10ed Lore Catchup - STATE OF THE GALAXY: Every recent Warhammer 40,000 plot event in order!

[@jamesharvey9578]

Been making tentative steps back into 40k…been about 20 years…your videos have sealed the deal. Fab content, so happy. Thank you.

[@ElonTusks]

Welcome back bro , what army are you considering collecting?

[@jonbaxter2254]

What was the edition back 20 years ago?

[@JoshuaKevinPerry]

Welcome back! I haven't heard of 40k back then, but that's cool.

[@ElonTusks]

@@jonbaxter2254 ummm I guess maybe 5th or around that

[@ElonTusks]

@@JoshuaKevinPerry it goes all the way back to 1985

[@Some_Cool_Dude]

Gulliman "so now that I'm back, how fucked is everything?" Imperium "Yes"

[@scottywan82]

I had quite the cackle at this.

[@alastaircollins1145]

Guilliman's head on Alan Parrish: "WHAT YEAR IS IT?" Space Marine head on drunk Deanna Troi: "This is no time to be arguing about time!.. we don't. have. the time!"

[@TamDNB]

This "Horus Heresy" sounds interesting, sounds like a good topic for a series of videos of increasing length that I can fall asleep to

[@TamDNB]

Incidentally it also sounds like the kind of thing that would begin during something called "The Unification Wars of Terra"

[@ArbitorIan]

FALL ASLEEP!!! What are you suggesting? 🤣

[@TamDNB]

@@ArbitorIan ❤

[@ElonTusks]

Yeh the first 4 books will blow your mind !

[@cmdrravenwulff5272]

Fall asleep? That sounds like heresy...

[@Iamthegtard]

I’ve no desire to play 40k but I could listen to you talk through the lore all day long

[@chadstorm92]

You do the best job at giving super-entertaining, pertinent information, while not over embellishing. (Very noticeable compared to other “LoreTubers”). Thank you.

[@heralds]

I love that the cicatrix ends at the Hadex anomaly, which was pretty huge in the 40k deathwatch rpg

[@MagralhoPT]

This video is HANDS DOWN, the BEST lore video summarizing 40k I ever seen! I'm deeply into the lore of 40k currently, so in my perspective is REALLY good. you literally beat down luetin09 and I shall use this video as future reference for anyone who knows a bit of 40k but struggles with the timelines and events. GREAT JOB!

[@mickthelick5788]

I agree, this as an exceptionally clear and comprehensive overview of the current lore and its unfolding narrative. Staying abreast of the latest developments can sometimes prove challenging, particularly for those who aren't deeply engaged with the tabletop game and thus lack a compelling reason to purchase the rulebooks. I find myself longing for Games Workshop to issue a lore-focused almanac with each new edition, a tome dedicated solely to the narrative, minus the game rules.

[@JFRiley]

I've been enjoying the lore for about five years now, slowly learning from the various YT communities and novels. This is exactly what I needed to wrap everything together for "where things stand today". Thank you!

[@КонстантинИванов-д1д]

This is probably not news to anyone but I love how the entire video can actually be summed up with "...but you know... things got worse..." 5:52

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Awesome video. Armagedon and Ullanor being the same place has blown my mind. So much happened in such a shorty span. Fantastic video. Keep up the good work.

[@mopanda81]

The armageddon campaigns were also all the way back in 3rd edition pre horus heresy novels so placing them in the timeline and recontextualizing them was actually huge for me

[@Tiramizur]

Actually, because mechanicus teleported Ullanor instead of destroying during "the beast arise" series it makes sense that they might be the same planet. It was 32th millenium when the event was done.

[@thetalantonx]

Thanks so much for all these videos, you have a knack for summarizing with style.

[@Prederick]

As someone just dipping his toes into 40K, your videos have been great because I looked at the wikis a few times and didn't have any clue what the hell was going on with anyone. I mean, I still don't, but now it's only like 40% of the time, thanks to your videos. XD

[@tomaskalafus8940]

This feeling will never really go away. I started like 3 years ago ? and I still have no idea what is going on half the time.

[@mopanda81]

Whenever you don't know what your favorite character is doing just pick someone in the lore at random and imagine they're punching them, usually not wrong.

[@bronybro1616]

Babe wake up, a new Arbitor Ian vid just dropped

[@shadybr1t177]

I don't know how or why, but visually this video is so c r i s p. The backdrop, camera, and editing is all on point

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

You & Occulus Imperia are my favorite lore channels. Excellent work as always sir.

[@inthefade]

You can’t deny Leutin09 like that!

[@PoolNoodleGundam]

​@@inthefade yes I can

[@tnh723]

Give Baldermort a look sir :-)

[@mrmaster9801]

Truly one of the most valuable channels out here for those who enjoy 40k beyond its gaming side. A comprehensive yet quick guide to 40k lore is something I would have thought unachievable, but you managed to do it. Excellent job 👍🏻.

[@Error898789]

Honestly I love this layered story telling. First we have campaign books, which essentially are wrestling except slowed down to take place over hundreds of years rather than weeks. Then the event-books, big marvel-energy usually doing surprisingly interesting things with the stranger beats of the campaign books' story. Then the background books providing color and big vibes, though doubtlessly it's not all great generally where the good shit(tm) can be found.

[@willroberts4993]

I really like this way of looking at it, especially campaign booms as wrestling.

[@Error898789]

@@willroberts4993 yeah I'm not the biggest wrestling guy myself, but between the faction vs faction setups, the fact it by-design can't really impact the wider setting and just the general semi-improvised serial fiction vibes I think wrestling is the best way to approach it.

[@boltman1974]

Thanks for this video. Having been following 40k for 30 years it was great to have a proper update of the timeline and lore…awesome job.

[@DaveSmithFishing]

This is it. This is the video I've wanted for the last four years. Puts it all together in a way I can follow. Cheers Ian! Have a cookie!

[@scaryfish91]

Top video as always, the hobby room/office/pink light backdrop is finally finished though, looks good! I bet your glad to have the builders out finally!

[@peterixon8708]

Ian, your knowledge of the timeline is just stunning. Your delivery on camera is just so flowing it is a credit to your knowledge and skill. The BBC should have taken you up years ago; and if not them, then MI5. Thanks mate for yet another absorbing video release.

[@FernandoRF50]

Illuminating, really. And as a bonus, your voice isn't as grating as many out there. Clear, simple, to the point.

[@davebowman9000]

Even though I'm active in the community, I learned a lot about the Nids new lore in this video. Thanks for your effort to summarize the story of 40k so well in so few minutes!

[@andrewpapadopoulos5526]

Really appreciate these high level reviews of the lore. Never played but the lord is fascinating.

[@gawkthimm6030]

I have been immersed for little over a decade now in 40k and never played a game either, I just read the books, supplements etc. I dont have the money or any real interest in the crafting side of the hobby. and dont live anywhere nearby to any game stores

[@Eevee-dm3ke]

By far one of the best warhammer content creators

[@poelmeister]

Him and Luetin have stolen countless hours of my life.

[@GeneralRasp]

Loved the video! This should be pinned as "You want to get into Warhammer 40K, start here." Excellent job summarizing everything in order and here events were happening.

[@chrissyross]

Ian these lore videos are outstanding. Keep up the excellent work. I know the time in research, editing and filming must be consuming but these are exceptional. Filling a gap here for all 40k fans who love the hobby. Thank you.

[@TheSunnyOne]

I love that this is only a minute or so longer than your 40k timeline video, and still has a tonne of new info in it. A great companion piece to that very video.

[@kevinmurphy5249]

mammoth effort Ian, well done bringing it all together

[@lfyoung]

They should start the full rebirth of the emperor where is is no longer unable to move around on his own and have a new Great War I believe he has been sitting on the throne for to long. And if they do it right, it could be epic.

[@Riddler_von]

Sorry but lore has always been evolving. My good friend since grade two. I trying to get him into rogue trader back in 1987. Just recently I’ve got him back in with Kill Team. He remembers most of the OG stories and remembers the white dwarf that gave us the 1st taste of The Horus Heresy. The battle for Armageddon was played out in stores to determine who won and that was put into lore.

[@SergentJConn]

Yes!!! The best high level lore video to date

[@Clegane90]

Much thanks mate for this great video!! Keep them coming, you are doing a fantastic job! For me one of if not the very best Warhammer channel!

[@MaxOVADrive]

Best summary of the recent timeline I've seen. Thanks for showing the books for each event! Great job as usual. You're doing Tzeench... uh... I mean the Emperor's work.

[@SimonClark]

Yay we get the set back! Looks great

[@JoviusVonGlorium]

Spectacular video. I was looking for lore updates with dates, and this video definitely closed the loops I had, and answered some questions. I hope Lion and Robute can meet soon, the rift be damned.

[@blindside4076]

This was super helpful and absolutely fascinating. Thank you!

[@paulkouk6629]

Games Workshop should pay you for these videos! Really makes you want to get into the game/lore.

[@Mr_Bunk]

He’s an affiliate, so they technically do pay him, albeit in the form of free kits and box sets.

[@ArbitorIan]

And letting me have the info early so all you people click the button!

[@Rakaizulu]

These are exactly the videos I need and appreciate from you Ian. Give me timelines and summaries and then I can research the events that interest me by myself. But the starting point has to be a concise (!) timeline, not 3 hour videos.

[@VOLTZ1990]

You're the best! I find your videos very informative and engaging- exactly what you need for a subject so deep

[@rayquetzalcoatl9672]

I always like to play the game of "Is Ian in the room, or is he greenscreeend?" - today, I think he's there! Great vid as per! 🤘

[@philhitchings]

What a marvellous episode! One of my neighbours is showing some interest in 40K and this is a perfect way for them to catch up on the back story.

[@maximumattackrallying]

Enjoy these videos, Ian - you do a great job. Always been fascinated by the lore of the Warhammer universe, and it's great learning about it in these simple videos!

[@ragnabob]

Damn bro, very nice overview! Good edit, nicely voiced, great video!!

[@DillJosh007]

40K in a Nutshell: "Hey friend listen, I know the world is scary right now, but it's gonna get way worse"

[@Olivernicholasbradbury]

Soooo good, great video Ian! Plus I am somewhat relieved you’ve changed your pronunciation of Tyranids 😂

[@ArbitorIan]

Well it was a Thursday when I recorded.

[@forresttdepriest713]

Always an awesome video from arbitorian! This has got me so hyped to paint and play!

[@Lunchbox_games]

After getting that summary I'm desperately hoping the Imperium comes to its senses and realizes the Tyrannids are a truly major threat and gets some bloody allies. Votann, Aldarei, or even the Necrons. In fact I think if Guilliman and the Lion met with the Silent King they could come to an agreement to put their differences aside until the Tyrannids are dealt with while humanity finds or creates a suitable host species for the Necrons as part of the deal of their help with the Tyrannids.

[@waaaghzag]

Ian, this was a fantastic video. I liked all the little links to your other videos at the bottom and the images of the book series.

[@Social_Grenade]

This was great thank you. I have friends into 40k and i always felt so lost trying to understand who was who and why. Now I understand it’s meant to be like that, there’s always a struggle for power

[@satinthrone]

Amazingly good summery, even taught this grizzled 40k lore vet a thing or two! ♥

[@ben.harnwell]

Thanks Ian this really gives me a great reentry to the game and hobby.

[@81Earthangel]

9:30 As a Tyranid player I can tell you that Hive Fleet Kraken was not the second Tyranid Invasion. There were a dozen before it. Kraken was just the second of the 3 huge ones.

[@thesonofvader]

This is the video I needed! Thank you for everything you do! Fantastic content, keep it up!

[@cyrilfoxastolfi7706]

Thanks for that video. I really try to catch up with all that's going on, but I don't have the time to read everything ! Nicely done once again 😊👍

[@thewildturkey865]

Just found your channel. Surprised I hadn't come across you before now. You are one sub closer to 90K. Currently watching your HH timeline. I look forward to digging through your library. Keep up the great work

[@wasteyelo1]

You're so good at this. A superb summary.

[@ChapterMasterDad]

Checking in to show appreciation for basically every pronunciation of tyrannids being represented! 😊

[@roboutegiiliman-prime9074]

Thank you for lore update mate, much appreciated 👍

[@scottywan82]

Your video has been the best 10th edition news all day. Still feeling very frustrated by the new datasheets and army construction, so I definitely needed this.

[@dekai7992]

Sorry to hear that. I for one am very pleased with how the datasheets and army construction turned out. Hope you're ending up surprised and still going to have fun.

[@recurvestickerdragon]

Bless, been looking for a quick-rundown sorta coverage

[@jasonnorris3292]

YES new Ian video - you know I've been waiting

[@rogue5ive]

After watching this i now know the presnt situation of 40k, 30 years ago I knew but the last 10 years been vague and too expensive for me to keep up with. Thank you.

[@michaelforrest5079]

Very much needed a recap!! Thank you

[@athiedoll]

Bahhh I love your content so much!! Thanks for what you do 🥰

[@keepcalmandre-roll5480]

The nerd room 2.0 is looking good :)

[@simonsaysmakepaintplay7248]

Absolutely brilliant

[@niallcampbell]

This is a fantastic summary - thanks!

[@sub39h]

What an awesome summary. Thank you.

[@HeartlessNinny1]

Fantastic job, Ian. Hats off.

[@benjohnson876]

Absolutely top tier content!

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Great lore video as always!

[@andyshaw5378]

Absolutely brilliant video Ian. Well presented 👍

[@mopanda81]

really well organized! I'm glad the story is moving forward but at the same time without more time to develop or marinate a lot of these threads seem almost too shallow compared to the 30 years of "Well its really really old and lots of stuff happened" that was the previous status quo. Still mysterious elves actually doing something for once was one of my favorite ends to the warhammer narrative and it was one of the more interesting bits of the 13th black crusade and the arks of omen.

[@oscarbarda]

This was so good, thanks Ian, could you do a more mapped out look at where things are happening ? like Where the orks, where the tyranids, where the necrons and Tau are all acting out on a map and what their territory is ?

[@mickthelick5788]

I would also love that.... I time line video with a some visual stella cartography to back it up showing where the different events took place. Would maybe make a good series?

[@Gambette69]

I really like these state of vids

[@FunkoPopfan702]

thank yo my god just got into warhammer and been reading mostly all newer books for this newer edition some old ones too but wow been looking for avideo to help me with the timeline tyyyyyyy

[@shanewright9941]

Always enjoyable listens.

[@_gelon]

I returned to 40K a few years ago with the novels and videogames, but the last time I played the board game, Necrons, Taus or Drukharis didn't even exist, lol.

[@timothylyons5686]

Thank you for this video Ian.

[@aztecjaguar6571]

Blimey - GW has been cranking out the background lore since I was last paying attention to 40K back in 2016: 8th Edition, 9th Edition and now 10th Edition, The Gathering Storm (3 books), The Psychic Awakening (9 books), The Arks of Omen (5 books), War Zones (? books)… The Siege of Terra (9 novels) and The Primarchs (18 novels) and countless other Black Library books… oh, and multiple versions of the individual faction Codices… and the 30K Horus Heresy Rule Book, 4 Liber faction books and The Siege of Cthonia… So… thank you Ian for the overview on what has been happening. You must be an Eternal to have the time to actually read and then re-read (Horus Heresy and Gaunt’s Ghost novels) all of this stuff. You and Mira bring such a refreshing down-to-earth and positive perspective to the Grim Dark.

[@TK199999]

FYI, a lot of human Imperial prophets who turned out to be correct were in fact given their visions by EoM. We have have a handful of examples of the EoM or at least a part of him trying to warn the IoM about the future and what is to come. There is fluff to suggest that Cawl's improvements in the Primaris are not actually his idea. It seems they may have been originally intended for first generation of Astartes. But with the problems caused by trying to get the black carapace to work delayed the creation of Space Marines enough. That the EoM in his rush to start the Great Crusade decided the Astartes were good enough and they didn't need remaining enhancements.

[@ArbitorIan]

We certainly have lots of random mentions, suggestions and half-truths that say that MIGHT be so. Like everything in 40k, nobody can be sure.

[@daandevos122]

What's the EoM? If I look it up, I get the European Public Prosecutor's Office, and I kind of doubt it is that, since I'm rather uncertain whether or not the European Union survived up to the 42nth millenium.

[@daandevos122]

Though it would explain the endless bureaucracy, I guess...

[@voland6846]

@@daandevos122 Emperor of Man

[@daandevos122]

@@voland6846 Ah, makes sense, at least moreso than the European Public Prosecutor's Office. Though it would be funny to have the EU still being around. "In the Grimdarkness of the far future, there is only only war. All what remains of the current day and age are the French." Really would make the setting even more horrid than it is now.

[@Mr.Glitch]

I'm so glad I've been kiinda keeping up to date on the lore during my 30 year break from the hobby. Things have gotten very wacky and crazy. And I'm all for it! BRING ON THE NIDS! (And the return of Rogan Dorn to sort out Terra and Mars' defences against the nids and dark mech.)

[@chrisbgoodv2178]

Either Dorn is dead, or he's missing his hands.

[@Mr.Glitch]

@@chrisbgoodv2178 he'll have just replaced them with powerfists or something equally silly.

[@chrisbgoodv2178]

@@Mr.Glitch Ferrus Manus style, eh?

[@Mr.Glitch]

@@chrisbgoodv2178 standard 40k way of dealing with things. When in doubt, BIONICS!

[@chrisbgoodv2178]

@@Mr.Glitch I think Manus had necrontyr metal hands.

[@savagex466-qt1io]

They sure know how to tell a story. I love 40k its just wicked cool, you can really picture it.

[@masterballuk6780]

Another brilliant video

[@ranulfwulfric6595]

Awesome, Thank you

[@TheTurbanatore]

Outstanding videos my friend!

[@alastaircollins1145]

Great overview, thanks for that. Turns out, I've missed a few things coming back in after a while away... oops

[@UllyrWuldan]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@lukemcdonladson6648]

Nice update ... Always Entertaining ✌️💚

[@robnancekivell2202]

Arbitor Ian, reading hours of lore so I don't have to. Another great video.

[@swolbrohamlincoln9659]

I been a 40k fan for about a year now. And i just read/listen to books whenever i see ine that interest me. I gave up in trying to do them in order🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mitchellbailey6078]

Thanks for this, your videos are excellent keep it up

[@mus_cetiner]

You are doing awesome matey. :) Brilliant video. Are you back in your room or have you gotten better at compositing with the green screen?

[@ArbitorIan]

BACK IN THE NERD ROOM!

[@mus_cetiner]

@@ArbitorIan I swear if you said green screen, I would have believed you.

[@waltermathews]

Very good vid - cheers

[@Feralzen]

The Empirium is starting to look a lot like the Emperor; a cadaver that just won't die.

[@mag287100]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@SureSShuffle]

I think one thing most people miss from the books, is how utterly terrifying the emperor is

[@Gruntcakes69]

Great vid and bloody useful! Thank you 🙏

[@zenosAnalytic]

This was Gr8! ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ Really excited to see if and what they'll do to flesh out the votann going forward