Editing Order of the Martyred Heart (section)

==Combat Doctrine==
Although the deadly nature of the Dark Road of the Sun ensures that the order is almost always below-strength, the resulting battle sisters are exceptionally well-honed warriors, capable of facing many times their number in combat. The endurance and combat prowess of the sisters of the Martyred Heart is the stuff of legend, and several of their number are recorded in the annals of the Ecclesiarchy for feats that exceed even those of the Adeptus Astartes. 

While the Adepta Sororitas are renowned for their combination of faith and combat prowess, the sisters of the Martyred Heart stand out for the ritualistic fashion in which they wage war. On the eve of battle, sisters superior lead the order in ancient blood rites and anoint the bodies and wargear of their sisters, preparing them both mentally and spiritually for the challenges to come. The orders [[Canoness|Canonesses]] and Palatines meditate in smoke-wreathed chambers, inhaling the scent of burnt offerings as they seek the [[The Emperor|Sun-Emperor's]] guidance. When these esoteric rites are completed and the battle is joined, the sisters of the Martyred Heart fight using the martial and strategic arts of their homeworld; a brutal fighting style that emphasizes of incapacitating foes as well and killing them. Subjugated foes are highly prized by the order, and capturing fearsome enemies is a surefire way to advance through the ranks.

Though they may operate separately on occasion, the sisters of the Martyred Heart and Blood Jaguars are close allies, and frequently deploy alongside one another in combat. This is especially the case whenever one of them is called upon to fight Khornate forces, as both Sister and Astartes alike are eager to wreak vengeance on the servants of the blood god. When they fight together, the sisters of the Martyred Heart lay down a hail of bolt, fire and melta, suppressing the foe and allowing their Blood Jaguar brothers to close for the kill. 

Their Exorcists are also unique in that, rather than sounding like pipe organs, they make an eerie high-pitched sound similar to an [https://youtu.be/4fc2YkwTKCo?t=21 Aztec death whistle.] The Order of the Martyred Heart are also known to possess a small stockpile of the incredibly rare [[Volkite_Weaponry|Volkite Weapons]], dating back to the Great Crusade itself. These weapons are seen as symbols of the Sun-Emperor's divine judgement, and are both weapon and holy relic to the Sisters.