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[[Image:Penitent Engine DOW.jpg|thumb|right|A Penitent Engine]] | [[Image:Penitent Engine DOW.jpg|thumb|right|A Penitent Engine]] | ||
'''Penitent Engines''' are used by the [[Ecclesiarchy]] as a form of punishment for repenting [[heretic]]s. They are used by the [[Sisters of Battle|Adepta Sororitas]] like [[Space Marine]]s use [[Dreadnought]]s. Similar to Dreadnoughts, the pilot is hard-wired into the frame of the Penitent Engine. They will charge into combat in a frenzied state, made to recognise that only in death can he or she find forgiveness for his or her crimes.<sup>1</sup> | '''Penitent Engines''' are used by the [[Ecclesiarchy]] as a form of punishment for repenting [[heretic]]s. They are used by the [[Sisters of Battle|Adepta Sororitas]] like [[Space Marine]]s use [[Dreadnought]]s. Similar to Dreadnoughts, the pilot is hard-wired into the frame of the Penitent Engine. They will charge into combat in a frenzied state, made to recognise that only in death can he or she find forgiveness for his or her crimes.<sup>1</sup> | ||
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| + | The Penitent Engine is armed with twin [[Heavy Flamer]]s and [[Chainfist]]s, one of each on both arms. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In [[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]], the Penitent Engine is highly effective against Infantry units, owing to its ability to devastate enemies' morale and then mow them down in melee combat. This, coupled with its incredible speed (which is second to only the [[Imperial Guard]] [[Sentinel]]) helps make the Penitent Engine one of the best walker units in the game.<sup>2</sup> | In [[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]], the Penitent Engine is highly effective against Infantry units, owing to its ability to devastate enemies' morale and then mow them down in melee combat. This, coupled with its incredible speed (which is second to only the [[Imperial Guard]] [[Sentinel]]) helps make the Penitent Engine one of the best walker units in the game.<sup>2</sup> | ||
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Penitent Engines are used by the Ecclesiarchy as a form of punishment for repenting heretics. They are used by the Adepta Sororitas like Space Marines use Dreadnoughts. Similar to Dreadnoughts, the pilot is hard-wired into the frame of the Penitent Engine. They will charge into combat in a frenzied state, made to recognise that only in death can he or she find forgiveness for his or her crimes.1
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Armament
The Penitent Engine is armed with twin Heavy Flamers and Chainfists, one of each on both arms.
Gameplay
In Dawn of War: Soulstorm, the Penitent Engine is highly effective against Infantry units, owing to its ability to devastate enemies' morale and then mow them down in melee combat. This, coupled with its incredible speed (which is second to only the Imperial Guard Sentinel) helps make the Penitent Engine one of the best walker units in the game.2
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| HQ | Canoness • Palatine • Inquisitor Lord • Priest | |
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| Elites | Arco-flagellants • Callidus Assassin • Celestian Squad • Culexus Assassin • Death Cult Assassin • Eversor Assassin • Inquisitor • Vindicare Assassin • Repentia | |
| Troops | Battle Sister Squad • Inquisitorial Storm Troopers • Zealots | |
| Seconded Units: | IG Armoured Fist Squad • IG Infantry Platoon • SM Tactical Squad • SM Scout Squad | |
| Fast Attack | Dominion Squad • Seraphim Squad | |
| Seconded Units: | IG Rough Rider • IG Sentinel Squadron • SM Assault Squad • SM Bike Squadron • SM Land Speeder Squadron | |
| Heavy Support | Exorcist • Immolator • Penitent Engine • Orbital Strike • Retributor Squad | |
| Seconded Units: | IG Leman Russ • SM Devastators • SM Dreadnought • SM Predator | |
| Transport | Rhino • Chimera • Immolator | |
