DREAD FALL

The follow up to 'WAKING DREAD' - see what happens when an Astartes Dreadnought crashes down on a heretic battalion... Modelled, animated and textured by me. All in Blender. (It gets better every release)
This was a long time coming. Hope you all enjoy the show! even if it is 1 minute 30 seconds long. I feel it packs a punch.
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[@judi1009]

I like how in general dreadnoughts are shown to be pretty clunky but when you really think about dreadnought being called "Masters of war" you trully realize that they are extermely dangerous

[@EbonFang_92]

Oh yeah, like Wulfen Dreads and Death Company Dreads

[@Theigzorn]

it is basicly a walking tank,

[@rhino2960]

within the heart of every dreadnought lies the living remains of a veteran of millennia of war. Thousands of years of experience, knowledge, and history, wrapped in an armored sarcophagus, and equipped with the weapons and tools to wage war like never before.

[@inquisitorthomasdefinitely536]

@@rhino2960 dreadnorts to wounded to live to Precious to die

[@SkyHawk2137]

They are pretty clunky. Then you remember that they're being called pretty clunky in comparison to Space Marines and the chills down your spine start freezing the atmosphere.

[@johndane9754]

It looks clunky, but they're surprisingly dexterous. That's a Dreadnought, and you captured that perfectly.

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

@Gronkers If it's intact and just falls over it can swivel it's waist to turn on it's side or front and push itself back up with it's arm and do so surprisingly fast. So yeah, tripping that helluva angery metal box ain't gonna help you much if you are on the "to be purged" list :D

[@therandommarine1430]

If that boxy dready was replaced by a Contemptor dreadnought or a Leviathan Pattern Siege Dreadnought, it could've turned all that Heretic camp into a slaughterhouse.

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

​@Gronkers Well same can be said of any vehicle really. Destroy a critical component X and it's useless. Even bigger issue with tanks, blow one track off and the tank is a sitting duck. Also for tanks getting immobilized in tank on tank battle means certain death, not to mention that all it needs is a single infantry soldier with a potent AT weapon. In my opinion everything has their pros and cons. When it comes down to two legged walkers it really comes down to the setting and a multitude of variables. For example look at Titanfall, in that setting I would rather have a Titan than a tank simply for the sheer amount of utility the Titan brings to the table on top of their combat effectiveness. When it comes down to a dreadnough... well let's just say that you are talking some mad shit on Assault Cannon range.

[@JoeHeine]

Very scary. Like the evil robot from Robocop2 - that al ways scares me as a kid

[@YeMadAzza]

@@therandommarine1430 same could be said for a modern tank though -Doesn't take an awful lot to tear a track off

[@nz2007]

I've always admired how a dreadnought can be used as a ballistic by simply dropping into combat

[@brianstearns3692]

Space marines use the same kind of drop pods the Dreadnought did. They are cool tho.

[@weeeeehhhhh]

I'm impressed that the helicopter bullets didn't even chip the paint 😂

[@МихаилРозов-ю9п]

@@weeeeehhhhh There is an interresting story with the red paint development for the supersonic planes. In the XX th century the planes were made faster and faster. Eventually planes broke a sound barrier. So the problem occured. Eventualaly conditions became harsh enough to cause panit to constantly fall of. Identification marks on Soviet aircraft continued to be erased. Thus the new types of paint were developed able to withstand hight temperature and constant friction. And now I'm going to ask you to sit down more firmly. So quote: "However, given its rather weak resistance to increased radiation, especially in a marine climate, and the rapid loss of gloss with intense chalking, fluoroplastoepoxide enamel was created" So some paint nowdays might as well withstand a nuclear blast.

[@NoName-pd8pu]

STAND BY FOR DREADFALL

[@jjcoz1176295]

A very brave individual, posting a warhammer fan animation in these dark times.

[@Panjax]

I've seen a few new 40k animations popping up lately. I think it's swung from a passion, fan made project just because to simply looking to get hired by Warhammer+ at this point.

[@DeadeyeDurza]

In the dark times, dare to be brave

[@ДарийНастич-в5г]

Инквизиция, одобряет!

[@54032Zepol]

This isn't Warhammer+??!!!

[@BonesMalon3]

what you talking about? this is clearly battlemace 40M

[@danielsnow4989]

"Should we not send reinforcements to aid our Venerable Kinsman, Brother-Captain?" (Captain, watching the Dreadnought spin a hapless cultist like a top:) "And deny our Ancient his simple pleasures?"

[@SetariM]

Accurate af

[@nivica5520]

That was a nice one

[@DanielSan1776]

Thats a good name I approve

[@Ibian666]

I regret that I have but one upvote.

[@akumaking1]

Nice quote

[@anamelessname4996]

Rip boxnought he will live forever in our hearts

[@MaxMurray3D]

He'll always be my Boxnought

[@captain-commander8138]

​@@MaxMurray3D #boxnought

[@rjhogan07]

In memory of boxnaught

[@reforgedrpg]

For 27 years I have thought that the dreadnoughts looked blocky and would move slowly, almost ponderously... you have purged me of these heretical thoughts. This was amazing!!!

[@VioletDeathRei]

Grandpa is back, with a vengeance!

[@IAmDdie1]

@@VioletDeathRei grandpa has been released from the home

[@Questknight12]

Shut it Billy, grandpa has to go for a walk. There's heretics about.

[@JammesJammes]

There slow by space marine standards but to us regular folk there fast as shit

[@escanor8087]

you should see how they move in the space marine game

[@_d--]

The dreadnought acting as a human would do by shielding his face from something thrown at him truly shows that that's no machine but still a true human being. Iconic

[@iandestroyerofworlds576]

Right? The fact that there is no need to shield as it is armor through and through, but the instincts of the brother within, makes it more lore accurate.

[@rayw9451]

Makes his flamethrower exposed though. Luckily that weapon didn't blow up.

[@samomico9536]

His head is behind that rectangular slit in the center so wouldn’t a bullet flying through there kill him?

[@jamescar8085]

@@samomico9536 I guess that has some reinforced glass or something. Because if dreadnoughts can be killed that easily then they are just a walking chunk of metal.

[@EireHammer]

@@samomico9536 No the slit in the dread sarcophagus is the vision cluster, it's set up that way to give the battle brother inside the "human" perspective has he controls the suit via the MIU, the battle-brother in question is basically in the fetal position in the belly of the sarcophagus there's more then a couple reasons an Apothecary is needed along with a Tech Marine but one reason is the removable of all "unnecessary" appendages of the interred battle-brother , a Dread bound Marine is a limbless torsos perforated with tubes connecting the body to the internal system to handle the necessary functions that the Marines body no longer can with what amounts to a VR headset hammered into his face and wired directly to his brain. If it was as simple as a crippled Marine hooking into a battlesuit I'd understand but crippled Marines teach Scouts you've got to be on another level of broken for the battle-brother to be wired into a dreadnought sarcophagus.

[@TheColosiss]

This actually makes sense if we think about it. Dreadnoughts are masters of war who have lived for hundreds if not thousands of years. They are constantly lubricated and worshipped whilst they slumber to prevent any harm while they rest. Once awoken, their experience, knowledge, wisdom, and foresight are their 1st tools. Those that are deployed are virtually unstoppable because of their combat prowess. In the stories most of us have read, few enemies have been able to rival a dreadnought. I realize the game has balance to ensure every player has fun; but it's nice to see how the Ancient Ones are supposed to be depicted from the books. It's refreshing to NOT see 3 Venerables completely decimated by a single squad of Orkk Boys because my friends dakkadakka 6s are unstoppable...

[@YetAnotherTechRaccoon]

While all of that is true, the conditioning it requires to continue to serve while in a giant metal death dealing casket is still horrifying. The way the books explain it, I cannot imagine being ok with not just resting forever. Even if it is an honor and privilege to be considered for continued service. The constant sleep for super long periods of time, only to be awaken during times of war, then back to conditioned sleep... its bonkers and fitting of the 40k Universe.

[@spaceman9599]

You mean you have to die to get lubricated in your slumber? Sad

[@Ruby150]

@@YetAnotherTechRaccoon To be fair: Space Marines were made for the express purpose of making war. As Ibram Ghreer once said: "Dorn made builders, and Magnus thinkers. Guilliman raised bureaucrats, while Lorgar made priests and the Khan vagrants. Of all the Legions, we are the only ones who are exactly what the Emperor wanted, all that the Legiones Astartes were ever meant to be. Conquerors. We aren't meant for the world that is coming, the new world that will rise from the ashes. We are only meant to burn this one down." They are ONLY meant to fight, so being put out of commission when there's no fighting is probably a Space Marine's wet dream.

[@sanahoi3785]

@@YetAnotherTechRaccoon you think thats bad, try chaos version

[@AlphaKnight-hg2jq]

implying a single squad of Ork boys couldn't kill 3 dreadnoughts and loot what evers left Never underestimate the Orks

[@SolomonGunn]

I can hear GWs lawyers furiously typing already.

[@michaelscalese3142]

Bastards really despise creativity

[@troyscribner4342]

N7

[@Acelwh]

They should really put their money into making films instead of turn based games all the time

[@arturkaptyug342]

I think they hired them last time, but since I can't remember the name of the series, you can guess how well that went.

[@HansFlamme]

@@Acelwhnot in this day and age

[@samueldoran7712]

Dreadnought perfectly represented!! Power, presence, overwhelming destructive potential while still having some tactical acumen. Superb work my friend

[@MaxMurray3D]

Thanks padre - glad you liked it

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

@@MaxMurray3D Areyou related by any chance to that Astartes guy?

[@MaxMurray3D]

@@Prophetofthe8thLegion can't say we run in the same circles sadly - so no :)

[@guscavin3011]

I liked the destructive power of this animation, but the dreadnought movements felt too light and spry instead of heavy and tough, which looked weird when it took bullets and experienced no impact.

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

@@MaxMurray3D Ah, was just joking. Anyways- ( This comment has been removed by the request of Games Workshop. Your video will be taken down in the next 24 hours. We are not sorry if this inconviences you. Sincerly KZbin )

[@zenextendo4864]

I love the fact as the gunship is firing upon the Dreadnought and it's shielding itself, it begins to pre-rev the Assault Cannon before firing, nice little detail there.

[@AnikaJarlsdottr]

getting the rotary cannon up to speed or precycling it is not just a futuristic thing, it can be done in the modern era too. it really is a funky detail to ground the otherwise insane universe of 40k into some semblance of reality and really draw in the viewer, yeah.

[@istvankarolyfarkas6125]

​@@AnikaJarlsdottrRevving a rotary armament without firing is the most unrealistic fucking thing ever.

[@meltingmetamechsgaming5113]

Because of these little details it’s Simply a professional masterpiece and the Mech is done perfect in every way So cool!!

[@glacyitefreez4929]

That first soldier being spun into oblivion was so awesome

[@blackradar4175]

He did not survive the vibe check

[@briancreegan827]

RUN: Ripandtear EXE : powerclaw sub:Ragdoll

[@henrycooper3431]

I would be suprised to see that guy survive till the spin happen tbh Since reading from the (wiki) lore, the claw pretty much have the same power as a modern crane or even more

[@sharks3010]

Came down to comment the same then spotted yours. That was simply awesome! If the initial grab didn't kill him outright, having his internal organs thrown out of both ends definitely did the job!

[@clarkecorvo2692]

@@henrycooper3431 he super dead, lol

[@killianasheart5175]

My strat for Dawn of war: “Sir we’re losing forces.” “Drop the dreadnoughts.” “How many?” “Yes.”

[@popinmo]

Yes tbh the entire space marines race suck if you don't just spam them

[@hawk66100]

All of them!!!

[@crazyedo9979]

Why only one dreadnought ? Because we have to deal with only one invasion.

[@arya31ful]

Did the Blood Ravens 'borrow' fallen brothers from other chapter then shoving it into their Dreadnoughts?. That'd explain the amount of Dreads they can field.

[@LazyY91]

@@arya31ful great, now the magpies are grave robbers too

[@escoltafortuna]

Heretic: "An Imperial Dropship!? I shall go closer and inspect it" Dreadnaught: "So, you have chosen death?"

[@natecondy4125]

Will he blend

[@Malod1997]

Heretic chosen death in moment when he turned around from the true God.

[@natecondy4125]

@@Malod1997 actually the emperor isn’t a god he’s still a human being but just turned up to 100

[@anonymouspersonthefake]

@@natecondy4125 *sniff sniff* i smell heretic

[@natecondy4125]

@@anonymouspersonthefake actually I’m not a heretic i read the lore a lot

[@solitairemask7754]

This is exactly why dreadnoughts are so awesome. They look big and cumbersome, but the Astartes inside is a master of the mechanisms and weapons, and can easily wipe an entire fortress by himself!

[@limeyndixie]

My thoughts exactly. You always read in novels and fluff about how agile and quick Dreadnaughts are, but it doesn't seem possible when you see the art or the specs. Then you see something like this and... yep, I can believe it lol

[@AkenValle]

Yeah, let's ignore that if they had anti tank weapons it would be blown up in sec. Stupidity of 40k is legendary, everything is made for rule of cool.

[@matthewyang5752]

I'm pretty sure most Dreadnoughts have shields though I'm probably thinking about the ancient Dreadnoughts (I never read the novels/books of Warhammer 40k, only play the games, and you would think people would built a small shield generator of some kind that doesn't make the Dreadnoughts slower than it is, and I'm sure you need more than a standard anti tanks missile to take down a Dreadnought if it was built to tank small arms fire from other space marines which blows you up on impact on your body for a couple of seconds, I even seen a Dreadnought surviving a shot by a las-cannon in a video called siege)

[@AkenValle]

@@matthewyang5752 You are quite wrong. You are thinking about Knights. Dreadnought is rule of cool, in real life it would be useless.

[@matthewyang5752]

@@AkenValle you said that but I seen a Dreadnought surviving a shot from a las-cannon in a video and you need more than a standard anti tank milssle to take it out, and you are thinking about Modern Warfare against a frictional race, never put frictional and reality together, it will never work, and beside if it's stupid than ignore it, not throw a fit and said will never work 🙄

[@lemanrusswolfking8370]

Hi, I'm from Russia and my English language skills are very poor. But, I am your video prompted me to get a dictionary and phrasebook in order to write this review. The video and the animation itself are beyond praise. It's reminiscent of SODA, but your animation also has more atmosphere and quality... THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE BLOOD ANGELS! These guys are incredibly cool, and personally, I, a man who loves space wolves, wanted to take a bolter and go cut down heretics. Thank you for your quality work.

[@MaxMurray3D]

Thankyou! It means alot that you took the time to translate and review! Thanks again my Wolf King friend

[@lemanrusswolfking8370]

"Time is not spent on a good cause." That's what they say in Russia. Perhaps the translator will distort this phrase, but I hope that he will convey the essence. And so, I can only wish you success in all this, because GW themselves will pay attention to you and, perhaps, even offer you a job!

[@kasavangovender7313]

Hi dude, even though you said your English is poor, I think it's pretty good.

[@chavzone]

As a professional English language teacher, your English is already outstanding - frankly, it is better than the average English person's English! Not to mention that you actually took the time to piece together what you wanted to say yourself. Really great stuff, and good review :)

[@asskiller948]

Не хватает только эпических возгласов дредноута.

[@LamborghiniDiabloSVPursuit]

Shooting at a Dreadnought with anything less than anti-vehicular weaponry will do nothing but further incense the pilot, who's having the equivalent of an eternal, enraged hangover.

[@whitlermountain7198]

Dude this is fucking incredible Almost nearly died laughing at that poor trooper being spun like he's put into a blender

[@esaedvik]

Technically, he was... :D

[@jatsi96]

@@esaedvik Hey dude :)

[@xcrazedxrhetoricx]

Ikr? I had to rewind to watch that part again.

[@esaedvik]

@@jatsi96 Ayoooooo!

[@richitunder7997]

*you spin me right round baby right round*

[@pilotmanpaul]

THE COMPANY FELL BEFORE THE FANBASE DID! STAND STRONG BROTHERS AND KEEP UP THE AWESOME ANIMATIONS!

[@Willindor]

Unopposed under crimson skies Immortalized, over time their legend will rise And their foes can't believe their eyes, believe their size, as they fall And the dreadnoughts dread nothing at all

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

I see you are a man of culture aswell

[@Springtrap11556]

A proper man of culture!

[@benjaminmurphy3928]

Fear the Emperor and dread nought

[@cjdugan7138]

“CHAOS PRESERVE US ITS A IMPERIUM DROPOD!” “Calm down its probably just a couple space marines we have our own chaos marines to deal with them.” “SIR THATS NOT SPACE MARINES!” “What is it then?” “… ITS THE ANGRIEST FUCKING METAL BOX I HAVE EVER SEEN AND ITS GOT A BIG ASS GUN!”

[@damnfunnychicken]

^--- this ^^

[@TheAvengingSon]

haha you mde me laugh, thank you

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

lol, sounds about right X'D

[@TheLord0Ice0Wind]

🤣🤣

[@DvNezarto]

He still is a space marine, what’s left of him at least, in the killing metal box

[@Kaizou626]

Traitor guardsman: Imma shoot you now! Dreadnought: No, catch this. SPLAT

[@adrianchalice]

That splat sound was probably my fav thing!

[@KalashVodka175]

>implying the guardsman was a traitor and not just some poor dude who got orders conflicting with those of the thieving magpies

[@robberyproductions1363]

@@KalashVodka175 I think their Blood Angels actually

[@tylerhemmerly5624]

I love the grab and twist then rotating fling lol. And the brrrrrrt. Awesome. Seeing dreadnoughts animated is one of my favorite things. The entombed marine using their new body to its full capabilities isn’t captured as well in literature. Would love to see some gritty texturing and additional light effects to pump up the grim dark.

[@mikkelnpetersen]

A normal astartes is already a "walking tank" A dreadnaught is that, tuned to 11.

[@fan9775]

If you think about it, a dread naught closely resembles an A-10 warthog. Even an A-10 pilot has a "sarcophagus" (i.e The Tub)

[@sanahoi3785]

no, 11 would be terminator, dread is 12 or higher

[@amirhaikal6672]

@@sanahoi3785 if a space marine is a terminator, a dreadnought is an HK Tank

[@sanahoi3785]

actually, there are centurions and new primaris armor so 13 and higher would be terminator

[@sanahoi3785]

@@amirhaikal6672 you know, normal tactical sspace marine and terminator are different right? and what was Hk tank again?

[@thechameleos6334]

Its sometimes hard to rememeber just how effective in battle the Dreadnaught is. Its awesome to see it in action and I see a great future gor the channel. Now we just have to wait and see what GW does. I would day give it a month and see what they do, if nothing we are all clear

[@MaxMurray3D]

Yup... I'm just waiting for an email any day now...

[@thechameleos6334]

@@MaxMurray3D well you just got a new patron, so dont worry about your coffee

[@MaxMurray3D]

@@thechameleos6334 Holy shit - thankyou so much! I really did not expect this, haha! thanks again!

[@mrdonkay29]

@@MaxMurray3D "cease and desist or we will send in the commando corporate lawyers to destroy you and anyone who enjoys the fandom enough to spend their free time promoting it better than we do." That or "stop ruining our reputation". Eitherway they said they were going for zero tolerance.

[@lyon2475]

@@mrdonkay29 Ruining what reputation, it is already in the gutter.

[@shadowhunterjake7102]

I feel like besides all the other comments remarking about the fluidity and shielding itself, this also captures another aspect: the sheer f**king terror of a metal coffin with a chain gun and flamethrower just dropping out of the sky and rinsing your whole group. No epic battle music, no dramatic slow mo. Just the roar of the chain gun and the hiss of the flamethrower. This was terrifying, and I loved it.

[@thedbdentity2102]

When the coffin dancers have had enough:

[@themattbat999]

Yeah, my favorite part of the animation is the lack of flair and music. Just the pure destruction a dreadnought will bring to a battle

[@darkninjacorporation]

Dreadnoughts (and most other 40k tech) are usually represented as stiff and rough in movement, but you show it as what it likely is: futuristic and far beyond our current capabilities

[@mikemarcotte5962]

I don't know if it's intentional, but I laughed right out loud "Holy shit, he just had to soak up a chunk of (heavy stubber?) fire to get within 24 so he could use the assault cannon!"😂 Been there, bro.

[@chrisbrighton8114]

what

[@zieg0r]

@@chrisbrighton8114 24 means "24 inches". That's the range of a Dread's Assault Cannon in the tabletop. The weapon can't be fired if the model is too far away from it's target.

[@CinematicHands]

Not only is your character work amazing, but your action and camera blocking is on a stellar level. Your use of lighting to reveal and emote dread is also fantastic. Genius work and I can't wait to see more.

[@MaxMurray3D]

Thanks man- that means alot to me. Hope to post more soon!

[@Scifi_cowboy]

So badass when he walked towards the fire using his fist as a shield!! Well done!!

[@Hust91]

On the other hand, your flamethrower being used as a shield?!

[@rowdsterrex7845]

I love how the computer text before the fight says: "Purge, Rip, Tear, Eradicate, & Kill." I think those are the only lines of code a Dreadnought has... or needs.

[@billemerson6968]

Lots of other folks have beat me to praising this. But, let me just thank you for making the star of this video a Blood Angel.

[@MaxMurray3D]

The bestest loyalist chapter? Absolutely

[@GreenDevil888]

the most characterful and fluid movement i've ever seen of a dreadnaught animation. Truely you are doing the emperors work!

[@Tyber-]

CONFIRMATION: Rites of Oiling have been executed with 99.7% precision. Combat efficiency: SUSTAINED. Noosphere combat recording texturized and archived. Praised be the Omnissiah.

[@necrosteel5013]

It brings me great satisfaction to see astartes and dreadnought move with the agility and weight befitting their use rather than the typical toned down movement I often see. I especially wanted to see a dreadnought that doesn't move like a hunk of junk and actually fights like a killing machine would, something that was nailed almost perfectly here (the start felt a little clunky at first)

[@battlecruiserna]

Somebody wake up grandpa and send him down there to teach the locals the fear of god.

[@springtrap9549]

This really meets the level of tactical combat in astartes, beautiful work and I hope GW won't strike you

[@dimwitsixtytwelve]

@Spring Trap it’s just a matter of time until GW unleash their censorship hammer I fear😞

[@00pugsly48]

That’s what a dreadnaught should look like. None of this gorilla armed primaris nonsense, but a walking coffin of death. Awesome job dude.

[@dj11o9er]

Contemptor pattern gang

[@Unforgivable43]

Leviathan Dreadnought has entered the chat...

[@russianwolf1]

Dardo pattern *sings us a song*

[@MrOrgeston]

Castraferrum forever! And sometimes Furibundus.

[@amirhaikal6672]

@@Unforgivable43 ahh the leviathan, the dreadnought that was rumored to be designed by the emperor himself

[@Murdolph]

Holy cow, that was the coolest representation of a dreadnaught i've ever seen.

[@killahhillah14]

Heretic: NOOO !!!!YOU CAN'T JUST SPIN PEOPLE LIKE FIDGET SPINNERS Dredboi: HAHA HERETIC GO BRRRRR

[@noway4673]

@@gr0mit948 Yes, he did kill you, how are you still talking?

[@tonalcrayon1290]

@@noway4673 HERESY THATS HOW GET THE FLAMER

[@zweizwei7299]

XDDDDDDDDD

[@the_bane_of_all_anti_furry]

cringe comment ngl

[@therealslimshady3662]

@@the_bane_of_all_anti_furry having not one but two hashtags in your name and calling others cringe, yes yes, very pointy. Allmost edgey.

[@mr.stringtomb7235]

To be honest, this whole GW situation made me feel afraid of creating wh40k content again, but this video reignited the flame

[@deathtdow]

Remember odysee is hardened against censorship. So should the heretics come and attempt to treacherously destroy your most holy and rightous work to honor him on Terra, then there we may find refuge from even the most perfidious heresy such that we may continue the Emperors will. Deus Imperator Vult!

[@alexanderp8882]

Good :D

[@bluerobin2982]

Where are you brother! Hell the krieg started another siege on vraks in the time you were gone!

[@hesmotit3640]

This might be the best 40k fan thing I've seen since Astartes. please please keep going

[@ricksanchez1079]

Dreadnought: *Exists.* Heretic: ♩ You spin me right 'round, baby ♩

[@roxrequiem2935]

Astartes warching Titanfall 2: "Moderati can we have titanfall?" Adeptus Mechanicus: "Perhaps. Ask the ministorum." Astartes: "Ministorum can we have titanfall?" Ministorum: "We have titanfall at orbit." Titanfall in orbit: *DREAD FALL*

[@alexsawchuk5371]

*excited mechanical noises*

[@yanakaizzz9335]

Absolutely the most stunning depiction of a dreadnought I've seen anywhere! Including official content. I've always loved looking at or imagining SciFi things and how they would operate and this just hits so close to how I've imagined a real dready. Steady and rapidly deadly!

[@ComandaKronikk]

I dunno i still DOW 2 trailer one takes the cake. "I HAVE COME TO DESTROY YOU"

[@GadgetSteelmare]

"EVEN IN DEATH I STILL SERVE." Absolutely amazing. I love everything about this. I'm so glad you're still releasing animations. This video is a shining example of what the community can create to show their love for such an iconic series. Hopefully we can claw our freedom back from the Ruinous Powers That Be (GW) so animators and creators no longer have to fear for their safety. Eagerly looking forward to more!

[@I401]

I wouldnt even call GW a form of chaos because even chaos has some form of "good"... games workshop doesn't have that "good"

[@Madhuntr]

normally i would whine that the assault canon soudn is horendous. But PRAISE THE EMPEROR THERE ARE STILL BRAVE SOULS OUT THERE FIGHTING FOR THE FAN ANIMATIONS

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

Tbh it's not that bad, I have heard worse. At the very least it does not sound like a stapler ffs X'D

[@GuardianComplex]

Just needs some thunder and reverb. It's a good start I think.

[@Typanoid]

It's pretty tough to mix a +2000 rounds-per-minute rate-of-fire machinegun AND make it beefy sounding on top, without ending up with the sound being all muddled and soft-sounding. I think this was a decent effort, but yes, it can be done better. And if I knew how it could be done better, I'd offer specific suggestions, so I'll just leave it at: "Pretty good effort, keep it up, and you'll get even better".

[@Madhuntr]

@@Typanoid ever tried spapce hulk deathwing. that assault canon sound meaty. really nice and when you activate on of the spepcialist skilll in Multiplayer. A10 warthog like its awesome. if you want an example but yes i understand that making a realistic minigun sound is very difficult.

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

@@Typanoid If you are feeling lazy just pick any jet aircraft cannon sound and you are set really. Which reminds me of this stupid meme kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2bJcnumr8ZmqLs

[@nightxiv9329]

1:04 THATS what I imagine when the books describe how big and powerful their guns are. That flyer was trying to just run from that barrage of bullets.

[@jamiewootton1400]

This is hands down so lore accurate with the dreadnought, The small battle was epic to watch and I would love to see more in the future. Bro you have talent like fuck GW keep making your own epic story’s. “dreadnought, Better to die for the emperor, than live for your self” !!! 😅😁💯 🙌🏻

[@breonwogan15]

That first kill was brutal. The Emperor is with you.

[@mechanicalsol5711]

0:37 Naughty heretics take a spin in the Dreadfist

[@silentedict4256]

That was pretty good. They're always shown slow and clunky, but there's no way they could keep up in the setting of they weren't at least as good as you just showed. Kudos!

[@ashraffhashrin4196]

OH MA GAWD WHERE DO I START!!!?? Ok first of all I LOVE how u straight pulled up a DOW style kill there! And the sound and effects are so *good* and the models are great as well I would say the Dreadys movement didn't really feel 'heavy' but other than that u have rekindled my spark! And here I am thinking that im loosing Faith in this community, Onwards Brothers!!!

[@MaxMurray3D]

DOW was absolutely the inspiration!

[@ashraffhashrin4196]

@@MaxMurray3D Ur really a man of culture m8 props to u cuz I know those dready sync kills anywhere!!

[@mariusevander2214]

agree he felt a little too mobile but otherwise amazing

[@littlejohn8435]

@@mariusevander2214 It only lacks the weight on the feet. The thump when he walks and minor weight shift movements on the legs. I liked the idea of a very mobile and dexterous dreadnought signifying the battle experience and skill of the pilot inside it.

[@paulmarchano7238]

IF we could get a full blown version of what a terror the Dreadnaughts are on the battle field, we would never go back. This helps support that narrative. Good work.

[@chaosvolt]

Holy shit the fucking grab-and-speeeeen attack. And then the YEET. This is amazing, let's hope GW doesn't fuck things up again.

[@PraiseJesus69]

Haha yeah or when he totes skeeted the yeet like woooo DOOP- loop and then he booped the other guy with his bootsies. Yeah GW is so dumb.

[@kyralynn8883]

Fuck it up by giving this creator a career doing what he clearly loves? Oh man that would suck!

[@danwalter2175]

@@kyralynn8883 dont know if you read GW's terms, but they aren't exactly artist friendly

[@xyber6]

I love how he used the armor plates of his shoulder as a shield. "For my armor is contempt".

[@IamSamoth]

A wonderful eye for the lens. Scale, depth, framing, vantage points, superb work. Too see movies like this will be incredible.

[@MaxMurray3D]

@@IamSamoth I feel seen. Thanks! One day... more!

[@j.d.1291]

The way that heretic gets spinned like a fucking fan almost made me barf. The bits of armor and weak limbs flying off, leaving nothing but a floppy meatbag. Absolutely brutal. Amazing work.

[@spaceman9599]

Also +1 for then using meatbag to kill another chaos trooper

[@timothyhurl3797]

@@spaceman9599 he killed two with the flying meatbag projectile

[@mencheperra3916]

Warhammer fans: THAT WAS AWESOME! GW: LET'S CANCEL IT! PS: Thanks for over 1000 likes 😁

[@benaiahtheophilus]

Yeah, I thought GW made fan animations basically illegal? I loved it, but won't they take action against the animator?

[@dinoXAs2]

@@benaiahtheophilus Probably copyright claim and video goes down.

[@witherLTD]

@@benaiahtheophilus Not illegal, just can't monetize it.

[@brokenloadorder7710]

@@witherLTD GW has shut down several fan works that weren't monetized, historically.

[@dragoxk4542]

@@witherLTD yeah that’s how it should be, and is in most cases. But I though GW went a step further and just starting banning them altogether?

[@wesleyboggs5835]

perfect !!! The pop of the chaingun set the mood , enemies receiving the emperor's mercy . The animation shows a lot of work and love ..yes creator , we will want more .

[@ИмпериумЧеловечества-д5у]

*Вывод такой: Не злитя дядю Дредноута.*

[@DeltaXXI]

Translation for those who noticed this isn't High Gothic: "Conclusion: Don't piss off papa dreadnought."

[@gremlinwithgun7527]

I prefer Google's interpretation of the statement: "Do not anger Uncle Dreadnought"

[@sybrankyborgovych939]

@@gremlinwithgun7527 Do not anger Uncle Dreadnought - correct

[@PerfectionHunter]

Nice to see these fanimations still thrive even though GW does not want them to be created. Well FUCK gw. This is awesome!

[@mariusevander2214]

This and others are probably projects all begun because of Astartes and being wrapped up now GW has gone full "we don't want free advertising to get new blood into the community"

[@stefanosiclari]

As long as they're not monetized, or are licenced, GW will have no problems with your animations.

[@SapFeaRon]

@@stefanosiclari not true. they striked against non-licenced and non-monetiized animations several times. You safe until you hit like 1m views and then gw makes you offer you can't refuse. Or you stop making wh40k animations cough *sodaz* cough.

[@stefanosiclari]

@@SapFeaRon stop with the bullshit. Sodaz was bullied out of the hobby by people calling him a sellout while he waited for GW to make a choice (to be fair, it didn't help that his English isn't great). Later, AbsolutelyNothing was told to either join them or demonetize his work, which he did. After that, GW changed its stance to only allow for licenced animations. Then, Alfabusa quit because "asking GW for a licence would expose me", as if knowingly refusing to adjust his position would be of any help, and as if they didn't already know about him, and kept his stuff on a monetized Patreon (it doesn't matter that you don't really have to pay to view them, that's how it works) while, given GW's stance, the sensible thing would have been to keep all Warhammer-related stuff on a demonetized platform, and keep the new projects on Patreon. Still, they didn't go after him. Now, I don't really like how aggressive they are in protecting their IP, but I know this isn't the exception but the norm. And the mindset "I know I could get a licence and make money off of it, but fuck you anyways" doesn't help anyone.

[@TechbotALPHA]

@@SapFeaRon Sodaz was waiting on communication from GW after accepting their offer (regional issues, as far as I know), meanwhile it was the so called 'fans' who started screaming 'sellout', 'shill' and basically harassing the shit out of them, to the point they nearly quit animating altogether. So get that fact straight, for starters. Following that, the only people ACTUALLY struck (TTS were ones who CHOSE to pre-emptively stop animating, using directly copied art assets no less, rather than ask for a license etc) have been direct 3D print IP violations/rip offs or stuff that infringes brand reputation - i.e. as far as I know it was something heavily NSFW daemonette stuff. TL;DR stop trying to make money off of other peoples IPs, development and miniature design and, amazingly, no one has any problems! Who'da thunk it.

[@batcat4136]

I could hear the “my turn” just before he shredded that flyer

[@Audiotrocious]

What woke the War Sage from his slumber? “I heard bolter fire.” -Soul Hunter novel

[@vavra222]

DUDE, i finished that just about 2 weeks ago, i fucking love the book. War Sage has a hell of a presence in that book, so well written.

[@Audiotrocious]

@@vavra222 Ave Dominus Nox

[@Rhonerin]

Really like it! Cool to see a dreadnaught be fluid and adaptive. Ive never really liked the dreadnaughts to be portrayed as heavy and clunky, we got titans for that. Dreadnaughts should be like space marines, moving WAYYYY too fast for something that big.

[@Camera-m3nk]

When the quiet child loses in anger

[@Gibsoncheg]

Dreadnought: Falls on heretic's positions Heretics: It actually was a bad idea to betray...

[@DrumsTheWord]

Holy shit that was good!!

[@Impactednapkin]

Didn’t notice this the first time I watched it but he keeps the barrels of his assault cannon rotating while deflecting the airship gunfire so it’s ready for counterattack immediately. Awesome touch

[@nightlock826]

Chaplin: “you dropped our dreadnaught at the right coordinates?” Drop pod gunner: “minus a few hundered miles, he will just have to walk threw heretics.” Chaplin: “those aren’t heretics those are guardsmen…” Drop pod gunner: “oh sh-“

[@CHRF-55457]

Someone's getting turned into a servitor!

[@iambumbo7534]

drop pod gunner: " *they were probably heretics* "

[@fatmork834]

The Imperial Guard Commander voxing up from the planet: what in the emperor's name are you doing?

[@glynrh8892]

@@iambumbo7534 I mean odds are 😂

[@arya31ful]

@@fatmork834 "We're just inspecting your battle line for heresy, please stand by until further order are issued."

[@Acidpants220]

I really liked how the perspective and styling gave it a sort of tilt-shifted look to it, making look like it was actually miniatures fighting here. Really impressive work!

[@MurriciTerceiro]

"i recommend you not shoot at me because your gun goes 0:53 and my gun goes 1:04 "

[@Hammer_Of_Olympia]

Incredible video, it’s giving me serious Tiberian Sun cutscene vibes just at a much higher quality and not as cheesy! What a gem this channel is

[@Ttran778]

There's a little detail I love about this. The assault cannon and claws don't automatically stop, when winding down. They have to spin DOWN. It's the little things.

[@dimwitsixtytwelve]

@The.Necro.Maker are you referring to the assault cannon? Storm bolter is just a double barrel bolter. No spinning there.

[@Ttran778]

@@dimwitsixtytwelve I'm pushing 40 and smoke a lot of pot. Get off my lawn.

[@macklee6837]

@@Ttran778 it's an assault cannon.

[@saints4025]

I like how even though it lacks certain joints like a ball joint for a shoulder meaning it cannot extend it's arm out to the side it makes up for this with the waist and how it angles itself to achieve this.

[@Wayoutthere]

Now THAT IS WHAT Assault Cannons should sound like. GLORIOUS.

[@ShermanistDruid]

@Nathan O'Keefe Very few get the proper gatling gun sound right.

[@Blazo_Djurovic]

I actually think the sound of the gun is the worst part of this video. I think it needed to be much DEEPer. This sounds like a machinegun.

[@arthurdent1920]

Remember the Dawn of war Intro cinematic from a thousands years ago? Thats how an assault cannon should sound like.

[@Del_S]

....Like a .22 belt fed?

[@jeffreyboucher344]

This honestly made me feel like an uncontrollable kid during Christmas morning! I was looking forward to this video and here it finally is! You sir, are heading in the right direction!

[@berchanleejarlido174]

0:36 who ordered a heretic-shake

[@Kelembor]

Madlad, you're gonna get demonetized by GW..! Also it's a great animation, one of the best dreads I've seen! Congratulations!

[@NateTheNarrator]

This is exactly how a dreadnought fights! Oh my Holy Emperor! To be a guardsman watching this holy machine-warrior crush your foes into pulp, mush, and ash while you pepper it with lasgun fire would be beautiful. - This post by IG Gang.

[@ghost-anon]

Mate awesome, I loved the use of its components - the death spin on that poor fella! lol and the protecting itself using the power fist arm, I would imagine that is exactly how it would act in battle, no mercy and no problem dispatching folks, for the EMPRAAAAH!

[@etwasmerkwurdig]

you just delivered so much more with a single, short episode of exactly THAT pure epicness warhammer fans love and want as games workshop did with the whole warhammer plus thing so far. congratulations. this loos cool, sounds cool and brother i can tell, it even feels cool. 100% goosebumps! nicely done, this is a masterpiece!

[@Diogenes-totes]

Warhammer plus is a joke.

[@3DPrintGuy]

Dude this is awesome work! Seriously fantastic animation!

[@ARK8844]

“I will suffer death 1000 times over before I succumb to the taint of chaos!”

[@gallusaugust5392]

Very well done! I was mildly disappointed that I did not hear the classic "I have come to destroy you" line as the dust from the drop pod settled. Cuz at least Space Marines politely let you know beforehand, they're nice like that

[@dovinoutlaw3215]

He does more than protect.

[@Janovich]

He attac

[@MrBluman999]

There is a very, VERY thirsty old man looking through that little dark mailslot...

[@Assassine0606]

This is glorious! I really like it Just a small thing for the future: I think the gun-sounds, especially of the dreadnought, could use a litte more bass to give them weight. But other than that, this is what Warhammer Animation should look like!

[@theloneliestlighthouse]

I feel like few people give dreadnoughts the attention they deserve. Damn good job!

[@allthenamesiwantedweretaken]

Max's "Dread" series is amazing for really getting across and accurately portraying the *True Imperial MIGHT* of these steel behemoths. These are war machines created for the sole purpose of rapid annihilation of the strongest enemy forces all while being nigh impenetrable walls of mayhem, their Bulwark construction only rivalled by *literal TANKS.* Wielding some of the heaviest and most destructive weapons in the Imperium's arsenal, exceeded only by the weaponry of the near-godlike Titans of the Knights Errant, manned by a veteran Astartes that has seen hundreds if not *thousands* of years of combat. These machines are the closest thing to being the Avatars of War, and it's an absolute *crime* they haven't been depicted very often or very well in official GW media.

[@Tinyuvm]

Animator: A GW: We have proprosal that you can't refuse

[@EmmettF.W.]

I was looking for one like this….. Replying to this comment to get it higher up there in the queue.

[@tetsudo6934]

There is something very strange yet very satisfying about seeing a fast and effective dreadnought X) it differs sooo much from their ordinary representation. Anyway, great job man, hope GW won't be too hard with you.

[@Captain1nsaneo]

Mr. Unfriendly, the walking coffin, has come for a visit!

[@elb98rm]

Spirit of Obi-Malcador the Sigilite: "Sodaz fell.. he was our only hope" Chief Librarian Yod-arius: "No.. there is another"

[@TheJaymundo]

You know, that was a really cheesy fan crossover....and so you get a like for Nerdromancy at that skill tier. For real made me laugh. Thanks. :)

[@stevengreen9536]

Chapter Master: You are hereby ordered to purge that rebel position. Dreadnought: You said the magic word.

[@kicknsystm]

Need one of those in heavy traffic when you're late for an appointment.

[@raptorimperium5757]

This is really good! Please make more dreadnought animations, we get a lot of animations on the space marines themselves but barely anything about their dreadies

[@luckylarry71]

Isolated regiment of Guardsmen - _finds some Tau tech_ Dreadnought Assault Cannon - _[starts spooling up]_

[@IronWarhorsesFun]

ya, they are really well equpped, defintaly not yer standard canon fodder, more like Stormtroopers. and WAS THAT A DRONE?

[@xj4351]

Really loved everything about the animation! The brutality, combat intelligence and especially the movement of the Dreadnought... superb! Only one remark from a lore-perspective: a dreadnought (chassis) is a venerated part of the any chapters armoury, and in the case of many chapters, a respected advisor or counsellor in the command structure of the chapter. (That's maybe also a bit of a personal gripe towards Waking Dread, but that's another subject). So it would be a most exceptional situation in which such a prized relic would be deployed as a single entity on the battlefield, without support. I can only recall this happening as part of re-enforcements for already engaged units on the ground in the lore (but I must admit that my reading of the lore is far from 100% hahaha). I understand that this clip is short enough not to need that context, and once again... I really enjoyed it! So please take my comment just as something to keep in mind if this excellent little clip gets (hopefully) many sequels and builds into a little story.

[@argylealligator]

I'm glad I got to watch this before GW eventually drops the hammer. This animation was fantastic.