GW mentioned another unit waiting to be previewed out of the Sisters of Battle codex. Is the Sororitas Battle Sanctum this flyer?
The Sisters of Battle ended up having more in store for them than anyone really expected. The Army Set Box was really the tip of the iceberg. While we’re still seeing previews on new units for the faction, there was something mentioned recently and we might have just found it.
Before we jump into that head-first, here are the highlights of the latest preview in case you missed it!
New Multipart Battle Sister Squads
Multipart Battle Sisters kits are coming in hot and packed with detail. Get a closer look at all of the weapon/head options on the way.
Going off of what we’ve seen alone, these individual kits are probably going to be pretty large. Fitting ten models on top of all of sorts of head/weapon options, there won’t be two Sororitas armies exactly alike!
Remember, so far we’ve only seed flamer-style heavy weapons with these girls. But they’ll also be getting the classic heavy bolters and multi-meltas from before as well.
Battle Sisters Kit Will Also Build Dominions & Celestians
Coming from the mouth of GW, the basic Troops kit will also offer two other unit builds:
What’s more, this set also builds you Dominions, forward-scouting vehicle killers and special-weapon wielders, as well as Celestians, elite bodyguards who’ll carve up anyone who dares attack your Canonesses. These units are marked by their own special components.
Sisters have had so much love put into them, each model looks like it could be a character in their own right.
Painted Hospitaller
First seen with a Bane-type mask and special Sororitas object in her right hand, it looks like the model was tweaked once more and painted up.
You can tell that the Hospitaller had her cool little religious pendant in her hand changed some with her face fully open under her hood.
New Diologus & Imagifier Models Spotted
Old Diologus Model
New Diologus Model
GW has certainly come a long way. The new Diologus model was first spotted in an early teaser photo. However, was officially unveiled with some serious cosmetic upgrades.
The Imagifier also got a helping hand. Carrying what looks to be some vague idol to Celestine, she’ll be a must-have unit to inspire the rest of your ranks.
Multipart Canoness Options
Canonesses also got more love from GW getting some pretty amazing multipart options. From staves to power swords, plasma pistols to inferno pistols. the Canoness is looking to be able to fit a variety of frontline roles.
Junith Eruita on the Pulpit of Doom
The heroes of the Sisters of Battle aren’t just Living Saints, like Celestine – among their number are storied commanders as legendary as any Space Marine Captain. Perhaps foremost among them is Junith Eruita, a Canoness Superior of the Order of Our Martyred Lady with a centre-piece kit so magnificent it rivals any model in the Warhammer 40,000 range!
Junith was another model recently spotted circulating around the web. It didn’t take long to GW to pull the curtain back on this one. How could you say no to a named Sister floating around on a pulpit carrying four flamers?
Now, at the end of this preview, GW hinted at more units lurking in the shadows.
Mystery Sisters Unit Hidden in Plain Sight?
At the very bottom of a recent post, Warhammer Community mentioned some new units including the Battle Sanctum.
And that’s just a sample of what’s on the way for Sisters of Battle – we haven’t even BEGUN to look at Retributors, Zephyrim, the Battle Sanctum, or the other datasheets in the codex yet…
Doing some serious digging, we found a picture on the article covering the lore on Hyperia Hivesprawls in Urban Conquest with the photo above. But to add even more weight behind it, the Sororitas were mentioned as being a governing force at the Hivesprawl as well.
Entire regiments of the Vigilant Guard and resident orders of the Adepta Sororitas secured positions around the Governor’s Palace at Saint’s Haven.
Looking at the picture close-up you can even make out the Sororitas classic fleur de lis. The image immediately above was also in the first Vigilus book from a year ago, as well.
With all of this now on the table, do you think we’re looking at the Battle Sanctum? If this is the Battle Sanctum, GW has had plans for this unit for quite some time!
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