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{{otheruses|USE=[[Adepta Sororitas]] title|OTHERUSE=[[Blood Angels]] title|OTHERPAGE=Sanguinary Novitiate}}
[[Image:NovitiateArt.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Novitiate{{Fn|7a}}]]
'''Novitiates''' are female '''Progena''' of the [[Schola Progenium]]s, who have been selected to undergo training to join the [[Adepta Sororitas]].{{Fn|1}}. These aspirants are then given a [[Ring of Suffrage]] to wear and take the '''Oaths of Adherence''', in order to become Novitiates.{{Fn|2}}
==Description==
Their training is overseen by veteran [[Adepta Sororitas|Sororitas]],{{Fn|1}}, who ensure the Novitiates master the Adepta's fundamentals and this may last a number of years. Even if a Novitiate has already been chosen to serve within a particular [[Order (Adepta Sororitas)|Order]] during that time, their trainers will demand that the Novitiates know the basic skills of all of the Adepta's Orders. This is so the Novitiates can be a tool in the [[Emperor]]'s hand, to either to cure, learn, counsel or kill.{{Fn|2}}
Even while training, though, a Novitiate may join the Adepta Sororitas on missions, where their training will be on the field of battle. There, the Novitiate's skills and devotion will be tested against the [[Imperium]]'s enemies.{{Fn|3}}. Novitiates are also often selected to join the retinues of [[Ordo Hereticus]] [[Inquisitors]], who a Sororitas is asked to join their service. These are likely to be the Novitiates who have proven themselves to be among the most capable and self-sufficient of their class. Those chosen have also been deemed strong enough to endure the rigors and perils of serving with an Inquisitor. The Novitiates who survive such duties, often return to the Sororitas even firmer in their convictions and further honed in their skills. Sororitas that survive long-term duties with the [[Inquisition]], are a very valuable asset for the Adepta in their war against [[heresy]] and faithlessness. As a result of this, they are often destined to join the high ranks of their [[Order (Adepta Sororitas)|Order]]s.{{Fn|2}}
Their zeal and go-getting attitudes often mean Novitiates are deployed as [[kill Team Unit]]s, that are commanded by experienced [[Sister Superior]]s. Known as '''Novitiate Superiors''', they are charged with steering the faith of their Novitiates and serve as an inspirational example of how a warrior of the [[Adepta Sororitas]] acts at all times.{{Fn|6}}
[[Image:NovitiateSuperior.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Superior{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Superiors''' are fully fledged [[Battle Sister]]s given the honor of leading a squad of Novitiates into battle.{{Fn|7b}}
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===Preceptor===
[[Image:NovitiatePreceptor.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Preceptor{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Preceptors''' are Mace-wielding enforcers who enforce the Ecclesiarchy's standards. They are often the second in command of a Novitiate squad.{{Fn|7b}}
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===Pronatus===
[[Image:NovitiatePronatus.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Pronatus{{Fn|7b}}]]
A '''Novitiate Pronatus''' act as guardians and keepers of sacred relics.{{Fn|7b}}
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===Reliquarius===
[[Image:NovitiateReliquarius.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Reliquarius{{Fn|7b}}]]
A '''Novitiate Reliquarius''' serves as an Icon-bearer.{{Fn|7b}}<br div style="clear=all:both"></div>
===Hospitaller===
[[Image:NovitiateHospitaller.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Hospitaller{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate [[Orders Hospitaller|Hospitaller]]s''' are medics in training who tend to other novitiates.{{Fn|7b}}<br div style="clear=all:both"></div>
===Dialogus===
[[Image:NovitiateDialogus.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Dialogus{{Fn|7b}}]]
A '''Novitiate [[Orders Dialogus|Dialogus]]''' is a Dialogi Dialogus in training who are experts is an expert in cryptography and ciphers which make them makes her a valued communications specialistsspecialist.{{Fn|7b}}<br div style="clear=all:both"></div>
===Exactor===
[[Image:NovitiateExactor.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Exactor{{Fn|7b}}]]
*'''Novitiate Exactor''' - Some zealous Novitiates are given given neural whips to use on their foes. Occasionally they will use them on fellow Novitiates, the Exactors feel are lapsing in bravery and faith.{{Fn|5}}<br div style="clear=all:both"></div>
===Penitent===
[[Image:NovitiatePenitent.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Penitent{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Penitents''' are Novitiates whose faith is found wanting. They wield [[Penitent Eviscerator]]s and are whipped into battle by Novitiate Exactors.{{Fn|6}}
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===Purgatus===
[[Image:NovitiatePurgatus.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Purgatus{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Purgatus''' purge enemies by wielding sacred [[Flamer]]s.{{Fn|7b}}<br div style="clear=all:both"></div>
===Duelist===
[[Image:NovitiateDuelist.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Duelist{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Duelists''' are blade-wielding close combat specialists.{{Fn|7b}}<br div style="clear=all:both"></div>
===Condemnor===
[[Image:NovitiateCondemnor.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Condemnor{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Condemnors''' wield [[Condemnor Boltgun]]s and specialize in executing enemy [[Psyker]]s and [[Sorcerer]]s.{{Fn|7b}}
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===Militant===
[[Image:NovitiateMilitant.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Novitiate Militant{{Fn|7b}}]]
'''Novitiate Militants''' are [[Battle Sister]]s in training. Equipped with [[Autogun]]s, [[Autopistol]]s, and Swords.{{Fn|7b}}
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