Warhammer 40,000: Shadow Throne is almost here, and the new Adeptus Custodes and Genestealer Cults codexes will be following in early 2022. Yesterday, we saw the new fighting styles of the Adeptus Custodes, and today we’re taking a look at a new unit that lets you run a full Sisters of Silence army.
The Sisters of Silence have always been a faction on their own but they’re now finding an official home in the Adeptus Custodes codex, making it easier than ever to run a Talons of the Emperor army.* Along with new Crusade rules, Warlord Traits, and Relics, the codex also introduces several new units, including the Knight-Centura. These experienced warriors are the leaders of the Sisters of Silence cadres and guardians of their traditions. With an encyclopedic knowledge of the witch and the sorcerer, they can easily take out any rogue psykers they hunt down.
With Prosecutors as Troops, Vigilators as Elites, and Witchseekers as a Fast Attack option in the new codex, the Knight-Centura means that you can take a whole Detachment (or even an entire army) as Sisters of Silence. Not only that but she makes all of your Sisters of Silence even deadlier thanks to her Cadre Tactics aura.
If the Warlord of your army is either an Adeptus Custodes or Sisters of Silence character, then your Knight-Centura can take one of the new relics from the Adeptus Custodes codex. If you want to absolutely obliterate your enemies in combat, replace her executioner greatblade with a Raptor Blade.
Fans of The Regent’s Shadow and The Emperor’s Legion from Black Library’s Watchers of the Throne series can also lead their army with Aleya, who can now be taken as an independent HQ choice without her buddy Valerian for the first time.
Her Tenacious Spirit ensures that she’ll be able to cut down the enemies of the God-Emperor with her blade, Somnus.
Sisters of Silence are of course also great at complimenting an Adeptus Custodes force – their anti-psyker skills make it a lot easier to deal with enemy witches for one. So, if you prefer a more balanced Talons of the Emperor force made up of Sisters of Silence AND Adeptus Custodes, then the Shadow Throne boxed set is a great starting point for your army. Make sure that you’re signed up for our newsletter so that you can be ready when the box goes up for pre-order.
* A Talons of the Emperor army is made up of units from the Sisters of Silence and the Adeptus Custodes. When they turn up together you’re in BIG trouble.