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==Overview==
The '''Sabbat Pattern Helm''' is used by the majority of the Sisters of Battle since the middle of the [[M38|38th millenium]].{{Fn|1}}. Other patterns include the Ophelia pattern helm.{{Fn|5}}
The helmet protects the head of the wearer against physical blows, seals the armour to withstand adverse environments, and is crafted from psy-nullifing materials to provide some defense agaisnt [[witch]]es and the powers of the [[Warp]].{{Fn|3}}
The helmet is equipped with various subsystems, including an integral rebreather that permit operation in total vacuum or contaminated atmospheres for limited periods, full spectrum filtering and psycho-ocular buffering that immunize the Sister against adverse battlefield conditions, a [[Photo-Visor]], [[Preysight]], [[Targeter]] and comm-link. As such the helm reveals infiltrated units and provides advanced tactical readouts. Some are also equipped with [[Psyocculum]]s that allow them to immediately detect psykers and [[Daemons]].{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|4}}
Depending on the sector, access to the helm may be restricted outside of areas where the environment make its use mandatory. The [[Order of the Sacred Rose]] in the [[Kaurava]] system awarded it only to the most courageous [[Adepta Sororitas]], while the [[Order(Adepta Sororitas)|Orders]]s of the [[Calixis Sector]] did not usually issue a helmet to a Sister until she had proven herself.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|4}}
Some variants sport a [[wikipedia:Fleur-de-lis|fleur-de-lys]] mounted upon the front, an honour reserved for sisters having performed with exceptional courage and honour. Such insignas are common amongst the elite [[Celestian]] squads and the veteran [[Sister Superior|Sisters Superior]] leading their sistren into battle.{{Fn|1}}
==Trivia==
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The helm is based upon the later evolutions of the medieval Sallet helmet.
