The fact that Baldermort has started introducing himself as a servo-skull scribe honestly shows just how brutally realistic lots of 40k fans are about exactly what would happen to them in-universe lol
To be fair, becoming a Servo skull means that you did serve the imperium so well in your life that they choose that your exceptional servitude shall continue in death. Which means baldemort was probably an outstanding lexicanum Adept or high ranking scribe. Also since he has a personality it means that his machine spirit is very active.
Honestly, I feel like if there is ever a situation in which an animation is made that features the voice of Malcador the Sigilite, this is the guy who should do it. Such a fantastic voice for Warhammer 40K.
Imagine being a General of an army for all his experience and knowledge is then challenged by an uber advanced army that you can't even understand. Imagine as a General looking at a single soldier taking your whole army firepower like its nothing, you will feel the dread and death coming your way like a god casting his final judgement upon a sinner. Then that single godlike of a soldier shows you a greater demons of horror that even them struggle to contain. How would a General even process all that without losing some of his sanity? It's freaking overwhelming if you think about it.
In all honesty how would we react with our modern gun carriers, tanks, and aircraft? Against Orks we would fair somewhat decently at first but I think we would get overrun if it became a Waaagh. Anything else and we are fucked
They were just lucky to live within the bounds of Ultramar. There are plenty of Chapters that wouldn't have even bothered with the niceties of letting the army even form up. They just would've drop podded onto the world and slaughtered until the world capitulated.
I doubt Syama Pedersen would do something so massive as a mere request, from experience I know just how much time and effort making such a scene to the quality level of astartes would take, a rough estimation would be at least 4-5 months of full time work for a full 10 minute video... so undoubtedly it would have to be done as a collaboration or the more likely case a commission if he where to even be up for such a thing... and it likely would be pretty expensive. thats not to say I do not hold my fingers crossed for it, I would love to see it ofc, I would even go as far as to throw my own hat into the ring, but as the old adage go's ''I know just enough to know how little I know'' therefore I its crystal clear to me with my current skill level (and especially budget) that I could not do it justice.
I love how Chaos marines often have their power armour fused to their body, so they permanently are in full battle mode. The armour just as "corrupt" as the warrior who wear it.
This brought tears to my eyes. I can see the Ultramarines doing something like this for a brave and respected people. This is why I like the Ultramarines.
@@aprinnyonbreak1290 so terrifying they were that even fellow ultrasmurfs flinch at the sight of them and cowered in fear when their arms flank him and give him the biggest bear hug
I love how the opening is just an Ultramarine taking a carefree stroll up to a general's tent while getting bombarded by muskets and cannon fire to deliver a message. Of course, the message wasn't just "There are monsters out there and we're here to protect you from them", but also "You literally can't do anything to stop one of me, how do you think you'll fare against an army of me?"
This is beautiful, imagine earth being visited by aliens, only to find out those aliens are super humans who have been protecting us from the horrors of the galaxy.
Here we go, a new equipement with dramatic story. I notice something , Baldermort shine the most when he talk the more zealous, insane and dramatic a events or a caracter. I can't forget his comment on the black templar landraider purging the enemy with no crew or support
'To a Space Marine, his armour is more than just plates of ceramite and fibre-bundle muscles, more than simply what shields him from the bullets and blades of his enemies. The armour becomes part of the warrior who dons it. Heroes have fought the enemies of mankind wearing this armour and upon their death, it is repaired and given to another warrior to fight in the name of the Emperor. Each warrior strives to be worthy of the hero before him and earn his own legend to pass on.' - Brother Captain Uriel Ventris, of the Ultramarines 4 Company 'Four bowed serfs entered the solitorium in silence. Between them they carried Tsu’gan’s power armour. It was his old suit, the one he had worn whilst part of the 3rd. Now its surface was rendered with the swirling iconography of drakes, serpents and flames. It had been meticulously artificed, re-forged and remade into a thing of pure beauty. Far superior to its former incarnation, it was armour worthy of 1st Company, of a Firedrake of Vulkan. First came the black bodyglove, almost invisible against Tsu’gan’s onyx skin. It was overlaid with an exoskeleton that interfaced with the systems of his power amour. Festooned with linking ports and conduit points, it would join him to his suit, enhancing his strength, speed and combat abilities exponentially. Tsu’gan turned his wrists to face the ceiling just before his vambraces were locked in place. He saw the icon of Imaan, he who had died so that Tsu’gan could ascend the ranks. Imaan’s power armour had been smelted down but he had bequeathed his Terminator armour to Tsu’gan after death. The marks upon the Firedrake’s wrists were a reminder of that bond, and that when he wore the suit Imaan’s spirit warred with him. Last of all, after cuirass, greaves and pauldrons, was the long drake cloak that spilled down Tsu’gan’s back around the suit’s generator. So armoured, he felt a semblance of being whole once more. With gauntlets locked about his clenched fists he took chainsword and combi-bolter before assuming his place on a throne of red-veined basalt. The sigil of the Firedrakes was carved into its rough surface. “Vulkan’s fire beats in my breast…” Tsu’gan intoned as Maikar returned and traced a band of white ash from the votive-servitor’s basin on his face, “…with it I shall smite the foes of the Emperor.” Maikar bowed again and retreated. Tsu’gan took his helmet, proffered from the darkness by an armour serf, and slammed it down upon his head...' 'Prebian also hailed from the City of Warrior-Kings. The armour he wore was slightly archaic, one of the Mark V suits created millennia ago but possessed of incredible artifice. In many ways, Prebian was an anachronism too and drew much of his fighting techniques from old tribal methods used by the first Nocturnean chieftains. He carried several blades about his person as if to emphasise his martial prowess. A saw-toothed spatha was strapped to his leg and a shorter gladius was scabbarded next to his left hip. On the opposite side was a holstered melta-pistol. Prebian’s bolter, racked next to his armour’s power generator on his back, completed the deadly ensemble.' 'They shall be my finest warriors, these men who give themselves to me. Like clay I shall mould them and in the furnace of war forge them. They will be of iron will and steely muscle. In great armour shall I clad them and with the mightiest guns will they be armed...' - The Emperor of Mankind
"The armour becomes part of the warrior who dons it" - quite literally for traitor legionnaires. The Tome of Excess (a Black Crusade RPG book) introduced the delicious idea that once a Slaaneshi marine has physically merged with his armour, the Dark Prince can grant him an intensely acute sense of touch in its surface (and presumably also in the razor-sharp blades, toothed speakers and spikes sprouting from it) as if it were his own skin.
@@andilucas6926 Marduk, First Acolyte, then Dark Apostle of the Word Bearer's 34 Host. Also shared some kind of symbiotic bond with his ancient Heresy pattern Power Armour. When Dark Eldar captured him and stripped from the blessed plates, he's body was covered with scars, and tiny holes where armour fused/melded to the Marduk's body.
@@Baldermort I'm glad you showed that he was a much younger marine. It showed that he wasn't yet complacent as a full fledged astartes would've been. Which practically saved the entire army he was against.
Space marines arent human in anyway but biologically Astartes see humans as something beneath them, they acknowledge them just enough to not just trample them when moving, only a few chapters see humans as something with value E.g salamanders There is an Astartes that talks to a noble woman who is stated to be extremely beautiful and the Astartes just walks away from her not understanding why he was ordered to talk to her
@@some_shitposting_idiot3023 yes that is true but its more of a half truth. Space marines are human but they are also more than human. In many ways space marines are humans 2.0 they are greater than a man but to quote another great 40k youtuber, space marines are fundamentally human at the core. They are men but also more than men they are a distillation of spirit and mind but more in body. Just look at their callousness towards normal humans, that in itself should tip the hand a little as they are very much susceptible to hubris and corruption.
I think GW should Hire Him to record some full length Audio Logs, Specficily for Sazarik, and use the score he used in War in Heaven part 1 and 2 for Dramatic pieces, I would happily pay 30$ a book for that treat
the marine better not eat too much dairy or 40,000 alike foods then, ..having to rebreath refiltered partially cleansed hints of old and new farts for months on end. ..kind of makes you feel some guilt for the serfs who might have to clean the armour after their lord marine master has returned from a long stint fully enclosed for weeks.
I'm so unbelievably happy for having found yet another masterfully created 40k channel (and might I suggest, one of the absolute best). The clear care and love for what you do just oozes out through the video. Here's for, hopefully, years more of great content 👏
I'm at 8:34 and had to stop and post that this has been exceptional so far! That story was truly great to listen to, keep up the good work! Now to listen to the rest ;)
I really loved the opening story, very Ultra marine tacit, I really do love the Noble dark aspects of Warhammer. Looking forward to the different Marks breakdowns in the future.
A lone warrior against an army. Legendary! The restraint exhibited is a testament of the discipline of the Astartes. And the compassion of a lone warrior who has a greater understanding of what motivates humanity.
It’s honestly a hilarious detail that Terminator armor, the pinnacle of personal protection for most of the Imperium, is based off of a suit designed for civilian use. Even the Emperor’s forces, with all their grandeur, use what humanity of old would consider tools for farming or mining Also, do you think you could do an episode based on mutation in 40k? It’s one of the big three things the Imperium likes to harp against but it doesn’t get the love the other two get. The horror of someone, a normal or even devoted citizen of the Imperium, is now it’s ideological enemy to be brutalized is intense.
@@DaytonaRoadster No, twerminator armor was originally a suit for reactor engineers to service reactors from the inside WHILE the reactors are running.
Brass 'n Barrels Firearms Channel yeah, I read it as reactor armour as well. But I will check stringently on that one. 8 editions with differing rules and history. Thinking we might all be right on this one. :).
@@Baldermort I've just discovered your channel and seen other videos......my word you ARE THE VOICE OF WARHAMMER 40K! I've never heard someone narrate short stories like you do... you're divinely phenomenal! 🤯 Pls keep up the undescribably exceptional work! Just subbed to your channel
Judge Dredd the Law thanks a million. Coming from THE law in mega city one means a lot. Like a lot lot. Huge fan of your early work vs Judge Death and his cronies. The apoc war? Single Handedly saved the big meg. Outstanding stuff. :).
@@Baldermort Judge Death is now where he belongs! And as for the Apoc war....well good citizen, it's just a days work in my line of duty! I've been observing the comments section...all is well here except for the scum who disliked your videos....looks like the iso-cubes are gonna be getting some new denizens when I find them! Although I admit, even my law master won't be able to reach all areas of an Imperial Hive City.....guess the Arbites could help?
Like velvet; dipped in a fine soothing perfume, and then gently applied to the ears. Good sir, exquisite in both quality and to listen to. Also; this sounds so much more doable with a bit of creative adjustment.
Yes! Thanks for keeping us entertained during quarantine! The end times are upon us, Nurgle rides through our planet, the throneworld itself! But We Stand Strong 💪👊💪👊!!!!! For the Emperor!!!! And Baldermort!!!!
Well. Didn't even get through half of my first watch of this channel before subscribing. Mint. Quality. Thank the gods, a voice that isn't annoying, a creative intellect that is head and shoulders above others. GW should literally invest in you. They have the brains of a snotling if they don't.
@@Baldermort It's great to see you growing more and more each day. You're an inspiration to this community and with the recent collaboration I can't wait to see what you'll do next!
"And yay, many breeches were soiled that day, the washer woman many weeks did rinse and soap and soak... for the Men of Steel had descended unto our world."
It's a shame. I a can only like a video once. The feeling you portray for warhammer 40k is unmatched. Your short stories make my immersion so much more satisfying. I would like some day to see a collab with you and a Border Prince even a small Collaboration would be amazing. You have such range and a skill for storytelling. It would be a joy to see you two collaborate. Either way keep up the Amazing work, not all appreciate but I do. Bravo!
Just came from the Mark 2 video to rewatch this one. I love this story. It captures something so very human and also so very 40k. Today's video was great, but this will always be my favourite.
Discovered you through your colab with MajorKill. You are now my favorite Warhammer youtuber, the introductory stories you add in your lore videos and the narration are fantastic.
I have never played 40K, but youtube has suggested amazing lore videos by amazing fans who's passion is clearly infectious. By god that intro story was so well delivered I didn't realize I had stopped working and was just listening intently and then 8 mins later he welcomes me LOL bravo sir, bravo.
I'm pretty sure the ultramarines could have won the battle without their armor. They can take a .45 to the face and it wouldn't even ruin their day, may not even be worthy of note or comment from many battle brothers. That was a great depiction though. Again, this channel makes me more of a 40k fan than I thought I could ever be. Well done lore master.
I've played warhammer for almost 30 years. I know what power armor is. I know how it works. Where it came from, ect.. but I still love Watching these videos.
I really love your way of combining lore with a short story, make everything more immersive and interesting. And you have an awesome voice, keep up the goods work, and send some love to Majorkill too.
Dear Boldermort, your voice is like fine wine and can't wait for the next vid com as I always enjoy the inner workings of the 41st millennium and the Adeptus Astartes in all their glory.
This is your best intro story so far. *edit* I've just listened to this again and what a story. The image of the field, the thought of jubilation and then horror of when the marine gets back up again and the excellent articulation throughout. But the best part is the short speech at the end and the cliff hanger it ends on. It really leaves you wanting it to conclude but does not deliver. As when enjoying dessert it is always enjoyed more if you are left wanting more and does this leave the gentle listener wanting more. Baldermort, your work sir should be considered officially by GW as it really does enrich the tapestry of the universe without trying reinvent the wheel.
I'm just gonna say that the thumbnail picture's undersuit for the main powerarmor looks like the Crysis nanosuit which is cool. Makes it look like Crysis and Warhammer come from the same universe
Same here. I'd be surprised if few years from now, on 10 mln subscriber special and pool, this story does not win as most popular. I have watched entire channel twice or so. Few pieces ( Dorn, Fists ) more. But this....
The first video I seen by boldermort was before I was into warhammer. I watched a night lords video now I’m into warhammer and absolutely love the lore, no matter how many videos I’ve seen from you, I always picture you as a night lord
My first video watching this channel and I have to admit. I could listen to you all day, with your articulation of word choice and execution is truly beyond most mere mortals. My friend just bought me one of the games, a universe I knew nothing of. If I had to pick my professor to educate me on all subject matter within the WarHammer lore, you're my educator.
Just came across your channel. Might I say, as someone who is a fan of voices, yours is amazing! That sub grumble just adds so much and is really what I have been looking for! Subbed.
How have I not found your videos before!?? very well done sir! you're voice is amazing, you're description of napoleonic era human army Vs a single astartes was amazing and very realistic and plausible in the 40k universe. I will indeed need to watch more of your stuff. Thanks for providing lore and entertainment to an old 40ker :)
It all starts with simple 5 pound weight. I started with a simple 5 pound weight 4 years ago, focused on form and consistency and now I can carry pick up family members with ease. Baldermort's videos are great to listen to while working out, I can attest to that!
MultiCommissar Agreed, good form and consistency pays off, also you be surprised how many nerds are at the gym. I know a couple of regular who like One Piece and Naruto.
You literally have the best voice for 40k. No joke, I listen to tons of audio books, many of them 40k I hope you understand that your voice is one of the best I have heard. I really hope you read audio books professionally.
Alas, I do not. I do this. NO experience in it whatsoever, so this has been terrifying if I am honest. Used to be an office worker. Nothing special. Just did a lot of phone work so modulated a relaxing tone to get the best from people.
This was such an incredible video, not it was any surprise! I absolutely loved it- one of my my favorite subjects in all of 40K is the different Marks of power armour, and of Terminator armour. I’m really looking forward to more videos on arms and armour- thank you so much! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.
Im here after astartes part 5. Brand new to 40k but i want to learn and get into everything. Had no idea how cool this world was until the astartes series and now im here. And so far, everything ive come across with this universe is just straight up high quality. I love it so much. If anyone has any recommendations for videos please let me know! Im dyslexic so reading is not really my strong suit but ill push through if it means learning more
Wow Baldermort i havent been with you since the beginning (only listened to you for about the last 4 monthes) but with your voice and format i could easily see you becomeing one of if not the top rated warhammer lore master. especially with all the collabs you've been doing, first aborderprince (my fav audio book guy) now majorkill (my fav funny warhammer youtuber) and then u drop in its like a best of both worlds. And the message try to have some fun today that literally puts me on a quest everytime i here it to go have fun. Just keep doing what your doing my man and im sure you'll make it BIG! bigger then the super duper marines ha!
It would be interesting to see that the world in the prologue would go on to produce some of the finest soldiers for the guard. Bringing that Napoleonic era order and discipline, lasguns may have little effect individually, but in organized ranks laying down volley fire, that would be impressive to see.
The fact that Baldermort has started introducing himself as a servo-skull scribe honestly shows just how brutally realistic lots of 40k fans are about exactly what would happen to them in-universe lol
To be fair, becoming a Servo skull means that you did serve the imperium so well in your life that they choose that your exceptional servitude shall continue in death. Which means baldemort was probably an outstanding lexicanum Adept or high ranking scribe. Also since he has a personality it means that his machine spirit is very active.
@FlySpyGuy You can not Out-Caiphas Cain Caiphas Cain sadly
*The Emperor protects.* Said while immolating Heretics with my sisters.
@FlySpyGuy Now that's the kind of positive energy that the Segmentums really need rn
How long do you think we would realistically last?
The image of a lone marine walking through musket fire is just badass. Well done Baldemort!
*Desire to have it as an art intensify*
A noblebright moment in a grimdark universe... good job, space marine.
AND A CANNON SHOT!
jackiler1 desire to lift heavy weights intensifies.
Major Richard Sharpe rushes valiantly into the fray.
Sees Space Marine.
Suddenly remembers - Oh shit ! I'm Sean Bean.
Instantly dies horribly.
Honestly, I feel like if there is ever a situation in which an animation is made that features the voice of Malcador the Sigilite, this is the guy who should do it. Such a fantastic voice for Warhammer 40K.
Omg yes
100% yes
"If the emperor had a text to speech device" covered this
Here's hoping Bruva Alfabusa (sp?) reaches out to this gent to recruit his Emperor-blessed vocal cords.
YES
Imagine being a General of an army for all his experience and knowledge is then challenged by an uber advanced army that you can't even understand. Imagine as a General looking at a single soldier taking your whole army firepower like its nothing, you will feel the dread and death coming your way like a god casting his final judgement upon a sinner. Then that single godlike of a soldier shows you a greater demons of horror that even them struggle to contain. How would a General even process all that without losing some of his sanity? It's freaking overwhelming if you think about it.
I do hope that guy responsible for Astartes shorts would take this short story and make animation with his usual quality.
In all honesty how would we react with our modern gun carriers, tanks, and aircraft? Against Orks we would fair somewhat decently at first but I think we would get overrun if it became a Waaagh. Anything else and we are fucked
@@Darqshadow against Orks we would be fucked completely.
Right! It's hard to even fathom what that would do to a person's brain
That young marine story was absolutely amazing. Helping end a slaughter without killing a single "enemy", as a show of strength but also mercy.
Novash Nova Ultramarines. What can you do? :).
They need all the meat shields they can get
They were just lucky to live within the bounds of Ultramar. There are plenty of Chapters that wouldn't have even bothered with the niceties of letting the army even form up. They just would've drop podded onto the world and slaughtered until the world capitulated.
@@Baldermort With enough plot powered power armor you can do anything.
sun tzu said: Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
the introduction story...thats an animation i want to see
Luis Mena wish I could do that..... you have no idea how much. :(. Sorry. ;(.
@@Baldermort we are in the same boat, i wish i could do that too. greetings from Colombia
If i have some cash I'll spend it all just to see a clip of that
@Eye Above All The parts are less than a minute to 2 minutes. Part 5 is the only one longer than 5 minutes.
I doubt Syama Pedersen would do something so massive as a mere request, from experience I know just how much time and effort making such a scene to the quality level of astartes would take, a rough estimation would be at least 4-5 months of full time work for a full 10 minute video... so undoubtedly it would have to be done as a collaboration or the more likely case a commission if he where to even be up for such a thing... and it likely would be pretty expensive.
thats not to say I do not hold my fingers crossed for it, I would love to see it ofc, I would even go as far as to throw my own hat into the ring, but as the old adage go's ''I know just enough to know how little I know'' therefore I its crystal clear to me with my current skill level (and especially budget) that I could not do it justice.
I love how Chaos marines often have their power armour fused to their body, so they permanently are in full battle mode. The armour just as "corrupt" as the warrior who wear it.
Kristian Kristiansen well said. We’ll have to go into chaos more very soon. These details need to be discussed! ;).
This brought tears to my eyes. I can see the Ultramarines doing something like this for a brave and respected people. This is why I like the Ultramarines.
A very Ultramarine thing to do. World should thank the throne they weren't dealing with any other chapter. That would have ended very differently.
If it was the Salamanders, there wouldn't have been a possibility of battle. :)
The Night Lords have come to enlighten you about the true nature of the galaxy fellow human..
@@wasdwazd
Indeed.
The Salamanders are truly the broest of Astartes.
@@aprinnyonbreak1290 so terrifying they were that even fellow ultrasmurfs flinch at the sight of them and cowered in fear when their arms flank him and give him the biggest bear hug
@@guardianofthetoasters2323
Come here, my brother.
No amount of ceramite will shield you from my warmth.
I love how the opening is just an Ultramarine taking a carefree stroll up to a general's tent while getting bombarded by muskets and cannon fire to deliver a message. Of course, the message wasn't just "There are monsters out there and we're here to protect you from them", but also "You literally can't do anything to stop one of me, how do you think you'll fare against an army of me?"
This is beautiful, imagine earth being visited by aliens, only to find out those aliens are super humans who have been protecting us from the horrors of the galaxy.
Sign me UP
Here we go, a new equipement with dramatic story. I notice something , Baldermort shine the most when he talk the more zealous, insane and dramatic a events or a caracter. I can't forget his comment on the black templar landraider purging the enemy with no crew or support
Stevens xrp well, thank you. I do try to mix it up a bit though. ;).
'To a Space Marine, his armour is more than just plates of ceramite and fibre-bundle muscles, more than simply what shields him from the bullets and blades of his enemies. The armour becomes part of the warrior who dons it. Heroes have fought the enemies of mankind wearing this armour and upon their death, it is repaired and given to another warrior to fight in the name of the Emperor. Each warrior strives to be worthy of the hero before him and earn his own legend to pass on.' - Brother Captain Uriel Ventris, of the Ultramarines 4 Company
'Four bowed serfs entered the solitorium in silence. Between them they carried Tsu’gan’s power armour. It was his old suit, the one he had worn whilst part of the 3rd. Now its surface was rendered with the swirling iconography of drakes, serpents and flames. It had been meticulously artificed, re-forged and remade into a thing of pure beauty. Far superior to its former incarnation, it was armour worthy of 1st Company, of a Firedrake of Vulkan. First came the black bodyglove, almost invisible against Tsu’gan’s onyx skin. It was overlaid with an exoskeleton that interfaced with the systems of his power amour. Festooned with linking ports and conduit points, it would join him to his suit, enhancing his strength, speed and combat abilities exponentially. Tsu’gan turned his wrists to face the ceiling just before his vambraces were locked in place. He saw the icon of Imaan, he who had died so that Tsu’gan could ascend the ranks. Imaan’s power armour had been smelted down but he had bequeathed his Terminator armour to Tsu’gan after death. The marks upon the Firedrake’s wrists were a reminder of that bond, and that when he wore the suit Imaan’s spirit warred with him. Last of all, after cuirass, greaves and pauldrons, was the long drake cloak that spilled down Tsu’gan’s back around the suit’s generator. So armoured, he felt a semblance of being whole once more. With gauntlets locked about his clenched fists he took chainsword and combi-bolter before assuming his place on a throne of red-veined basalt. The sigil of the Firedrakes was carved into its rough surface. “Vulkan’s fire beats in my breast…” Tsu’gan intoned as Maikar returned and traced a band of white ash from the votive-servitor’s basin on his face, “…with it I shall smite the foes of the Emperor.” Maikar bowed again and retreated. Tsu’gan took his helmet, proffered from the darkness by an armour serf, and slammed it down upon his head...'
'Prebian also hailed from the City of Warrior-Kings. The armour he wore was slightly archaic, one of the Mark V suits created millennia ago but possessed of incredible artifice. In many ways, Prebian was an anachronism too and drew much of his fighting techniques from old tribal methods used by the first Nocturnean chieftains. He carried several blades about his person as if to emphasise his martial prowess. A saw-toothed spatha was strapped to his leg and a shorter gladius was scabbarded next to his left hip. On the opposite side was a holstered melta-pistol. Prebian’s bolter, racked next to his armour’s power generator on his back, completed the deadly ensemble.'
'They shall be my finest warriors, these men who give themselves to me. Like clay I shall mould them and in the furnace of war forge them. They will be of iron will and steely muscle. In great armour shall I clad them and with the mightiest guns will they be armed...' - The Emperor of Mankind
Daimon X I really need to just get you to do this. :). The day you open a site I’m finished. :).
"The armour becomes part of the warrior who dons it" - quite literally for traitor legionnaires. The Tome of Excess (a Black Crusade RPG book) introduced the delicious idea that once a Slaaneshi marine has physically merged with his armour, the Dark Prince can grant him an intensely acute sense of touch in its surface (and presumably also in the razor-sharp blades, toothed speakers and spikes sprouting from it) as if it were his own skin.
@@andilucas6926 Marduk, First Acolyte, then Dark Apostle of the Word Bearer's 34 Host. Also shared some kind of symbiotic bond with his ancient Heresy pattern Power Armour. When Dark Eldar captured him and stripped from the blessed plates, he's body was covered with scars, and tiny holes where armour fused/melded to the Marduk's body.
Humungous Terminator Daddies
I enjoy the grimdarkness as much as anyone else, but seeing stuff like this really does go a long way in showing how human space marines still are.
Sammy Rai well I like to think of them that way. It’s not always a popular take, but it’s all I got. :).
@@Baldermort I'm glad you showed that he was a much younger marine. It showed that he wasn't yet complacent as a full fledged astartes would've been. Which practically saved the entire army he was against.
Space marines arent human in anyway but biologically
Astartes see humans as something beneath them, they acknowledge them just enough to not just trample them when moving, only a few chapters see humans as something with value E.g salamanders
There is an Astartes that talks to a noble woman who is stated to be extremely beautiful and the Astartes just walks away from her not understanding why he was ordered to talk to her
@@some_shitposting_idiot3023 yes that is true but its more of a half truth. Space marines are human but they are also more than human. In many ways space marines are humans 2.0 they are greater than a man but to quote another great 40k youtuber, space marines are fundamentally human at the core. They are men but also more than men they are a distillation of spirit and mind but more in body. Just look at their callousness towards normal humans, that in itself should tip the hand a little as they are very much susceptible to hubris and corruption.
The introductory story had me picturing scenes like The Patriot combined with the RUclips Astartes videos. Well done!
Yet again, your story telling abilities just blow expectations out of the water. Bravo Baldermort!
TheLastNodos thank you brother. :).
I think GW should Hire Him to record some full length Audio Logs, Specficily for Sazarik, and use the score he used in War in Heaven part 1 and 2 for Dramatic pieces, I would happily pay 30$ a book for that treat
@@lazarus0420 Score and story HERE is perfect match.
"power armour is fully sealed, protecting the wearer from all biological and/ or chemical threats"
Papa Nurgle: "Sure, whatever you say!"
the marine better not eat too much dairy or 40,000 alike foods then, ..having to rebreath refiltered partially cleansed hints of old and new farts for months on end.
..kind of makes you feel some guilt for the serfs who might have to clean the armour after their lord marine master has returned from a long stint fully enclosed for weeks.
U. A well to be fair you have to kill or severely injure the marine before you can corrupt him with Nurgle’s “Blessings”
But it's not sealed against Love...
Only a defeated Marine, Nurgle cannot corrupt an uninjured marine the suit would need be damaged
*laughs in life eater*
Ahhh. Hot tea, cookie and Boldemorts' vid after long day of work.
Thats the life.
That marine is so level headed and reasonable I question his presence in 40k.
He was "young."
@@Thkaal Young and from Ultramar. Arguably one of the more level headed of Space marine groups.
Obviously you get your lore from memes
Go read a book
Brother Reasonablus here isn't a totally isolated case lol
Right! Lol can't suspend my disbelief enough to see that happening in 40k😅 something woulda done murdered this kind soul, space marine or no
I'm so unbelievably happy for having found yet another masterfully created 40k channel (and might I suggest, one of the absolute best).
The clear care and love for what you do just oozes out through the video.
Here's for, hopefully, years more of great content 👏
I'm at 8:34 and had to stop and post that this has been exceptional so far!
That story was truly great to listen to, keep up the good work!
Now to listen to the rest ;)
Tolu Abisola very generous of you to say, brother. Thank you. :).
This guy sounds like a professional VA he's that good. Subbed.
I really loved the opening story, very Ultra marine tacit, I really do love the Noble dark aspects of Warhammer. Looking forward to the different Marks breakdowns in the future.
Bohdan Bilas thank you brother Bohdan. We got to 20k. Yay! Thank you for all of your support brother. :).
@@Baldermort Congratulations, I am very happy for your success, I have a feeling 40K subs are around the corner!
That was a lovely introduction story that I wish was done more often! So glad to see a Marine that just went for the most humane way possible!
Enjoyed your cross over with majorkill, nice to see you getting the recognition you deserve
Wait he did?! What's the name of the video called?
Top 5 sieges of warhammer 40k
Paul Wolfley thanks brother Wolfley, as always. We just hit 20k subs. You helped build that. Thank you). :).
A idea, do a joint venture with Oculus as two scribes arguing like the Sherlock Holmes brothers
A lone warrior against an army. Legendary!
The restraint exhibited is a testament of the discipline of the Astartes. And the compassion of a lone warrior who has a greater understanding of what motivates humanity.
It’s honestly a hilarious detail that Terminator armor, the pinnacle of personal protection for most of the Imperium, is based off of a suit designed for civilian use. Even the Emperor’s forces, with all their grandeur, use what humanity of old would consider tools for farming or mining
Also, do you think you could do an episode based on mutation in 40k? It’s one of the big three things the Imperium likes to harp against but it doesn’t get the love the other two get. The horror of someone, a normal or even devoted citizen of the Imperium, is now it’s ideological enemy to be brutalized is intense.
Caelvanir good point brother! I guess we better do mutants sooner than later. :). Good idea£ :).
I believe it was a deep sea diving suit if I remember. Which would explain why its reduced speed wasnt seen as a drawback
@@DaytonaRoadster No, twerminator armor was originally a suit for reactor engineers to service reactors from the inside WHILE the reactors are running.
@@Justowner I validate your response with praise.
Brass 'n Barrels Firearms Channel yeah, I read it as reactor armour as well. But I will check stringently on that one. 8 editions with differing rules and history. Thinking we might all be right on this one. :).
That opening story was phenomenal. Your unrivaled voice acting brought it to life. Thank you
This was 19 minutes and 9 seconds of pure JOY! Praised be the true Imperium of Man! Praised be your efforts good Baldermort!
Judge Dredd the Law thank you, brother Joseph. :).
@@Baldermort I've just discovered your channel and seen other videos......my word you ARE THE VOICE OF WARHAMMER 40K! I've never heard someone narrate short stories like you do... you're divinely phenomenal! 🤯 Pls keep up the undescribably exceptional work! Just subbed to your channel
Judge Dredd the Law thanks a million. Coming from THE law in mega city one means a lot. Like a lot lot. Huge fan of your early work vs Judge Death and his cronies. The apoc war? Single Handedly saved the big meg. Outstanding stuff. :).
@@Baldermort Judge Death is now where he belongs! And as for the Apoc war....well good citizen, it's just a days work in my line of duty! I've been observing the comments section...all is well here except for the scum who disliked your videos....looks like the iso-cubes are gonna be getting some new denizens when I find them! Although I admit, even my law master won't be able to reach all areas of an Imperial Hive City.....guess the Arbites could help?
Like velvet; dipped in a fine soothing perfume, and then gently applied to the ears. Good sir, exquisite in both quality and to listen to.
Also; this sounds so much more doable with a bit of creative adjustment.
Video: "...it's time to fight, for all humanity."
Baldemort: "Welcome gentle listener..."
Me: Hold up, finish the epic story!
John Sullivan we can do more on that world. Sorry. :).
@@Baldermort S'all good Baldermort, but man have you considered producing audiobooks for a living? Straight up, you'd make a killing.
@@Baldermort John's right. I'd certainly purchase them.
I would love those too!! Too bad for that pesky licensing issue-
Yes! Thanks for keeping us entertained during quarantine! The end times are upon us, Nurgle rides through our planet, the throneworld itself! But We Stand Strong 💪👊💪👊!!!!! For the Emperor!!!! And Baldermort!!!!
eric cloud thank you brother Cloud. We’re 20k string now. Glad it’s still entertaining brother. :)
@@Baldermort my god emperor, how much you've grown since this comment :) I'm proud to have been blessed with your videos for well over a year now
Well. Didn't even get through half of my first watch of this channel before subscribing. Mint. Quality. Thank the gods, a voice that isn't annoying, a creative intellect that is head and shoulders above others. GW should literally invest in you. They have the brains of a snotling if they don't.
"We march for Macragge!"
"And we shall know no fear!"
Veda Ra for the Avenging Son!
GREETINGS HONORABLE BATTLE BROTHER DID U HEAR THE NEWS?!
guardian of the toasters greeting brother. What news? I’ve probably missed it. :(.
@@Baldermort oh no sorry it was supposed to be a tts reference hahaha
The opening narration is incredibly inspiring and definitely shows us why the marines can and should work as simbols of hope in the galaxy
A friend recommended this roughly 20 minutes ago, i listened for roughly 2 minutes and then immediately subscribed. This is top tier!
Oh man that intro really tugged at my heart strings!!! BROVO
This one was breathtaking! Thank you brother Boldemort!
Another fantastic story by the master of dramatic lore himself!
Cheers to you, Baldermort, and congratulations on the imminent 20k subs!
F0I2GE we are there, brother Forge. I out 7 month anniversary of lore. Yay!!!! Thank you for all of your support! :).
@@Baldermort It's great to see you growing more and more each day. You're an inspiration to this community and with the recent collaboration I can't wait to see what you'll do next!
Just found this channel, hearing your voice and your passion for 40k was an instant subscribe for me! Can't wait to see your other work!
This mans story telling skills are comparable to Leonidas' combative skills.
"And yay, many breeches were soiled that day, the washer woman many weeks did rinse and soap and soak... for the Men of Steel had descended unto our world."
Napalm Wabbit rofl!!!!’ :).
"Bring me my brown pants."
These little audio dramas that you start your videos with, are superb. Bravo sir.
It's a shame. I a can only like a video once. The feeling you portray for warhammer 40k is unmatched. Your short stories make my immersion so much more satisfying. I would like some day to see a collab with you and a Border Prince even a small Collaboration would be amazing. You have such range and a skill for storytelling. It would be a joy to see you two collaborate. Either way keep up the Amazing work, not all appreciate but I do. Bravo!
Absolutely love your reading voice Baldermort it really makes the lore come to life.
Just came from the Mark 2 video to rewatch this one. I love this story. It captures something so very human and also so very 40k. Today's video was great, but this will always be my favourite.
Is it heresy that I picture a Primaris marine?
No good guys in the 40k Universe?
This was a well-done video Baldermort. I've watched it a few times. It's always good.
Keep writing and telling tales
Always loved the MK 3. That helmet design is sweet!
Discovered you through your colab with MajorKill. You are now my favorite Warhammer youtuber, the introductory stories you add in your lore videos and the narration are fantastic.
never heard of this channel, got through that introductory story and immediately liked and subbed. Outstanding work.
Few have. :)
Many thanks brother Maduri. :)
The story had almost nothing to do with the topic but, it was a marvelous read and I loved every second of it.
Well, it was showing the power of the armour really. Like, cannon shot bounces off. :)
One Marine, slowly advancing through an Army. Perhaps you should listen again.
Ah Baldermort you are a gem in these trying time ,your lores are making this isolation bareable , THANK YOU
I have never played 40K, but youtube has suggested amazing lore videos by amazing fans who's passion is clearly infectious. By god that intro story was so well delivered I didn't realize I had stopped working and was just listening intently and then 8 mins later he welcomes me LOL bravo sir, bravo.
Awesome and very chilling introduction. This is the first video of yours that I have watched... looks like I have found a new binge worthy channel!
This is like the 4th or 5th time I have listened to the intro of this video… just love the story, the picture u paint and of course the delivery.
This intro brings a rare sense of humanity and emotion to the astartes. I like it.
I'm pretty sure the ultramarines could have won the battle without their armor. They can take a .45 to the face and it wouldn't even ruin their day, may not even be worthy of note or comment from many battle brothers.
That was a great depiction though. Again, this channel makes me more of a 40k fan than I thought I could ever be. Well done lore master.
I love the Iron Snake tale where the Snakes send one marine. My favorite chapter.
Man you should get into the book of narrating books. You have a awesome voice for it.
I am deeply in love with your opening narratives!
I've played warhammer for almost 30 years. I know what power armor is. I know how it works. Where it came from, ect.. but I still love Watching these videos.
I really love your way of combining lore with a short story, make everything more immersive and interesting. And you have an awesome voice, keep up the goods work, and send some love to Majorkill too.
"So all of us will become Space Marines", "No" answers the Commissar. "BLAMM"
"Cannon to the left of him and cannon to the right of him. Through shot and shell he wade."
Dear Boldermort, your voice is like fine wine and can't wait for the next vid com as I always enjoy the inner workings of the 41st millennium and the Adeptus Astartes in all their glory.
This is your best intro story so far.
*edit* I've just listened to this again and what a story. The image of the field, the thought of jubilation and then horror of when the marine gets back up again and the excellent articulation throughout. But the best part is the short speech at the end and the cliff hanger it ends on. It really leaves you wanting it to conclude but does not deliver. As when enjoying dessert it is always enjoyed more if you are left wanting more and does this leave the gentle listener wanting more.
Baldermort, your work sir should be considered officially by GW as it really does enrich the tapestry of the universe without trying reinvent the wheel.
stuffandstuff thank you for such a huge compliment brother. I am elated you enjoyed it. Thank you. :) :).
The opening gave me chills the entire time
I'm just gonna say that the thumbnail picture's undersuit for the main powerarmor looks like the Crysis nanosuit which is cool. Makes it look like Crysis and Warhammer come from the same universe
I absolutely adore your narration and after just 5 minutes I subbed. You are the Morgan Freeman of WH40K universe.
Same here. I'd be surprised if few years from now, on 10 mln subscriber special and pool, this story does not win as most popular. I have watched entire channel twice or so. Few pieces ( Dorn, Fists ) more. But this....
The first video I seen by boldermort was before I was into warhammer. I watched a night lords video now I’m into warhammer and absolutely love the lore, no matter how many videos I’ve seen from you, I always picture you as a night lord
Damn that voice with that epic music in the background
My first video watching this channel and I have to admit. I could listen to you all day, with your articulation of word choice and execution is truly beyond most mere mortals. My friend just bought me one of the games, a universe I knew nothing of. If I had to pick my professor to educate me on all subject matter within the WarHammer lore, you're my educator.
Your voice is like butter. Butter infused with the psychic potency of the Emperor of Mankind.
You are now my second favorite 40k youtuber! I know all this already but your voice and style makes it fun!
Just came across your channel. Might I say, as someone who is a fan of voices, yours is amazing! That sub grumble just adds so much and is really what I have been looking for! Subbed.
I do love your introductory stories, also great voice.
Wow good opening story, that space marine had real heart!!
Damn, love your voice, and your reading of the text, you're better than MANY professional audio-book readers I've heard.
How have I not found your videos before!?? very well done sir! you're voice is amazing, you're description of napoleonic era human army Vs a single astartes was amazing and very realistic and plausible in the 40k universe. I will indeed need to watch more of your stuff. Thanks for providing lore and entertainment to an old 40ker :)
I wish I could have power armour. Then I could pretend that I’m not a skinny weeb every so often. 😢
It's better than being a fat nerd
Natasel standard humans can wear power armour. Just look at the sisters of battle and inquisitors.
It all starts with simple 5 pound weight. I started with a simple 5 pound weight 4 years ago, focused on form and consistency and now I can carry pick up family members with ease. Baldermort's videos are great to listen to while working out, I can attest to that!
Hit the weights, brother. No one looks down on a ripped weeb.
MultiCommissar Agreed, good form and consistency pays off, also you be surprised how many nerds are at the gym. I know a couple of regular who like One Piece and Naruto.
You literally have the best voice for 40k. No joke, I listen to tons of audio books, many of them 40k I hope you understand that your voice is one of the best I have heard. I really hope you read audio books professionally.
Alas, I do not. I do this. NO experience in it whatsoever, so this has been terrifying if I am honest. Used to be an office worker. Nothing special. Just did a lot of phone work so modulated a relaxing tone to get the best from people.
Baldermort, I do declare your voice is glorious sir! A well made and well read video to be sure! Well done sir! *respectful clapping*
I love the quality of your voice and reading.
Ad Name Here thank you brother. :).
Well done! Great voice! Keep up the good work!
This was such an incredible video, not it was any surprise! I absolutely loved it- one of my my favorite subjects in all of 40K is the different Marks of power armour, and of Terminator armour. I’m really looking forward to more videos on arms and armour- thank you so much! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.
Mark Brigandi thank you brother Brigandi. They are fine. I hope your kith and kin are too. :).
We will definitely get to them all eventually. ;).
Gaunt's Ghosts & the Tanith 1st should be up next, I feel it in my bones.
I listen to a ton of fantasy books on audible. You sir have a fantastic reading voice.
warmachine3007 thank you brother. :).
I think Baldemort's voice should be digitalized and preserved in some pre-STC ;)
amazing voice acting, with good writing... Nice!
This story alone changed my skewed view of the Ultrasmur.........Ultramarines , amazing video like always Brother Baldermort!
Yami Fenix because they ARE cool. A lot bash them, but they’re a great army. Truly great. :).
Im here after astartes part 5.
Brand new to 40k but i want to learn and get into everything. Had no idea how cool this world was until the astartes series and now im here. And so far, everything ive come across with this universe is just straight up high quality. I love it so much. If anyone has any recommendations for videos please let me know! Im dyslexic so reading is not really my strong suit but ill push through if it means learning more
Then the general quietly surrendered to the Space Marines and offered his men and himself to serve the Imperium
Very good, love the imagery and presentation and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
Michael Nuss thank you brother. :).
Damn, these audio dramas at the start of each video are always amazing. You have yet to dissatisfy, keep up the superb work!
Tom Burke well, just he kind when I do? :).
The hairs on my neck stood up, amazing. What a creative talent you are sir.
Wow Baldermort i havent been with you since the beginning (only listened to you for about the last 4 monthes) but with your voice and format i could easily see you becomeing one of if not the top rated warhammer lore master. especially with all the collabs you've been doing, first aborderprince (my fav audio book guy) now majorkill (my fav funny warhammer youtuber) and then u drop in its like a best of both worlds. And the message try to have some fun today that literally puts me on a quest everytime i here it to go have fun. Just keep doing what your doing my man and im sure you'll make it BIG! bigger then the super duper marines ha!
Just finished work and a new baldermort vid is waiting..how great is that?! Thank you Sir. Great work again!
Gonzo D. Todt thank you brother Todt. I hope it helped you unwind. :).
The Emperor has blessed us with lord baldermort long may he continue to bring the light of knowledge to the grimdark
Ikit Claw thank you brother Ikit. I hope you are looking after yourself. :).
@@Baldermort keeping well my leige, and you good self?
That... voice... omg dude... I could listen to it all day
First time here. Where have you been all my life!
It would be interesting to see that the world in the prologue would go on to produce some of the finest soldiers for the guard. Bringing that Napoleonic era order and discipline, lasguns may have little effect individually, but in organized ranks laying down volley fire, that would be impressive to see.