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The '''Void-Cathedrum''' or '''Invasion Cathedrum'''{{Fn|2}} is a type of spaceship used by the [[Adepta Sororitas]].{{Fn|1a}}
===Description===
Three miles long,{{Fn|1b}} the Void-Cathedrum is an object of sublime beauty, featuring vaulting fabric domes,{{Fn|1a}} fleur-de-ly pinnacles{{Fn|1b}} and stained-[[armaglass]] windows.{{Fn|1e}} Simultaneously, it is also a weapon of terror and war, being armed with [[macrocannon]]s, [[Sonic Disruptor|sonic disruptors]],{{Fn|1a}} [[Magma Bomb|magma-warhead]]-firing [[bombardment cannon]]s, 800 feet long [[torpedo]]es,{{Fn|1d}} [[Lance|lance batteries]], ordnance turrets{{Fn|1f}} and an organ-mounted array of attack-suppressing weaponry.{{Fn|1a}} The Void-Cathedrum is defended by [[Void Shield|shield generators]] and carries [[Battle Chapel|battle chapels]] for boarding{{Fn|1c}} and planetary landing actions.{{Fn|1f}}
The Void-Cathedrum is itself capable of planetary descent and landing, using its retro-thrusters to slow its descent.{{Fn|1f}}
===Known vessels===
*''[[Daughter of the Emperor (Void-Cathedrum|Daughter of the Emperor]]'' — In service with the [[Order of Our Martyred Lady]]. Has a top-mounted statue of [[Saint Katherine]], with her sword raised.{{Fn|1a}}
===Sources===
*1: [[Pilgrims of Fire (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: Part Three, Chapter i