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Considering we've now got confirmation about plastic Sisters of Silence up in the news and rumours group, I think that lends an even stronger case. It seems GW has finally gotten over its "eww girls" in plastic mentality. Personally, I have this sneaking suspicion that when the Sisters dex hits, it's going to be followed up by a SoS mini dex, similar to the Scions dex. Quite possibly having them working together in some way, both having an especially large hatred of psykers.

Anything that removes the perception of SoB as female marines is a positive addition, anything included just because marines... is a negative one. I think the Corvus blackstar could arguably be the exception as it is arguably inquisition related. I would rather see a unique SoB vehicle than a Land Raider.

Most armies have a singular aesthetic, SoB are kinda split between two. I would like to see something that ties the proper SoB back to the cruder imperial aesthetic as opposed to just seeing those elements as separate and distinct to certain units.

 Pouncey wrote:
Some form of bikes would be spiffy.

I wouldn't mind the SoB having bikes as long as they aren't identical to the marine bikes. Last thing we need is more reason to think of the Sororitas as just the Boob Marines. Maybe they could come equipped with TL Multimeltas instead of TL Boltguns and have the option of equipping the rider with a Heavy Flamer. That would fit the SoB theme of BURN THE HERETICS!!!

 aka_mythos wrote:
Anything that removes the perception of SoB as female marines is a positive addition, anything included just because marines... is a negative one. I think the Corvus blackstar could arguably be the exception as it is arguably inquisition related. I would rather see a unique SoB vehicle than a Land Raider.

Most armies have a singular aesthetic, SoB are kinda split between two. I would like to see something that ties the proper SoB back to the cruder imperial aesthetic as opposed to just seeing those elements as separate and distinct to certain units.

I agree with you. I'd like to see powerback with flames on the exausts, lots of purity seals, lots of arch-flagellants, tanks that look like a church (in the way the Dark Talon of the Dark Angels does), but not: I would not like to see a Corvus Blackstar. It's described as the most advanced flyer disponible only for little elite like the Deathwatch. Sororitas on other hand are more numerous than Space Marine...

 EnTyme wrote:

 Pouncey wrote:
Some form of bikes would be spiffy.

I wouldn't mind the SoB having bikes as long as they aren't identical to the marine bikes. Last thing we need is more reason to think of the Sororitas as just the Boob Marines. Maybe they could come equipped with TL Multimeltas instead of TL Boltguns and have the option of equipping the rider with a Heavy Flamer. That would fit the SoB theme of BURN THE HERETICS!!!

I think the bikes would have to be vastly different and not have mounted weapons in order to not get criticised that they are Boob marines.

S.Y.

 Ezr91aeL wrote:


I agree with you. I'd like to see powerback with flames on the exausts, lots of purity seals, lots of arch-flagellants, tanks that look like a church (in the way the Dark Talon of the Dark Angels does), but not: I would not like to see a Corvus Blackstar. It's described as the most advanced flyer disponible only for little elite like the Deathwatch. Sororitas on other hand are more numerous than Space Marine...

While I would prefer them getting their own semi unique flyer, what would you say about them getting access to the Stormraven or varient of? Would give the benifit of existing model, and already allows jump infanty (Serephine). Allow HF for front guns and MM for turrent. Can carry a PE in place of a dread?


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 StupidYellow wrote:

 EnTyme wrote:

 Pouncey wrote:
Some form of bikes would be spiffy.

I wouldn't mind the SoB having bikes as long as they aren't identical to the marine bikes. Last thing we need is more reason to think of the Sororitas as just the Boob Marines. Maybe they could come equipped with TL Multimeltas instead of TL Boltguns and have the option of equipping the rider with a Heavy Flamer. That would fit the SoB theme of BURN THE HERETICS!!!

I think the bikes would have to be vastly different and not have mounted weapons in order to not get criticised that they are Boob marines.

S.Y.

I'd prefer to stay away from bikes as I do not see a good way of doing them that would not make them feel like "boob marines"

ERJAK wrote:
Couple of brand new models would be awesome but what I really want are formations and stat changes.

Gonna be contrary to that, but if it's a choice between the two I want new models. Sisters being metal is crippling their market potential.

ERJAK wrote:
First increase int or WS by 1 across the board on everyone but celestine.

Why? Sisters are built on the statline of human beings, the fact that they have BS4 is supposed to be superhumanly amazing. Better to have their points cost reflect their stats being lower than those of space marines (and keep them as good as space marines in the stats that matter, like BS and armour save)

ERJAK wrote:
Formations that A) Increase Melta weapons range 6" B) give flamer's Torrent C) Increase the power of AOFs.

Yes.

ERJAK wrote:
Decurion makes all weapon upgrades free and adds +2 S to all template weapons and makes all melta weapons with the Heavy type salvo 1/3. Throw on obsec for flavor.

That is bonkers. The Gladius is anomalously strong, it's not the baseline of decrurion formations.

 EnTyme wrote:

 Pouncey wrote:
Some form of bikes would be spiffy.

I wouldn't mind the SoB having bikes as long as they aren't identical to the marine bikes. Last thing we need is more reason to think of the Sororitas as just the Boob Marines. Maybe they could come equipped with TL Multimeltas instead of TL Boltguns and have the option of equipping the rider with a Heavy Flamer. That would fit the SoB theme of BURN THE HERETICS!!!

A speedy, relentless multi-melta platform had better be fething expensive, it's definitely going to supplant Retributors entirely, probably Immolators too. Better to make the heavy flamer the default weapon and the MM a more expensive upgrade,ir better yet, make the base unit bolters or even CC oriented.

Maybe make the bikes count as Cavalry instead of Bikes to represent their decreased ruggedness but increased nimbleness, then have the default wargear be bolt pistol/chainsword, with the option for a few (maybe all?) to take items from the melee or ranged weapon lists?

I don't like the idea of Sororitas on bikes. They are not in their stile. If they should go fast I think they prefear to appear as angels of the Emperor and get a jumpack.

Hoping we might be getting some Close Combat SOB ladies like these Sisters of Silence?



I would prefer a Valykrie based flyer - I like the look much better!

Now that Sisters of Silence are in plastic, I could see them replacing Repentia in the codex.

It's been said before but the inclusion of the Sisters of Silence in the SoB book would be a big departure from the fiction.

 Ezr91aeL wrote:
I don't like the idea of Sororitas on bikes. They are not in their stile. If they should go fast I think they prefear to appear as angels of the Emperor and get a jumpack.

I know what you mean. Space Marines present themselves with this unattainable level of technology but SoB have a certain theatricality to how they present themselves to the average citizen. More than marines they're pushing a religious agenda and depicting themselves as divine representatives is part of that. I think IF the SoB were to incorporate a bike like unit it would have to be consistent with that imagery as agents of a divine emperor. That said I could imagine something in the vein of mythological Valkyrie riding winged steeds... whether those are something robotic or cybernetically enhanced steeds they would present a consistent theme and give them a bike or jet bike type unit.

Mobs of fanatics with kits that could easily be also used for genestealer cultists, penal battalions/conscripts and chaos cultists. Many birds killed with one stone.

I think it would be great if the miniatures were re-done to be less...Blanche. More power-armour, less bondage-nun, you know?

if this "sisters are coming" is based on the 5 sisters of silence - which are not SoB in the 30k starter you should start betting on a custodes codex coming out as that also has 5 models but they are actually from the custodes faction unlike the sisters of silence.

Nah, it's based on the hint/tease in a recent GW-released new release teaser video. The Sisters of Silence lend some extra weight, though.

 master of ordinance wrote:
Plastic Sisters.... This is just another joke thread, right

It's real.

We're getting plastic Sisters!

... of Silence.



Which puts to rest the teaser at the end of the last Warhammer TV video.

Instead of Sisters of Battle, we're getting Sisters of Silence. With 40k rules.

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
Which puts to rest the teaser at the end of the last Warhammer TV video.

It doesn't. They still say 'plastic sisters of battle'.

Don't feed the trolls

He *asked* "plastic Sisters of Battle???"

... and will be clarified as "look closer, Sisters of Silence!"

... and there will be much rejoicing!

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
He *asked* "plastic Sisters of Battle???"

... and will be clarified as "look closer, Sisters of Silence!"

... and there will be much rejoicing!

I asked specifically that all the it's a hoax talk NOT be part of this one thread.

Sorry, but according to reds8n, this is the place to discuss Sisters of Silence.

which is not the part I object to

Which puts to rest the teaser at the end of the last Warhammer TV video.

Instead of Sisters of Battle, we're getting Sisters of Silence. With 40k rules.

jade_angel wrote:
Maybe make the bikes count as Cavalry instead of Bikes to represent their decreased ruggedness but increased nimbleness, then have the default wargear be bolt pistol/chainsword, with the option for a few (maybe all?) to take items from the melee or ranged weapon lists?

Why have bikes that count as cavalry when you can have cavalry? They could be riding cyborg horses with flaming power maul torches...

 Captain Joystick wrote:

jade_angel wrote:
Maybe make the bikes count as Cavalry instead of Bikes to represent their decreased ruggedness but increased nimbleness, then have the default wargear be bolt pistol/chainsword, with the option for a few (maybe all?) to take items from the melee or ranged weapon lists?

Why have bikes that count as cavalry when you can have cavalry? They could be riding cyborg horses with flaming power maul torches...

That sounds very Blanchian. I like it.

Nomeny wrote:
I think it would be great if the miniatures were re-done to be less...Blanche. More power-armour, less bondage-nun, you know?

The models are less Blanche than that famous picture with a high-heeled Sister leading a battle. For one none of them have high heels, and they're not exactly bondage nuns either (IMO). The so-called corsets are just decoration over the armor, whatever such a thing was called.

Fine, whatever. The important thing is that we're getting Sisters of Silence. Soon.

Wait, I'm confused. Are the sisters of silence being wrapped up with the sisters of battle?

I don't think so, though I wouldn't be *totally* shocked if the 40k rules for the Sisters of Silence wind up being something that allows them to be used as a "Faction: Adepta Sororitas" unit.

There are, however, *two* releases here: SoS, confirmed, and SoB, hinted. Probably there will be some link, but right now there's no direct hint of that.

 Future War Cultist wrote:
Wait, I'm confused. Are the sisters of silence being wrapped up with the sisters of battle?

No, and there's a lot of silliness here suggesting that SoS would be integrated within any SoB framework.

SoS will be a standalone faction. They will get love from the studio.

During this time, it is folly to imagine that GW would compete with the new SoS that they need to sell by rehashing any SoB stuff that confuses the issue.

If anything, SoB will be folded under SoS.