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So... still, no one takes them. GW seems fit to just shove them in to the bodyguard slot. I think, though, if they're going to become bodyguards, why not give them options befitting bodyguards?

As an idea:

Celestian Combat Shield: The best fighters of their order, Celestians are often given the duty of guarding important Ministorum officials and Sororitas commanders. But the combat style of the Sisters of Battle is not suited to hiding behind a shield passively; these shields are able to be used as clubs, discharging a powerful shock in to their opponent to impact the already hefty weight of the shield itself.
S+1, AP-1, D1. Provides a 4++ invulnerable save (this replaces Shield of Faith's invulnerable save).

Given what "bodyguard" units tend to do in other armies and given that you're paying points for 2-A models here I'd also recommend unlocking the arsenal and declaring open season on the Melee Weapons, Ranged Weapons, and Pistols wargear lists. If GW wants to turn them into a Command Squad let them be a Command Squad.

Agreed.