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[[Image:Seraphim Squad by Andrea UderzoSeraphimArt8th.JPGjpg|thumb|190pxright|right220px|A squad of Seraphim Squad{{Fn|8}}]]'''Seraphim''' are [[Sisters of Battle]] who are specialized in hit-and-run close-quarter attacks using [[San Leor]]-pattern [[jump pack]]s and pistols.{{Fn|1}}
==Overview==
Seraphim Squads are deployed as a fast attack squad with the Sisters of Battle. The squad can be accompanied by a [[Sister Superior]]. They usually carry a pair of [[Bolt Pistol]]s, occasionally replaced by [[Hand Flamer]]s or [[Inferno Pistol]]s. The Seraphim are taught the ancient ways of the [[Daughters of the Emperor]] passed down since the order's creation on [[San Leor]], and are experts in unarmed fighting, armed hand-to-hand combat, jump pack operation and the co-ordination and ambidextrousness needed to fire two pistols at once.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}
Seraphim are the most elite warriors of the Sisters of Battle alongside [[Celestians]], and select only the most talented and experienced Sororitas to join their ranks. To become a Seraphim, a Sister needs a level of skill and control that borders on the divine. Seraphim have a high turnover rate, often having to return to other combat squads as veteran leaders to train new troops.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}} Due to They are highly respected within their angelic profileOrder, and are often called upon by their intervention on the battlefield has been noted as particularly increasing the morale [[Canoness]]es to offer advice in councils of imperial forces present and strinking fear into the enemies war. As befits veterans of mankindsuch standing, possibly an intentional result they wield some of their jump pack design and battlefield rolethe most vaunted weapons of the sanctuary in which they serve, and has resulted in the ''avenging angels'' nicknamefrom golden-bladed [[Power Sword]]s to sacred [[Plasma Pistol]]s.{{Fn|3}}
Due to their angelic profile, their intervention on the battlefield has been noted as particularly increasing the morale of imperial forces present and striking fear into the enemies of mankind, possibly an intentional result of their jump pack design and battlefield role, and has resulted in the ''avenging angels'' nickname.{{Fn|3}}
==Flamewing Seraphim==
SeraphimSquad8th.jpg|Seraphim miniatures (8th Edition){{Fn|7}}
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==See Also==
*[[Zephyrim]]
==Sources==
*{{Endn|6}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/11/18/sisters-of-battle-situation-report/ Warhammer Community: Sisters of Battle Situation Report (Posted November 18 2019)] (last accessed 11/19/2019)
*{{Endn|7}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/01/04/reveals-from-the-new-year-open-day-2020gw-homepage-post-1/ Warhammer Community: Reveals from the New Year Open Day 2020 (posted January 4 2020)] (last accessed 1/4/2020)
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Adepta Sororitas (8th Edition)]] pg.48
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