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If they did will that be hersey .

They aren't called Brides of the Emperor for nothing.

Very, very unlikely, but not impossible.

No cannon source states that they are celibate, but most have far more important things on their minds. Plus, the Canonness would be really angry.

So If They Did 'Mate' Would They 'Mate' With Guardsmen ? And Have Lil' Imperium Babies

WARBOSS TZOO wrote:They aren't called Brides of the Emperor.

Fixed. They dropped that title, and it is dead and buried-- indeed, it's probably considered a heretical title now.

MenOfTanith wrote:So If They Did 'Mate' Would They 'Mate' With Guardsmen ? And Have Lil' Imperium Babies

More like 10 inch tall white shields to distact the emey for there cute ness .

Sisters are biologically female, and therefor unless they are injured or otherwise infertile, they can have children.

The overwhelming majority (IE, >99%) would not likely do so, however. Even the few that do find the time and inclination to have sex likely use contraceptives because having a child would interfere in their duties.

I d like to just call it inspiration... do well in battle, and you get your own guardsmen to play with id be that guardsmen... for a troop choice

Well, according to the Cain series, Sisters aren't celibate through any vows or suchlike, it's probably that they don't get the time what with all that smiting they have to do.

Melissia wrote:The overwhelming majority (IE, >99%) would not likely do so, however. Even the few that do find the time and inclination to have sex likely use contraceptives because having a child would interfere in their duties.

Theres really no fluff to support that, so you might want to preface it as an opinion. You're fond of quoting the various sources of fluff and canon- and since you didn't point to any here, Im guessing theres no viable examples


Besides- the Frateris Militia that disappeared from the last codex may have become the Frateris Gigolos

Mistress of minis wrote:Theres really no fluff to support that

Actually it's outright stated by Inquisitor Amberley Vail in Cain's Last Stand that most Sisters do not have the time or inclination for such activities. The contraceptives bit is my own supposition-- the life of a Sister is described as rigidly disciplined in C:SoB and C:WH. Allowing oneself to get pregnant is a show of lack of discipline if I've ever seen one.

the resulting offspring of Guard and Sisters have a higher chance of becoming a SM.

Mom wore PA and Dad had balls of steel.

Why would they want to become a Space Marine when they're already better than Space Marines?
[/waits for someone to take that post seriously.]

Melissia wrote:The contraceptives bit is my own supposition-- the life of a Sister is described as rigidly disciplined in C:SoB and C:WH. Allowing oneself to get pregnant is a show of lack of discipline if I've ever seen one.

So...opinion....

Melissia wrote:Actually it's outright stated by Inquisitor Amberley Vail in Cain's Last Stand that most Sisters do not have the time or inclination for such activities.

Those not part of MOST do?

You know, rare doesn't equal never.....

Melissia wrote:[/waits for someone to take that post seriously.]

So you're not waiting for someone to take the post seriously?

1hadhq wrote:You know, rare doesn't equal never.....

Good thing I never said that then, did I? Read my post, ">99%", "likely", etc.

Mistress of minis wrote:So...opinion....

A qualified opinion based off of the evidence presented.


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WARBOSS TZOO wrote:So you're not waiting for someone to take the post seriously?

No, because the ones that would take the post seriously (especially with that little note inserted in there) aren't worth responding to anyway as they don't actually read the entire post in question to begin with.

They gotta get new recruits from somewhere is all I'm saying. There s no legacy like children, and I could see a successfull cannonness thinking, there s nothing like rejoicing in victory for my emporer.... and that rejoicing could take many forms, one of which i would assume is pleasureful and possibly childbearing. 40k is all about legacy, why would we assume that they wouldnt make babies to procure a lasting legacy that would transcend their own exploits?

themrsleepy wrote:They gotta get new recruits from somewhere

Schola Progenium.

Melissia wrote:

WARBOSS TZOO wrote:So you're not waiting for someone to take the post seriously?

No, because the ones that would take the post seriously (especially with that little note inserted in there) aren't worth responding to anyway as they don't actually read the entire post in question to begin with.

Well, at least you didn't screw up your pseudo-code as badly as you could have done.

Melissia wrote:

1hadhq wrote:You know, rare doesn't equal never.....

Good thing I never said that then, did I? Read my post, ">99%", "likely",

'Most' is not a set value- it could mean anything more than 50%.

Mistress of minis wrote:So...opinion....

A qualified opinion based off of the evidence presented.

Melissia wrote:

1hadhq wrote:You know, rare doesn't equal never.....

Good thing I never said that then, did I? Read my post, ">99%", "likely", etc.

So you admit it can happen?
0,00000001-1% would be enough to answer the OP simply with yes...


How about the whole sisterhood, not all are SoB. More likely to have children?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/qualified wrote:qual·i·fied [kwol-uh-fahyd] Show IPA
–adjective
1. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
2. having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like.
3. modified, limited, or restricted in some way: a qualified endorsement.

The whole reproduction topic is pretty much glossed over in all the 40k IP.....

In the Grim Darkness of the Future......there is no copulation!


I think the Sisters actually have an STC Machine- an ancient construct of immense complexity....the Ugly Baby Maker MkI. Since before the Primarchs crossed the heavens...its pumped out ugly Sororitas clones that all grow up to have the same hairdo and square jawlines.

Mistress of minis wrote:'Most' is not a set value- it could mean anything more than 50%.

And you're going to posit that 49% of Sisters get knocked up on a regular basis or some ludicrously stupid crap like that? No, I made the argument that there's no reason to believe this is anything but an extremely rare occurrence, and if you wish to argue otherwise you should give proof as your position would go against the flavor and identity of the faction

Mistress of minis wrote:Qualified? I didn't know making assumptions about scattered science fiction made someone qualified.

Princeton wrote:S: (v) qualify, restrict (make more specific) "qualify these remarks"

A weird definition I suppose.

Melissia wrote:

Mistress of minis wrote:'Most' is not a set value- it could mean anything more than 50%.

And you're going to posit that 49% of Sisters get knocked up on a regular basis or some ludicrously stupid crap like that? No, I made the argument that there's no reason to believe this is anything but an extremely rare occurrence,

I made no posits- I pointed out your usage of 'most' had 48% of wiggle room.

And I will counter with- what you may consider 'ludicrously stupid'..... goes against basic human nature.

Melissia wrote:

and if you wish to argue otherwise you should give proof as your position would go against the flavor and identity of the faction

Umm, I dont think you can dictate how a debate flows. You can demand proof all you want- but that truly falls into the category of ludicrously stupid crap- as the argument is based on imaginary space nuns. Ergo- there are no facts or proof- just stories.

Some people can still separate fact and fiction. Space nuns- celibate or otherwise= fiction.

Mistress of minis wrote:And I will counter with- what you may consider 'ludicrously stupid'..... goes against basic human nature.

And what you consider "human nature" goes contradictory to the faction's fluff and feel. While it would be true if you said this about most Imperial Citizens, Sisters are specifically raised from early childhood; trained, indoctrinated, and so on, into an entirely different world than we know today. Fasting, confessing, and praying are all part of everyday life to a Sister, maintaining spiritual purity and focusing the mind on their duty. And yes, all of this is from C:WH and C:SoB.

Umm, I dont think you can dictate how a debate flows. You can demand proof all you want- but that truly falls into the category of ludicrously stupid crap- as the argument is based on imaginary space nuns. Ergo- there are no facts or proof- just stories.

The point of this forum is to discuss the background, if you're unwilling to do that, isn't this entire discussion pointless? It doesn't really matter if they're "imaginary", provide some proof based off of the evidence we have at hand to back up your supposition, it makes for a more interesting discussion.

Mistress of minis wrote:Umm, I dont think you can dictate how a debate flows. You can demand proof all you want- but that truly falls into the category of ludicrously stupid crap- as the argument is based on imaginary space nuns. Ergo- there are no facts or proof- just stories.

Some people can still separate fact and fiction. Space nuns- celibate or otherwise= fiction.

I appreciate that I'm butting in, but:

If I were to say that Tolkien's elves were all murderous ruffians and refused to show evidence of such in the books when asked, I would rightfully be laughed out of the conversation. Now, if I could show that there were aspects of elves as written which mirrored elements of murderous sociopathic personality disorders, then I would have support for my statement, and I would, possibly, not be dismissed out of hand.

It's entirely possible to provide evidence for your position on imaginary space nuns without their being actual.

Can we stop argueing about the validity, correct use of the words in and all the other stuff of each others arguments, and just get back OT?

Ok, people want to assume that because its not mentioned- they must not do it- because thats what they interpret or want to believe from the fluff.

The dont talk about IG frequenting brothels either- its just not a topic covered in the 40k universe.

And the biggest treason we wont see SOB's having babies....Maternity Armor doesnt look cool.