Canoness

A canoness is an overall senior commanding officer of one of the Orders Militant, each a veteran warrior of many hundreds of battles who has risen to her position through a combination of strong leadership, shrewd tactical genius and sheer overarching faith in the Emperor. Though she is ostensibly answerable to the prioress of her Convent, a Canoness' superior knowledge of battle inevitably holds sway concerning military matters. There are several subdivisions of this rank, including:

• Superior - A canoness superior serves as the overall leader of an entire Order.
• Preceptor - A canoness preceptor serves as the leader of a single Preceptory of sisters.
• Commander - A canoness commander serves as the leader of a Commandry.

Type

Civic, Military, Commissioned

Current Holders

• Canoness Marcia

Related Organizations

• Adepta Sororitas