[[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.¹

==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