WARHAMMER 40,000 CODEX:
SISTERS OF BATTLE Official Update Version 1.1 Although we strive to ensure that our codexes are perfect, sometimes mistakes do creep in. In addition, we occasionally print new versions of our rules, which require amendments to be made in older versions of our codexes. When such issues arise, we feel that it is important to deal with them as promptly as we can, and we therefore produce regular updates for all of our codexes. When changes are made, the version number will be updated, and any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in Magenta. Where a version number has a letter, E.g. 1.1a, this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Each update is split into three sections: Errata, Amendments, and ‘Frequently Asked Questions’. The Errata corrects any mistakes in the codex, while the Amendments bring the codex up to date with the latest version of the rules. The Frequently Asked Questions (or ‘FAQ’) section answers commonly asked questions about the rules. Although you can mark corrections directly in your codex, this is by no means necessary – just keep a copy of the update with your codex.
ERRATA White Dwarf, August 2011, Page 96 – Ecclesiarchy Battle Conclave, Arco-flagellant, Profile: Change its Strength to “5” White Dwarf, September 2011, Page 85 – Saint Celestine, Special Rules: Add “Independent Character”
Two Toughness Values Where a model has two Toughness values presented on its profile, one of which is presented in brackets, always use the bracketed value. Ignore the other value entirely. White Dwarf, August 2011, Page 94 – Acts of Faith Change the first sentence to: “e.g. immediately before the unit moves in the Movement phase, shoots in the Shooting phase, or at the beginning of the Fight sub-phase…” White Dwarf, August 2011, Page 103 – Saint Celestine, Miraculous Intervention. Change the last sentence to: “Celestine is not considered to have been killed for the purposes of mission objectives such as Slay the Warlord or First Blood or for the purposes of earning victory points in missions which award them for completely destroying enemy units if she is alive on the battlefield at the end of the game”. White Dwarf, August 2011, Page 103 – Saint Celestine, The Ardent Blade. Change the first sentence to read “This is a power sword that always wounds enemies on a 4+ (unless a lower roll would be required).” White Dwarf, September 2011, Page 92 – Dozer Blades, Hunter-killer Missile, Searchlight, Smoke Launchers. Use the entries in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook.
FAQs White Dwarf, September 2011, Page 87-91 – Options Change all references to “Power sword” to “Power weapon.”
Q: Can allied Independent Characters benefit from Acts of Faith if they have joined an affected Sisters of Battle unit? (p29) A: No.
AMENDMENTS Note that this is an older Codex, written for a previous edition of the rules. You will therefore need to consult the Reference section of the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook for an up to date list of Unit Types and Vehicle Hull Points. You’ll also find that some of the weapons in this Codex are written out longhand, rather than using the weapon profile format in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook. Don’t worry – these are functionally identical, unless noted otherwise in this document.
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Q: If a model in a Sororitas Command Squad is equipped with a simulacrum imperialis or blessed banner, can they also be equipped with a special or heavy weapon? (p85) A: No. Q: When taking multiple Penitent Engines in a Heavy Support slot, are these purchased as a single squadron or do they operate independently of one another? (p91) A: They are purchased as a squadron.
Q: Can a unit attempt the same Act of Faith more than once per turn? (White Dwarf, August 2011 Page 94) A: No. Q: Do Acts of Faith affect allies who have joined or been joined by Sisters of Battle independent characters or units? (White Dwarf, August 2011 Page 94) A: Yes. Q: Can a Shield of Faith be removed by a Vindicare Assassin’s shieldbreaker rounds? (p94) A: No. Q: When firing an exorcist launcher, what point on the weapon is considered to be the ‘barrel’ of the weapon for measuring purposes? (p100) A: Any of the pipes of the organ. Q: Can Saint Celestine use her Miraculous Intervention special rule against attacks that remove models from play? (White Dwarf, August 2011, Page 103) A: Yes. Q: Can Saint Celestine use the Ardent Blade to perform a Wall of Death attack as part of her unit’s Overwatch fire if charged? (White Dwarf, August 2011 Page 103) A: Yes. Last updated 24th July 2012
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