The GDL, they were my entry point to the fiction of BTech so long ago. I was very sad to see their legacy come to an end.
@Cyberfender13 жыл бұрын
or has it really? HMMM...
@TheAchilles262 жыл бұрын
Their CAREER came to an end. Their legacy is still pretty impactful to the setting.
@nyandyn10 ай бұрын
You know, the GDL trilogy also happened to be the first proper novels in the whole BT universe.
@pouncerlion402210 ай бұрын
@@nyandyn Yup, and they gave a lot of the fictional tech meanings that still have to be dealt with in fiction today. Also, great characters and stories.
@Einwetok8 ай бұрын
(Leslie Nielson) "No, you're right. Having your n#$s bit off by a Lapplander, that's the way I want to go!"
@Pwnzistor4 жыл бұрын
Remember when you used to read audiobooks that covered the Grey Death Legion? That was great.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
I member. Those were good days.
@lexington4764 жыл бұрын
The end of the Gray Death Legion with kind of unceremonious. It was more of a bureaucratic versus a glorious last stand in the Clan Invasion or something.
@gameoverinsertcointocontin81024 жыл бұрын
Even their terrible ending was better than most characters and units got. During the Jihad it was death by footnote for almost everyone.
@alanrickett25374 жыл бұрын
They had to die that way as they proved that if you last stand them you lose Everytime
@lexington4764 жыл бұрын
@@alanrickett2537 not sure i follow you.
@hf117j2 жыл бұрын
I just love how Gray saw a Marauder and essentially thought... "Dibs."
@gameoverinsertcointocontin81024 жыл бұрын
The Gray Death Legion books were the first Battletech books I read back in the day. The first 3 books are actually great and give a great feel for a small band of mercenaries surviving in the middle of the succession wars were friends are quick to betray you and sometimes the enemy they know is the most reliable partner. The next series in the post Tukayyid era feels like political maneuvering is given too much space. Grayson and his son make several mistakes and let themselves be drawn into intrigues they should have seen coming and avoided at all costs. Also the entire series felt to me like I read book 1-3 and then book 7, 9,10 and 12 of a series. Like there should have been books covering the gap of 4th succession war and the clan invasion. Even then it reads like books and chapters are missing.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
I also had the feeling the first books had a more adventurous feel. The later ones had a lot of politics in them. Also Grayson was barely in one of them, as their kids took front page.
@RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts3 жыл бұрын
I cant get enough of these Battletech lore videos. Such a comprehensive collection of videos and even audiobooks! Thank you GrimDark for making this universe accessible to us 🙏
@GrimDarkNarrator3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@juliodiaz10974 жыл бұрын
Kells hounds. The clan wolf in exile absorption is a unique thing
@padrespeaks4 жыл бұрын
Kell Hounds! Their story with WiE and Steiner is incredible.
@gregdomenico18914 жыл бұрын
The GDL has to be one of my favorite Merc commands, but man do they have the worst luck. I haven't seen so many betrayals and backstabbing's since the last time I binge watched Game of thrones. and As for the vote, C! Snord's Irregulars! Since that's not an option, I guess I'll go with the Kell Hounds. One last thing to add, if you play the HBS Battletech game, after you finish the Black Widow campaign, it opens up the Grey Death story line. If you look closely, you will see the GDL Command Lance in their historic 3028 Mechs. Lori is in a Shadow Hawk, Mcall is in a Rifleman, Clay is in his Wolverine. Grayson, however, is not in his Marauder.
@maxbrandt64 жыл бұрын
Great review, I select option B. And if FASA was going to sign off on having an animated series made, I'd think one based around the Grey Death Legion for starters would have been waaay more entertaining then what we got!
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Any kind of new animated series in this setting would be great, I think. Make it similar to Voltron maybe.
@Paerigos4 жыл бұрын
Kell´s hounds... lets get something on Phellans Kell targeting computer in Deep Periphery...
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@korritaranis6724 жыл бұрын
My vote is for B, Kell Hounds. Some other merc units that would be interesting are Avanti's Angels, Camacho's Caballeros, McCarron's Armored Cavalry, and Lexington Combat Group.
@Antoofthesand2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Michio Kaku for all your efforts to further the Battletech community
@LA-nl7ip4 жыл бұрын
A: Eridani Light horse , given the kell hounds can be an excellent precursor to a video about the clan invasion
@77Arcturus4 жыл бұрын
A. ERIDANI LIGHT HORSE! Time to show these viewers a real disciplined military unit! :D What a sad ending to a fantastic merc company. Never knew Carlye died of cancer and his wife was taken out by a grenade. Some pretty nasty political goings ons throughout their entire career including the loss of their homeworld. I would have thought the inner sphere would take care of them with everything that they have done against the clans. Truly merc life is a cold blooded affair. Thanks for another outstanding senses shattering Battletech video GrimDark Narrator! :)
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@KnightofRome014 жыл бұрын
So glad to see a video for the Grey Death Legion. I am listening to your read through of the Grey Death Legion novels right now as a matter of fact. Keep up the great work.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that. Hope you enjoy them.
@Hippy5764 жыл бұрын
Option A. The Hounds have such an interesting history in a relatively short amount of time. Merc units have such great lore in the BT universe.
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@Hippy5764 жыл бұрын
GrimDark Narrator Always an honor for the master of combined arms warfare and my favorite lore narrator :)
@roguedexx9385 ай бұрын
Know Grayson because of your audio books and also Of Mech’s and Men. So Awesome!!
@jkthrpr2 жыл бұрын
I have been playing the GDL since I found them in the mid 80s. I literally wept when I was done reading The Dying Game. I’ve had to replace several paperback books due to reading them so many times. I did not know GDT was made on Glengarry, or that they did that at all.
@docvaliant7214 жыл бұрын
Clan Invasion kickstarter is about to become retail. Those new models look good. Cheap too.
@vali67174 жыл бұрын
The Grey Death Legion got me into Battletech even though I knew nothing about the setting. I suppose you could say I am biased in favor of the Legion but loyalties are strange. I might vote for option A, just because the ‘light horse’ portion just piques a degree of interest.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
I can relate. Outside of a couple of MechWarrior games, I knew nothing about the Battletech setting. At least prior to reading the Gray Death Saga. I still know very little compared to others, but their story was my entry into the setting proper.
@liljenborg25174 жыл бұрын
EDL is one of my favorite Merc companies. Though the one I hope pops up soon is Team Banzai.
@R3cal2 жыл бұрын
This should be the first saga of a battletech movie universe franchise.
@GrimDarkNarrator2 жыл бұрын
I agree, the story of Grayson can be adapted fairly well into a movie, I think. At least the events of the first novel.
@ServantOfOdin3 жыл бұрын
You missed one helluva introduction-spiel: "I'm your host, the Gray Death Narrator ... erm... Grimdark Narrator.." xD
@GrimDarkNarrator3 жыл бұрын
Oh well :)
@ServantOfOdin3 жыл бұрын
@@GrimDarkNarrator I'm sure another chance will present itself someday. ;)
@franksmedley86194 жыл бұрын
Good video Grim. I've always been a fan of the Gray Death Legion. Personally, I thought that the conclusion of the story arc was not well done. It is my belief that the Legion and it's founders would have seen through such attempts and taken precautions to ensure that their good name wasn't dragged through the mud like that. Also, I think that the various attacks upon the Carlyle family were 'contrived' at best, and the Legionaries would have not been so easily dealt with. Again, two good choices, but I think I'm gonna go against the flow and opt for A. The Light Horse are worth a video, and the Kell Hounds are more famous, so they will get another whack at a video I am sure.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
"Fortunately" I never did get to read the last of the Gray Death novels. The sixth one was the last one I read, and maybe its for the best as I don't wanna see them dissolve and Grayson die.
@mikes81934 жыл бұрын
One of my merc companies. A, was a good book.
@dubuyajay99644 жыл бұрын
You may want to update this in the future as I think another Grey Death Novel is about to come out.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Well, I might talk about Grayson Carlyle in particular someday, too.
@Da5hau4 жыл бұрын
One of my Favourites ;)
@acreon5474 жыл бұрын
The stealthy tigers and their tragic end by the hands of the world of Blake amongsnt other things.
@alanrickett25374 жыл бұрын
I mapped out a a what happened next for the GDL that had them making a nice come back based on help from those they had saved in the past they where underground for quite awhile and when they pop up they changed the WoB and whole sphere future again. Hey if CC and WoB can make unbelievable come backs the GDL can make a very logical and we'll planned one
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Probably wouldn't be the same without the old gang of Grayson, Lori and MkCall
@alanrickett25374 жыл бұрын
@@GrimDarkNarrator No I agree I brought back a lot of side player and added interest lance mates for the son but an armsmaker with friends at and shares in fed com's largest mech manufacturer, multiple combat trained dropships and crews not to mention 5+ large jumpships do not just disappear unless they are trying to
@Xenturion-0814 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong, but I've done a lot of digging and I think you made a mistake about Alexander Carlyle. You stated that he was on Tharkad when the Word of Blake bombed it, but every bit of research I've done only states that it's ASSUMED he was there. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. But if that's the case, then I was wondering what your source is that confirms him being there? Thanks much.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
You could be right. I just read the sarna information.
@georgesulea4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest units EVER. Btw, I vote for the Kell Hounds:)
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@WolfHreda4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love KZbin trying to hold this video hostage until I answer their stupid survey. A. Eridani Light Horse, please.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
That is...worrisome. Thanks for the vote.
@lexington4764 жыл бұрын
Where did you narrate Gray Death Legion novels? I've never seen any audiobook for those.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
You can find them on my channel among the playlists
@MississippiTeddyBear2 жыл бұрын
They have rebuilt the Gray Death Legion, read The Price of Duty.
@sOlOnOmO112 жыл бұрын
What’s the soothing soft ambient music that plays throughout the video? Thank you!
@GrimDarkNarrator2 жыл бұрын
Should be a link for that in the description.
@hku994 жыл бұрын
Cool my favorite unit
@mwhyte19794 жыл бұрын
Let's go with the Light Horseman
@Paerigos4 жыл бұрын
Ah saviours of Helm memory core :D
@barryandreasen66564 жыл бұрын
I loved those books.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
They were pretty good.
@jayive342 жыл бұрын
I just finished the trilogy. It was great.
@GrimDarkNarrator2 жыл бұрын
There's actually 7 books.
@jayive342 жыл бұрын
@@GrimDarkNarrator Only 3 on audible, though I'm sure they will eventually by read. Hopefully by Tren Sparks.
@KnightofRome014 жыл бұрын
Also, Kell Hounds
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@brasscog88904 жыл бұрын
B, B, B, Kell's Hound'd defection
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@kennethgauthier10984 жыл бұрын
I'm just curious, have you thought about narrating a dying time? I know it did them dirty but it is part of the saga. Like I'm just curious. And I vote a
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
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@Morachnyion4 жыл бұрын
I wish you were oils read book seven of the series. But my vote is kell hounds. But by the time I’ve written this. You may already have
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Yes, already done a video on the Kell Hounds :D
@bartonbrevis38314 жыл бұрын
A. Eridani Light Horse
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@lordcypher79224 жыл бұрын
Eridani light horse
@adammorey98824 жыл бұрын
Thank you I really enjoy it. I vote A please
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@warhammer56904 жыл бұрын
Kell Hounds, I'd prefer The Black Widow Company.
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vote.
@anthonymonaghan49644 жыл бұрын
what no plot shield protection against losing the last vote lol give me a B. please Phelan Kell has a long and amazing history
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Will do.
@tannerrennat77864 жыл бұрын
You missed #GRIMDARKLEGION Edit: I don't know how hashtags work
@lynnjeavons443 жыл бұрын
I read the book.
@TerryKandel-x8f4 ай бұрын
A. the Light Horse .
@spacemanspiff63322 жыл бұрын
I can't watch this. I'm in the middle of the third book right now.
@jackdare4 жыл бұрын
Grayson
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Lori was pretty hot back in the day.
@libertylionofjudah4 жыл бұрын
I vote for option B.
@Cadimus64 жыл бұрын
B) Kell Hounds :D
@busterdagger47974 жыл бұрын
Option b
@RootsLion Жыл бұрын
liinks for the grey death book reads plz
@GrimDarkNarrator Жыл бұрын
Look in my channel's playlists.
@HellsingXtreamest4 жыл бұрын
B. Kells hounds.
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@VallenVRC4 жыл бұрын
B. Kell's Hounds
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@Dariushellstrome4 жыл бұрын
Option A please
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@chaos77074 жыл бұрын
I vote A light horse
@jasonulysess36524 жыл бұрын
But what about the light blue legion? ;)
@alanrickett25374 жыл бұрын
Blue star legion??
@jasonulysess36524 жыл бұрын
@@alanrickett2537 I bow to your superior knowledge.
@bavarianoverlord4 жыл бұрын
A please.
@conner_kell55654 жыл бұрын
Kell Hounds
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@lightfootjpauls4 жыл бұрын
I chose option A
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@lonestar17014 жыл бұрын
Option 'A'
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@dracofrisco9244 Жыл бұрын
ELH, PLEASE
@Wickeddemon864 жыл бұрын
B.
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@jasonulysess36524 жыл бұрын
A. For me.
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@amarionscotton52984 жыл бұрын
a;eridani;light;horse
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@lexington4764 жыл бұрын
A.
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@tank.93934 жыл бұрын
I vote B
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@Kjaldir4 жыл бұрын
B
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@stillstartreking4 жыл бұрын
B!!
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@Bafimar014 жыл бұрын
I vote A A A
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@Da5hau4 жыл бұрын
A
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@Peter_Morris4 жыл бұрын
I choose horses!
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@vrwhammer0014 жыл бұрын
a
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@rowanhawklan97074 жыл бұрын
RIcal not ricle!
@luisguilhermeoliveirazapat49054 жыл бұрын
A. Eridani Light Horse
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
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@Magermh4 жыл бұрын
B
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@dubuyajay99644 жыл бұрын
B.
@tyreecebaker66004 жыл бұрын
A
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@dirksteinkopf47524 жыл бұрын
A
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@Jackelmandingo4 жыл бұрын
A
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@conflicthorizon4 жыл бұрын
A
@GrimDarkNarrator4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vote.
@conflicthorizon4 жыл бұрын
@@GrimDarkNarrator Hell yeah brother. I love your stuff. I don't stop by often to post normally.