared in Kaurava system. The sisters then had a zealots hard which resulted in them thinking that everyone, even their imperial brethren ([[Space Marines|Space Marines]] and [[Imperial Guard|Imperial Guards]]) should be purged. Stubbs, like a true gentleman, not only dismissed the claim, but was also planning to destroy the sisters without [[Khornate Knights|the worries of commit a heretical action]] because "fuck you, no way me and my men gonna die for from some crazy bitch's accusation." They were presumably killed sacrificing themselves in an attempt to destroy the enemy, though we don't know who it was that wiped them out (however considering that Gorgutz is the canonical winner, it was likely him).

==The Sudden Yet Inevitable Betrayal==
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[[File:Sister_Hmph.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The reaction of Sisters and SoB players everywhere to the codex update.]] On August 1, 2011 [[Games Workshop]] finally decided to attempt to "revamp" the Sisters of Battle with a [[White Dwarf]] codex, much to the aggravation of about two thirds of the [[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Witch Hunters|Witch Hunters']] remaining playerbase. It was by no means a horrible update; initial worries on [[/tg/]] suggested it to be akin to a biblical plague in terms of disaster-level, when in truth it was simply sub-average. The update had its fluff written by [[Matt Ward|your SPIRITUAL LIEGE]]. In spite of this, it was squarely in-level with another [[Tyranids|bad codex update]], because the rules were clearly written by committee.

Gone were the various inquisitorial units that got gobbled up by the [[Grey Knights]] codex update. This meant that many of the classics, like [[Witch Hunters#Notable Members of the Ordos Hereticus|Lord Inquisitor Krazypantzoff]] and [[Officio Assassinorum|Temple Assassins]], were gone, though they were replaced with Ecclesiarchy characters like [[Uriah Jacobus]] and [[Arch-Confessor Kyrinov]]. The Sisters did get some of Grey Knight units, namely [[Death Cult Assassin|Death Cult Assassins]], [[Arco-flagellant|Arco-Flagellants]], and [[Crusaders|Crusaders]], though their usefulness was questionable at best. [[Immolator|Immolators]] took a nasty nerf-bat to the face, being unable to fire on the move and losing all fire-points, which basically made them more-cost-effective [[Razorback Transport]]s). Who would have thought that Games Workshop would update an army by [[Carnifex|nerfing the one model every player had a couple of so that they all have to go out and buy new models]]?

Faith was functionally changed to a game of roulette, with randomized dice rolls deciding how much (if anything at all) you get. Units were given very specific faith powers on a squad-by-squad basis now, and whilst several were powerful, others were meh at best. [[Image:Repressor.jpg|right|thumb|Heavy armor in an update? We fucking ''wish''.]] Whereas before you had a nice general army that could use faith points to adapt to different situations, in the [[White Dwarf|Dwarf-dex]] system you had mostly weaker powers that were unreliable. Powers that most other units for similar points get permanently.

[[Sisters Repentia]] were originally purportedly nerfed, but in the end they were ''vastly'' better, boasting a 6++ invulnerable save, Fleet, and double their original number of attacks with a faith act to do more on death - meaning they stood a good chance of fucking up a lot of units they wouldn't pre-update... So ''now'' instead of paying ridiculous prices for a sick joke, you're just paying ridiculous prices for a suicide squad. At least they'll rape shit while they're there now. ''Progress''!

Sadly, things were muddled by a spree of fake releases as part of an [[Troll|April Fool's Prank]]. Original reports of genuinely useful units to offset the loss of the [[Stormtrooper|Stormtroopers]] and inducted forces thus turned out to be false. There was also talk of a new heavy transport/assault vehicle called the [[Repressor]], but it turned out to be part of the same fucking April Fool's Prank and is still Forgeworld-only (which sucks because it would be an improvement). Of the new characters, Kyrinov was semi-useful, and Jacobus was near-mandatory if you wanted to do anything with Acts of Faith. So in summary, about a third of the Sisters' armory is now gone without being replaced by anything. (The [[Bretonnia|knights]] feel your pain now.)

The biggest kick in the cunt for the Sisters, aside from the obvious loss of utility units, was the loss of ally rules and inducted unit rules. One of the biggest advantages the Sisters had was the ability to, courtesy of the Ordo Hereticus, requisition allied forces. A time-honored method of getting around the relatively weak Sisters of Battle vehicular lineup was to take some Inducted Guardsmen for a Leman Russ or two, or Space Marines for a Predator. The loss of Inquisitors also came with the loss of [[Land Raider|Land Raiders]] as dedicated transports, which was another stab at their vehicular capabilities.

===The Eternal Vigil===
[[Image:Homelesssister.jpg|right|thumb|Come on guys, she's got sisters to feed.]]
While many members of [[/tg/]] are violently, gleefully convinced the sisters are on their way to be [[Squat|squatted]], a tiny contingent of the faithful keeps a candle burning, waiting for the day that their beloved bolter bitches will rise again ([[Finecast|tiny bubbles]] and all).

*'''0172008.M3:''' The Sisters are released as a playable faction in [[Dawn of War|Dawn of War: Soulstorm]]. While it is poorly designed and built, it still drums up some enthusiasm for the Sisters. Many conflicted feels are had.
*'''0583011.M3:''' [[Matt Ward|The Destroyer]] and [[Robin Cruddace|The Cruddace]] release a playable [[White Dwarf]] codex for the sisters, hinting at a similar treatment to the [[Blood Angels|Blood <s>Angels]] </s> <s> heretics </s> fuck you.
*'''0608012.M3:''' The sisters are retained for the 6E allies system and given a new flyer via [[Forge World]]. An unconfirmed leak shows a line up of new Sisters characters in development.
*'''0569013.M3:''' Faithful pilgrims supplicate themselves before the great and powerful [[Jervis Johnson]] asking for news on the Sisters. They are told that all armies are being worked on and there are no plans to discontinue support for the sisters. [[Phil Kelly|The Kelly]] adds that modeling issues prevented their release previously.
*'''05611013.M3:''' Rumors begin swirling about an [[Warhammer 40,000/6th Edition Tactics/Adepta Sororitas|official digital codex]] release for the Sisters. A leaked and subsequently confirmed White Dwarf advert later confirms this, and promises an updated version of the 5e codex. A later interview with [[Robin Cruddace|The Cruddace]] indicates that the codex will include tweaks to Faith and points cost, and that if it sells well enough it may get a physical release. The release date for the digital codex was set for October 19th. Later comments on the GW Digital Editions facebook page confirms a Warlord Traits Chart, Ecclesiarchy Relics and an Altar of War, in addition to some updates, new fluff and artwork and changes to faith and points costs. It appears that the Sisters prayers have been at least partially answered. A physical release however is still very much dependent on the sale of this eBook however. Also during all this GW changes the name from Sisters of Battle to Adepta Sororitas most likely because it sounds cooler and is [[ChapterHouse Studios|easier to maintain copyright on]]. The reactions are mixed when the Codex is released, with such changes like making all Acts of Faith usable only once, maximum twice, per battle and many buffs and nerfs around the board, leaving many arguing whatever the Sisters got better or majorly screwed. However, this mixed reception '''is''' better than the universally negative reception of the [[White Dwarf]] codex.
*'''09999015.M3:''' Escalation is released, alongside Stronghold Assault. While Stronghold Assault slips by unnoticed, the Sisters of Battle receive no Lords of War choices in an otherwise controversial and poorly thought out expansion. It then falls to Forge World to release a downloadable sheet a few days later saying that Sisters armies can take Warhound & Reaver titans, as well as Marauder Bombers & Destroyers as Lords of War. The Sisters have yet to comment on how overkill these choices might be if they can ever deploy them. The Reaver is at least far too expensive for normal games.
*'''0914016.M3:''' The Adepta Sororitas digital codex finally gets a physical release as part of [[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Imperial Agents|Codex: Imperial Agents]]. Like the digital codex, the new one has a mixed reception, as it removes Saint Celestine from the army (leaving the Sisters with a single named character) and comes with a formation that called the Vestal Task Force that isn't great. However, it also allows for Ministorum Priests to be taken independently, and separates the component units of the Ecclesiarchy Battle Conclave, though these units are not given any buffs to make them useful on their own. Not much, but it was something.
[[Image:Celestine Fall of Cadia.jpg|left|thumb|Guess who's back, bitches?]]
*'''0999016.M3:''' The Warhammer TV team, after the initial hint in the video which saw Magnus announced, releases a compilation of 2016 launches. At the end of said video can be seen clearly several launches of January, including no other than a new plastic kit of the '''Living Saint Celestine''', supposedly tied to the release of The Gathering Storm: Fall of Cadia]]. The internet, and specially /tg/ and the SoB players go nuts shortly after that, which only gets worse after the confirmation in a Twitch live few hours later.
*'''0019017.M3:''' Fall of Cadia releases and Sisters are starting to return to the limelight. Not only do the Nuns With Guns play a substantial role in the 13th Black Crusade, but Saint Celestine is one of the key characters of the story, bringing reinforcements, rallying the beleaguered Imperial Forces, and facing off with [[Abaddon]] himself. She also gets updated rules which turn her into a powerhouse, capable of calling orbital strikes, chopping tanks in half, buffing nearby Imperial units, and becoming nearly impossible to kill. The book also comes with additional Ecclesiarchy Relics, causing much rejoicing among SoB fans.

===Optimistic Theory===
There's been a theory circulating the hobby stores and /tg/ for a couple years now that Sisters have been out of focus because GeeDubs haven't been able to make quality plastic molds of Sisters until very recently (two prominent GW people, Jes Goodwin and Phil Kelly, have said as much anyway). The general idea is that GeeDubs has been saving up, and will give Sisters a fancy hardcover codex at some point in the near future once the plastic models are finished. There seems to be some truth to this, as GW has recently released a spat of Sisters of Silence (including their own codex), along with Canoness Veridyan in resin and the Saint Celestine re-release in plastic. All this being said, GW has announced that there will be no more major codex updates until 8th edition releases sometime in mid-2017... as 8th edition will invalidate ALL previous codices, but in return ALL currently produced models will receive updates. At launch.

Indeed, as of the leaks we can get a glimpse of how they'll work. Without going too in-depth (wait for our tactica) they look a little better. Acts of Faith have tried to take the 5th ed version and fix it. You get one Act per turn for free, and one Sisters unit on the table can gain the benefits on a 2+. Then, one Sisters unit within 6 inches of Saint Celestine gets a free Act of Faith- this can include Celestine herself, so you can rush her up the field very quickly. Then, each Imagifier on the table rolls a D6, and on a 4+ they grant one Sisters unit within 6 inches an Act. The basic Acts are all more or less free phases (Movement, Shooting, Fight) taken at the start of your turn. While it may not scale very well, the Acts themselves are damn good.

===Getting Started With The Nuns===
As of the time of this writing the Sisters of Battle are only marginally better supported than GW's old specialist games, at least Bretonnia was all in plastic before the End Times took care of them, but the Sisters are all still in [[Steadfast Pewter Sororitas|metal]]. In fact their range may be up to 90% of the models GW sells that still are in metal and they are priced accordingly to that. To build a single ten Sister squad leaves you almost 90 US dollars poorer right there, not counting any special or heavy weapons you want to add. The sculpts themselves are also over 20 years old, thankfully due to their unique nature and design most of their models are still very pleasant to look at, but nevertheless an update would be appreciated.

Compounding the issue is the fact that GeeDubs is cutting the range in to more tatters than a particular incident involving Grey Knights, the Sister's most notable loss of late was the Immolator (The local GW manager wasn't even aware of this fact) and most recently stocks of Sisters bearing Blessed Banners have dried up in the UK. Making hounding eBay the only real alternative.

Until that happens, any player looking to start Sisters has an unique problem; actually getting models for their army in a cost-effective way. This is especially problematic for the Sisters since they can and will eventually amass quite a bit of power-armored models, which while not as many as the IG or the Ork, they are still''' a wallet screaming nightmare to put together.'''

The first answer is to [http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Proxy proxy], look for another company for models. The problem is that Sisters are '''unique'''. If you look around among other miniature manufacturers you'll find that the 'army of nuns in power armor' theme is, surprisingly uncommon (given how many Space Marines knockoffs you can find). Sure you can find one or two models, but nothing you can replicate army-wide. Your odds of finding proper models go up if you just look for 'girls in power armor' but even then your pickings are slim. Again any option you do find will likely be hard to use army wide unless you really commit to kit bashing to deal with weapon and pose problems. There's a few ideas and links in the [http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Warhammer_40,000/Tactics/Adepta_Sororitas(7E) tactica.]

All in all, until GW puts some plastics out, there are no good options for sister players at the moment except MAYBE [[casting]] if you're dedicated and want official models on a budget.

==The James Swallow books: SoBs can win too!==
[[File:Hammer-and-anvil.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Sister Miriya from Hammer & Anvil; yes, [[Black Library]] artists can draw pretty sisters too.]]
Among [[Black Library]], there are two books, specifically starring the Sisters, that are widely considered to be some the finest portrayals of SoBs in all of [[40K]] fluff. Both were authored by [[James Swallow]], who decided that Sisters needed some attention and got to work. The first, [http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/Faith-and-Fire.html Faith and Fire], has the Sisters battling with what are basically terrorist psykers on a shrine world while trying to uncover the reasons behind the attacks. Then there's the sequel, [http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/Hammer-and-Anvil.html Hammer and Anvil]. Remember reading about Sanctuary 101 up there? This book has them going back there and trying to figure out what happened. While saying too much would be spoiling it, it can be said that shit hits the fan hard and that the final battle is very epic stuff. Also, if you're feeling extra faithful, Swallow wrote an SoB audiobook called [http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/red-and-black-mp3.html Red and Black]. A prequel to Faith and Fire, it has the Sisters being sent to a recently rediscovered planet as representatives of the Imperium, and ultimately to judge it. Needless to say, things get complicated. Also features a Scottish SoB. So, you can help the Sisters by getting the above books so that [[Games Workshop]] and Black Library may decide to change their minds and give some love to these girls. Or at least give them some additional badass portrayals.

==Tactics==
The Sisters of Battle employ a costly yet simple tactic whenever they're called out for battle:

 1. Bring thousands of sexually deprived Sisters of Battle into the field.
 2.Arm them all with Melta and flame-based weapons.
 3.<s>Tell them they can shlick to the image of the Emperor if they triumph over the foul enemies of the Imperium.</s> {{BLAM|'''HERESY. *BLAM*'''}}
 4.Set them loose, hope you are not fighting slaaneshi cult, hope you're fighting Dark Eldar wyches (although they do seem to be doing that just fine in one of the artworks on this page).
 5.If they do win, all remaining Imperial troops, save for the SoBs, are ordered off the field.
 6.No other accounts can be heard of, as remembrancers and all other Imperial journalists are sworn to an oath of silence on whatever events transpired (one theory is it would look like a mix of "Soldier of Fortune" and "Girls Gone Wild")
 7.????
 8.Profit.

''(Yes we do have a real tactica, its [[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Adepta Sororitas(7E)|here]].)''

==Notable Sororitas Characters==
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|align=center|'''Name'''
|align=center|'''Order'''
|align=center|'''Description/Current Status'''
|align=center|'''Image'''
|align=center|'''Model'''
|-
|align=center|'''[[Canoness Veridyan]]'''
|align=center|[[Sisters of Battle#Overview|Order of Our Martyred Lady]]
|align=center|The canoness from the cover of the 2nd Edition codex. A steadfast, calculating woman who operates with a high degree of precision.
|align=center|[[Image:Veridyan Portrait.jpg|150px|]]
|align=center|[[Image:Veridyan Model.jpg|150px|]]
|-
|align=center|'''[[Ephrael Stern]]'''
|align=center|[[Sisters of Battle#Overview|Order of Our Martyred Lady]]
|align=center|Also known as the Thrice-Born and the Daemonifuge. A living weapon against Chaos, currently heading to the Black Library with a harlequin.
|align=center|[[Image:Ephrael Stern Portrait.jpg|150px|]]
|align=center|[[Image:SternMini.JPG|150px|]]
|-
|align=center|'''[[Miriael Sabathiel]]'''
|align=center|[[Sisters of Battle#Overview|Order of Our Martyred Lady]] (formerly)
|align=center|Former Sister Superior of the Order of Our Martyred Lady and one of the very few Sisters who fell to Chaos (specifically, Slaanesh worship).
|align=center|[[Image:Miriael Sabathiel Portrait.jpg|150px|]]
|align=center|None
|-
|align=center|'''Mirya'''
|align=center|[[Sisters of Battle#Overview|Order of Our Martyred Lady]]
|align=center|Celestian Elohim (Celestian Sergeant) of the Order of Our Martyred Lady. The protagonist of Swallow's Sister of Battle books.
|align=center|[[Image:Mirya Portrait.jpg|150px|]]
|align=center|None
|-
|align=center|'''[[Saint Celestine]]'''
|align=center|[[Sisters of Battle#Overview|Order of Our Martyred Lady]] (formerly)
|align=center|A sister who became one of the most famous [[Living Saint|Living Saints]] in the Imperium. Currently leading the survivors of Cadia into the webway to resurrect [[Roboute Guilliman|Guilliman]] and continue the fight against chaos.
|align=center|[[Image:Celestine Portrait.jpg|150px|]]
|align=center|[[Image:Celestine 7e.jpg|150px|]]
|-
|}

==See Also==
*[[Codex - Sisters of Battle: /tg/ edition]] - in which the glory of the Witch Hunters, fueled by the possibilities of the 6th edition rulebook come together to cleanse the battlefield in a holy trinity of prometheum, bolter shells and melta rays.
*[[Codex - Adepta Sororitas: /tg/ 7th Edition]] - the result of an anon challenging /tg/ to update the mediocre 6th edition digital codex; a true update that makes full use of 7th edition rules. Includes formations, flyers, decurions, customizable Living Saints, and much more.
*[[Sisters of Cleaning]] - a [[/tg/]] created order.
*[[Sister Hospitaler]] - a non-militant Sister.
*[[The Times and Trials of Klightus]]; a love story about a shy [[Imperial Guard | Guardsman]] and a Sister of Battle.
*[[The Steadfast Pewter Sororitas]] - a sad story about what happens to those metal Sisters that don't get bought.
*[[Warhammer 40,000/Tactics/Adepta Sororitas(7E)]] - tactica on how to play them.
*[[Sisters of Battle Order Creation Tables]] - Create your very own Order of pyromaniac nuns.
*[[Sisters of Sigmar]] - The Warhammer Fantasy equivalent
*[[Psychic Sisters]] - A small house rule if you want your sisters a bit more witch hunting, but don't want to go full /tg/ edition.

==External Links==
*[http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/1426730/ suptg archive about Sisters of Battle and pedophilia].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHuNbWMBAeA FOR THE IMPERIUM! ''Hey, there's no rule saying that warrior space nuns can't be badass.'']
*[https://www.sendspace.com/file/8zykal Rules & Summary for Adepta Sororitas, for those who do not like the clusterfuck digital codex.]

==Costume Gallery==
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Image:SororitaAsianCosplay.jpg|Sister Shoju
Image:Sororita_cosplay4.jpg
Image:Repentia_+_bolter_bitches.jpg|The [[China|Chinese]] are beating us to the punch.
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image:Celestine Cosplay.jpg|Sweet Emprah!
image:SoB Cosplay.jpg
image:SoB Cosplay 2.jpg|Scarred sisters are best sisters
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Image:AdSor.jpg|[[Meme|Scourge and Purge!]]
Image:Nun n' Gun.jpg|What? U MAD [[Space Marines|SPESS MAHREEN?]]
Image:Sister of D'awwwww.jpg|They aren't actually this cute. -But they should be.-
Image:But That's Heresy.jpg|But whatever it is, it's probably worth it. Maybe.
Image:Sororit as planned.jpg| The rape face you know you love.
Image:Pedo Sisters.jpg
Image:NoiseMarine SoB.jpg | [[Rape|We all know how this is going to end.]]
Image:MujuLolcron.jpg|Love Can Bl-- wait.
Image:Sororitas.png
Image:Ephrael_stern_page29.jpg|There was a sister in the [[Lost Worlds]] battlebook series.
Image:1290509755821.jpg|Can't read my, Can't read my, No he cannot read my Purging Face (She's got no one to spare)
Image:Sistersnslaanesh.jpg| Incompetent Inquisitor is incompetent (Hey, we know he did that on purpose).
Image:1269678816033.jpg|dum dum dum... dummmm
Image:Repentia_2.jpg|Not that they are fanatical about it.
Image:1228253984074.jpg|OMNOMNOMNOM
Image:1230052783344.png|Post whenever you need to make a fa/tg/uy rage that he doesn't understand the role and jurisdiction of Commissars.
Image:Peachsororitas.jpg|Sorry Mario, but your Heresy is in another castle
Image:Games Workshop Hates France.jpeg|This is rain.
Image:1232217288173.jpg|
Image:LolimoNsis.png
Image:B0018254_4897156440df9.jpg|Grimdark meets [[Hot Chicks]].
Image:1227858843066.jpg|Sisters love delicious xeno shota.
Image:Sororita_change_poster.png|Yes We Can
Image:Nagasister_of_battle.jpg|Are we this desperate for recruits?
image:Haters.png|Some day we too will receive an utterly broken codex update, and when we do this image will be faithfully waiting for you.
image:Sistersuperior.jpg|
image:1335738154693.jpg
Image:SisterShy.jpg|You don't want to see her tsun side.
image:Notsureheresy.jpg
File:Heretic%3F_Colored.jpg|Better purge them anyway...
image:SisterCheer.jpg|<s>NO THATS STUPID NO NO NO.</s> Let's face it, being a bunch of glorified cheerleaders isn't that far off the mark nowadays...
image:Sisterweeaboo.jpg
image:Pyschosister.jpg|[[Awesome|Problems heretics?]]
image:ChaosCookies.png|Just as planned.
image:BurnHereticsBurn.jpg|Heretics gunna get burned.
Image:SororitaInquisitorIsntHome.jpg|When the Inquisitor's away, the Sisters will play...
File:Sisters of repentia sisters of battle Adepta Sororitas rule 34 montage can't believe how hard fetish rule 34 Warhammer 40k myoc redux.jpg|As hilarious as it is to picture a bunch of semi-nude nuns bull rushing a carnifex or a baneblade through a hail of gunfire, it's also weirdly sexy. Behold, the [[Sisters Repentia]].
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Image:Canoness femdom.jpg|Goddamn fetishists... '''Ohoho!''' The [[Slaanesh|glorious satin throne]] is telling me '''someone''' is feeling a little butthurt! Speaking of which I'm late for my [[Rape|lunchtime appointment]].
Image:Sistergangbang.png|There are not too many men (not counting old priests) in Adepta Sororitas so they have to improvise.
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Image:Repentia_1.jpg|Sisters Repentia are supposed to repent. Stop whinging you know we know that you like this more.
Image:FIGHTBYMYSIDE.jpg| An imperial artist's representation of a living saint.
Image:1228252747952.jpg|Cum my sisters!
Image:1230051355300.gif|GENESTEALERS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY. <s>-But they should-</s> NO THEY SHOULDN'T, YOU SICK [[Slaanesh|PERV]].
Image:sister_n_slaaneshi.jpg|Sister in ''deep'' trouble.
Image:1233114472588.png|Unlike other settings, in 40k this kind of thing DOESN'T work. Still kinda hot though.
Image:2nhnnlh.jpg|The lesser known loli chapter.
Image:X6eb14.jpg|moar
Image:SistervsLeviathan.jpg|OMNOMNOMNOM
image:91a96fb85899c260cb028d6ac34603b6.jpg
File:Strip_hammer_commission_for_propertyoflamb_by_hotgum-dagtqp6.jpg|What happens when a Battle Sister, a Repentia, a Hospitaller and a Living Saint decide they need to make a little cash?
File:Sororita_by_ipheli-d9mzze4.png|Sister Temeraire at rest
File:Sororita_2_rest_by_ipheli-damic1m.png|Interesting place for your devotional tattoo...
Image:Saint celestine and the geminae superia by sexual yeti-dat6rd3.png|Sexy Celestine
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Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (HoR)/Tactics/Adepta Sororitas(7E)

2017-01-07T09:48:26Z

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The biggest blessing given by the shrinking of scale in HoR is that the eternally shat-upon [[Sisters of Battle]] can finally start standing a chance by themselves. Due to the small size of the games, there's not much in the way of S RAPE and AP KILL, meaning that while their basic stats are none too impressive, their 3+ armor suddenly makes them a lot more survivable as a battle force. The lack of heavy vehicles also allows for the simple battle-sister to also get a chance to actually fire without everything killing them first. This is also the only probable way for one to actually get away with buying the pewter figures from GW at a semi-reasonable price (read: still fucking expensive). At most you'll probably have a little more than 10 Battle Sisters, a Canoness, and maybe some Dominions/Seraphims.

==Rules==
*'''Martyrdom''': Same as Codex: If the Leader gets krumped, all models with Acts of Faith automatically pass Leadership on that turn and the next turn. It's a good bonus, but you shouldn't be risking your leader for it.
*'''War Hymns''': Your War Hymns now affect models within 6" of them. Generic shifting to make do with the lack of squads.
*'''Acts of Faith''': These got a bit of a reworking. No, we still can't use them more than once, and you still need to test Ld for them. What changed is that you need a minimum of 2 of a certain model to gain access to that AoF (Leaders count). Issue is that now you're limited to how many of you can use, as not every model can invoke their Act, and since the choices that can influence the AoF are all Special (with two exceptions), you're kinda forced to roll with a certain playstyle to make the most of it. Also, you can't call more than one AoF per turn.
**'''The Passion''': Accessible to all Leaders. During anyone's assault ahase, the Leader and any models within 6" of her gain Hatred. More useful for any melee sisters or a Mistress list, as WS3/4 is going to be a bit of a doozy to hit with.
**'''Hand of the Emperor''': Only given by Celestians/Celestian Superior. This gives all Celestians Furious Charge for your assault phase. S4 at least gives them a 50/50 shot at actually hurting a Space Marine, but doing so means charging and not using your fancy guns. At least you all give 2 attacks to make them take notice.
**'''Spirit of Martyrdom''': Only given by Repentias/Mistress of Repentance. During anyone's assault phase, you can call this to give the Repentias a surprise 3+ FNP. Probably the nicest one out there as the FNP gives you a good deal or protection against anything while you make the suicidal charge.
**'''Light of the Emperor''': Only given by basic Battle-Sisters. Probably the easiest to gain, as Battle-Sisters are your only Core Choice in most occasions, but a rather nice and very utilitarian one. During your shooting phase or anyone's assault phase, this will give all your sisters Preferred Enemy. A good way to protect your girls from a charge with a reliable overwatch, give them an edge in shooting out the enemy, or give them a shot at prevailing over an enemy in combat.
**'''Holy Fusillade''': Only given by Dominions/Dominion Superior. Gives all Dominions Ignores Cover for a turn, which is an amazing thing to give a bolt/melta-slinging Dominion squad. Flamers...not so much.
**'''Divine Guidance''': Only given by Retributor/Retributor Superior. Gives Retributors Rending, which becomes a really vicious tool against light infantry.
**'''The Emperor's Deliverance''': Only given by Seraphim/Seraphim Superior. Gives Seraphim Shred, which is an outrageously helpful tool in helping lay down the hurt in shooting with your volume of fire.

==Wargear==
*'''Simulacrum Imperialis''': Given to a single model, this is still a critical tool. However, this can no longer give you a second AoF, as that would require giving the Leader one. Instead, in the event that the Leader dies, you can have this model invoke Acts like the Leader, using her own Leadership value. Not a solid backup plan, but it will help you provide uninterrupted bonuses if the Leader bites it too soon.
*'''Master-Crafted Weapon''': Just like it says, an MC weapon. This can't be used to give a Seraphim Superior two MC pistols, just one.
*'''Suspensors''': Gives a model the ability to fire a Heavy Weapon even if they move, but only at half-range. Utterly priceless for Multi-Melta and Heavy Bolter sisters, as they'll usually be targeted first and moving would otherwise cripple their firepower.
*'''Smoke Grenade''': Harmless grenade that gives 5+ Cover for all within the Large Blast. Take it, you'll need the protection for a good charge.
*'''Blessed Weapon''': Makes a weapon 2+ Poisoned against Psykers. For 5 points, this is a pretty sweet grab, but do be careful on using this against Grey Knights and Horrors, who can navigate around this with their unusual psykers.
*'''Unguents of Warding''': Lets the model Deny on a 3+. Awesome to use with a Leader meant for combat or a Priest.
*'''Auspex''': A model can exchange her shooting turn to reduce the cover save of a model within 12" by 1. Take for your heavy weapons if you go against flamer spam.
*'''Bionics''': Cheap 6+ FNP. Better than nothing at least.
*'''Targeter''': If you don't move, you can re-roll shots to-hit of 1. Usually, take the extra points for the Suspensor, it'll help more.
===Leaders Only===
*'''Sword of Saint Sabbat''': A vicious AP2 Power Sword, this will ALWAYS wound Daemons or Psykers on a 2+. Good choice for a melee build.
*'''Blessed Mantle''': 5++ Invul. Always a decent investment.
*'''Bionic Eye''': Grants Night Vision and re-rolls 1s to-hit. A nice take, and always works unlike the Targeter.
*'''Seals of Faith''': Boosts IP range to 12" and makes models within IP immune to Fear. AWESOME to make for a support-based leader.
*'''Badge of Sisterhood''': Effectively replaces one ID hit with a single wound. Invaluable, as all Plasma and Melta that hits you will effectively kill you. Just pray you get only one hit, as it'll only work on one hit.
*'''Litanies of Devotion''': Gives you an automatic use of one AoF. Cheap and always a smart buy.
*'''Condemnor Grenade''': Like the [[Black Templars]], you lack proper Psyk-Out grenades. Instead, you get harmless grenades that auto-perils any psykers hit by the blast.
*'''Brazier of Holy Fire''': Essentially a single-use Heavy Flamer that wounds Psykers and Daemons on a 2+. Pretty much used like a Combi-Flamer, only grab on the occasion that you really need one.

==FOC==
*1 Leader
*1-25 Core
*0-5 Special

==Leaders==
*'''Celestian Superior''': Perhaps the best of the Leaders available from a statline with both WS/BS4 and Ld9, and gets access to the most weapons of them. While this means that she can be dedicated to being either melee or ranged, she's definitely going to need a mini-command squad to help her with her charges and shooting. Also, you're going to be disappointed that Celestians DON'T become core, meaning you'll have to give up one of your coveted special slots for more to get their AoF, and that will inevitably mean charging.
*'''Sister Superior''': The generic Sisters Leader, and the one with the most variety. While she lacks the option for an Eviscerator or an Inferno Pistol like the Celestian Superior, she makes it up by freeing up some needed slots for Acts of Faith by either becoming a Retributor (For free) or a Dominion and gaining Scout (For a measly point), letting you count as one of those models so you only need one to grab their AoF. 10 Points also makes you a Vet and gives you +1 A/Ld.
*'''Seraphim Superior''': There's one reason you're likely grabbing her, and it's to help dart around and piss people off. The issue with that is that her price will skyrocket the highest of the four, as plasma and inferno pistols now cost 15, as do power swords. If you are going to inevitably buy her and use her AoF with another Seraphim, at least take a pistol so you can make the best of it.
*'''Mistress of Repentance''': A brutal melee fighter against most forces with her neural whips that shred on anything Ld8 or lower. She's also the only character who can grab another unit as core (in this case, Repentia), and she has to anyway. Enjoy your massive charging wall and make sure they enjoy their 3+ FNP the turn they charge like hell.

==Core==
*'''Battle-Sister''': Your basic and humble troop. Has a rather good variety of guns for every five you grab. Since you'll inevitably have to grab more Sisters for more bodies, it no longer becomes an issue as to how you'll get your AoF, but rather how you'll kit them out to use it best. Just make sure to keep a loadout of sisters most efficient to the respective enemies: Flamers for blob management, melta for heavy armor and transports, bolters for anything else. Just remember that they'll have to pick up for everyone else, so keep them armed for that occasion.
*'''Dominion''': Really kitted for fast, aggressive types, up to two of these sisters can only grab storm bolters, flamers, and meltaguns. With Scouts, they can move around to get closer to a key enemy, and their AoF allows them to effectively ignore any cover between her and her enemies. Kickass.
*'''Seraphim''': Swift and jumpy is how these girls act. Their re-rollable 6++ makes them a sturdier force than most, and Hit & Run makes them able to always pester anyone. Take the Hand Flamers if you expect to fight blobs, only take the Inferno Pistols if you seriously want a shock force, as that'll be the only way to justify spending the 30 points.

==Special==
*'''Celestian''': A slightly more buff sister, but comes with some bonus tools. While they have access to the same guns as the normal sisters, they can also take a second flamer/heavy flamer/melta if you buy more than two of them. Usually, it's best to keep from the multi-melta/heavy bolter, as your AoF gives you Furious Charge, and doing that will shank you are now with an effectively useless gun...unless you spring for a suspensor.
*'''Retributor''': The [[Devastator Squad]]s of the Sisters, up to two of these girls can grab heavy weapons to ensure total ruination. The use of Suspensors becomes especially helpful, as they'll be able to keep firing no matter what, and when you can pump 4 heavy bolter rounds/multi-melta shots into someone at any time, they learn to fear your guns. Their AoF gifts them with Rending, which is a marvel when timed properly, but otherwise keep them from anything heavily armored.
*'''Sister Repentia''': There's one reason you want to take these: Utter murderous assault. Charging them makes them a frightening force of death, but doing that is risky as they're only protected by their Shield of Faith. Bringing them in a Mistress-led force is an especially fun move as they now get assured access to their AoF's 3+ FNP, which is a complete godsend.
'''THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS ARE ONLY HARDCAPPED 0-1'''
*'''Sister Dialogous''': Really, she's only good for one goal, and that's giving your Leader the re-roll on Ld for the AoF while within 12" of each other.
*'''Hospitalier''': Your sister-sized Apothecary with FNP for all units within 6". She's also not too cut out for combat, so protect her with some other sisters.
*'''Ministorum Priest''': Do yourself a favor and grab one. He'll give sisters within 6" Zealot, he can buff them with his War Hymns, and he can grab an insane amount of weapons. There's literally nothing that's stopping you from taking it except for your need for bonus AoFs.
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Commissar

2017-01-01T06:56:22Z

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[[Image:Comissar.png|frame|{{BLAM}}]]
:''But sir -- !
:{{BLAM|''*click* '''*BLAM*''' If you will not serve in combat, then you will serve on the firing line!}}
:''-- but....your....zipper sir... it's open...
:{{BLAM|''*click* '''*BLAM*''' Looking at my groin is Slaanesh worship!}}

''"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion."''

-Alexander the Great

''"The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination."''

-Voltaire

"Last one to die's an Eldar!"
- A Commissar.

"The executions will continue until morale improves"
- Something we all imagine a commissar has probably said

Once upon a time Militant Commanders stayed in relative safety and actually commanded their armies instead of charging the enemy gushing gibberish and froth from their mouths. Once upon a time, Commissars were greatly respected fearless frontline leaders that inspired their men with personal example and were willing to sacrifice themselves for the success of their company. Everything was, while not perfect, much better, sane and efficient. These times now long gone.

Nowadays... Lasguns firing, grenades exploding, Orks charging, all sorts of projectiles that can kill a man instantly hurtling through the air at high speeds, and the Commissar is that sanctimonious asshole who runs around shooting his own men. They get a cool [[hats|hat]], a [[Nazi]]-esque longcoat, a sword or power fist they seem all too happy to hit the enemy with and their iconic bolt pistol which they use to boost the morale of their men, although they sometimes trade it for las or plasma pistols (but seeing your buddy's head explode or melt down does indeed motivate you better than just seeing a laser beam go through it). In reality however they're nothing more than a couple of faggots who overcompensate for their lack of fighting skill by executing their men to look tou{{BLAM}}. It's a well known fact that most of their morale enhancement (Unless they're [[Commissar Gaunt]], [[Ciaphas Cain]], or [[Commissar Yarrick]].) consists of being scary merciless bastards to rival the enemy merciless bast{{BLAM}}.

A Commissar that lacks any guardsmen to execute and is in the proximity of any vehicle proceeds to clamber on the said vehicle and threaten the crew into charging the enemy so he can hit the enemy with his close combat weapon. Hilarity ensues depending on the kind of closest vehicle, close combat weapon and closest enemy.

Commissars also have a tendency to get killed suspiciously far from the front lines. Fucking [[Catachan]] heretics... And yet, I cannot help but applaud the Catachans! You've got my support, Jungle Bo{{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!'''}}

They also have mad shooting skills, some can even execute '''ENTIRE SQUADS OF COWARDS''' in the time it takes to drop their hats. If only they could shoot the enemies that fast, what with their phenomenal accuracy when shooting their own men and all.

<s>'''THEY'RE SONS OF BITCHES!'''</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!'''}} <s>YOU SEE HE SHOT ME, WHAT AN ASSHOLE!</s> {{BLAM|'''QUIET, HERETIC! *BLAM*'''}} <s>I'm not dead yet!</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* *BLAM!* DOUBLE HERESY! ONLY CHAOS INFESTED HERETICS REFUSE TO DIE FOR THEIR COMMISSARS'''}} <s>I FEEL FINE!</s>{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}} <s>I don't want to go on the cart!</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!'''}} <s>[[Necrons|I'll be back!]]</s> [[Avenger Strike Fighter|BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTT!!!!]]

I still fucking miss the Iterators.

==Choices of equipment==
*Badass longcoat, badass sash and even more badass hat straight out of Hugo Boss during the Nazi era.
*Mars-Pattern ceramite balls
*Flak armour- Standard guardsman issue Commissar armoured underwear.
*Carapace armor & Refractor field- A better armour and a force field for genre-savvy Lord Commissar.
*Camo-cloak. Serves to hide said badass garments and get less fire from the enemy and guardsmen.
*Special Mask for a Lord that weeps tears of blood near traitors! Oh and scares people. Also gives a force field.

*Saber- Often carried to swing towards enemies while riding a Leman Russ tank so that he could drive closer and hit enemies with his sword.
**[[Chainsword]]- For a sword that's actually useful more often than not.
**[[Power weapon|Power sword]]- For slaying armored enemies and hassle-free decapitations.
**Power fist- For punching through enemy [[METAL_BOXES|Metal Bawkses]].

*[[Laspistol]]- Clean, precise, and efficient working tool of the Commissar that doesn't waste ammunition. Less satisfying to execute people with though.
*Bolt pistol- Produces very satisfying {{BLAM}}ming sound that raises self-esteem of the worthless ponce hold-{{BLAM}}, can also get though standard issue imperial flak armor if you need to blam someone in the chest on the battle field.
*[[Bolter]]- Good for shooting underarmoured enemies and your entire squad if you suspect them all of {{BLAM|HERESY}}.
*[[Plasma|Plasma pistol]]- Good for shooting armoured enemies dead. Bad for summary executions since it poor form for it to over heat when trying to "inspire" your squad.
*Baleful Eye- [[Commissar Yarrick|Lasgun built in the eye socket to kill Orks with a glare]].
*Grenades & bombs.
*Titanium balls.

==Reasonable Commissars==
Reasonable Commissars do not execute those who flee. However, they do carry a potent stun-gun to bring down those who break ranks and save the bolter shells for those who have willingly became servants of Chaos or Xenos. Afterwards, the accused is brought before a military tribunal to judge what the appropriate punishment will be. Reasonably Hard Labor is a common punishment. If an not-so-reasonable commissar is present the punishment is invariably a {{BLAM}}-ing. The bas- {{BLAM}}

Reasonable Commissars can often be found in units operating alongside [[Reasonable Marines]].

Reasonable Commissars understand their duty is to instill courage within the Imperial Guard, not to instill discord and discontent. Thus they lead by example and be the first to die and last to retreat.

Reasonable Commissars only exist because there are Commissars who are *ahem* ''dicks''...such as Commissar Jericho of the 8th Cadian Whiteshield division:

:''Lil' Timmy: "Commissar? My helmet won't fit. Can you please help me fasten it?"''

:''Jericho: "IF YOU CANNOT FASTEN YOUR OWN HELMET, YOU'RE AN INEFFECTIVE SOLDIER! AN INEFFECTIVE SOLDIER IS THE SAME AS A HERETIC IN MY BOOK! SUMMARY EXECUTION FOR YOU!" {{BLAM}}''

:''Jericho: "SO. ANY OF YOU OTHER CHILDREN WANT HELP WITH SOMETHING? WHAT ABOUT YOU, OLIVER? DO YOU STILL WANT MORE PORRIDGE? OH WAIT, YOU'RE DEAD! HAH! GET BACK TO FIGHTING YOU LITTLE PIECES OF SLIME!"''

::''- from the records of Inquisitor Murtho''

To some extent, they do actually exist in Warhammer canon, with [[Ciaphas Cain]] ('''HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!!!''') and [[Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt|Ibram Gaunt]] being the most iconic examples, the fact that they became tremendously famous (OK, Gaunt - not so much) and idolized is implied to have led to many newer Commissars using their less trigger happy and more reasonable methods. Proof that sometimes, you can make a positive difference in Warhammer.

It could be argued that all Commissars are reasonable as most don't hold malicious intent when killing their own, or don't kill their own unless in extreme (Read: Chaos) circumstances, since most of the time shooting your own men can be counterproductive when they're light infantry fleeing from a Super heavy tank. Or if they, you know, have orders to pull back. Obviously they are evil fucks for killing their own men but usually it is done because it has to be done. Rules are rules, heresy is heresy, and Commissars have to show some authority. Not saying that they are necessarily nice guys but no Commissar ever sleeps well at night, except Gaunt, he was pretty fucking cool!

==Female Commissars==
A female Commissar is a rare sight, except by the Vostroyans, otherwise, there is little to no representation in the fluff.

Females of the [[Schola Progenium]] are far more likely to end up in the [[Adepta Sororitas]] and when they are becoming guardswomen, they are far more likely to be put in auxiliary and support roles than front lines combat, thus reducing their chances to be sent to a Schola and becoming either a Storm Trooper or an Inquisitor, when they don't get transferred to the Sisters. Nevertheless they do exist and perform the same functions on the battlefield as their male counterparts, and have been known to be even more nasty than your regular commissar if the regiment is mostly made up of men for obvious reasons.

However, there have been all female regiments of guardswomen, and they only had female Commissars.

[[Commissar Raege]] is one of the rare cases of a female that became a Commissar.

==Commissar in Squat Regiments==
It was considered a common occurrence for a Commissar to be grouped with a [[Squat]] regiment when they were still relevant in 40k lore. However unlike in the Guard, the Commissars being stationed with the stunties act as advisers rather than a force of morale. That is mainly because to keep an eye on the Squats. Of course a Commissar is forbidden in {{BLAM|Blamming}} a Squat since while he has a Bolt/Laspistol, you basic [[Squat Trooper]] has Plasma Guns, Conversion Beamers and captured [[Eldar]] D-Cannons as their flashlight equivalent. So if the Commissar is a idiotic prick and thinks he/she has near impunity with the Squats he is stationed with, he will soon find his face kissing the barrel of a Squat Melta Gun.

Wish we still have some of our Dorfs back, then we can teach these red-capped bastards on what it is like on the firing li-{{BLAM|'''*BLAM!*''' insulting a Commissariat is ''HERESY''! BLAM! BLAM! BLA-}} '''*FFSSSHHHHHOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!* Oi! Ye Boltshell hit Grimmly in the eye! Your payment for harming us is swift ye Red-Capping Boggort!'''

Yeah, the Space Dorfs did not fuck around back in the day. Commissars act not only as advisers but also supporting leaders. But their leadership is often ineffectual when compared to that of [[Squat Warlord]], [[Guildmaster]] or heck, even a [[Living Ancestor]].

==What not to do around a commissar==

[[Image:Commissar_NO.jpg|thumb|200px|right|If you have to ask...]]
Unless you have a death wish (since you're drafted into the Guard, we already KNOW you have a death wish) these are the things you should avoid doing around your Commissar unless you want to be shot for a number of reasons:

*Do not retreat until he says so.
*Do not look like you will retreat before he says so.
*Do not think about retreating before he says so.
*Do not think about thinking of retreating before he says so.
*Do not retreat even WHEN he says so.
*Do not refuse to retreat when he says so because you will later be shot for insubordination.
*Do not be incompetent in battle, he'll execute you for being useless.
*Do not move too far away from a Commissar attached to your squad, he might think you are retreating without his command.
*Do not fap to the women that are [[Shlicktau|xenos]], [[Cultist-chan|heretics]], or [[Furry|mutants]] while in the field of battle... or outside.
*Do not fap to [[-4_Str|human women]] either, he'll execute you for dereliction of duty. Also, Slaanesh worship.
*Do not fap '''AT ALL''' Because it is heresy. No! Fap to the Corpse-Empero- wait, I kinda gave that away, didn't- {{BLAM}} HERESY!!
*Do not mock anyone in the upper command structure, social status and organizations, it's the same as treason and treason kids is [[HERESY]].
*Do not look at your commissar with a [[grimdark]] look, he'll assume you want to kill him. Unless you're a Catachan. He doesn't need to see the look to know you want to kill him.
*Do not interrupt him while speaking, he'll execute you for the insubordination.
*Do not worship the [[Chaos|ruinous powers]] even if your commissar is.
*Do not look like you are worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not think about worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not think about thinking about worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not think '''AT ALL''' or he'll think you are thinking about worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not find out about the Ruinous Powers. Best you can hope for is being sterilised and mind-wiped.
*Do not fall ill. Nurgle worship.
*Do not fall seriously ill. Serious Nurgle worship.
*Do not think about getting ill. More Nurgle worship.
*Do not think abou- To Hell with this, you are already thinking about getting ill {{BLAM}}
*Do not openly question his orders.
*Do not question his orders behind his back either.
*Do not suggest your orders are suicidal.
*Do not suggest that said "''suicidal''" Commissar should join the enemy, if he is able to kill his squad so quickly.
*Do not suggest anything, lest he take it for Heresy.
*Do not mention that the Ministorum Priests are better motivators. {{BLAM}} Insubordination!
*Do not mention that the sanctioned Psykers scare you more than him. <s>{{BLAM}} Insubordination again!</s> Actually that's acceptable, the mutant witch must be thoroughly abhorred and constantly monitored for [[heresy]]. '''UNBLAM!''' Commissar did I just see you execute a guardsmen and than bring him back to life? Could that perhaps be a bit of chaos sorcery? *Flashes Inquisitorial Seal* I think we need to have a little chat back aboard my ship. Seize this Commissar on suspicion of Heresy!
*Do not mention that he is the most useless unit to have in a command squad. {{BLAM}} Insubordination again! Why won't you die!? Oh holy terra you're Unblamming made him a [[perpetual]]. Take this guardsman back to the ship as well and tell the captain to prepare for [[Exterminatus]] this whole page is corrupted.
*Do NOT interrupt him while attempting to execute someone <s>unless you have a pretty good reason</s> as he'll execute you along with the one about to be executed.
*DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES challenge him or her in a western shootout. Why? Because they'll {{BLAM}} kill you all in LESS than a splitsecond, now get back to the front, or you'll join him.
*Do not ask a Commissar for a bullet in the head. He ''will'' have you flogged for cowardice.
*Do not ask a Commissar for a flogging. He '''''WILL''''' have you shot in the spine for being a Slaaneshi Cultist. Not that that's a bad thing, being a Sla-{{BLAM}} HERESY!
*Do not, in any way, shape, or form, give a zealous Commissar an Assault Cannon. You will have no unit.
*Do not, under any circumstances, give a zealous Commissar a Deathstrike Missile Launcher. You ''will'' have no army.
*Do not give a Commissar a cookie, or he'll think you are trying to poison him. You chaos worshipping freak.
*Do not be bald, then you are a Genestealer.
*Do not be balding, then you are becoming a Genestealer.
*Do not think about balding, then you are thinking about becoming a Genestealer.
*Do not think about thinking about balding, you don't wanna become a Genestealer.
*Do not add to this list, or else he will have you shot for insubordination. He- Yes, Sir!... No, sir... Sir? {{BLAM}} HERESY
*<strike>THIS LIST NEEDS MORE CHAOS!</strike>{{BLAM}} HERESY!!!
*Do not use an axe as a last-ditch weapon. Khornate behaviour. Acceptable if having said, "For the Emperor!" and dying soon afterwards for the Imperium.
*Do not eat your rations in a particularly vigorous manner. Khorne worship.
*Any alteration of the standard uniform shall not be tolerated. Tzeentch worship.
*Growing facial hair in the pres{{BLAM}}. More Tzeentch worship.
*Do not cut yourself while shaving your facial hair. More Khorne worship.
*Surviving a life threatening injury at the hands of the enemy. Serious Tzeentch worship.
*Do not bring prostitutes to the base while your unit is on leave. Slaanesh worship (and just plain improper behavior).
*Waking up lat{{BLAM}}. Cowardice.
*Do not give a zealous Commissar a spacecraft. You will have [[Exterminatus|lost a planet]].
*Do not deface or lose your Imperial Infantrymen's Uplifting Primer. (even though any veteran guardsman will tell you most of pages are complete bullshit)
*Calling your self a member of the "Astra Militarum" {{BLAM}} HERESY! we are and always have been the Imperial Guard: Hammer of the Emperor!
*Do not Lose your issued Lasgun. Unless it's loss is unavoidable in{{BLAM}} A proper guardsman would never lose his Lasgun.
*Do not remind him that technically Commissars are outside the chain of command and cannot order you. So next time a fraking com{{BLAM}}. Cursing Commissars is HERESY!!!
*Do not try to take the easy way out with suicide. Malal worship. {{BLAM}} HERESY! MALAL DOES NOT EXIST!

==What to do around a Commissar==
[[File:Oh Lawd.png|150px|right|thumb|Nothing escapes the vigilant eye of a commissar (except everything)]]
*Worship the Emperor
*Talk fairly loudly about how the chaos gods suck. (Except for slaanesh who is just bad damn thing dosen't need to suck any more. Besides, saying Slaanesh sucks could be considered worship, resulting in a {{BLAM}}ing.)
*Make sure all your gear is organized, cleaned, maintained, and free of non-standard issue modifications.
*Do go into [[rage]] mo-{{BLAM}} Getting angry is Khorne worship. (Raging over the filthy xenos is acceptable though.)
*Praise him on a job well done when circumstances are right-{{BLAM}} Kissing ass is borderline Slaneesh worship.
*Shine his laspistol when he isn't using it.{{BLAM}}Handling your superior officer's weapons is grand treason!
*Give him a blowjo-{{BLAM}} SLAANESHI HERETIC!
*Charge towards Khorne Berserkers even if you don't want to.{{BLAM}} Suicidal charges are borderline Khorne worship. Neglecting to charge however is disobeying orders. So either way you get {{BLAM}}ed.
*Go to battle even if you're feeling sic-{{BLAM}} Spreading sickness to your comrades is serious Nurgle worship.
*Compliment his marksmanship skills.{{BLAM}} WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT KISSING ASS!!? Pff, missed me...
*Let him know in advance when you're having a sick day so he won't execute you for dereliction of du-{{BLAM}} NURGLE WORSHIPER!
*Have your uplifting primer on your person. Failure to present it on request will result in BLAM.
*Bring him [[An Eldar's Ears|a captive Eldar]] {{BLAM}} XENOS LOVING FILTH!! ("I'll be happy to take that captive off your hands commissar.")
*When the rest of your squad looks like they are gonna fall back, step away from the Commissar's general direction as he might choose to execute you to make an example for the rest of the men.
*When the rest of your squad looks like they are gonna fall back, step towards the Commissar's general direction as he might choose to execute you to make an example for the rest of the men.
*When you are about to do something that can only be described as batshit insane and a Commissar's around suggest it to him, if you survive said suicide mission he'll probably favor you a bit, which probably means that he MIGHT actually think about who's he shooting at.
*If you're the guy at the wheel of a transport, DRIVE HIM CLOSER! HE WANTS TO HIT THE ENEMIES OF THE EMPRAH WITH HIS SWORD!
*Prior to giving him wargear, make sure that you ''haven't'' cleaned it, most Commissars prefer the bloodstained wargear look. {{BLAM}} failure to clean blood off of your weapons or uniform is an offence against the Departmento Munitorum policies!
*Make sure you're the only man left in the squad other than the Commissar when retreating, the Commissar rulebook says that if the squad he is attached to only has one man left, he isn't allowed to make his face blow up because he'd end up looking stupid and it's a waste of ammo since there is nobody to inspi {{BLAM}} Commisar Does what he wants!
*If the Commissar looks pissed read (or at least pretend to read) an Imperial Creed book or something, he can't shoot you because you're reading Imperial Creed stu-- {{BLAM|'''*BLAM*'''}} Now you are no longer reading it. Situation resolved.
*Bring an RPG or other Big Fucking Gun in case he tries to blam you. Make sure you say "you've been bla-{{BLAM}} HERESY! (pssst! Make sure you say "You've been BLAMMED!" AFTER you kill the Commissar and know there aren't more on the battlefield. [[Just As Planned|WHO'S LAUGHING NOW COMMISSARS!?]]){{BLAM}} HERESY!
*If your Commissar has a bolt pistol make sure there that when he starts *Blaming* that there are 10 people closer to the commissar then you. That way after he's done blaming the rest of your platoon he might think you 'suitable inspired' so as to not blam you. {{BLAM|'''*CLICK*'''}} See it works! {{BLAM|'''*BLAM*'''}} RELOADING IS ONLY A TEMPORARY INCONVENIENCE TO THE AGENTS OF THE IMPERIUM!
*Be born on [https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Catachan_Jungle_Fighters Catachan] those over dressed foreigners don't have the balls to shoot you. HERESY!! {{BLAM|'''*KABOOM*'''}} "Why no sarge, I have no idea why the Commissar decided to do a patrol, through a mine field, in the dead of night.
*Instead of ''DYING'', try to acquire the Enemy's head. Minor kudos for a Grunt, Some kudos for an NCO Equivalent, and perhaps at least a bit of respect from the Commissar him/herself for an enemy Commander, or said Commander's Lieutenants. Possible points if you shout out: ''"DEATH UNTO THE ENEMIES OF MA-..."'' <strike>{{BLAM|'''*BLAM*'''}} Borderline Khorne-Worship!</strike> ('''ALL''' foes of mankind must be cleansed. Punishing such actions is heretical in of itself commissar.) '''Unblam''' {{*REBLAM*}} RESURRECTING THE DEAD IS SERIOUS HERESY!!
'''Inquisitorial Decree:''' Commissars are henceforth forbidden from '''Unblamming''' The practice of resurrecting the dead is chaos sorcery. Loyal imperial citizens who have been accidentally {{BLAM|'''*BLAMMED*'''}} can take solace in the fact that their souls will spend eternity basking in the Emperor's divine light.

==Notable Commissars==
*[[Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt]] (<s>Who?</s>) {{BLAM}} HERESY!
*[[Commissar Yarrick]] Da orkiest humie eva!!
*Commissar [[Ciaphas Cain]] HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!!!!! Secretly believes himself to be a coward. The truth of that is up for debate.
*[[Commissar Fuklaw]] is tired of putting up with your heretical bullshit.
*[[Commissar Dan]]
*[[Heretical Love|Commissar Max]] the Lovemachine of Yagis V. (It should be noted that he was actually a guardsman who picked up Commissar regalia and weapons.)
*[[K59|Commissar K59]]
*Holt {{BLAM|<nowiki>*</nowiki>SLAP<nowiki>*</nowiki>}} [[Holt|Commissar Holt]]!!!
*[[Commissar Raege]]
*<strike>[[Kharn|Kharn]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRVcdLPqoHg| The Commissar]</strike>{{BLAM}} Major Khorne Worship
*[[Colonel Greiss]] Formerly a Commissar; became a conventional officer through necessity.
* [[Commissar Lord Bernn|Commissar LORD Bernn]] (always put LORD in ALL CAPS -bold is optional-, not doing so is Heresy.) Known for making entire armies completely invincible as long as he has people to execute and beating Mega-Daemon Princes, Hive Tyrants, Land Raider Redeemers, Battlewagons, Deranged Khornate Chaos Champions (if you're so far off your rocker that other Khornates think you're crazy, you may be a wee bit nutters), and Eldar wraithlords to death with a power fist. Also notable for being able to one-shot any infantry, from lowly Ork boyz to TERMINATORS with his laspistol. He needs no words to show he's a badass.
*'''Commissar "Colonel" Schaeffer''' He had his arm shot off by a plasma gun '''AND GREW IT BACK''', had his spine rebuilt after being crushed by a tank and made a full recovery, had his eyes replaced after his other ones were destroyed and has survived being thrown into suicide mission after suicide mission for over 300 years '''LIKE A BOSS''', he gets down and dirty and is usually seen in front of his men in the battle rather than behind them. He's still brutal as fuck to deserters though. *why doesn't he have his own pag- {{BLAM}}
* Commissar Jaes "Jellyfish" Quallen. Fragile, stuttering, clumsy, prone to disease, about as intimidating as a wet kitten. His enlistment was a cruel wager between two of his rich aunts to see if he would survive. He barely made his commission as commissar, and he was discarded to the Catachan 217th infantry to get rid of him. And yet he's still alive today. What's more, he leads his men from the very front, utterly fearless when the jagged teeth of Chaos spawn ('''OH GOD NOOOOOOAAAAAUUUUUUUGHHHHHHH!!! GRRAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!''' {{BLAM}} Mercy killing: continue.) are inches from his face, humming to himself in the middle of the shitstorm that is every battlefield. Atypical for a Catachan company, his men are quite loyal to him, well-liked for leading by example instead of inspiring fear behind the lines ... although they do tease him off-duty by playing keepaway with his hat.
*Commissar Viktor Hark - The Commissar for the Tanith First (and Only). Pretty bad ass dude with a cybernetic arm to beat heretics and a plasma pistol to melt faces with. Pretty reasonable for a Commissar, preferring {{BLAM}} only when it can have the most effect on a units morale, which in some cases means blamming the guy in charge.

==Commissar Mortality==
Commissars, at least those attached to an imperial guard regiment, do not exactly have a high life expectancy (well, not that anyone in Imperial Guard have). Next to the many horrible fates that await your average "balls of steel" Guardsman in the [[grimdark]] WH40K universe, the Commissars have some additional aggravating factors leading to a quick demise.

Some reasons:
* A commissar's uniform is very different from those he is working with, add to that he is shouting things at people and possibly {{BLAM}}-ming them, probably without fire being returned at him, and is probably carrying different weapons than those around him. It doesn't take a genius to figure out he is an obvious High-Value Target which any sniper worth the name would take note of.
* Aforementioned uniform offers little to no head protection, head protection is for cowards and cowards get {{BLAM}}-med. (However, a Commissar's lack of headgear can get him {{BLAM}}-med by the enemy).(subverted for death korps as they have helmets under their hats)
* {{BLAM}}-ming cowards, and especially {{BLAM}}-ming non-cowards, often has a side effect of *accidentally* getting shot, repeatedly, sometimes even far from the front lines. This fate is particularly common for those attached to Catachan units.
* Even when not getting *accidentally* shot/dropped in a pit/run over/... by his own troops, few Guardsmen will risk their lives to save a Commissar should he get into trouble with the enemy.
* Some Commissars both lead by example and expect their men to perform acts of suicidal courage, resulting in performing collective suicide in the name of the Emprah.
* Lots of Commissars like big flashy bolt pistols. Bolt pistols, being roight flash bitz of dakka, naturally attract orks like sugar water attracts flies, and unlike laspistols eventually run out of bolts.
* According to their most recent models some unusually ballsy Commissars carry plasma pistols, and as such possess a statistical lifespan of six shots at maximum.

==Quotes==

* "Fear me...'''''but follow!'''''"
* "You can give the Emperor your loyalty, or I can take it from your corpse."
* "You DARE shoot at me?...{{BLAM|'''AT ME?!'''}}
* "What I cannot crush with words, I shall crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard."
* "Fear ensures loyalty! Where do you need me?"
* "Trooper, the enemy ''may'' kill you, but if you try to run I '''will''' kill you!"
* {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!*'''}}
*"It is our duty to muster the Guardsmen's courage and loyalty under fire and it is our duty to - '''GET THE FUCK BACK HERE!'''"{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}}
*"WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO DIE?! 'CAUSE I SURE AS HELL DIDN'T!"
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrrCY7dgaqs Drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!]
* "Follow my example or I will MAKE YOU ONE!"
* A compilation of some -if not all- of DowII Commissar quotes can be found: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isLz_8ppLig here].
* <s>Heil Hitler!</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!!!'''}} Heil Emperor!
** Wouldn't it be Heil der Gott-Kaiser? {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!!!'''}} It is:Heil dem Gott-Imperator! Good job on the hyphen, though. {{BLAM}}
* "If you will not serve in combat, ''then you will serve '''on the firing line!'''''" {{BLAM}}
* "SHUT UP ZATHRAS"

==Gallery==
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<center><gallery>
Image:Commisarmoti.jpg|The real reason why Guardsmen do not revolt en masse (odd. I'd rather take my chances with a human with a gun rather than, say, a Dark Eldar or a Daemon).
Image:Closer.jpg|Commissars never let practicality get in the way of their awesomeness.
Image:Thenewcommissar.jpg|[[Kharn]] during his traitor commissar days with the Red Rivers traitor guardsmen.
Image:Commissar Surfing.jpg|Again, practicality is never a hindrance.
Image:Komissar_by_kriegsmachine14.jpg|Why so serious? Let's put a smile on that there face...
Image:Romantic_Commissar.jpg|Commissars can be romantic. It's just that they are too busy blamming Guardsmen.
Image:Comissar_Promotions.jpg|Imperial Guard Promotion policy, you either get promoted or Blammed, no exceptions.
Image:1207335821953.jpg|[[Commissar Dan]] on the blaze of glory run
Image:Commissarpoke.jpg|Don't let this one's slow demeanor make you too confident..
Image:Comissar-by-Chink-1.jpg|Chink loev commissar
Image:Comissar-by-Chink-2.jpg|[[Rule 63]] spares no one.
Image:Yarrick_by_Chink_1.jpg|[[Commissar Yarrick]] by Chink
Image:Yarrick_by_Chink_2.jpg
Image:Feb.jpg|Commissar from the ill-fated /tg/ calendar project
Image:Atra concept.jpg|Much Sexier Version
Image:Daemonette commisssar.JPG|One of these is not like the others.
Image:Commissar-Fuck_Yeah.jpg|Imperial Guard, FUCK YEAH!
Image:Commissar_Badass.jpg|[[Ciaphas Cain|HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!]]
Image:Fixedhat2.jpg|The Commissar is here to ensure your loyalty.
Image:1226746378911.jpg|Squad morale restored.
Image:1230024061774.png|Reasonable Commissars know that summary execution is not always needed to motivate anyone.
Image:powerfists_commissar.jpg|If you're wondering how she's "coping" with those things, don't ask us, for we have as good an idea as you do..
Image:CommissarCos.jpg|{{BLAM}}
Image:Commissar Hansen.jpg|Guardian of all imperial [[loli|lolis]].
Image:Penguin_Commisar.jpg|Do not approach the Commissar under any circumstances, no matter how cute he may be
Image:Emote-commissar.gif
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Brontian Longknives

2017-01-01T06:35:48Z

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''“I am not anti-gun. I'm pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife. In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We'd turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don't ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.”''

-Molly Ivins

"You think he's compensating for something?"

-Shrek.

"No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will cramp his style."

-Steven Brust

[[File:BronTon.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|"THIS is a knoife."]]

An [[Imperial Guard]] legion with lots of knives, who originate from the RPG Only War.
They come from the Hive World of Bront, located within the Golgenna Reach Sub-sector of the Calixis Sector. Not that means anything tbh. Even though its a hive-world with loads of violence, they're pretty self-disciplined. If you couldn't tell by their name, they really, really like knives. Like, a '''''fucking LOT'''''. They prefer to use knives over their flashlights, and they give themselves ritual scars and shit and wear them proudly.

== History ==

Bront is, as most worlds of its ilk, extremely violent, though it possesses a level of order and discipline that is unusual for a Hive World. Bront was founded a decade after the end of the Angevin Crusade as a reward to the 33rd Army Group, which was the final force to demobilize. While they didn't start off as a Hive World, Bront was swiftly industrialized Hive World within a thousand or so years of its founding. Bront's populace was made up from the descendants of countless thousands of Imperial Guardsmen and their families who were drawn from dozens of different worlds, who had been brought together by the shared experience of conflict. Aw.

== Culture ==

The population of Bront have strong traditions of military discipline and ancestral ties to the Imperial Guard, with old regimental groups forming a system of kinda clan-houses. These clans form the heart of Brontian society, maintaining ancient traditions from their ancestors' distant homeworlds and giving them a deep sense of loyalty and duty to the God-Emperor and its people. The military tradition of Brontian culture also ensures that the clans work damn hard to be ready to defend the Imperium as their ancestors once did. Disputes between clans are resolved through ritualized mass battles, favoring an assortment of blades over pistols, rifles, and other ranged weapons. So basically, they're scottish/Celt dudes.

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Brontian Longknives

2017-01-01T06:35:08Z

2601:600:C001:800:E5F5:F4AB:7FBB:BF94: /* History */

{{Wh40k-stub}}

''“I am not anti-gun. I'm pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife. In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We'd turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don't ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.”''

-Molly Ivins

"You think he's compensating for something?"

-Shrek.

"No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will cramp his style."

-Steven Brust

[[File:BronTon.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|"THIS is a knoife."]]

An [[Imperial Guard]] legion with lots of knives, who originate from the RPG Only War.
They come from the Hive World of Bront, located within the Golgenna Reach Sub-sector of the Calixis Sector. Not that means anything tbh. Even though its a hive-world with loads of violence, they're pretty self-disciplined. If you couldn't tell by their name, they really, really like knives. Like, a '''''fucking LOT'''''. They prefer to use knives over their flashlights, and they give themselves ritual scars and shit and wear them proudly.

== History ==

Bront is, as most worlds of its ilk, extremely violent. But it somehow possesses a level of order and discipline that is unusual for a Hive World. Bront was founded a decade after the end of the Angevin Crusade as a reward to the 33rd Army Group, which was the final force to demobilize. While they didn't start off as a Hive World, Bront was swiftly industrialized Hive World within a thousand or so years of its founding. Bront's populace was made up from the descendants of countless thousands of Imperial Guardsmen and their families who were drawn from dozens of different worlds, who had been brought together by the shared experience of conflict. Aw.

== Culture ==

The population of Bront have strong traditions of military discipline and ancestral ties to the Imperial Guard, with old regimental groups forming a system of kinda clan-houses. These clans form the heart of Brontian society, maintaining ancient traditions from their ancestors' distant homeworlds and giving them a deep sense of loyalty and duty to the God-Emperor and its people. The military tradition of Brontian culture also ensures that the clans work damn hard to be ready to defend the Imperium as their ancestors once did. Disputes between clans are resolved through ritualized mass battles, favoring an assortment of blades over pistols, rifles, and other ranged weapons. So basically, they're scottish/Celt dudes.

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Harakoni Warhawks

2017-01-01T06:28:04Z

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[[Image:Harakoni Warhawks 1.jpg|300px|thumb|left|READY TO GIVE AN ASS WHOOPIN]]
[[Image:Harakoni warhawk by diegogisbertllorens.jpg|300px|thumb|right|COMING TO FUCK YOUR DAY UP]]
Take the Elysian Drop Troops, now add 50% more badass, now replace their normal lasguns with hellguns and their flak jackets with carapace armor, and now make them all [[stormtrooper|'''STORMTROOPERS''']] and you have the Harakoni Warhawks, one of the most elite guard drop units in the galaxy.

All Warhawks hail from the Hive World of Harakon, where their massive Hive Worlds have spires reaching into the upper atmosphere due to the world having a much lower gravity threshold. In order to hunt on their homeworld they use grav-gliders to hunt in the valleys below, this makes them excellent at high altitude jumps as well as judging air currents on the way down. The Harakonis are very distinctive with their uniforms and many a guardsmen can tell if a guardsman hails from harakon just from their distinctive dialect of Low-Gothic. Many Imperial Commanders owe thanks to Harakonis attached to their regiments, because their punch is much stronger than what a normal Elysian force could use. However since Harakonis are in low numbers due to being stormtroopers, they need to be at the right spot at the right time to make a difference, but if they are, oh man, they will fuck shit up.

Unlike [[Elysian Drop Troops|Elysians]], Harakonis make full use of heavy weapons teams and Special weapon squads which allows them to pack a MUCH stronger punch. However since the Warhawks are a drop unit like the Elysians, they have no armored vehicles, this coupled with the fact that they operate in low numbers as heavy infantry means that they need support from other regiments in order for them to survive. Additionally, being armed with power-hungry hellguns and heavier weapons they run out of ammunitions pretty quickly, and with their carapace armour they also tire quite fast and thus Harrakonis cannot be used to capture and ''hold'' key objectives behind enemy lines (that's what Elysians are for, after all), and are pretty much limited to be dropped on the front line. GW doesn't have many instances with them fighting much in the 41st millennium for some reason. Basically when you absolutely, positively, need to [[/tg/ gets shit done|GET SHIT DONE]] and require the kind of force that would be able to deal with threats such as heavy infantry, the Warhawks will not disappoint.

The Warhawks are now more easily represented than ever - whereas the Elysians are meant for airborne invasions, utilising their transportable-by-air vehicles and weaponry, the Warhawks are small and elite insertion teams brimming with special weapons and carapace armour. This makes them ideal candidates to be represented by the Tempus Militarum list. While they have no models, they can easily be made by splicing together some Cadian bits and greenstuff (as well as the grav-chutes from the Elysian line of Forgeworld, if money is something you pick out of your arse on your foreign planet).

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