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Each Sister swears an oath of silence known as the '''Oath of Tranquility''' upon being nominated for Sisterhood; before this, when they are novices, they are allowed to converse normally.  Amongst their other duties novices sometimes act as interpreters between senior Sisters and other agents of the [[Imperium]].  Full Sisters converse in their own sign-language, but there is at least one example of them being conversant in other forms of sign-communication, such as [[Astartes]] battle-signage.<sup>2</sup>
 
Each Sister swears an oath of silence known as the '''Oath of Tranquility''' upon being nominated for Sisterhood; before this, when they are novices, they are allowed to converse normally.  Amongst their other duties novices sometimes act as interpreters between senior Sisters and other agents of the [[Imperium]].  Full Sisters converse in their own sign-language, but there is at least one example of them being conversant in other forms of sign-communication, such as [[Astartes]] battle-signage.<sup>2</sup>
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The organization of the Sisters involved the splitting of its members into numerous cadres such as the Storm Blades. A major base of operations for the Sisterhood was the Somnus Citadel on [[Luna]].<sup>2</sup>
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==Ranks==
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*Oblivion Knight - high ranking Sisters who lead the Witchseekers on their missions.<sup>2</sup>
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*Excrutiatus - Sisters wearing red coats and ruby implants on their eyes and are said to require personally burning 100 witches before attaining this position.<sup>2</sup>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
During the years of the [[Great Crusade]], a cadre of Sisters were dispatched by the Emperor to aid the Death Guard in an attack on a [[Jorgall]] cylinder ship. Once they, they managed to wound a Jorgall mutant Psyker and capture it for transport to Terra.
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During the years of the [[Great Crusade]], a cadre of Sisters were dispatched by the Emperor to aid the Death Guard in an attack on a [[Jorgall]] cylinder ship. Once they, they managed to wound a Jorgall mutant Psyker and capture it for transport to Terra.<sup>2</sup>
  
 
The Sisters of Silence participated in some of the major actions of the Horus Heresy, including the defence of the [[Imperial Palace]].  They were perhaps most successful during the assault on [[Prospero]], where a force of Sisters were deployed to provide specialised support for the attacking [[Space Wolves]] [[Legion]].  Due to their Untouchable nature, the Sisters were proof against the psychic attacks of the defending [[Thousand Sons]] Legion and provided a stable bulwark for the assault to be anchored upon.<sup>1</sup>
 
The Sisters of Silence participated in some of the major actions of the Horus Heresy, including the defence of the [[Imperial Palace]].  They were perhaps most successful during the assault on [[Prospero]], where a force of Sisters were deployed to provide specialised support for the attacking [[Space Wolves]] [[Legion]].  Due to their Untouchable nature, the Sisters were proof against the psychic attacks of the defending [[Thousand Sons]] Legion and provided a stable bulwark for the assault to be anchored upon.<sup>1</sup>

Revision as of 10:46, 18 August 2008

The Sisters of Silence, also known as the Silent Sisterhood, are the militant arm of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica and are internally referred to as its Departmento Investigates.

Overview

The Sisters of Silence have a long history (their organisation predates the Horus Heresy). They are an all female order, in much the same way as the Adepta Sororitas; the major difference is that the sisters are all Blanks.

Recruited from Untouchable stock, the Sisters are anathema to psykers. Their very presence disrupts psychic activity and they are presumed immune to most forms of psychic assault. The main purpose of the Sisters of Silence is therefore to seek out and apprehend psykers. As warrior-investigators they can be involved in all aspects of the capture and transportation of psychic individuals and can almost always be found among the crew of the Black Ships.1

Each Sister swears an oath of silence known as the Oath of Tranquility upon being nominated for Sisterhood; before this, when they are novices, they are allowed to converse normally. Amongst their other duties novices sometimes act as interpreters between senior Sisters and other agents of the Imperium. Full Sisters converse in their own sign-language, but there is at least one example of them being conversant in other forms of sign-communication, such as Astartes battle-signage.2

The organization of the Sisters involved the splitting of its members into numerous cadres such as the Storm Blades. A major base of operations for the Sisterhood was the Somnus Citadel on Luna.2

Ranks

  • Oblivion Knight - high ranking Sisters who lead the Witchseekers on their missions.2
  • Excrutiatus - Sisters wearing red coats and ruby implants on their eyes and are said to require personally burning 100 witches before attaining this position.2

History

During the years of the Great Crusade, a cadre of Sisters were dispatched by the Emperor to aid the Death Guard in an attack on a Jorgall cylinder ship. Once they, they managed to wound a Jorgall mutant Psyker and capture it for transport to Terra.2

The Sisters of Silence participated in some of the major actions of the Horus Heresy, including the defence of the Imperial Palace. They were perhaps most successful during the assault on Prospero, where a force of Sisters were deployed to provide specialised support for the attacking Space Wolves Legion. Due to their Untouchable nature, the Sisters were proof against the psychic attacks of the defending Thousand Sons Legion and provided a stable bulwark for the assault to be anchored upon.1

Sources