Editing Canoness (section)

==Overview==
A Canoness is a veteran of many battles who has risen to her position through a combination of [[Vance Stubbs|strong leadership,]] [[Creed|shrewd tactical genius,]] [[Ultramarines|obedience and compliance with the]] [[Codex Astartes|Ecclesiarchy and above all,]] [[Inquisition|her sheer overarching faith in the God-Emperor.]] The Canoness often fight at the front line along with her sisters but can also act as a commander at the back, to order strategic strikes against well entrenched enemies. Non-military duties includes leading the Order in its prayer services, performing rites of initiation and overseeing the running of the Order. As a result, a Canoness inspires intense devotion in her Battle Sisters, leading them from the fore whilst reciting the great hymns of the Adeptus Ministorum.

While the Canoness have very similar attributes and duties as a Chapter Master, one of the very unique differences is that members of the Adepta Sororitas can and do transfer from one Order to another, depending on their own unique skills and experience. In particular, a sister of an Order Militant may eventually transfer to a non-militant order so that she can carry on the Emperor's work should age or injury render her a less effective warrior. Furthermore, it is not unheard of for a senior member of the Sisterhood to transfer to another Imperial organisation entirely; several Canonesses are known to have become Inquisitors, one became a Cardinal Palatine and one even became a [[Rogue Trader]] (Possibly trying to spread the Emperor's light in a more efficient way).