BLACK TEMPLARS Lore

Black Templars Lore
An introduction to the Black Templars Space Marine Chapter
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[@wargamingnoobs]

As a long time Black Templars player, this is one of the best videos about them I've seen. Ever. Well done, Baldermort. Sigismund and Dorn would both be proud.

[@baldermort]

Wargaming Noobs thank you for this incredibly gracious comment, brother. I hope you always continue the crusade! Purge the xenos, the heretic, the witch and the traitor!

[@johnnieschatz693]

@@baldermort Of course! I'm working on the rest of First Born model's for my Black Templars. Then all new Primaris boxes I have lol

[@baldermort]

Johnnie Schatz nice! I’d like to see that! Will it be on your site or you able to chuck them up on the Baldermort Fb page,?

[@johnnieschatz693]

@@baldermort I'll find your Facebook page

[@smarthandy2374]

Can we all unite to somehow inform the inq...uhh games workshop that we could need a new helbrecht and some sword yielding, shield holding primaris units in black templar look? (Which can also be modified for blood angels, dark angels, space wolves)

[@Dreez76]

Grimaldus. The Astartes so stuborn, he talked an imperator Titan out of dying and continue fighting.

[@baldermort]

Oh, when we get to him I will have to practically tie myself down and may have to mumble through a gag - I will froth so much. :) A legend. No other word comes close. ;)

[@brothergrimaldus3836]

She made a vow...

[@mikemoore2791]

Hellsreach. I Love that story.

[@luskarian4055]

*AS IF THERE IS ONLY ONE*

[@YTSORF]

I just finished that book....🤖💂‍♂️

[@nerdlydelicious1876]

Ah yes, the Black Templars, who also go by their lesser known title: the Emperor’s Delete Button.

[@baldermort]

Hallowed 4th 🤣😂😂😂🤣

[@donwebber9071]

I think that's an eversor assassin. When you need to purge everyone in a hive. Accept no substitution

[@donwebber9071]

@@paulpolito2001 templars kill.kill kill Eversor is kill by the most graphic and disturbing way possible while.killing everything else.. then taking a puppy they found home.to the secret pet.cafes the temple has.founded because they need to give.those.people.who have to watch and write the after action reports some.way to unseen what they saw..... And do.you want to be the.guy that.tells an eversor to.put his new friend back where he found it

[@kingjonstarkgeryan8573]

No that is the Wolves of Fenris, the Sons of the Wolf King, and the Emperor's Executioners.

[@pauger4512]

More like the Emperor’s MX red switch delete button

[@shovelenthusiast7389]

Emperor: "I'm surprised one of those do not have the word 'Fist' in their name." Rogal Dorn: "That is because they're absolute lunatics."

[@Venneroth]

PUUUUURRRRGGING WIIIITH MY KIIIIN!

[@teresaswisher4414]

BURN THE HERETIC.PURGE THE XENOS. SLAY THE MUTANT.CRUSH THE WITCH.

[@odnxrogue5975]

Burial Knight I love that series 😂😂😂

[@smoth7]

wanna fite!?!?

[@BruderSenf]

@@Venneroth .....This bloodshed, so surreal Gore, on revved chain swords Show them the true ideals

[@tubeman69]

Basic Traitor Astartes: Remember when your Primarch lost his hand? Rooty Tooty Black Templar Shooty: Remember when your Warmaster lost his existence?

[@dekaw9138]

His arms

[@psychicmane7636]

Black templar;Just like you will

[@tubeman69]

@Ban this youtube Dark Gods: It's 4 vs 1. Give up puny "Emperor" of Man. Big E: 4 on 1? Then it's a fair fight! *Nurgle hides behind his couch until Drago stops knocking at his door*

[@NeSeeger]

"That may be Iron Looser but at least he loved us"

[@Michael.Virtus]

"The heraldic cross stands proud on my chest, where Astartes of lesser Chapters wear the Emperor's aquila. We do not wear His symbol. We are His symbol." - Merek Grimaldus, Reclusiarch of the Black Templars ✠ No Pity ✠ No Remorse ✠ No Fear ✠

[@changer_of_ways_suspense_smith]

No brains. No sense. No humanity.

[@modakkagitplugga]

The Black Templars fight for the original Crusade. To truly build up the Imperium. They deserve to be the poster boys more than the Ultramarines

[@vaunkillion262]

Other soldier: We are surrounded we need to take cover Black Templar: You say surrounded, I say target rich environment.

[@giorgiomangano5012]

We can charge on all sides, Brother, it's a beautiful day

[@lordgalesdeep]

Now They can't get away from us!

[@brokedude9999]

Surrounded Awesome, I get to use the other hand

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

Ah yes the hour of glory , the greatest place to find the Emperor.

[@zydrate3539]

Other soldier: They have us surrounded! Black Templar: Those poor fools...

[@batalorian7997]

I see Orcs of green Tyranids too I make them BOOM For me and you And I think to myself What a wonderful war!

[@baldermort]

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@5xg378]

Heretically underrated

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

I sing this to my brother and he cusses me. Brother, I have a heretic. Get me my boltgun.

[@greyknightjusticar8412]

The tau is blue, the elders are white The necrons and chaos will die tonight And I think to myself, what a wonderful war

[@Parklarblick]

Congratulations! From 2 years in the past you'll have that stuck in my head for the next week at a minimum!

[@rafaelnobrega9574]

A man, after a campaign, walked to a Templar and asked: What are you gonna do after this crusade? The Templar casually laughed, then suddenly grabbed him by the neck, and bellowed: THERE IS NO "AFTER THE CRUSADE" *THE CRUSADE NEVER ENDS*

[@baldermort]

LOL! Well said. :)

[@guardsmenedwin6213]

Rafael Nóbrega FUCK YEAH!!! Lets go purge a planet of mutant furries. If you will have me holy Astartes, I will fight with a fury equal to yours. FOR THE EMPEROR!!!!!

[@axelmilan4292]

Guardsmen Edwin welcome and well met, guardsman. Take up your weapon and fight with us as a true son of the Emperor!

[@dgrmn12345]

There is No "After the Crusade" for the Crusade is ETERNAL!

[@KalashVodka175]

But what happen once every mutant, heretic, witch and xenos is purged, if that ever was to come?

[@ryanf4106]

The narrator sounding exactly like how i imagine a black templar to sound like.

[@baldermort]

I do try. Try being the operative word. I don;t always hit the mark. Happy (ish) with this one though. Thank you for listening, brother Ryan. :)

[@rodneynoble6046]

Man you could read ANYTHING! You sir have helped me to rekindle my passion for Warhammer after all these years. Thank you!!!

[@baldermort]

Rodney Noble thanks for rejoining us in the great hobby, brother. I hope you enjoy it even more this time round. :).

[@MrCmon113]

Nah, he sounds like I imagine Night Lords sound.

[@snoox27]

@@baldermort you are so humble. Your videos are amazing.

[@blipblap8798]

Heretics: “Set’s trap” Black Templars: So you have chosen death.

[@ralf7034]

Hahaha lol hilarious love it

[@rabbittherabbit]

I came here after the black Templars killed sonic and friends

[@blackbatman3152]

Same here

[@USMC49er]

"We will spay and will will neuter! Until there is nothing left!" *Chainsaw intensifies*

[@RamC002]

There are not enough looptyloops in the galaxy to stop our glorious crusade!

[@Morbius-Tension]

Same

[@cyberus1438]

That video never fails to get a chuckle out of me, don’t forget the sequal

[@trajanfidelis1532]

I like the Templar’s whole, “I’ll do what I want you’re not my Dad!” Shtick for 10,000 years. Especially now that our Spiritual lord Rowboat Girlyman is back

[@baldermort]

LOL! True. Never ever mess with the Templars. Ever. Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@andrewt9128]

This is my first real intro to the chapters fiction. They're... pretty condescending as a whole. Hard to listen to after a while

[@franciosdeaeruiu7555]

@@andrewt9128 not condescending, zealous. So exceptionally zealous for their god that I hope I can match even a fraction of in my own zeal.

[@hyperdimensionalcenturion4628]

@Ban this youtube Chuckles in Custodian superiority.

[@thijshagenbeek8853]

"Horus" "Yes Angron.." *Horus turns around looking at his brother, Primarch of the World Eaters* "The Loyalists have withdrawn from the walls.. But we dare not attack" *Horus looked.. Amazed beyond belief* "Why dont you attack Angron. Go. Now!" "Sigismund.." *Angron nods and looks respectfully at the tactical holograms* "Yes.. Sigismund. He is on the walls. We shall not pass..."

[@GIGroundNPound]

WHY CANT I LIKE THIS POST MORE THAN ONE TIME?!? AWESOME comment sir!

[@Wildcat144]

As a black templar player, I can confirm that you can NOT trap the Black Templars. I was playing against a Thousand Sons player, and he deep striked terminators and sever smaller units behind my lines. My templars simply formed a circle in the middle of the map.... And charged. His warlord, and half of his army was wiped out in one turn of shooting, charging and melee. He was so appalled and astonished with how well the Black Templars worked in counter assaults, that he actually surrendered.

[@baldermort]

*nods in satisfaction* A good tale of the Sons of Rogal, the sign of the Emperor. A good tale. :) :)

[@Wildcat144]

@@baldermort By the Emperor! Wasn't expecting to get such a comment from the Wonderful Boldemort! I am honored, blessed be the Emperor's Glory!

[@baldermort]

Agent Louisiana. Not at all. None of that, brother. We are all just fans of the great setting. I’m the same. I LOVE a good tale from the field of glory. Magnificently done. Reminds me of the Rorschach line ‘I’m not trapped in here wITH YOU. YOUR trapped in here with ME!’ Love Templar’s. :).

[@Wildcat144]

@@baldermort Brother Baldermort, thank you! Say, I do some Warhammer 40k 3d art work! I would be over joyed if I could make some thumbnails for you!

[@baldermort]

Agent Louisiana. I would attribute anything you sent over. Art is my bane. Utter bane. Anything you want to throw at me WILL get used I assure you brother. B

[@wikipediaintellectual7088]

PURGING WITH MY KIIIIIIN

[@baldermort]

Cleanse and purify! :) Thanks for listening. :)

[@thedaystar1415]

FORCE THE HORDES TO HEEL

[@Legitpenguins99]

BLOOD ON REVVED CHAINSWORD

[@andreasostlund4081]

THIS BLOODSHED SO SURREAL

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

Healthy, constructive, family friendly fun.

[@UkrainianPaulie]

Been a Black Templar guy since 93. " All I have to say is....... "No Pity! No Remorse! No Fear!"

[@nefritnefrit7092]

Whit Blade and Bolter ,,,,, Whit Faith and Fire 🤘😎🤘🍻

[@Jay-zk7uw]

Been crusading since '99. Faith and fire, Brother!

[@sirstone]

Just recently got into it this year. Black Templars is my starting army, and I love learning about them.

[@dedicatedgamer2500]

I can't paint while listening to this. It demands my absolute attention. It fuels my fervor. "BY BLADE AND BOLTER, FAITH AND FIRE. PURGE THE MUTANT, THE HERETIC, THE TRAITOR".

[@baldermort]

In the name of the Emperor!!!! Thank you for this huge compliment, brother. And thank you for listening. :)

[@guardsmenedwin6213]

Dedicated Gamer Especially the traitor, as they had a choice.

[@franciosdeaeruiu7555]

@@guardsmenedwin6213 so did the heretic to be fair. The mutant is the only group in which the fault may not lie at their actions

[@339Jackscarify]

​@@franciosdeaeruiu7555they have a choice. The choice of ending their own wretched existence

[@johnfarscape]

As a self proclaimed Black Templars expert I can say this is easily the most thorough and accurate lore video regarding the chapter I have seen, You have done the chapter proud.

[@baldermort]

Well, I was listening when you talked about them. I just did some more homework and tried to reflect the animation you broadcasted whenever you spoke of them. If this video is any good, it is very much down to your influence, old chap. Thank you for making me see the light (of the chainsword wielding fanatics!) For Rogal!!

[@unnamed1613]

Ministorum: "The Codex Astartes says no more than 1000 Marines!" High Marshall Hellbrecht: "What´s a Codex?"

[@unnamed1613]

@@Marinealver But the Black Templar are the only Chapter/Legion who openly defy the Codex and are one united chapter with way over 1000 marines. Not counting the unaugmented backup troops they keep on cleansed plantes. Also a fun fact that isn´t mentioned in the video, the Black Templar may defy the Codex Astartes, but they don´t break it´s rules. They use a Loophole that states, that a Chapter can surpass the 1000 Marine-mark in the case of a great crusade, to counter the loses. The "Eternal Crusade" isn´t just a saying, it´s a middle finger in the Ministorums face, because they can´t do a thing against the Templars for defying the Codex Astartes.

[@tobiq-airsoft6583]

Chapter Serf: "It says we can't do that in the Codex!" Helbrecht: "I CAN'T READ!"

[@dexterstephens2456]

Hahaha

[@Irmarinen]

BT: Brother, i believe he refers to our primary source of toilet paper.

[@570y3n]

"First time I've ever heard that word." "Does he mean our Army Book?" "SHHH! Brother, first off that's too meta, and second, no one calls them that anymore."

[@timbrown4928]

"We do not wear His symbol. We ARE His symbol." Perfect as always!

[@TheInundation]

Bro Baldermort your voice is fantastic YOU ARE A BLACK TEMPLAR

[@baldermort]

Thanks Inundation. I really tried to put some wellie into this one. The Templars deserved no less. :)

[@nesw4301]

Don't forget their on going war with the furies

[@samuelbedsole5089]

No mercy.

[@DaytonaRoadster]

the most vile of degenerates,

[@anonsdad2196]

Brother, get the flamer

[@engineergaming1365]

@@anonsdad2196 The. Heavy. Flamer.

[@daswordofgork9823]

BROTHER!?!?!?!?!

[@CinemaRojo]

Who are the true Angels of Death, the True Knights of the Emperor? Is it the Dark Angels and their old traditions based on Knightly orders? Traditions which they disgrace while they whisper secrets and sneak in the dark while proclaiming their own purity?! Nay The Ultramarines with their dogmatic and fanatical adoration for a book? A book which us- The codex deviant- understand and apply closer to its original purpose than even the arrogant sons of Ultramar? Nay Is it the wrathful champions of the Blood Angels? who for all their glory, live in a perpetual state of melancholy? Nay The wolves of Fenris our brothers in all but blood who's savagery in battle is legendary, yet dishonor themselves by practicing superstitious rituals of the most primitive kind? Nay The Salamanders, who coddle the common of humanity so much that they purposely jeopardize not only themselves, their allies, and even the very people they want to protect if a civilian simply leaves their sight for nary a moment? ( Our very own Reclusiarch can testify to this) Nay The shadowy Raven Guard? Nay The cold Iron Hands? NAY!! Only the Blood of Rogal Dorn embodies what the Astartes were always meant to be! And of the Blood of Dorn, only the Black Templars continue The Emperor's mission to this day, his Crusade! So what if we have seen the divinity of the Emperor? Even if he wasn't before he is now, so go on sneer on our faith, it makes us stronger than the rest for it, be it because of it enflames our zeal and courage or true holy miracles; as the blessed Sororitas can attest. Sneer at our zeal while you hypocritically sing hymns, recite litanies, build cathedrals and practice sacraments all the while denying The Emperor's divinity; all the while you call yourselves Angels. One can't be an Angel if his liege is no God. Our faith has kept us pure, and righteous while your ranks fill with heretics. Our faith gives us an advantage against witches and psykers without the need for Librarians. Our Faith inspires the mortal men around us, regardless of any reputation of aloofness; after all, it is Grimaldus who is the Hero of Helsreach, The Reclsuiarch and all of those who sacrificed their blood for that infamous hive city. None are true Angels, nor true Knights. Only the Dark Knights of Sigismund! The Crusaders of Dorn! The OathSworn! The Emperor's champions! The Knights of The Emperor! We the Uncorrupted! We the Faithful! The Zealous! The Black Templars!!!! We do not wear his symbol, WE ARE HIS SYMBOL! NO PITY, NO REMORSE, NO FEAR! IMPERATOR VULT! Awesome narration Baldemort you have a voice blessed by The Emperor himself.

[@ChemistyStudent]

Emperor Protect and Forgive me. I have only one Like to give you.

[@anglocatholick]

NO PITY, NO REMORSE, NO FEAR!!!

[@SirDeadPuppy]

NO PITY, NO REMORSE, NO FEAR!!!

[@ernestosandoval23]

NO PITY! NO REMORSE! NO FEAR!

[@lumiel777]

Yay!

[@AndreaAndy85]

Sigismund was probably the only guy who was respected by both Abbadon and Kharn.

[@baldermort]

True. Sigi was utterly epic :)

[@alderbernhardt]

Modern fists are dorns duty Crimson fists are his humanity And the Templars are his wrath

[@baldermort]

Well said. :)

[@tyvernoverlord5363]

Emperor help any foe that has all 3 chapters at their doorstep

[@PRDGLBRD]

"With faith as your shield and righteousness your sword, no enemy of the Emperor can prevail against you"

[@baldermort]

For the Emperor; :)

[@greenwitchinc.1682]

Lol! Guilliman - "Wow. That civil war almost destroyed humanity... I better start another civil war." "And then secretly subvert my own doctrines with Cawl and the Primaris." What a guy!😅

[@robainsworth2014]

He always wanted to be emperor, now he is

[@greenwitchinc.1682]

@@robainsworth2014 oh snap! That's some serious heresy bro.😅

[@techpriest7060]

Holy hell these guys are the space marine equivalent of the Death Korps. With differences of course

[@Nurriek]

You have a voice that was made for 40k narration. The sheer contempt you put behind your ministrations, the iron and steel of determination. You have the very voice of an Astartes, and it is always a delightful listen. Thank you.

[@rafaelnobrega9574]

So, a waitress makes the order of a group of Black Templars. The waitress asks: "What will you take?" Their leader, a Sword Brother, smacking a neophyte over the head for thinking he had the right to speak, says: "WE WILL TAKE THIS PLANET FOR THE CRUSADE!"

[@baldermort]

LOL!!!! About right though. :P)

[@ChillAssTurtle]

I hadn't felt pity for the traitor or heretic...until I learned more of the Black Templars.

[@baldermort]

lol!

[@KaiserBelisariusSantos]

The Black Templars would like to know your location for questioning on the charges of possible heresy

[@ChillAssTurtle]

@@KaiserBelisariusSantos Magnus did nothing wrong.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

"They've got us surrounded, the poor bastards!"

[@stuffandstuffwithmorestuff3681]

*angry space Wolves noise*

[@AG7292]

“Grimaldus” Can’t even read the word without hearing Johnathon Keebles voice. Excellent audio book. Excellent fan film.

[@mikegoonan2034]

Back during 3rd addition I was a mere boy with aspirations of getting into the hobby. My parents one Christmas bought me the rule book and several models. I wanted to play xenos scum and my little brother wanted to be space marines. He attempted to paint them like the Black Templars. I’ll never forget the picture in the rule book. Thousands of angry stabby boys doing the Emperor’s work. Now that I am a grown man and my little bro passed away I feel like I can remember him through the Black Templars. For I must serve a penitence crusade for thinking xenos were cool:). In all reality Baldamort this is my favorite video of yours. Long time fan first time commentator. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelking9818]

Sorry to hear about your brother must be very hard

[@HammarPwnsYourFace]

Xeno Commander: We have those Black Templars surrounded!!! They are doomed!! BT Initiate: Knight, the Land speeder machine spirit has notified me that maximum target saturation has been achieved. This has been confirmed by the rhino machine spirit. All vehicles standing by for your word...orders, sir? BT Knight: *grins* Marines, did you hear the Initiate? The Emperor’s Wrath awaits the Unclean Xenos!!! FOR THE EMPEROR!!!! DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR!!!!

[@notajalapeno4442]

initiate are full battle brothers yes there naming is dumb

[@frigidmonk]

Initiated are full space marines in body, not in training.

[@alexramey2062]

The Black Templars are just the 40k version of bringing the term "mad lads" to a whole new level.

[@craigbowers8000]

Dorn will have “faith” again

[@baldermort]

Craig Bowers for Rogal!!!

[@mattaffenit9898]

Their history and lore in a word: _S I G I S M U N D_

[@tonyyul703]

⚔️🔥⚔️🌹⚔️🔥⚔️🌹⚔️☠️⚔️🌹⚔️🔥⚔️🌹⚔️🔥⚔️

[@Kiavahr]

The Emperor Protects

[@baldermort]

SkiesBleedAshes and with this protection - we purge!!! Thanks for watching Skies. (Fantastic handle by the way).

[@spaghettimkay5795]

What an underrated channel, fantastic content.

[@baldermort]

Maybe one day. Thank you listening, brother. :)

[@spaghettimkay5795]

@@baldermort I'm telling you man, you've gotten over the first hurdle of a few thousand subs. You're on your way.

[@Kareszkoma]

*Black Templar falls of the bike* Bike: *Purge intensifies*

[@nitinkhoshya5012]

Your are Doing EMPEROR's work sir

[@baldermort]

nitin khoshya thanks Nitin. Great to have you watching. Thank you! :).

[@Badazztard]

"Only the Blood Angels in the midst of a Black Rage or the sons of Leman Russ, the Space Wolves, could hope to come close quarters potentials of a Black Templar. But even then, it will be a close-run thing." *HOLY.SHIT.* To rely on the chance of winning the genetic lottery by being inducted into either chapter, or to the lesser extent, being a Blood Angel AND procing genetic madness just to be a formidable opponent who only has hardwork at his side is really saying something.

[@339Jackscarify]

"get good or die trying"

[@connorross5341]

I said it once, and I'll say it again, Baldermort: you are totally AWESOME at explaining the lore of Warhammer 40,000 with so much passion and depth! The Black Templars are one of my favorite Space Marine Chapters, and you really did an awesome job at portraying their righteous zeal, faith, and hatred for the enemies of Mankind. 👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰 FOR THE EMPEROR, ROGAL DORN, AND SIGISMUND!!! DEATH TO THE HERETIC, THE MUTANT, AND THE XENOS!!!! NO PITY! NO REMORSE!! NO FEAR!!!

[@kelman727]

It’s going to be Sigismund who drops Kharn during the Siege of Terra.

[@baldermort]

kelman727 I really hope this is a prescient statement. I sincerely hope. Thanks for watching Kelman, as always - it is appreciated.

[@JacobVeith]

No one else could. I hope there's so many "champions" that sigismund just mows through them.

[@baldermort]

Jake Veith over a score. 24 was what I read. Looking forward to that next book or two. Oh yes I am. :).

[@skywatcheradept]

@kelman 727 unfortunately it was Kharn who beat Sigismund in Siege if Terra: the First Wall.

[@JacobVeith]

@@skywatcheradept damnit! I knew it!

[@Inignot12]

Another fantastic deep dive. You're in my personal high pantheon of 40k loremasters and I'm all in for each adventure you take us on.

[@baldermort]

Inignot12 that is incredibly kind of you Inignot. Thank you so much for joining me us the journey. :). I hope the next offerings meet your approval. :D.

[@silviustanca]

i ve listened only 10 minutes and I m ALREADY glancing at Hagi Sofia and brace for crusade

[@breonwogan15]

As a Black Templar fanatic, I loved this. Ave Imperator! Subscribed!

[@baldermort]

Thank you for listening and for subscribing brother Wogan. :)

[@lasombra120680]

I think in terms of how the Imperial Military refers to them as a whole: TASK FORCE SIGISMUND has a nice ring. Fits as well, it never ended. Still an ongoing military operation. Bobby G is gonna love this lol

[@leohopper1194]

That quote captivates the sheer reputation and fear they deliver to anyone they face. Even the greatest khornate worshipper tremble in fear when they face the emperors right hand. "For in all the galaxy there are few forces Xenos, imperial or chaos then can liquidize the bowels of their enemy.- Baldermort 2019.

[@blakenartowicz5938]

The Black Templars were the first army i played in 40k back in 3rd edition when they were a simple mention in the Armageddon codex!

[@Aserbic]

YESSSSS! Dorn's Angry Boys Lore! And I'm off to another trip tomorrow... Thanks for the content and replies Baldermort.

[@baldermort]

Aserbic drive carefully, friend. Always. Thanks for watching/listening. It is very appreciated.

[@Born-Bitter]

Well I listen to this for the fourth time. My auto play sometimes recycles things I’ve already listened too, usually I’ll skip these repeats... not this one. Good work, Sir.

[@kevinthomas2622]

Favourite line from Helsreach; Whilst being denied an audience with Princeps Majoris Zahar by Moderati and cadre of Skitarii; Primus: "Brother...are you going to allow this insolence? Grimaldus: " No...Kill them" And these are their allies 😲

[@What2Have4Dinner]

Holy *bolter, this is INSANELY good. never subbed so fast.

[@baldermort]

Thanks Slabsurfer. Plenty more coming in the future. I am still working to raise the quality. We are getting there video by video. Many thanks for listening/watching. I hope you like the rest of the content as it develops. :)

[@coreyreynolds6589]

Astartes introduced me to warhammer, you are the one who sparked my love for the series. Thank you.

[@xzenitramx666]

1. my first time exposing myself to the lore of warhammer 40 000 2. this guys are freaks (in a good way) 3. your voice is awesome

[@Furzkampfbomber]

28:20 I wonder how many wearers of that powerarmor died because they've hammered their forehead into that pointy cross/seal right in front of their faces.

[@chibizion]

As I listened to this my zeal grew three sizes. 11/10

[@RogornDal]

Great video. I just started my first BT army recently. I love the zero crap they care about that "holy" codex. For Rogal!

[@baldermort]

Rogorn Dal hotdog! Nice one. Cleanse and purify in the name of the God emperor! Thanks for watching. Means a lot to me. For Rogal!!! :)

[@PointlessSideQuestLP]

This is the first Baldermort video I've ever seen and holy crap this is metal as hell.

[@unruly_ronin]

I'm always come back to watch this when I want a Black Templars refresher coz Baldermort did it so nicely

[@MrStephansucks]

Regular space marines "we're surrounded retreat" Black templars "we're surrounded... good now we can shoot in all directions"

[@lumiel777]

3:14 HERESY! Astartes do not feel fear.

[@ShadowlessFist]

Astartes only 'Fear' Failure, Not enemies that they can cut down.

[@underplague6344]

Fun fact: for the same reason they like the gray knights, black templars also really like navigators and astropaths

[@The1rust]

It seems to me that Krieg would be a gold mine to recruit from. They're already the most fiercely loyal imperial guards, their default speed is charging, they have wicked close-quarters combat skills if they don't kill themselves first, they have cloning tech so who even cares if they do and who the hell wouldn't want to see a squad of adeptus horsestartes Death Riders.

[@midgetydeath]

Crusading Chapters are permitted unlimited recruitment because their casualties will balance things out to keep them at roughly a thousand Marines. The Black Templars have thousands of Marines and just keep growing. To say nothing of few Marines posted at each Chapter-Keep on each world liberated/conquered by the Black Templars and are all kept staffed... *for ten thousand years.* That's a lot of battle-brothers sitting around the galaxy. Something, I might add, the Imperial Fists have also done in addition to recruiting from Terra.

[@johnnieschatz693]

This video is GLORIOUS!! For Dorn and The Emperor of Mankind!!

[@baldermort]

Many thanks Johnnie. Its a personal favourite at the moment. I love the fanatics - in fiction. Lots to get your teeth into. :) Thanks for watching.

[@armageddon054]

This is the best channel KZbin could have ever recommended me. Thank you for paying an amazing tribute to my favorite chapter. The Emperor Protects!

[@baldermort]

Welcome to the guides brother Musa. :)

[@kevinthomas2622]

Had the Templars been around during the events of the Iron Cage, the planet upon which it took place would now merely be yet another of their recruitment sites...and the remaining Iron Warrior heretics would be the dinner ladies for the Templar neophytes

[@timandshannon03]

Black Templars, and the Death Korps of Krieg, who is the most fanatical? The thought of them together on the same battle field, brings excited shivers.

[@jamesk5551]

This is probably the 4th time I've watched this video. During these trying times, I find inspiration in this lore. Glorious work brother!

[@Adrot]

This the first time I've heard of everything Warhammer related and oh man, that voice, I can only dream to speak like that!

[@KarbhonBlaC]

A black templar charging into battle going ..."no" ...is all I want to see.

[@MrZauberelefant]

Space marine initiates usually go from Scout to devastator to assault to tactical, according to the codex astartes, not starting as tactical marines. They earn battleline experience as devastators First, where they first observe and then fight the enemy from a distance, then they experience the bloody swirl of melee, before they can be expected to perform as level headed and flexible tactical marines under the tutelage of the company's best Sergeants. (Source: index astartes, deathwatch RPG)

[@339Jackscarify]

Eh, the codex astartes is just babble

[@K0l0suss]

*"TIME FOR ANOTHER CRUSADE!"*

[@Chemish]

There’s no way I’m the only one who is excited to go down that rabbit hole with you when you get to it. Done with the zeal that would make a Black Templar proud thanks for another great video.

[@bluebuda8170]

Yep. I so want to see Sanguinius vs Angron as well. Maybe tje Khan vs Fulgrim too

[@baldermort]

Inquisitor Chemish it will be glorious. (I sincerely hope). These introductions are just place and pace setting. I can’t wait to get into the grit soon. Which lore lover doesn’t love the Black Templars? Glorious material. Just glorious. :).

[@falkontheblacktemplar620]

Sir, it is my duty to share your work to unbelivers, the heart of europe shall by set a blaze by your blessed voice. IN THE NAME OF THE EMPEROR !!! (sorry for gramatical errors).

[@DieselDog403]

Oh man, I'd swear you are a longtime Black Templars fan with the way you read this. Excellent listening material.

[@klechremart3373]

My fiancee used to get annoyed when id play 40k vids then she heard ur readings now she watching uv vids with me and getting into the lore. The pitch and Timbre of your voice and your own obvious emotional investment in your readings gets her emotionally invested in hearing the lore

[@commanderdanielcousland9981]

"I can get hair transplants my Lord." -chapter master of the Black Templars.

[@baldermort]

Why bother? Age gracefully. :) (Said the bald bugger) Thank you for listening brother Cousland. :)

[@EloquentTroll]

I am crusading inwardly!

[@commanderdanielcousland9981]

@@EloquentTroll "Your not Hating it enough, use your hate to ignore the pain."

[@BigHugsFromHell]

Rogal Dorn was the name of my character in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Running that garage, doing those runs, honking that horn -- and the avatar picture from the game's setup was priceless, too, with the white hair except a lot messier, and the poor guy had this wide-eyed, haunted stare by sheer chance that actually sold how it could really be Rogal -- and I like to imagine even now, though I haven't touched that game in a while, that someway/somehow that's where he's actually been hiding this whole time: not anywhere in the Imperium, but through the Black Library and into another franchise about trucking simulation. Oh, yeah, and you know he drove a yellow truck, too. He just couldn't give that part of it up.

[@baldermort]

That is sooo cool. But hopefully we won;t have to wait 3 decades for Rogal return. I can't wait myself. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@ralf7034]

So i found this video, then as advised watched all 3 rogal dorn parts, hen came back to this. Honestly thanks man. Great storytelling literally couldnt do anything was to focused on your voice and the images you paint, i loved this templars one made me sub. Rekindled my love for the lore and my 2k army from 10years ago.

[@georgesulea]

Well done yet again. Such passion and intellect in a narrative is very refreshing.

[@jamesk5551]

Thank you for this glorious account brother!

[@baldermort]

Jim Koch thank you, Jim. I honestly can’t wait until I’ve time to really go at them again. Black Templar’s are just glorious.

[@JacobVeith]

Fuck yeah! Well done Baldermort! These are my dudes! I was hoping you'd cover them soon!

[@warriorfire8103]

Considering everything Rogal went through, I'm surprised he didn't murder Girlieman out of suspicion of being a traitor. I liken it to being the guy in any League of legend game who has zero deaths but only because he never did anything, meanwhile telling the person who carried how you should play.

[@ottovonbismarck7646]

As a Guard player, these are the only Astartes that I respect! They have given my lines of guardsmen a good thrashing after they closed with blades drawn! Now, because of them, I make sure my Sergeants and lieutenants are armed with power swords.

[@Ghost407able]

Fantastic! I really enjoyed the video and the interpretation given. Despite having started collecting and playing Templars since 2009, so knowing their past well, the videos on their history are always exceptional. You did an excellent job. May the God Emperor guide You. Dorn would be proud aswell. Greetings from Italy!

[@baldermort]

Thank you for saying that. Especially from a templars fan! I never claim to know more than anyone else and only try to entertain. I am very glad it hit the spot. Thank you for your kind words, brother. Waves back from Blighty (England) :)

[@darthomen6196]

1st video of yours and It was Glorious! Subbed straight after watching ... can't wait for the next Black Templars video

[@Matwho]

I stand before an army, that was once painted to every detail, now it's colored a singular sandy brown. The task of repainting the army is nothing, nothing but a decent reason to listen to more Baldemort...

[@michaelhowell2326]

They have never been rendered extinct like their father's chapter/legion.

[@baldermort]

True enough. But while one son of Rogal draws breath - the last wall is intact. :)

[@michaelhowell2326]

@@baldermort awesome comeback! Dorn couldn't have said it any better

[@michaelhowell2326]

@Andrew Gray sadly, they do actually. Not to a degree that would noticeable to baseline Humanity, but Sigismund waited for Abaddon at the Eye of Terror for 500 years. When Abby finally came back to the material universe, he and Sigs fought and Sigs was cut in half. Abby said it was the hardest fight he ever fought, and had he aged in the way Sigs had, he would have probably been killed by him. But it must be said, that's a hell of a compliment.

[@MrTrenttness]

I have not chosen a chapter yet but I keep coming back to the Black Templars and this is hands down the best explanation of the lore and spirit of this amazing chapter. ♥️

[@baldermort]

Thank you brother. Templars are an amazing army if you are a narrative player. But rules change and, for me, its the feel, the legend that makes an army a labour of love. Not the stats. But do try a few games out with friends or at your local club before you purchase anything. If you intend to play - make it an army you can gel with? Only a thought, brother. Only a thought. Thanks for listening brother. :)

[@MrTrenttness]

@@baldermort I agree. The game is still very new to me and I haven't jumped into any commitments. There is so much to learn about play styles before I throw serious money at it. Thanks for the great video's and friendly advice. 🔥🎸🔥

[@baldermort]

MrTrenttness definitely play before you pay. Proxy an army if you don’t have it. That army will be with you for a long time. Love the bastard with all of your heart. Then even when you lose, you still win. It all just adds to your factions myth. Tell us how it goes, brother. :).

[@mashpotatoes3018]

Your voice and storytelling is so amazing. It draws me into each and very story. Thank you and continue forth...for the Emperor!!

[@abefroman8202]

What a magnificent narrator you are sir!!

[@kilgoretrout7389]

Another spectacular video. Your voice, pacing, and passion are to be commend. Thank you again, good sir.

[@baldermort]

Kilgore Trout thanks Kilgore. But always remember it’s a team effort. Without you guys watching and advising, guiding, directing - this site would be naff. Thank you!

[@thedeaderer8791]

this is a great video ur quickly becoming one of my fav KZbin loremasters

[@thetalantonx]

There was a perfect moment in your intro. I don't use the word lightly, and it goes beyond the monthly use of "epic" I gladly bestow upon this video. Bell tolls on 0:06, 0:10, skipping to 0:21, skipping to 0:33 Establishes the moment with the toll of the bell on the word faith. 0:40 The payoff comes with, "and they are *thus*" on screen *THE BLACK TEMPLARS* and the crack of thunder. Fucking flawless execution. The irregular cadence of the bell arriving on the missed third beat has the audience waiting for the familiar, and we instead get ":14 Know :15 Of :16 Us?" as if it's our act of questioning that disrupts the consistency, and we're left waiting for the answer. "Who :20 We :21 Are."

[@johnradetzki1860]

The three most faithful factions, in order of faith: Sororitas (literally conjure miracles through faith), Black Templars (walking beacons of the Emperor's desire for revenge), and the Death Korp of Krieg (steadfast, self-flaglating guardsman with no fear of death or pain).