TANKERS VS TAU - STORY SO FAR

TANKERS VS TAU - STORY SO FAR
A Tale of tank crew of the Astra Militarum / Imperial Guard, who are engaged in a battle with the forces of the Tau.
Collection of episodic entries from lore videos throughout the year.
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[@baldermort]

TANKERS VS TAU - STORY SO FAR A Tale of tank crew of the Astra Militarum / Imperial Guard, who are engaged in a battle with the forces of the Tau. Collection of episodic entries from lore videos throughout the year. ALAS - I AM AWARE SOME OF THE TRANSITIONS ARE A BIT SLOPPY. I WILL DO BETTER NEXT TIME. MY HUMBLE APOLOGIES. Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=27156511 '6 of the best' IRON WARRIORS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDannd6ibF4gJI ULTRAMAR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJuxiWaunaqYjsU IMPERIAL FISTS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_ZfJKApp55l9k BLACK TEMPLARS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Wkd6eHl7OBqKs NIGHT LORDS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XUpKODqNhgg9E ROGAL DORN: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noO4lWBvdpiArbs

[@blumiu2426]

Have you been writing your whole life?

[@Uzzgub]

A Interaction to the the 6th Chaos God, the Almighty Algorithm

[@justindalton8701]

Is this from a previous ep? If so which one please.

[@helkdona226]

If you need any help I would consider it a great honor to help you inspire others the way you have inspired me

[@futureemp3084]

I was worried I might have missed some of the stories. I haven't but I watched the entire thing again just to be sure.

[@derekburge5294]

Hail, hail to noble Bill Where his treads grind the foes When his guns deliver the deathblow Hail, hail to noble Bill We shall sing his name Sing the name of noble Bill

[@Stuffandstuff974]

There once was a tank called Bill, Who drove to the top of a hill, The xenos did flee, With their pants full of pee And the Emperor's glory with thee!

[@wrongway1100]

I love Bill.

[@jewishcrusader2817]

I wanna see Baldermort in charge of a movie. With his storytelling prowess, he could probably end up with pure gold in cinematic form.

[@baldermort]

Oh no. I’d crumble. But thank you brother. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Uzzgub]

A Interaction to the the 6th Chaos God, the Almighty Algorithm

[@dr.michaelmarx3085]

@@baldermortI concur. Even if it weren't a movie, I would want your stories in book form to take a prime spot on my shelf.

[@nicodemuswhodak536]

@@baldermort If you can weave all these stories you're creating together that would be one hell of a audiobook.

[@relight6931]

I would like to see a 40k movie with his imagination, in his vision and storytelling, in either high budget acting movie or anime. Just from stories already here you could make an endless 40k saga. Even from the point of different species. But movies are insanely complex, a lot of moving parts, different characters, technology, thoughts, ideas and egos battling.. Basicly if you could find competent people here who are already fans and who know various jobs involved really well, there would be a chance of "showing not telling" caliber we would like to see and have seen in our minds eye.. He is a magnificent orator and storyteller with already a rather large opus. Don't make old Baldemort here to over extend himself, but if it could work like an orchestra, where all involved already know how the grand vision is supposed to feel, look, sound etc, and he just puts finishes touches with his directing, then yeah. i am sure it would be amaizing.

[@blingsing5383]

The tank only exists to contain the sheer badassery of this crew

[@KalashVodka175]

It exists only to help transport their massive balls of steel

[@trajanfidelis1532]

Gotta love the Tankies, nothing keeps me warmer on the inside than knowing a Regiment of Armored wrath is watching my back

[@johnfolsom8584]

Your comment is hilarious when you know tankie is a term also used for communists lol

[@TNASTY6688846993]

@@johnfolsom8584 Indeed, I love tanks, tankies can burn in holy prometheum.

[@KalashVodka175]

@@johnfolsom8584 Tankies aren’t just commie; they are the insane stalinists ones

[@johnfolsom8584]

@@KalashVodka175 aw shiiet. Just when you thought it couldn't get worse.

[@alejandrorivas4585]

@@johnfolsom8584 its funny because evem my fellow socialists hate tankies. Fuck tankies. Tankers hoo rah

[@derekrivard626]

I think Baldermort excels with stories like this that are told from the “vox populi” point of view. He really understands the experience and viewpoint of ordinary soldiers. Well done!

[@Synthonym]

I've noticed this too. If you see this, Baldermort, please feel free to ignore the question since it is personal, but is it possible you are ex-military?

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

Eat, sleep, tank.

[@heroscapewarrior4217]

Hey I know I'm late to the party, but it says "the story so far" but is this part 1 of the "tankers vs tau"? I just saw he released another one a couple days ago.

[@sovietmeatshield8644]

Human stubbornness vs Advanced Alien tech. A tale as old as time.

[@randomicus4782]

rock, paper, railgun. classic game.

[@sovietmeatshield8644]

@@randomicus4782 Rock always wins...especially if that rock is named after a crazy wolf obsessed loyalist primarch.

[@mikecampos1193]

Imperial Guard has way more experience in the TAU in warfare knowledge matter in war.

[@beerthug]

Tau seem to learn fast though. Wouldn't write them off just yet. I mean, where's the Imperium's railguns?

[@carlzerris6566]

Even as a Tau player myself this is my favourite series of yours.

[@carlzerris6566]

@Colin Killian but battle suits. Also they are not red.....unless your farsight enclave.....but farsight enclaves gets a free pass

[@-JustHuman-]

@@carlzerris6566 Find it funny that people think Tau are communists, while the Imperium has the only commissars in the game ;P It's closer to a oligarchy cast system really, as there isn't a political party in control, nor is there movement from one cast to another. They also don't see all people as expendables or worthless, no matter the race or cast. In all accounts the Imperium of man is closer to communist than Tau really, as they have political officers, political parties and a dictator too.

[@FunkBastid]

You guys may still come out on top, even if you haven’t gotten as much time in spotlight

[@zachsain2830]

@@FunkBastid i hope so, the rail guns are soo cool and I i dig the precice firepower and reasoned tactics the tau use.

[@earlbedfordjr83]

@@-JustHuman- The imperium is theological authoritarianism. It's not a planned economy. Which is central to communism. So it's not exactly communism as capitalism exists and is thriving. It's not fascist as the corporations aren't run by the Imperium. Theological monarchy with a capitalist economy is the imperium. Meanwhile with the Tau. They are collectivist. Not sure what thier economy is. Due to communists being collectivists irl in the modern day. It does resemble 21st century communism, without the political based Ideology. The Ideology of the Tau is more social and caste system based. I would argue that the Eldar are communists.

[@HenchmenNo616]

My story: 2001 I think, year 8 in secondary school. My mate really wanted to introduce me to 40k but didn't really know the right approach. Funny enough it was around the time the Tau was introduced to the beautiful hobby. Since he knew I watched anime back when I was still wearing nappies, he assumed Tau would appeal to me (I mean that was the point, their first codex saying they took inspiration from mecha anime). My friend showed me the models in the white dwarf magazine, let me borrow the novel Fire War and then the videogame of same name when he completed it. So at the start I was an avid Tau fan. Years past, got to college (2006 I think) and I retired from anything 40k. Came back to the hobby, year 2011 but this time mailing the Imperial Guard! Left again at 2014, life got busy and poor. Came back 2018 after getting my heart broken (really really badly) and came across a new servant named Baldermort who happily started bombarding me with lore. 40k felt like a welcomed distraction from my sad emotions. Now waving the banners of Blood Angels and the Necrons! But at the end of the day: I still like Tau, they look cool. "They look out of place, yuck!" No friend they look *alien!*

[@baldermort]

Aye I had a huge gap for wine women song and then kids. But warhammer is something you can just return to easily. Hope the heart is healed brother. Enjoy the distraction. :)

[@Ideo7Z]

You named a Baneblade Bill. You sir are savage.

[@icelord8883]

By the emperor, I Love BILL!!!

[@Rakanarshi2]

Haven't heard of this story before. It's nice to have all the different stories in one place. Also "the stench was so bad it was practically chewy" is a great line.

[@ikitclaw3299]

Love the voice of the tank commander, really gritty and sounds like he has seen it all, amazing story seen from both sides

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TenPtJackalope]

YEEEESSSSS !!!! This and Kronan are my favorite story lines. Can’t wait to see what you do with Abundance as well but make sure you take a breather now and again.

[@andrewhughes7181]

Pretty sure abundance was a reference to a tournament or something he was planning on before COVID blew everything up.

[@Rebelcommander6]

I need to get some Gue'vesa once my Homebrew Sept and Imperial Fists are all painted. This is a fun storyline for the various topics they were attached to

[@KigFelicia]

2 episodes, each almost an hour of your stories. We are blessed by the Emperor. Thank you so much.

[@BohdanKaiba]

I love my favorite Leman Russ/Hell Hound tank Crew!

[@onesalamanderspacemarine707]

This has been long in waiting, popcorn will be popped and miniatures will be painted!

[@darkhorse13golfgaming]

As a guy who spent a lot of time serving in mechanized units I love this story. Thanks for the story my man :)

[@baldermort]

Thank you for your service!!

[@darkhorse13golfgaming]

@@baldermort well you know what they say...."War is God's way of teaching Americans geography" 😂

[@lordtomlluckrahthegreat9014]

​@@darkhorse13golfgaming HAHAHAHA! It's so true! And I've never heard anyone say that before! It's a hilarious saying! I'll be saying it as soon as I find context for it in a conversation. Thank you!

[@Stuffandstuff974]

There once was a tank called Bill, Who drove to the top of a hill, The xenos did flee, With their pants full of pee And the Emperor's glory with thee!

[@SamIAm_The_Motorcycle_Man]

This is legit my favorite story line!!! such a great and clever way to explain lore

[@baldermort]

Sorry the transitions aren’t great. I wasn’t on top form. But I will get back to these lads when we’re up and running again. Can’t wait! ;)

[@Birb_of_Judge]

Oh i so hoped you'd make this sooner rather than later. I that tank crew really grew on me over the last year

[@Birb_of_Judge]

I may have already watched it, but still i am here early. Can't break my streak

[@baldermort]

Thanks brother. A lot. ;)

[@georgesulea]

Love these tankers. They are growing on me...sort of like a very happy and dangerous fungi;)

[@Natonian9]

Excuse me, but it sounds to me like that might be an ork growing on you! Better cut it out before the ordo xenos comes for you!

[@georgesulea]

@@Natonian9 Ah...not again.

[@mal7524]

Loving the double narrative! Hearing the gavasa speak about how the tau saved their planet is very moving.

[@Destroyer_V0]

Funny how they were kinda hypocritical though. Kroot and their hounds they ride into battle, vs the rough riders of the imperium. Exact same thing, and yet... they have no problems with their kroot allies, but a large problem with other humans on horseback.

[@captainflapjax7240]

It's so hard to pick a favorite storyline of yours, but I do know that I get the most excited when another installment of this one is released. "God I love Bill!"

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@deanwest2744]

I dig The Clockwork Orange vibe from the tank commander.

[@Samn3212]

Real ‘orrorshow.

[@connorriggs1518]

Oh I do love tank warfare, thought of a driving fortress that can so easily be undone

[@hermanoxborrow6454]

This storyline always felt like some russian tankers on the eastern front of WW2. Fantastic stuff!

[@thesmilinggod5971]

Bob the is2 comender

[@BigDaddyGAO]

Love all your stories. Please continue to do these compilations periodically. It really satiate the hunger between your new releases!

[@1noner]

Baldermort!! *high pitched Beetles fan girl squeeeee* ❤️❤️❤️ Many thanks storyteller.

[@FleshPrisonJanitor]

Yes! This may be the story that I most struggle to keep straight in my head.

[@hildus7222]

I have thought this entire time that it was, “Boneless Bill”... that was quite the revelation! BONUS- now that makes it better. This is definitely my favorite perspective and storyline still, right next to the Night Lords. Lovely work, as always

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robertwright5352]

The tank crew is just pure awesome.

[@MrStephansucks]

“Sticks” you’d be really surprised at how long a long pointy stick was the peak of weapons technology lol

[@bigdogdempsey605]

FOR THE GREATER GOOD I SWEAR MAN I GOT GOOSEBUMPS

[@inquisitorthornside3p494]

Yes commissar this one right here

[@inquisitorthornside3p494]

Yes commissar this one right here

[@bigdogdempsey605]

@@inquisitorthornside3p494 wait what, NOOOOOOOO "BLAM"

[@bigdogdempsey605]

@Colin Killian THANK YOU!!! SAYS DIEING IN A HOLE

[@vasiliarkhipov2121]

My friend Baldermort you have a singular talent for making a faction, force, unit, or vehicle lovable. No matter who or what you are discussing at a given moment, I find myself sympathizing with them. I find myself taking pleasure in their victory and pain in their loss. This video is a particularly excellent example. One moment I'm overjoyed as the Baneblade is saved and the hated enemy roasted alive. The next I am lamenting the depravity of mankind and hoping for a more enlightened race to win the day. From moment to moment I change whom I am rooting for based on your phenomenal narration. You sir are simply amazing.

[@jonbrines5861]

These are fantastic. I was actually just trying to watch back through the tank boys' story, so this is perfect

[@chrisfrombeyond4240]

Nothing like the sound of bones crunching under tank tread.

[@derrabbit7289]

Great story as always. A gem in the weekly drag.

[@ethanmiles-keay6439]

I love this ive got a few friends in the army who all love warhammer and one of them is part of a tank crew himself we listend to this and after it brought on story after story of his. He said your really captured the feeling you have as a crew together the playful focus he callsit, the having a laugh to get the hard job done. Amazing as always keep up the great work cant wait for the next part

[@baldermort]

I’m intensely glad he thought it rang true. I really tried to get the camaraderie and feel right. Phew!!!! :)

[@ZiGGi03]

Loved this story so much gritty determination! And with the TAU with their long range weapons such a great story my good man . Hope all is well .

[@baldermort]

Thanks brother Zigi. :). Not bad. Hope you are thriving. :)

[@Uzzgub]

A Interaction to the the 6th Chaos God, the Almighty Algorithm

[@ryanhamilton5672]

Yass! Your stories are amazing and the recaps and tying them together are just epic! Thank you ! For the Emperor!

[@leytongayford7398]

The incorporation of the Fury imagery into this is damn cool. Favourite 40k content creator by a long shot

[@RideDatDonkey97]

I'm still pretty new to Warhammer 40k but of all the lore channels I've watched this is my favorite so far! Keep up the amazing work :)

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Welcome to warhammer brother. ;)

[@azmalia8561]

I absolutely adore your tau voiceover. It portrayed emotions of their race so well.

[@cynicalpsycho5574]

I. NEED. MORE. you absolute legend!

[@xSaintx14]

As an Abram Tank crewman for 8 years. Anytime I seen tanks getting some love, my tanker heart beats. DEATH BEFORE DISMOUNT!

[@baldermort]

Thank you for your service. :)

[@xSaintx14]

@@baldermort Thanks! It’s always so weird to hear people say that lol. Love the content! Keep it up!

[@ryansmith5133]

@@xSaintx14 death before dismount brother

[@somediceandapint7991]

"little blue bastards" 😂😂 I love that, I could use that against ultramarines the tau as shown or even just the smurfs 😂😂

[@casparthomas4775]

His videos make life so much better. Life is hard atm so his story’s transport me into the 40k universe for lil while. Makes life a lil better

[@juidude634]

These stories feel so real whit Baldermort 🤯 It's 3 am here in 🇫🇮 and i just wanna lissen more!!👍❤️

[@Lsvn1957]

This is fucking gold, Baldy. Gold. As much as I love the glamorous drama of astartes stories, this may take the cake. Its just so damn gritty and authentic. You REALLY brought this one to life. Cant wait for the next entry

[@kronanthekonqueror2979]

And now to listen to it all again :D

[@SuperOAFMAN]

The Emperor Tanks you for your sacrifice.

[@VictorCiolacu]

Loved it so much....remind me of the old ww2 novel " legion of the damned". I do hope the Mighty Bill will prevail. Will you do a "choose your own adventure" style ending?

[@dub4sam95]

Thank you so much for the excellent writing, reading and now, this collection of the story so far!

[@Mr.Mosquito89]

Listening to a Tau-aligned human deride the Imperium is funny, which pushes into full-bore hilarity when the disgust boils into shock and horror. I always like to think any Imperial-T'au diplomacy settles into the blues questioning and deriding the Imperium and it's apparent insanity -- and an Imperial diplomat or agent smiling tiredly back and replying, "If only you knew how bad things really are."

[@timm2428]

following lord baldys advice and having some fun. 8yr anniversary for being full time at my job and vacation reupped so took the day off to paint LOL.

[@Ddeamorin]

The only thing I know of this universe is what I binge watch on this channel and Leutin and fan films. But by the emperor I'm invested

[@scottbrel9974]

This is my favourite series from your stories, glad to be able to listen to it again all in one go

[@scottlidstone1902]

Thanks so much for these compilations, they're great for when I'm grinding away at work

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@guido5592]

5:17 guns to the left of me guns to the right of me, and here you am

[@derekdrake8706]

I love any story involving the Gue'Vesa. There's no end of stories about Human empires in space so I find these stories about humanity trying to prove it's worth in a the Tau Empire more interesting.

[@Red-jb2zj]

Subscribed. Amazing sir, going to double my efforts on my Tau vs I.G. story I have been working on!

[@bladejacobs7295]

After a long day nothing is better than putting your videos on and falling asleep

[@Krieg19]

Here comes Bill boys! For the Emperor! YEEEAHHH!

[@rokinz3270]

This is great mate. Its got to be hard to keep the story straight, over so many episodes but you did it and this bar far is my favorite ongoing story.

[@plaigus1]

Love it. Imperial guard are so good narratively, because you can do stories like this. A chramingly uncharming tank crue... Genious...

[@jonathanfrank1189]

This is exactly what I needed to hear in the middle of finals season. As you know Brother Baldermort things were crazy for my lads and I this year but in the end we used the Grim Darkness to escape what we have been through. With the end of the year things are looking up and despite everything my lads and I are still standing. Thanks for the story to keep the guys motivated.

[@baldermort]

Good luck!!! You got this! :).

[@aris0.194]

The ride of the valkyries playing while the valkyries enter the scene is so great

[@chilldude42001]

Love these compilations

[@jannikfreimann8105]

Ahem, yay. Edit: I've been really hoping for something like this

[@JoeyFangaz]

Really hoping the Gue’vesa pull through

[@Leofilmperson]

One of the better audiobooks available on this platform. Just how do you keep coming up with all those characters? Do you think you could come with something for the Praetorian Guard? Perhaps on a campaign against Necrons or Tyranids?

[@baldermort]

I’m a nerd and a GM. It’s second nature? Aye. I’ll see what I can do. ;)

[@Leofilmperson]

@@baldermort Neat!😁

[@keanumaas2227]

Thank you for a great story to get my mind away from a terrible week. Love the content and thank you for keeping me sane.

[@baldermort]

I hope the week improves dramatically brother!

[@limeyndixie]

Del Boy. First thing that pops into my head whenever I hear the Skippah. Bleedin’ Del Boy…

[@davideddy8557]

A Tennyson reference in Warhammer? Yes, please. I didn't know I needed that!

[@informationyes]

Dictionary Aggression - Baldermort ending a quote

[@bladestormviking]

"who are we, trooper?" -- Big Damn Heroes, Sir.

[@MikeyTW83]

Awesome! This tank crew has probably been my favourite narrative from an amazing selection! They definitely make me smile the most. Thank you sir Balders enjoy your well deserved rest and be sure to make some time for fun!!

[@aidanallan8591]

what a cliff hanger you bugger, beautifully told as per usual , Hail Baldermort :)

[@mavrick195]

5:15 🎵 Guns to the left of me, more gun to the right. Here I am, charging the T'au line w/ you 🎵 lol

[@aleksvitek798]

I am telling you mate, this servo skull tells the best lore

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Sam-zg6vx]

God I love these story’s so much. Keep up the good work!

[@AverageSizeTom]

Ahh I truly feel I'm about to fall off that cliff hanger you left me on old friend. And I've heard the story before, how you pull me into our hobby. Keep up the great work and make time for resting.

[@baldermort]

Should be able to get a break next week. Thanks brother. For everything. :)

[@nathanmilem3379]

This story is my favorite baldermort has written I have watched the original videos so many times just for the story bits

[@TotalWarDesigner]

Wow! Exceptional story my Lord. I could listen for hours!

[@MushaGuy]

Good 'ol Bonus Bill, Love that tank

[@ryanpetersen2852]

These are awesome baldermort please do more compilations like this brother

[@14DEADSOUL]

Been eagerly anticipating the end of this story for a while now, looking forward to the end!

[@baldermort]

It came out about 4 months ago brother.

[@stangerr0267]

The Railgun must be one of the scariest things to go up again if you're Imperial Armor

[@baldermort]

Yep!!!

[@stangerr0267]

@@baldermort God-Emperor Bless your servo skull

[@andrewsmith7573]

First time I've heard theses story,man there good. But aaaaagh what a cliff hanger

[@InquisitorFrost]

Amazing! Can't wait for more.

[@kennethbedwell5188]

I want to see the Crew get into old Boneless Bill lol

[@Morghuul]

Holy Throne this was a fun story! Can't wait to hear the rest :D

[@Uncle_Buck]

Great as always!

[@alexbagbutt6984]

I like to watch videos from Bovington Tank Museum after listening to the tanker tales. Gives some good perspective.

[@pyroassassin7795]

Oh fantastic some good ol tankers to get me through the day keep up the great work you glorious bastard

[@bigearl3867]

So very well done!

[@baldermort]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻