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==General Structure== | ==General Structure== | ||
| − | '''Codex: Sisters of Battle (5th Edition)''' was released as a two-part [[White Dwarf]] Codex in [[White Dwarf 380 (US)]], released in August 2011, and [[White Dwarf 381 (US)]], released in September 2011. | + | '''Codex: Sisters of Battle (5th Edition)''' was released as a two-part [[White Dwarf]] Codex in [[White Dwarf 380 (US)]], released in August 2011, and [[White Dwarf 381 (US)]], released in September 2011. An official note declares it ''Chapter Approved'' as an official Codex for [[Warhammer 40000]], and that it replaces [[Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)]]{{Fn|1a}}. This codex contains a brief history of the [[Adepta Sororitas]] as well as the army list and all the rules necessary to field an army of the Sisters of Battle. |
===Part One=== | ===Part One=== | ||
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===Part Two=== | ===Part Two=== | ||
| − | Released in September 2011 in White Dwarf 381 (US), the second part contains the Army List, Wargear, and point costs. | + | Released in September 2011 in White Dwarf 381 (US), the second part contains the Army List, Wargear, and point costs. This issue also contains a battle report featuring the Sisters of Battle under the new rules versus the [[Tyranids]]. |
==Notable Changes== | ==Notable Changes== | ||
| − | The codex notably removed all elements of the [[Inquisition]] found in the previous codex, which are now exclusively found in [[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]], leaving only the elements of the Sisters of Battle and the [[Ecclesiarchy]]. | + | The codex notably removed all elements of the [[Inquisition]] found in the previous codex, which are now exclusively found in [[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]], leaving only the elements of the Sisters of Battle and the [[Ecclesiarchy]]. [[Confessor]]s and their enclaves were added to the codex. [[Uriah Jacobus]] and [[Kyrinov]] return as special characters from [[Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)]]. The army's ''Acts of Faith'' was also completely revised from the previous version. |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 380 (US)]], pgs. 90–103 |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[White Dwarf 381 (US)]], pgs. 84–93 |
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[[Category:Codices and Rulebooks]] | [[Category:Codices and Rulebooks]] | ||
[[Category:Sources (Adepta Sororitas)]] | [[Category:Sources (Adepta Sororitas)]] | ||
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| Author(s) | Robin Cruddace and Matthew Ward |
| Released | August-September 2011 |
| Preceded by | Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition) |
| Followed by | Codex: Adepta Sororitas (6th Edition) |
General Structure
Codex: Sisters of Battle (5th Edition) was released as a two-part White Dwarf Codex in White Dwarf 380 (US), released in August 2011, and White Dwarf 381 (US), released in September 2011. An official note declares it Chapter Approved as an official Codex for Warhammer 40000, and that it replaces Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)[1a]. This codex contains a brief history of the Adepta Sororitas as well as the army list and all the rules necessary to field an army of the Sisters of Battle.
Part One
Released in August 2011 in White Dwarf 380 (US), the first part contains the army's background, army rules, and unit descriptions.
Part Two
Released in September 2011 in White Dwarf 381 (US), the second part contains the Army List, Wargear, and point costs. This issue also contains a battle report featuring the Sisters of Battle under the new rules versus the Tyranids.
Notable Changes
The codex notably removed all elements of the Inquisition found in the previous codex, which are now exclusively found in Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition), leaving only the elements of the Sisters of Battle and the Ecclesiarchy. Confessors and their enclaves were added to the codex. Uriah Jacobus and Kyrinov return as special characters from Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition). The army's Acts of Faith was also completely revised from the previous version.
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 380 (US), pgs. 90–103
- 2: White Dwarf 381 (US), pgs. 84–93
| Rulebook | Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook |
|---|---|
| Codices | Space Marines • Imperial Guard • Space Wolves • Tyranids • Blood Angels • Dark Eldar • Grey Knights • Sisters of Battle • Necrons |
| Starter Sets | Assault on Black Reach |
| Other | Apocalypse Reload • Planetstrike • Planetary Empires • Battle Missions • Spearhead |
