THE EDGE OF SILENCE

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024

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  • @RockSplitter
    @RockSplitter 4 года назад +261

    Gather around the servo-skull, children. It's story time!

    • @ArdWulf
      @ArdWulf 4 года назад +2

      Well found...just don't look into it's ghastly lit eye pits...You will become amongst the lost

    • @reculture
      @reculture 4 года назад +3

      *beep...beep*

    • @europademon
      @europademon 3 года назад +2

      My favorite time!

  • @-Thunder-Warrior-
    @-Thunder-Warrior- 4 года назад +190

    I'd have been here sooner, but my power armour is outdated and my organs are failing.
    Still, I enjoy a good tale.

    • @paulsegers1880
      @paulsegers1880 4 года назад +15

      Let's get you into a proto dred asap

    • @bengeorge388
      @bengeorge388 4 года назад +14

      keep up lest you fall out of coherency brother!

    • @-Thunder-Warrior-
      @-Thunder-Warrior- 4 года назад +12

      @@bengeorge388
      I fear that time may have already long since passed, Brother.
      But the stories give me a glimpse of the distant stars.

    • @aunderiskerensky2304
      @aunderiskerensky2304 4 года назад +10

      @@-Thunder-Warrior- makes a guy wonder if primaris are thunder warriors but with the belisarius touch...

    • @fergusabrams1012
      @fergusabrams1012 3 года назад +1

      @@-Thunder-Warrior- OI HUMIE YA'S BIG ROIGHT? WANNA BE A WARBOSS?!

  • @chikitabowow
    @chikitabowow 4 года назад +32

    Warhammer 40K is the only universe where there are ancient undead terminators, homicidal bipedal fungi and shifty space hobbit snipers and those don't even come close to cracking the top 10 weirdest parts of the lore.

  • @TheDAHAKADUDE
    @TheDAHAKADUDE 4 года назад +101

    Baldy you are truly a gem to the Warhammer 40k community, hope to see more content from you in the near future, and I hope this channel gets more attention, you truly deserve it mate. Any chance you will be doing more videos about the Night Lords? You really killed it in that one.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +24

      Thanks brother. I am planning more on the Night Lords. I cannot say precisely when, but let’s just say I was practicing my ‘laugh’ in the bath last night. Hoping to get it together soon. :) b

    • @Lukey2481
      @Lukey2481 4 года назад +4

      @@baldermort
      Oh. More nightlords? Whats the bet it come while im working nights alone. Again...
      Last time had me clearing the warehouse with a shotgun out of sheer paranoia...

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +4

      Lukas Knowles when you working night shift again? Only joking. The LAST thing u want is someone jittery in charge of a gun. :).

    • @Lukey2481
      @Lukey2481 4 года назад +3

      @@baldermort it was tongue in cheek...
      But good to know you care...
      If you ever do make it to Australia. Do drop a line. Byron Bay is a terrible place to visit...

  • @imperialcommisar5279
    @imperialcommisar5279 4 года назад +24

    I can say with great pride that I have never ONCE, not once used the skip 10+ seconds feature on any of your fascinating videos, thank you for this content baldermort

  • @Ilikestuff69
    @Ilikestuff69 4 года назад +30

    My favorite RUclipsr has graced us with another story.

  • @reculture
    @reculture 4 года назад +5

    I, for one, welcome the return of our last and greatest Silent King!

    • @Duppyman695
      @Duppyman695 4 года назад +3

      Long Live the King !!!!

    • @neon-lake
      @neon-lake 3 года назад

      May he rule eternally

  • @lemonrazor7812
    @lemonrazor7812 4 года назад +14

    This report shall be of great aid as I perform my mundane duties for the imperium today. Many thanks brother Baldemort.

  • @ikitclaw3299
    @ikitclaw3299 4 года назад +75

    Looks like I've made time for FUN

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +19

      Good show, brother. Keep it up. Lol. :) b

    • @ragnarstarkiller7529
      @ragnarstarkiller7529 4 года назад +6

      THIS is exactly what I think every time he says it, listening to these videos IS my time for fun.

  • @PositiveVibesz
    @PositiveVibesz 4 года назад +32

    GLORIOUS TERMINATOR DADDIES!

  • @mattacopalysp
    @mattacopalysp 4 года назад +2

    I do delivery work and so listening to your videos while I'm driving is perfect for me and seeing that you've almost reached 60k subscribers but a smile on my face keep going buddy

  • @frickinpeanuts3981
    @frickinpeanuts3981 4 года назад +9

    Yeah!!! Just needed something to listen to while painting the new blade guard!!! Couldn’t have asked for anything better!

  • @theroadstopshere
    @theroadstopshere 4 года назад +10

    If GW doesn't already have an audio narration for the 9th Edition book, they really need to pick this up and use it as the official one. Seriously. Someone send this on to them and get them to start paying Baldermort for this masterclass narration, so that more people get to hear what we do and understand exactly how much the right voice can bring the fantastic grimdark of 40K to life.

    • @josephukpong2287
      @josephukpong2287 4 года назад +2

      Yes! Baldemort is as good as it gets..he should be the official narrator

    • @JoshuaKevinPerry
      @JoshuaKevinPerry 4 года назад

      He's white and male, so they won't hire him.

    • @TheSatyrblue
      @TheSatyrblue 4 года назад +1

      @@JoshuaKevinPerry They said in the last stock holder report they would be hiring by merit and not diversity. So Uncle Baldemort has a definite chance of becoming an official voice for our beloved grim dark universe.

    • @Red_Alpha_Fox3358
      @Red_Alpha_Fox3358 2 года назад

      No don't because it'll be like the creator of Astartes

    • @gelraldoldo5152
      @gelraldoldo5152 Год назад

      Don’t draw their attention they will do something bad

  • @conorkerlin5928
    @conorkerlin5928 4 года назад +31

    The Edge of Silent? Close, so close.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +2

      Conor Kerlin thanks for catching that. Altered. Many thanks brother Kerlin. ;).

  • @brentgouett8179
    @brentgouett8179 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos. When struggling with depression they help distract me greatly.

  • @hugecranium6367
    @hugecranium6367 4 года назад +13

    The eldar god of spaghetti and memes smiles upon this video

  • @braveherogreenleaf6256
    @braveherogreenleaf6256 4 года назад +13

    ALL HAIL BROTHER BALDERMORT!

  • @NulsinHell
    @NulsinHell 4 года назад +8

    I shall listen to this while inspecting the Guardsmen

  • @harmlessratz7151
    @harmlessratz7151 4 года назад +3

    my thermic reactor is pulsating with delight

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +1

      harmlessratz glad you hear it brother Ratz. :) :) :).

  • @BohdanKaiba
    @BohdanKaiba 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the fantastic story Baldermort. Best 40k narrator out there!

  • @stuart2403
    @stuart2403 4 года назад +4

    This is a better and more sensible intergrated chronology than that which popped up on Warhammer Community today! Nice work Baldy!

  • @multidimensionalcenturion9863
    @multidimensionalcenturion9863 4 года назад +1

    A bladermort subscriber is never late. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when needed.

  • @derekburge5294
    @derekburge5294 4 года назад +3

    As a big Necron fan, I can't wait to see what new and fascinating ways they're going to use blackstone to generally fuck shit up.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +3

      Derek Burge oh holy throne, yes. Hoping for some juicy new lore in that October Necrons codex release, oh yes I am. :)

  • @pamdaniels7861
    @pamdaniels7861 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for another wonderful video!

  • @josephukpong2287
    @josephukpong2287 4 года назад +3

    .....at the introduction of the crusade segment, the excerpt struck me
    "Amongst the greatest of them were the Ultramarines"
    Said with Baldemorts perfect oratory voice,..combined with the majestic poetic martial soundtrack... With me imagining.the heroes coming to the rescue after the necron invasion.
    Simply goosebumps for me...lol...I felt like I was watching the beginning of a new compelling TV show (like Game of Thrones) .

  • @Fen_Wolf
    @Fen_Wolf 4 года назад +1

    Hell yeah! Two videos in such a short amount you spoil us

  • @Jkaes2Pence
    @Jkaes2Pence 4 года назад +2

    Yet another great piece of lore read perfectly, great for painting along to

  • @boredcryptek5513
    @boredcryptek5513 4 года назад

    Every single time you blow me away. Please never stop the content.

  • @lokispenker9429
    @lokispenker9429 4 года назад +23

    LONG LIVE THE SILENT KING!!! LONG LIVE THE NECRON RACE!!!

    • @constc6721
      @constc6721 4 года назад +3

      Oi' nothn' to see'ere Boyz move along!🤘😉👍

  • @PressA2Die
    @PressA2Die 4 года назад +1

    You are fast becoming one the main reasons I check youtube, good job

  • @johnnynapalm970
    @johnnynapalm970 4 года назад +1

    Came home from work to this, cheers

  • @judgedreddthelaw3418
    @judgedreddthelaw3418 4 года назад +1

    Imperium Dominatus!
    Victoria Aut Mortis!
    Our blessed servo skull has made us happy!

  • @andreasostlund4081
    @andreasostlund4081 4 года назад +2

    I love how the start of your videos are like being told an old war story from a veteran by a campfire behind the front lines.

  • @Birb_of_Judge
    @Birb_of_Judge 4 года назад +6

    68 Seconds in and so far absolutely great.

  • @jamieenoshima5147
    @jamieenoshima5147 4 года назад +3

    Is the plot going forward again?! In what direction i wonder? I took a massive break from warhammer while studying. I stopped collecting at fifth edition, and stopped following lore around sixth back in 2012.
    Very grateful for the work of warhammer youtubers, because it's been a blast to find out all the stuff that has been happening, The Necrons are actually fleshed out now?! No longer, space terminator skeles from fourth edition. Primarchs, faAilbaddon is no longer a huge meme. And the current Eldar lore makes me want to collect a Eldar army for the first time. My big hope is for the Tyrannids to receive some love. Was a Tyrannid and Space Marine collecter. Black Templars,Ultra smurfs,Blood Angels and Dark Angels armies, started collecting a few chaos models on the side. (No wonder i needed a break!.)
    Looking forward to future narration on the upcoming lore. Really enjoyed this channel, my favourites where the Krieg and Rogal Dorn videos.

  • @Mixu.
    @Mixu. 4 года назад +1

    Couldn't have uploaded at a better time. Much appreciated, Mr.

  • @jizburg
    @jizburg 3 года назад

    Again. Thank you for reading theese information splats for us with such passion. As a person who have trouble fokusing on reading longer textsi realy appreciate being able to listen to the story being told.

  • @davebowman9000
    @davebowman9000 4 года назад +1

    Brother, what a marvelous reading this was! Loved it so much!!

  • @StormaLorda
    @StormaLorda 4 года назад +1

    Hey man, been here since you had 10k subs
    I listen to your stuff with my wife whilst falling asleep
    Thanks, and keep going!
    We really like it when you make long videos, with cool stories!

  • @ZiGGi03
    @ZiGGi03 4 года назад +1

    Hello brother hope your day has been good ! Loved today’s video , keep safe we need you !!

  • @steveblackwell5494
    @steveblackwell5494 4 года назад +1

    Baltimore I've been listening to you for quite some timejust wanted to send you a message and let you know I enjoy your delivery I enjoy how you do it please keep it up and I look forward to the next episode thank you 😄🤣

  • @JamesPa
    @JamesPa 2 года назад

    airbrush , paints and coffee , a lot of coffee ... and action ! thank you mister B !

  • @InquisitorKryptman
    @InquisitorKryptman 3 года назад +2

    Pariah Nexus located in Nephilim sector, Behemoth Splinter fleet ravaging the area not long ago, also literally named Court of the Nephilim King.
    Coincidence? I think not!

  • @Its-Just-Zip
    @Its-Just-Zip 4 года назад +1

    Last time I was this early to a Baldermort video, the Necron dynasties walked the galaxy in war with the old ones; Fitting that this should be the video I come early to. All Hail the Emperor!

  • @johanvandersandt8904
    @johanvandersandt8904 3 года назад

    The best part of this video is realising that there is a part two! 😍😍😍

  • @philipptar4288
    @philipptar4288 3 года назад

    You give a strong impression of me visiting my grandad and him sharing his war stories

  • @TheEgoify
    @TheEgoify 4 года назад +1

    Well, thank you for the amazing birthday present. Uncle baldy, youre the best.

  • @chrisprescott2273
    @chrisprescott2273 4 года назад +1

    A stealth commercial ad, but still fun to listen to.

  • @bigollameo
    @bigollameo 4 года назад

    You are a serious B.M.F. of a storyteller, Baldemort! Looks like I'm gonna have to start donating soon.

  • @elijahmoxley1582
    @elijahmoxley1582 4 года назад +1

    love your vids as I pant keep up the good work :)

  • @Gorbz
    @Gorbz 4 года назад +1

    I've never heard anyone make a starter box set sound quite so... exciting!

  • @wiibrockster
    @wiibrockster 4 года назад +1

    Honestly,I'm so glad The Necrons are getting more love and attention

  • @pearcefennell7445
    @pearcefennell7445 4 года назад +1

    Thank YU good sir Balbermort for another fantastic session of 40K lore ThankYU indeed

  • @rolufe1756
    @rolufe1756 4 года назад +1

    Damn @Baldermort your herd is growing rapidly :D Remember when you had 3.5k subs :) Keep up the great work! :)

  • @LilGinjaMassive
    @LilGinjaMassive 4 года назад +2

    Ah Baldermort the David Attenborough of 40k.

  • @ianrooney1397
    @ianrooney1397 4 года назад +1

    You should be contacted by GW to make audiobooks, keep up the hard work.

    • @Duppyman695
      @Duppyman695 4 года назад +1

      But who wants to work for such a greedy company who rip off there customers/fans !

  • @justarandomname420
    @justarandomname420 4 года назад +1

    Finally jumping into the game with the Command Edition. You have motivated me to take part. Thanks Baldermort!

  • @elias1579
    @elias1579 4 года назад

    We need you over here in AOS,
    The horrors of the mortal realms is deep and it needs a voice like yours.

  • @joshuasakai4778
    @joshuasakai4778 4 года назад +6

    Ah good. Morning news is on.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +3

      Lol. I always forget it’s not the same time everywhere. Dullard that I am. Good morning brother Sakai. :).

    • @joshuasakai4778
      @joshuasakai4778 4 года назад +1

      It is a great way to begin the day when you post Baldemort, I look forward to it every week

    • @garank4971
      @garank4971 4 года назад +1

      @@baldermort i get ya vids always in the evening waay after school nniiiice

  • @inquisitorgarza312
    @inquisitorgarza312 4 года назад +1

    Do not fear the screams of horrors and terrors, but the silence of the dead.

  • @danilacusstryker489
    @danilacusstryker489 4 года назад

    This is Inquisitor Danilacus. I hearby grant the listeners of this servo skull full access to the knowledge of all weapons carried by infantry of both xenos and the Imperium.
    Please do a full spread of the infantry weapons of 40k. Melee and projectile! It would be awesome!

  • @paulsegers1880
    @paulsegers1880 4 года назад +2

    Baldermort - I have some other things to tie up first, but are you interested at all in an "alternative outcome" for the last Thaddeus story?

    • @Duppyman695
      @Duppyman695 4 года назад +1

      Yes! Forge the narrative!

  • @LightandDarknessLion
    @LightandDarknessLion 4 года назад

    It was fun picking up my copy of 'The Edge of Silence' that came with the Indomitus box, and reading along with you.

  • @Olaf-carlsson
    @Olaf-carlsson 4 года назад

    Beautifully done brother

  • @Spekd
    @Spekd 4 года назад

    Another fantastic work brother.

  • @tex4096
    @tex4096 4 года назад +3

    Man i would love to see you cover Age of Sigmar one day.

  • @constc6721
    @constc6721 4 года назад +1

    "Oi 'es workin' again shhhhh 'u ruddy gitz wes needs da cunnin'!"
    Thank you for this treat to beginn the weekend. 😉👍

  • @v_artra5399
    @v_artra5399 4 года назад +1

    now this is cause for celebration! Necrons, Space marines, and narrated by Baldermort!

  • @samuelbarham7872
    @samuelbarham7872 4 года назад +1

    Wakey wakey eggs and baccy!
    ☠Those poor metal skullheads, waking up one day, seeing their own neighboring skellies become nutty sounds pretty rough.☠ We'll wait and see how well they deal with the latest rulers of the Milky Way 🌌
    Mr. Baldermort, would it be ok if you talked about janissaries or Armageddon soldiers in the future?
    I will now return to my tomb, watching, listening, and learning.
    You have a great future ahead of you Baldermort, the Remembrancer.

  • @DrPepper_V1
    @DrPepper_V1 4 года назад +9

    I think the Necrons are going to have to ally soon with the Imperium in order to survive the greater Tyraind fleets

    • @DrPepper_V1
      @DrPepper_V1 4 года назад +2

      @Lord Inquisitor Shadowlord Yeah Dante and the Silent King

    • @conorkerlin5928
      @conorkerlin5928 4 года назад +6

      Why? Necrons hard counter Tyranids. They can drown the hive mind, they are the most lethal in the void, they can’t be consumed nor can the Tyranids consume their own. Plus the only time the Imperium and Necrons have worked together was when the Silent King used the Blood Angels as meat shields.

    • @DrPepper_V1
      @DrPepper_V1 4 года назад +4

      @@conorkerlin5928 Do you think the Tyrainds care? Fun fact the Tyrainds quickly learn and adapt so the next hive fleet will be prepared. Also if that's the case that they "easily can beat the tyrainds" then why did the Silent King return to the milky way galaxy after seeing the Great Devourer? And he was astonished by the sheer size of the main tyraind fleet. He even said that they are greatest threat.

    • @conorkerlin5928
      @conorkerlin5928 4 года назад +3

      @@DrPepper_V1 it’s literally just their numbers, the Tyranids will eat all the other life before the Necrons can get to them. The Necrons can sunder reality and time travel. The Tyranids are bugs that will be squished.

    • @DrPepper_V1
      @DrPepper_V1 4 года назад +1

      @@conorkerlin5928 I like how you really underestimate the Tyrainds. That's what the Imperium said when they first encountered them. The Necrons will be on the menu like everyone else.

  • @armand111
    @armand111 4 года назад

    That song was perfect for this story.

  • @darthxader1112
    @darthxader1112 4 года назад +1

    Just don’t use the warp
    * taps head *

  • @xzenitramx666
    @xzenitramx666 4 года назад +1

    Yes, yes more lore, lore for the lore god

  • @ljdasilva3139
    @ljdasilva3139 4 года назад +1

    As world after world lost sight of the the Emperors astronomicon - a new light gave hope - faint at first, but growing in strength and cutting through the fog instigated by the Necrons - it gave strength to the defenders, the likes of which the Necrons could barely comprehend - each defender was consumed with one simple impulse 'As one engages in mortal combat with these foul xenos ... above all ... have FUN! +++Ennnnd QUOTE+++ ... another tale from Bother Baldermort worthy of the sagas - it's a cruel world.

  • @user-lc4xh7ts7h
    @user-lc4xh7ts7h 4 года назад +1

    I was in the process of writing my own story that is inspired by Warhammer 40k. A universe where I wrote my own cybernetically enhance warriors powered by both science and magic who are on the front lines in fighting off intergalactic monsters from all sorts of dimensions. And then a question came to me that was inspired by a very recent tragic experience of losing a member of my family. That made me think about wondering if Space Marines ever grieve. So I asked myself a storytelling question. Can a hard as nails space warrior who underwent such physical and psychological transformations still mourn loss?

    • @justarandomname420
      @justarandomname420 4 года назад

      They celebrate a life lost in the name of the Emperor. Death is but the final service to His Glory.

  • @leodhasw-s3739
    @leodhasw-s3739 4 года назад

    That was bloody awesome

  • @kisukeurahara9214
    @kisukeurahara9214 4 года назад +1

    Christ i had no idea the necron were so OP lol

  • @overlord8805
    @overlord8805 4 года назад +2

    Skeletal Death Robots

  • @TheCrash1983
    @TheCrash1983 4 года назад +2

    two videos in two days sweet

  • @ragnarstarkiller7529
    @ragnarstarkiller7529 4 года назад

    I keep trying to listen to these amazing videos while I design a Black Templars Light Cruiser in Empyrion buuuut they are just too damn interesting! I find myself no longer building, merely listening to the captivating narrative brought to us by Mort's born to narrate voice.

  • @jaredfrerichs8386
    @jaredfrerichs8386 4 года назад

    I enjoy your voice over work

  • @mikeslife6874
    @mikeslife6874 4 года назад

    great vid keep the good work up! :-)

  • @bongodrumzz
    @bongodrumzz 4 года назад

    Oh my Baldy, you did it again, have you ever considering the role of the Emperors Herald? Maybe you should think about such a lofty mantle, for you sir, I believe it would not be a heavy burden to bear, and we poor miserable sinners would greatly appreciate your ability to lift our spirits even higher.
    The Emperor, I feel, would be greatly impressed .... anyway it's a bank holiday weekend, got something fun planned?

  • @Pfasma5
    @Pfasma5 Год назад

    Epic story telling…..makes me want a Nero and Marines army…..and I don’t even play!!

  • @georgesulea
    @georgesulea 4 года назад +1

    Ah, Gather round for stories of yester-future-year, for the likes of all things Warhammer, with your host, Uncle Baldemort, Esquire, teller of tales untold!! (all rights reserved, post no bills, Property of Baldermort Titanicus LTD, Pat Pending...) 😁 Many thanks Sir, as I will not be buying this set, the reading is appreciated:)

  • @edglosser7315
    @edglosser7315 4 года назад +3

    Is szarekh in possession of a Blackstone fortress?

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  4 года назад +2

      Alex Dyck it’s not been noted and I somehow don’t think they would use them, just destroy them. They are most likely to be either Ancient Eldar or Old ones in origin if all reports are correct. :)

  • @jamesclark7448
    @jamesclark7448 4 года назад

    Balders...We love you.

  • @simonwebster1370
    @simonwebster1370 4 года назад +1

    I had to mention the Praetorian Guard the other day as I have just come into posession of a company of 30 😁 you will approve of their loom

  • @hitmanVCL
    @hitmanVCL 4 года назад +1

    Looks like they having a bru moment

  • @DEMONX62
    @DEMONX62 4 года назад +2

    Idk whats up with that necrons face but he looks like he snorted too much space dust

  • @lazarus0420
    @lazarus0420 4 года назад

    The Silent King Finaly makes his opening Moves

  • @kperson4560
    @kperson4560 4 года назад +1

    I need a thinking grot.

    • @Duppyman695
      @Duppyman695 4 года назад +1

      Grots/gretchin that think would be dangerous things!

  • @engineergaming1365
    @engineergaming1365 4 года назад

    Looks like it is time for... FUN!

  • @donwebber9071
    @donwebber9071 4 года назад +1

    Hello darkness my old friend

  • @DarthPaddius
    @DarthPaddius 4 года назад +1

    Awesome as always my dude.!! A joy to listen too while I painted some marines.
    Just curious though, did you ever do an entry for the Blood Ravens? I've looked through your channel and I can't find anything. I know they're not an original legion/chapter, but I would dearly love to hear you take on them.

  • @CatDad63089
    @CatDad63089 4 года назад

    Could have sworn this story sounds familiar. Unless I heard this on another channel already...either way great work!

    • @simonh317
      @simonh317 4 года назад +1

      Latest books from the Pyshic Awakening (Black library) i think, at least in feel

    • @CatDad63089
      @CatDad63089 4 года назад

      Simon H nope you’re right I forgot baldy did a vid on the pariah nexus like a month ago lol

  • @Dwadasha
    @Dwadasha 4 года назад +1

    Jai Shree Ram

  • @HPmcDoogle
    @HPmcDoogle 4 года назад

    Baldemort? What is that lovely egyptian music you use for the necron videos?
    Can you start listing your music tracks in the description? Please and thank you.
    Sincerely, A gentle Listenert of the Baldemort dynasty.

  • @MiguelFuentes11
    @MiguelFuentes11 4 года назад

    Let's get Baldemort to 100k!!!

  • @t.s.7166
    @t.s.7166 3 года назад

    I think the silent kings intentions are (a little) more noble than what we think. Of course he's responsible for the deaths of many humans, however we know he's informed his overlords to refrain from killing more of the lesser races than required. While it's stated that it's so they can enslave the younger races, it's far more fitting with his character that he instead feels some sort of sympathy to them