DREADNOUGHTS Lore

[@libertyfirst9280]

1. Start using battlecry “The Emperor lives!” against the orks. 2. Work with the Mechanicus to modify the Golden Throne into a mobile device. 3. Install it in a Warhound Titan. 4. Release the Empernaught!

[@lazarus0420]

Not sure that would work as the adepts who care for the Golden thron have slowly lost the ability to maintain many of its parts and lack the understanding of them to modify or upgrade it at all. That and there is the very real possability that any tinkering could Kill the Emperor and destroy the golden throne That said it would be pretty cool seeing a Dreadnought specifically built for the Emperor, Probly be more akin to to a small Titan like a Warhound or a Large Knight

[@Baldermort]

LOL! Just make a deal with Vect. His stooges know the technology. Wait a minute. Did I just advise a deal with Asdrubal Vect????? - Someone shoot me. Right, too much internet for this old foggie for today. :) Thank you for listening brothers. :) (AN emperor dread would just be hilarious by the way)

[@EloquentTroll]

That would doom Terra, there were 2 reasons why the Emperor was interred in the Golden Throne. Sure it keeps him alive-ish, but he's also needed there to hold closed the entry to the web way that Magnus broke.

[@libertyfirst9280]

EloquentTroll though Terra itself is not all that important. It’s the idea that it represents, the same idea that the Emperor represents. The loss of Terra would only be catastrophic if everything on it were lost in one fell swoop. If this were planned in advance, Terra could be evacuated and all valuable resources taken followed by planet cracking Exterminatus for good measure and denying chaos the planet. The rest of the Sol system could be dealt with the same way if the anticipated warp rift is that big. If not, Mars becomes a new Cadia. If so, chuck the void dragon into the warp and see what happens!

[@andyb1653]

More like an Imperator titan.

[@micahhill8456]

My god your voice is beautiful and your opening story's are outstanding

[@Baldermort]

I try. But then - if you aren't about to help when I stumble, it wouldn't be any good, sister? (Remember Tome vs Tomb? Akkkkkkk I didn't even know I was doing it until you pointed it out. LOL. Not a mistake I do these days) So its a community effort. It really is. We all build the site. Thank you both for listening. :)

[@gregoryseager9191]

Why do I keep thinking of Mad Max 2 intro :)

[@Baldermort]

Many thanks to all of you for getting us here. Thank you, brothers and sister. ;).

[@nukedukem4260]

Congrats on 3k, brother! I see continuing channel growth in your future. The Emperor wills it.

[@jackwhorton6826]

Congrats! Should be many more than 3k, a lot of 40k fans missing out on the good stuff.

[@wanabeguitarguy]

Congratulations Brotha!

[@richardkesner5195]

Congratulations on 3000 subs! Only onward and upward from here, keep up the great work!

[@thebard7983]

Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer I'd get to work on the 5000 and 10 000 old son

[@MansMan42069]

Literally a walking coffin. Recently learned that Dreadnought means "fear nothing".

[@cgavin1]

Astartes know no fear. Its true. But there's one thing they do fear. The only thing an Astartes fears, is the living death. They say, 'only in death does duty end'. Only in death ..

[@Baldermort]

Not so much these days, Wozzlepop. The lore has shifted a bit. Latest codices - many see it as an honour. :) Things move on a guess. Its always difficult juggling old and new lore. I am finding it tough sometimes at least. Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@sonofthewolfguardianofthef1214]

Sylas Grayson how did the name Dreadnought not give it away

[@charleshowie2074]

@@sonofthewolfguardianofthef1214 Did you know 'Goodnight' means 'I hope you have a pleasant evening'?

[@sonofthewolfguardianofthef1214]

Charles Howie did you know that the term waterfall means dihygrogen Monoxide drop?

[@amw5288]

Loved the intro. Gotta love the angry cyborg-tank Grandpas. Truly one of the greatest designs in all of 40k

[@Baldermort]

Truth. One of the best. Just sublime. ;) Thanks for listening, Brother AMW :)

[@kenandersson4421]

I literally cried at the moment the sgt said yes. Great work yet again Baldermort

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, Brother :)

[@worldwar1flyingace645]

The Dreadnought was the first model I ever finished painting, one of the many reasons they have a special place in my heart. I subbed after I heard your impassioned, righteous indignation at the treatment of Lion El'Jonson and the Dark Angels. I only regret that I did not find your channel sooner.

[@Baldermort]

World War 1 Flying Ace god do I know the feeling. Dreads are so nostalgic and wonderful. So many people have got one or just seen then dawn of war and fallen instantly in love. Damn fine models. Damn fine visuals. So good. :). Hey, never worry. You’re here now, brother. Let’s just have some fun with this. :).

[@Taydutt13]

If anybody has not heard the audio drama Glorious Tomb I would highly recommend it Edit: we need more of this

[@blashcasual1975]

Oh that vid was so quick, I was just getting into it as well. I love the idea of a dreadnought being an honor instead of a prison. It shows how much the space marines have been...."motivated" to serve the emperor even in death

[@Baldermort]

Snacks are necessary for my sanity, sorry. Aye, the devotion and propaganda of the Imperium is horrifying as it has utterly corrupted and crushed the human spirit. Grimdark at its best -the Dreadnought. Thanks for listening, Brother Blash. :)

[@IDICBeer]

Loving these formats mate, the intro story, the main fluff and the fun at the end, spot on

[@Baldermort]

Trying to make it entertaining. See how it goes. I could get stale. :P Thanks for listening, boss :)

[@joshuasakai4778]

Something always has made a chill run down my spine at the title "venerable dreadnaught" now I know a small part of why that is. This gentle listener thanks you as always

[@Baldermort]

Personally I find them terrifying. Just the concept. Thank you listening, brother. :)

[@thug4lyfe]

There was a beautiful story on the book "Damocles" where Shadowsun helped to incinerate a dead White Scar Elder so he doesn't have to be interned into one of these thing. You should do more batreps!!!!

[@Baldermort]

Aye, the Scars do NOT see it as an honour. Some others are like them. BUt many do and that is the current fluff, so I have to do my best to project it fior beginners. Maybe one day - when we can take the hit and if we ever grow. But I can't see it happening. Not soon. Despite flogging myself we are not growing that swiftly, accept in the last few days. But I needed a break from the huge ones. Bite size snacks are still time consuming, but less stressful. Pant Pant. Sorry to waffle on. :) Thanks for listening, brother Zhou, always. :)

[@MrStabby19812]

@@Baldermort sounds like heresy

[@warriorfire8103]

I'm guessing the dreadnought is too slow for the White Scars taste?

[@gabthegreat01]

​@@warriorfire8103 They believe that a soul should be NEVER be confined. To trap it within what is essentially a giant steel coffin for emperor-knows how long is horrific to them. Granted, there are some who volunteer, but very few.

[@StepCrow]

Another outstanding note, brother.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother Crow. :)

[@matty2cat486]

Your audio dramas always make me smile. Everything about this channel is the epitome of 40k. Keep it up!

[@Baldermort]

Matty 2Cat then my goal has been reached. Fun! We all need to relax. I hope you are resting up and relaxing as much as you can in this strange time (and all others too). :) b

[@malin1140]

My Good Sir, as requested I do humbly thank Mrs. B for her astonishing patience to allow you to hold our imaginations spellbound by your command of the art of dazzling oration. My sincere thanks ❤️.

[@malin1140]

Second, my Good Sir, thank you kindly for honoring the rank/title of Sergeant. Who's chevron's I had the honor of wearing many, many years ago.

[@Baldermort]

Then the honour is mine. Did you know Gaius Julius Caeser, trained by Gaius Marius they say, was known to utterly ignore the casualty rates in his legates. He only wanted to know how many centurions he had lost. He openly wept when he lost a large amount. Openly. He know one thing that most forget - it is the Sergeants, in any army, that get the job done. Thank you for honouring the site, sir. :)

[@richardvaldes3959]

Another great video! " Even in death I serve!"

[@Baldermort]

Richard Valdes thanks for listening brother. I spent an hour trying to do a ‘dreadnought’ effect. But it was naff, so I dropped it. One day I’ll understand sounds and audacity better. One day. :).

[@richardvaldes3959]

@@Baldermort as a son of Nostromo might I ask if you could come up with a great nightlords story. I think you voice would suite the 8th legion if you evil it up some!

[@Baldermort]

Richard Valdes well, did an introduction to night lords. It’s very ‘marmite’. I concentrated on the sadism where as some wanted me to concentrate more on the psychopath element. Give it a shot and see what you think. But do know it’s very contentious. I’ll never get every faction down to all fans of that faction as they are such broad churches. But give it a go. :). .

[@adamjones9354]

Phew, keep them coming! Still extremely glad to have found your channel. Let it never be said that a good lore video is a waste of time or energy- even though I'm sure they take a lot of both they're sure as hell appreciated!

[@Baldermort]

Adam Jones brother Jones, the community would not be the same without you. :). Glad you joined us for the ride. :).

[@dedicatedgamer2500]

Your Dreadnought is a thing of beauty! Also, I for one greatly enjoyed your Bat Reps - you can do no wrong!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you! Awful picture - they are specifically designed by Mrs B to look great at arms length, as I play not display. But I lost that in the picture. :( I am a dolt. (We can definitely do wrong. Did you see the prognostications? If not - don't. Ouch they hum.) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@dedicatedgamer2500]

@@Baldermort prognostications - now that is a good word!

[@timash1927]

I was not that into Warhammer, but now I want to take a deep dive into it just because the lore is so fascinating, and a big part of that fascination has came from the videos I have watch on your channel. You have just earned a new subscriber!

[@Baldermort]

oh thank you brother Ash. Just remember this is only a starter channel. There are some real tigers out there with dense and rich lore for when you outgrow this razmatazz stuff. Its all there. I hope you enjoy your journey through warhammer. :)

[@timash1927]

@@Baldermort I have watched a few other channels so far, and while its pretty easy to find specs and straight lore so far, you really set yourself apart with the stories, presentation, and voices you put into your videos. I particularly enjoyed your video on the titans and Leeman Russ tank!

[@Baldermort]

Tim Ash thank you very much for saying that brother. But when you hear an introduction and just need to more immediately - well you could hit 40k theories (Deep lore) Luetin09 (Lecture format) Grimdark Narrator (dry but fun) Arch Warhammer (talks politics but his lore is usually solid) Major kill. (Edgy but look past that. His lore is fun and frisky) Oculus Imperia (in character scribe - solid lore) A border prince (lots of narration and good voice work. Entertaining ) One mind syndicate. (Read off wiki but are relaxing and prolific) Fluffenhammer (more boom read lore but again, entertaining) Italian Spartacus (conversational but honest) Or Baldermort’s Guides. Lol. Had to put myself on there so I felt like I was part of the gang. Which I’m not. :). Bummer. Lol. :). But seriously / enjoy yourself. Check things if anyone says anything weird. With over 30 years of lore, 8 editions and lots of perspectives - it’s a great escapism. And thank you again for flying Bald airwaves. :). .

[@BohdanKaiba]

Congrats on 3000 subs, on ward to 10K and then 40K and beyond!

[@Baldermort]

LOl. Could take a while on that one. :) Thanks for listening, Brother :)

[@BohdanKaiba]

@@Baldermort And look at your channel today! :)

[@andilucas6926]

I see why the quote re. Ancient Curval appealed to you so much as a dreadnut. :) The most remarkable thing about him is that he was seemingly interred *before* the fall of the legion and therefore adopted his deviant philosophical and religious outlook *as a dreadnought*. What a great character, so briefly used in a novel casually dismissed by so many!

[@Baldermort]

But the quote was amazing! Even more eye-opening as it shows his jealousy and need to be involved somehow, as we discussed before - but that he developed these ideas when encased in the sarcophagus - now that is amazing. Just amazing. Thank you for sharing it, brother. :) I am indeed a dreadnut. Unabashedly so. :)

[@andilucas6926]

@@Baldermort - I went back to the audiobook to check my belief that Curval was a dreadnought BEFORE the fall to Slaanesh, and can confirm that this is indeed correct. The invading Iron Hands officer recognises the ancient when he sees him, although the casing is now covered in hideous quasi-organic gold filigree - a "walking altar". He remembers Ancient Curval from the Great Crusade as "a philosopher of the war, one who spoke of perfection and loss in equal measure". Since it does have the remains of a body a dreadnought can of course still take drugs (the occupant is permanently stuffed full of drip feeds and injectors just to keep him alive), it can still see and hear and perhaps it can still dream. Poor Curval - if the dull sons of Ferrus Manus hadn't murdered him, he would surely have evolved into a Hellbrute over time and perhaps been granted the ability to feel sensation again by his new god.

[@Baldermort]

Andi Lucas thanks for the information, brother! When I get to EC I think we should include him. :).

[@andilucas6926]

@@Baldermort I look forward to it with obscene eagerness! Sadly the above quote contained all of his known dialogue, except for "I SEEK THE BOON OF YOUR EXTREMITY" when he opens up with his dual lascannon. I imagine he recites ever more complex and unspeakable Sadean scenarios of murderous perversion along the lines of the 'Circle of Blood' in the 120 Days, which are then enacted by the legion and their crazed mortal victim-devotees while he watches. My own counts-as-Deredeo is Ancient Minski, a former pupil of Curval :) I've not settled on a Sadean name for the Sonic Dreadnought yet...

[@Rantalanta]

I always enjoy coming back to this classic for reasons of nostalgia. This is the first video of yours I ever heard Baldemort. And the first video that influenced a buying buying decision. That dreadnought i painted with more love than skill and yet for that it came out better than most of my current work almost 2 years later. Or im blinded by nostalgia. Either way. Thank you for inadvertanly getting me to buy that walking coffin baldy. A million thanks.

[@oculus1857]

I swear ever since watching the 5 part Astartes series of fan episodes I have listened to your videos. I have fallen down into the warp of chaos traversing the Warhammer Universe. I do love it so. Thank you.

[@Inignot12]

Congrats on 3k subscribers Brother Baldermort!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother Inignot. :)

[@phillbosque2183]

Congrats on reaching 3k! Love your vids!

[@Baldermort]

Thanks brother Bosque. :)

[@davebowman9000]

Amazing story and a lovely video. Loved the simplicity of this Sargeant going "Oh, well. I'm dying" You're a lucky one, Baldermort. I don't think most would paint for others, at least not for free. Beautiful artwork you showed us on this video!

[@trajanfidelis]

I’d like to see Rowboat Girlyman meet Bjorn the fell handed

[@Baldermort]

Ouch. That could be tame as all hell in the wrong writer;s hand. Or could be fireworks in the best. Great thought. Thanks for listening, Brother :)

[@HammarPwnsYourFace]

Bjorn would scold him. I feel. He was a great wolf himself. Girlman would weight himself in biorn’s eyes/sensors. He respected Russ. Immensely...to say the least. As in. He would tell him to hold tru to the Emperor and who he is. And not to second guess himself. For that lesses who. Girlyman. Is. A primarch afterall...

[@thefenrisianssweatshop]

I’d buy that for a dollar

[@Batchall_Accepted]

They get into it after he finds out Yennead has a sister, making them TWINS. *TWINS, THEY ARE*

[@fortheemperor9775]

Great job on 3000 can’t wait to see 4000 or ever more I personally believe you deserve much more than you have (:

[@Baldermort]

It would be nice, but we'll see what happens. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@apostoldimov9856]

My Beloved Lord Baldemort ❣️ This opening was one of the truest and purest expressions of voice acting that I have ever heard even in the vast cosmos that is your channel. For me, from this point forward you are the one true and undisputed Golden Voice Of The Grim Darkness Of The 42 Millennium ⚜️

[@churlish7851]

You and wolf lord rho voices have made me actually pay attention to voice acting. Our generations artwork

[@andym8241]

Congratulations on hitting 3k, (I'm 1 of the new 1s), your content is great, so it's well deserved! I think your channel will grow exponentially... there's a big appetite for 40k & your narration is top notch!

[@Baldermort]

Alas, it seems our road will not be meteoric. I had been told that before, but the algorithm - dark gods of youtube - don't like the cut of my jib. Pity, but if a thing is worth doing..... Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@RakRescue]

This is the first time on your channel and this is perfect.

[@paulwolfley7785]

'Every human can see what it is no matter the language on the box' perfect just perfect keep it up

[@Baldermort]

Trying. :) Thanks for noticing the little things, brother Wolfley. You always do. It means the world. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@jmc7034]

This gentle listener is absolutely loving all this 40k lore you produce. May you keep going from strength to strength. “For The Emperor”

[@scary_guy_5412]

Don't know how I found your channel but I'm glad I did. You're doing great work, keep it up!

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother Guy. Doing my best. :)

[@theark4568]

I recently found your channel today and I would like to say that you are blessed by the Emperor himself to have such a skilled voice to make such amazing content. You really do deserve to grow and thrive on here. Got me to subscribe just from this video alone. Best wishes.

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother. Its all just hit and miss. A huge learning curve. But thankfully I have had amazing advice from all of the gentle listeners and we are trying to up the game, so to speak. Long way to go, but we are getting there slowly by slowly. :) Thanks for listening. :)

[@theark4568]

Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer I just watched your longer videos and I must say they are simply superb. Absolutely incredible work.

[@ban1sh3db3ast]

That narration in the introduction of the video had me gripped. Worthy of the emperor's ears.

[@joelsmith9696]

Awesome to see you at 3k subs sir. Keep it up.

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother Joel. Always great to see you here on the guide. :)

[@David-tz9uz]

I really needed the big dumb grin this whole thing gave me. Bless your enthusiasm and artful talent, good sir.

[@kimmyp3407]

between this and the grey knight coverage ive found a new youtube favorite

[@zachthompson9976]

Even listening to you talk about lore I'm very familiar with, like dreadnoughts, is incredibly entertaining! Your an amazing storyteller my friend!

[@Spekd]

Congratulations on 3k! 🎉🎉 That was amazing. I love dread and redemptors have won my heart. 9th legion Clarence at the end was such a treat. I am bit of a techmarine when it comes to... upgrades. Maybe Clarence can spend a small amount of time with in my space station for... refurbishment before returning to yourself?

[@Baldermort]

LOL> Nope. I just took a very bad picture. Very bad. I ask Mrs B to make them battle worn from table top distance. At a little range he is magnificent. Alas, the picture does not do him justice at all. Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@Spekd]

@@Baldermort I always do in more ways than one.

[@bluebuda8170]

Man you're the best. I really can't believe it took you this long to get to 10000 Subs. No disrespect at all but in my opinion I thought you were going to grow faster than wolf Lord did. I was one of his first hundred subscribers. And I was one of your first subscribers I noticed a lot of similarities. Do you make higher quality content than he does but he's very happy doing what he does so he's fun to listen to

[@Baldermort]

Yep. Alas, I remember it well. I read it endlessly in a dark period and got a bit bitter. But its not worth it. We;ll grow how we grow and we'll get where we get and if it works, it works and if it doesn't then we all had fun. :) Thanks Brother BB. You've been with the guides from the start. Always been behind us and have actually averted me quitting months ago with your kind words and time making comments. I hope you'll be with us until we cannot do it anymore. :)

[@bluebuda8170]

@@Baldermort I'll be with you as long as you do it but I got a feeling you're going to keep growing and keep getting better and better. I've had good words for you because you work hard and your content as enjoyable you're very skilled and talented storyteller. All that being said you still haven't made my Raven guard or corvus corax video ;) j/k I know you'll get to it. Just a friendly reminder.

[@Baldermort]

Blue Buda jeepers. You are right. Fudge! I am so sorry BB. You were right to kick me. Needs to be more often, it seems. Ravenguard. - ok. Half hour or hour? Hour means a week later maybe, or half hour (possibly more) next week. Just an introduction, like the rest. But I’ll get something gooood up I hope. Sorry to let you down brother. :(.

[@Baldermort]

Blue Buda and if you don’t see a response to your response, hit it again. My computer means I don’t always see every response to a response. Urg. That wasn’t confusing at all. :).

[@bluebuda8170]

@@Baldermort I appreciate you man you interact awesomely. Whatever you're feeling I just want to see my little Raven boys

[@keanumaas2227]

Rewatching this video for the 40000th time while building my first ever dreadnaught for my first ever army!!! Thank you good sir for all the wonderfull hours of lore and stories!and here's hoping for a video on the primaris redemtor dreadnaught!

[@johnboygillett]

Great stuff yet again more going to sleep material loving it nice one brother.

[@Baldermort]

Glad it helps. Sleep is Sooooooo important. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@lordcrabby197]

I love your audio dramas. Why the feck hasn't black library reached out to you!?

[@Baldermort]

Its a company. They hire when they want a product. They have a vision and a stable of writers. Why on earth would they want a small-fry like me in their pond? But thank you for the encouragement. :)

[@lordcrabby197]

@@Baldermort hey you never know. Get enough people to say the same thing. Look at Richard Boylan. They gave him his own show. Who knows. All the people at black library are talented voice actors. Maybe you can be the next Toby Longworth :p

[@reecelea4687]

This video is for 3k subs and 3 months later you've got almost 43k subs, well done and excellent work. I salute you.

[@OrcWithBow]

Man 3 years ago 3000 subs now over 200 thousand an entier legion the Bald legion

[@Baldermort]

It’s sooooo weird. :)

[@6Stevo]

😂 Great stuff. You should create a Dreadnought Army like Kirioth did. So many variants to choose from now. Just out of interest what is your fave type of Dread? Mine is the Deff Dread of course. Or actually, before you answer this question perhaps you should save it for a nice Q&A video special? I would love to see one of those. Would give all us gentle listeners the chance to get to know you a little better. 🙂 Keep up the amazing work you do. You are spreading joy and escapism at an incredible rate!

[@Baldermort]

Simple - all of them! Every single last one. Even including screamer killers - as they were the equivalent of the dread in my days. :) Erm, I can;t see that anyone would want me waffling on about stuff when I could be creating more content for you all. I'm rather drab. Its the lore and fun of the setting tghat are cool. :) :) :) Thanks for listening, oh lord of the greentide. Looking forward to the PA and the ork's moment to shine! :)

[@TheSimpleMan454]

@@Baldermort Different but related note, but as Dreads go Chuck will forever be my number one. Two simple punchy fists with two bolters stuck in each and a Dreadnought scale jetpack because why not? As modern Dreads go, Punch Leviathan, same reason.

[@ThaDerf]

Great content as usual Good Sir. Please let Mrs. B know that the gentle listeners are quite thankful!

[@spartana1116]

Sadly the primaris dreadnaught have the shortest lifespan

[@Baldermort]

Aye. We'll get to them. Good fun on the able though. Really tower over the field. :) Thanks for listening, Brother :)

[@spartana1116]

far as I heard these things are power guzzlers with a 2 day life span which is Ironic sine primaris tech is supposed to be better ironically but apparently cawl fucked up somewhere

[@UkrainianPaulie]

Bjorn the Fell-Handed. -Mic drop!

[@augustusaquila5035]

Ok, that sudden drilling sound almost gave me a stroke. Great video!

[@reigninoel]

Love how you do 40K lore "in character", you should prove a serious competitor to oculus_imperia in no time.

[@Baldermort]

Its definitely more fun to do. Plus it means I can do a full-on mega hype for each faction from their perspective. Better than being bland, is my thought. Oc? I think we do totally different things. I think there is space for everyone. We're only here for beginners and light entertainment. People can 'level up' to Oc et al when they want hard data-drop lectures. :)

[@reigninoel]

@@Baldermort I said "competitor" in a kind of joking way, there should indeed be room for everyone, all I wanted to convey was that you're just as good at the in-character presentation as they are.

[@Baldermort]

reigninoel Lol. We’re falling I see each other agreement. Lol. Thank you for your kind words brother. ;)

[@Bruva_Ayamhyt]

"3000 sub special" "Posted 3 months ago" Ahh, how far we've come. Congrats on 40,000 subs!

[@BohdanKaiba]

Corvid Nineteen I was thinking of posting the same thing, lol. It’s great to go back at watch old Baldermort vids

[@TheInundation]

(Edit: one *must* check out the Damnation Crusade comics for an amazing Dreadnought! edit of my edit: it almost cheapens it to call it a comic, the Damnation Crusade is essentially a graphic novel! By Dan Abnett, if I can recommend it to you further!) A short and sweet fiction at the beginning, don't know if it will match the absolute *insanity* of the Night Lords intro, though. Dreadnoughts...what an idea, haunting. The notion of waking one up, and having them tell you anecdotes, tips, tales. I had an idea about a Dark Angels Dreadnought being awoken, one who was the only one besides another who had some vital knowledge, then telling a tale of or dropping a hint about the Fallen. Poat script edit: what an idea to explore in future! Waking up a venerable dreadnought of the chapter you are highlighting and delivering some of the history sort of through their eyes. That woukd be so cool Grats for 3K. I know we will see 40K i have a feeling. ...hope it's not borne from the warp, wait...why are you looking at me like that?

[@Baldermort]

The Inundation hood steer. As soon as I get any pennies together I’ll try to hunt down a copy! Hmmmmm. Do we need to have you soul-forged brother? :). Thanks for the encouragement. Hopefully things will only get better. Well. As I wrestle with the computer systems. :).

[@Okutox]

My white scars disapprove. An excellent beginning though, love the in universe intros before the vids

[@nukedukem4260]

Is there something I'm missing? Do White Scars hate dreadnaughts? I'm an Iron Hands fan and know being interned is something all of them strive for.

[@Okutox]

@@nukedukem4260 it's culturally taboo to white scars to be entombed in a dread as youre no longer free to roam the steppe and its seen as a creepy undeath. The rare few dreads the white scars have are kept out of mind and sight and guard the gene seed stocks.

[@Baldermort]

Yep. Scars are definitely against them for the reasons you state. Some others do not like it either. But most see it as an honour. Got to go with the baseline fluff. It also means that entries for other chapters we can mention their differences in view and tradition. But you have to have the baseline before the others can have 'colour' if you will. Thanks for updating the other Brother Okutox. :)

[@robertlong2337]

Your soothing voice heals the taint of evil For the empire

[@carlstanford7607]

Congrats on the 3k. Onwards and upwards :)

[@Baldermort]

Thank you brother Carl. Never forget it was brothers like you, who have been with the site and truly helped us forge it together, that have made it what it is. I feel this is a group/community win. I can;t push out a Dorn or a Dark Angels every week, but I can hopefully entertain. :) Thank you listening, brother Carl, always. . :)

[@RakkasanRakkasan]

My brother you and your videos are awesome thank you I love the Black Templar's video please don't forget GRIMALDUS!!!

[@Baldermort]

I'd have to have a stroke to forget THE GRIMALDUS! (Did you see the animated version a fan did? helsreach? Its on youtube. If you haven't you MUST!)

[@RakkasanRakkasan]

@@Baldermort yes I have and I watch it repeatedly ! The one piece of art work I would love to see done is Grimaldus walking down the corridor of the crashed star ship dragging his croxius down the wall screeching and sparking then stepping out of the dark in the full armour of a chaplain of the Black Templar's and roaring " Now we begin" and powering up the croxius. Tell me that doesn't set the fire of zeal alight.

[@brazen187]

1st off grats on 3k subs great to see your rise as always absolutely cracking stuff baldermort and does mrs b paint your minis haha mine does the odd one for me

[@Baldermort]

Yes, Mrs B paints my minis. But she does them to a careful spec. The pictures I put up were awful. Clarence at arms length is stunning. He dominates the battlefield and looks like he owns it. I am VERY lucky to have her in my life. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@doc_havoc00heavywing37]

"A cricket bat upside the head of subtlety"

[@SaraphimSword]

Nailed it again! Hahaha, your commentary at the was great.

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

Yet another video, we are spoiled by our guide.

[@Baldermort]

Light bites week. More coming.... :) Thanks for listening, Brother :)

[@whotookmydice]

Just awesome! “A cricket bat to the side of the head”!!! Love it!

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@angrybeard9942]

A video today too? You are starting to spoil us... Now we are only waiting for a five hour video that you promised us. :) Perhaps a five hour video a day for a week. That sounds reasonable. Just kidding, but keep up the good work!

[@Baldermort]

Get me that TARDIS are we're away. :) Thanks for listening, Brother :)

[@angrybeard9942]

@@Baldermort I'll send one to your address tomorrow, it will arrive yesterday. Please be at home at 16.32 to sign the delivery.

[@Baldermort]

Tryggve Den Store does anyone have a Tardis I can borrow, to take receipt of a permanent one? Anyone? Oh come on, brothers! Balls. :) :) :).

[@waynehaygood3122]

If a wounded space marine can pilot a dreadnought shouldn't a fit one be able to pilot a knight???+++

[@michaelmurphy2786]

The Knights arent technically part of the Imperium as they are under the exclusive control of the Mechanicum, and a Space Marine is extremely unlikely to even contemplate the ritual to bond you with the Knight due to what happens in the ritual. The Knight can and will reprogram its pilots minds to make them more loyal to the Mechanicum itself not the Imperium as its a different connection to the MIU's used by Dreadnoughts, so while a Techmarine and some of the Chapters tied too closely to the Mechanicum might consider it in extremes, the majority wouldnt.

[@Baldermort]

Wayne Haygood right, good question. But the disciplines, connectors etc are very different. Even ignoring how to get this past the tech adepts. Knight and Titan pilots are one in a trillion. Weird but true. :). But that’s only my opinion. I am never the ‘know it all’. I know only as much as most long standing players. I just have a weird way of looking at things and a wish to entertain. :).

[@waynehaygood3122]

Just wanted to see if anyone else has had the same thought here is another one,why does no chapter recruit from catachan???+++

[@waynehaygood3122]

There are some knight houses that are loyal to the empire at least in the lore of the heresy???+++

[@jazzwinsky]

A Catachan chapter would be awesome. Probly good for the ravens or Dark Angles?!

[@victorbuckler5808]

By Odin's beard you've been my teacher in 40k for sometime now, cant wait till I get my first box set (still torn between factions)

[@MrCmon113]

Honestly, I think this would be a great idea irl. Interring the body of a famous general or heroic foot soldier into a warship or tank would surely raise morale.

[@ulyssesryleanglacer8201]

You should do a feature video for noteworthy dreadnoughts. Some even have more personality than most 40k characters.

[@mrdirtybear15301]

Between you and wolf lord rho I'm pretty set on my 40k.. thank you sir for the videos and lore.

[@theapostatejack8648]

Congrats! *Joins the dreadnaught giggling*

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, Brother :) :)

[@lukelblitz3627]

I feel dreadnoughts are more to nobledark territory than straightup grimdark

[@L3GHO5T]

Working on two of these guys right now! A 1993 metal dread in legion of the damned colours and an ironclad in second edition ultramarines scheme!

[@Baldermort]

I’m actually jealous. That old metal must be gorgeous. :).

[@emperorschampion8471]

May the emperor have mercy on the one dislike for the guard has none

[@Baldermort]

Brotherhood Of nod no, no. He/they are just expressing themselves. It’s ok. I have a pet hater who gives most of my vids a down thumb since day dot. It’s actually quite a compliment. I’ve started to get offended when I don’t get that one down thumb now. I miss it. :(. He didn’t down thumb my crimson fists yet and I’m wondering what I did wrong that he missed it. :). Thanks for sticking up for me brother, but it’s cool. I have only two rules. 1. Anyone can insult me - but not a brother. If they do that they get a polite request to wind it in or get blocked. 2. No nastiness about a faction on their video. Same situation. If people want to vent they can. But on their video or elsewhere. Here, we’re a brother+sisterhood who just love the setting and games. We’re all just fans of Warhammer. I’m no different or special. Same. All of us. I’m only saying it in case some tears into me. If they do then just ignore it. It’s not worth your time or effort brother. They’re just stressed. I mean who can be bothered to flame Warhammer if they aren’t stressed in the first place. But tell me you saw the Commissar video? It’s one of my favourites. Honestly. I love it myself. (Sad that I am). Plus what do the guard need putting on the list for introductions? Your shot brother. I’ll get it done within the fortenight. ;).

[@emperorschampion8471]

Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer of course I saw the commissar videos it’s one of my favourites

[@ReaverLordTonus]

@5:10 If you claim not to have gotten goosebumps here you're either dead or lying.

[@danielbyrne1953]

I can't say I have a lot of faithful servants, but you're one of the best. Thanks for firing me me up about 40k again. Kick a xenos for me!

[@lonestar6709]

_"Even in death.... I serve."*_ -The Most Holy and Venerable Brother Severus, Ultramarines Dreadnought. *After the first known confirmed kills of both a Tyranid Carnifex and Hive Tyrant.

[@professorsponge1554]

"For any other setting, internment in a metal box could be a punishment..." Chaos dreadnoughts... Penitent Engines...

[@lukelblitz3627]

I mean There's also the fact that penitent engines have chemical agony constantly pumped into their brain And that chaos dreadnoughts isn't a "keep fighting after you die" thing,more of a "we need this firepower now" thing

[@professorsponge1554]

@@lukelblitz3627 Chaos dreadnoughts want to die. They hate being interred in a box.

[@viesturssilins858]

Simply amaizing intro!

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@paulwolfley7785]

So they are developing video game controllers you can use with your mind. Give you something to do while you wait in your box

[@Baldermort]

DO WHAAAATT? Already? Hmmm. I would be concerned about anything that connected directly with my neural lattice. What can go one way can then go the other. Perfect assassination/control method? Scary. But then, I am getting on a bit. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@jackmyers8687]

Anyone wanting more Dreadnought love, try Guy Haley's "The Glorious Tomb". Fantastic story about a Black Templars Dreadnought in the Third War for Armageddon.

[@HammerdownProtocol]

It was the iconic outline of the Dreadnought, that first turned my head away from Fantasy Battle. I've never looked back, in 25 years! 😂

[@spaghettimkay5795]

How does one acquire such an epic voice

[@Baldermort]

Nothing healthy. :) But you don't want to be like me. Not when you are most likely infinitely cooler. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@galacta7300]

You have a beautiful voice Baldermort.

[@JokeeGA5]

I can't wait to get a Redemptor for my Knights of the Chalice.

[@lorgaraurelian3392]

The voice acting man.... Amazing

[@lazarus0420]

i find them tragic. I dont remember the Chapter, mebe it was one of the Fist successor chapters but some of them have Visions in ther slumber and will ask to act upon them, While Welcomed by their living Brothers their prescience is also taken as a ill omen of how brutal the coming campain is to be that one of these honored Brothers deemed they Needed to be present for it I recently listened to a Dark Angles Book where one of these Walking Goliaths made an appearance with the Fallen, The Author did a good job making the Shock of it being from Caliban very palpable

[@Baldermort]

It is! its horrible - so Quintessential grimdark. Hmmm. I don;t know that one, but have heard rumours. (My memory is atrocious, sorry) If you find out where it is do send me a nudge. I would love to read/hear that bit again. So sad. :( Thank you listening, brother. :)

[@commanderfarsight2351]

Congrats on 6k subs!!!!❤❤ i joined st 5k subs just two days ago!!!❤❤❤ Here's to 6k more❤❤❤

[@sanctamachina]

After watching all 3 of the videos, Dreadnoughts are the one which I wholly agree with. Drop pods feel normal enough for sci fi and landraiders are just tanks. As someone who has loved the lore for over a decade without ever playing the miniatures game, I'd like to submit the Battleship and Bolter as the most Warhammer thing about Warhammer (space marines aside). The soaring cathedrals on a star ship are the most unique ship design I've ever encountered and nothing like a grenade launcher as a hand gun.

[@Baldermort]

The wonderful thing about warhammer is that everyone can have their own perspective and talk about things for ages. I did my top three. I can see why you would say yours, but mine are mine and yours are yours. Equally valid and equally enjoyed. Magnificent isn't it? I think if you asked 100 people you would get 100 answers. :) Thank you for listening, brother.. :)

[@lordlasadies7960]

Thank you for all the great videos , amazing work

[@Baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@edmundscycles1]

Seriously you should be the voice for the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy .

[@Baldermort]

LOL! I remember the original TV show. Ah. Showing my age there. A lot. :) Thanks for listening, brother. :)

[@edmundscycles1]

@@Baldermort or you could be slartybartfarst. I cried at your land raider lore . I almost cried in this one too . Have your heard 'a border prince' he's a good voice actor yo with his readings . He doesn't do much lore .

[@Baldermort]

edmundscycles1 ABP is good at what he does. Lots of experience. :).

[@edmundscycles1]

@@Baldermort I think you'd make a great collaboration.

[@dwayne7201]

Because what's scarier than a space Marine a dead one in his coffin

[@giamania1]

For some odd reason, your voice reminds me of Optimus Prime's voice. Enjoyed your video, Keep up the good work brother!

[@mannaxsilveroak7184]

The subtlety of a cricket bat to the head. *Giggles maniacally at work*

[@rochedl]

One of the few models that I like the metal one better then the plastic one.

[@TheDefeatedGamer]

Cries in White Scars

[@Baldermort]

I know, brother Sack. I know. Its not for every legion/chapter and its not always an honour. But I have to go with the fluff that is most current and most obvious to newer players. Old hands like yourself know the truth. :) Thank you listening, brother. :)

[@mistabrrrly]

After listening to that opening and video I now understand why Malcharion of 1st Claw was so pissed off being a dreadnought. Dude just wanted to die

[@BlackWolf18C]

An ambulance life support casket slapped into the chassis of a mining walker, then fitted with an aircraft rotary cannon and the flamer from vehicles designed to manage forest fires. Venerable relics of a bygone age!

[@summonerstripclub4840]

I do find it fascinating that basically everything else I've seen & read with the brain/head etc in a jar troupe has been absolute horror/fate worse then death troupe in it'self, like The Colossus of New York...but not Warhammer lol, it's like not even an issue for the dude encased, no sensory deprivation, no insanity, it's all cool so long as he just gets to fight again for the emperor