Sword Brethren - Warhammer 40.000 animation

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A squad of Black Templars is assigned to aid the Imperial Guard in defending a planet assaulted by the Forces of Chaos. A Warhammer 40K Fan Film. Inspired by Helsreach
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All soundtracks are composed by Sjabbo Schaveling specifically for this film. Great big thanks to his amazing efforts.
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[ Voices ]
Forrest McGilvray (Morded, Helbrecht, IG, Templars)
Richard Tarquini ( IG )
Shaun Oostveen ( IG captain )
Chris Okawa ( Grimaldus )
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[ Special Thanks ]
Miguel Batacan
Inger Muntjewerff
Sjabbo Schaveling

[@Janovich]

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[@AA-dn8dj]

You spelled despair wrong

[@AA-dn8dj]

I loved the episode though, totally awesome! I love the black and white stylization. There is only good and there is evil. There is only death and war. There is only the Emperor and ruination.

[@gavinschaffner8360]

Grimaldus: 2 Buildings: 0

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

He believed And his face was his shield

[@nicolaspaglione]

The emperor protects

[@Forsaken12th]

Emperor Deus Vult!

[@domtoretto1677]

SANGUNALA:1

[@natecondy4125]

@@mcapollodiomedes3620 hello diomedes i have returned due to the presence of memes

[@easttowest7839]

These chaps seemed downright calm and reasonable for Black Templars. They actually asked questions before shooting the guardsmen.

[@Janovich]

😂

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

Well they gave them a chance for retributiuon

[@lexwaldez]

They also fell back to inner defenses... so that was weird.

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

@@lexwaldez well he saw them getting butchered in melee so they fell back and used their lasguns which are somewhat efective while in range

[@Dadecorban]

@@mcapollodiomedes3620 somewhat effective. nah

[@imperialfist2304]

I’m convinced that being a Black Templar makes you 50% more invulnerable to buildings being dropped on you.

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

And i think for you its a 100% chance that your building that you fortified will never fall right

[@theoverpreparerlamenters3r436]

@@mcapollodiomedes3620 100%? that insults the honorable Imperial Fists by how low it is.

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

@@theoverpreparerlamenters3r436 so you mean 100000000000000% chance it will hold until the end times?

[@depressedgwyndolin]

@@theoverpreparerlamenters3r436 I'm sorry about your shit luck I will kick tzeentch I'm the nuts for you

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

@@depressedgwyndolin fa-father?

[@SkrifftheDragon]

*"The fallowing fan work is not endorsed by Games Workshop"* Translation: "You are about to watch something that is actually good and not total dog shit"

[@jackstod]

Way you act is what gets gw attention in first place..

[@commanderstorm8874]

Well the opening cutscene of the original Dow game is official and is amazing

[@abeelvago]

"not endorsed by GW" should be printed on purity seals

[@sugadaddy7050]

ikr !!

[@antonybullock2240]

And doesn't cost a king ransom to own.

[@coltpiecemaker]

Commissar: "Guardsman! Why have you retreated!?! It is your duty to die in the..." Guardsman: "A Space Marine told me to." Commissar: "Understandable, have a nice day."

[@Narrmo]

alternatively: Guardsman: "A Black Templar told me to." Commissar: "Damn, Imma get packing too..."

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

Tbh a comissar would have shot him regardless, you cannot trust the word of a deserter afterall.

[@supe4701]

@@ambassadorofreee3859 maybe not if you see an entire squad or platoon retreat

[@ambassadorofreee3859]

@@supe4701 You must be new here.

[@harryiler5938]

@@supe4701 The only time a Commissar does not kill his Troops for Cowardness, is when there are in the kriegs corps, Then its all about stoping them from running headlong into glorious combat on just about anything that would be suicide

[@templarhelmet3844]

Next time on Grimaldus: Cursing an Imperator Titan to life

[@tatonghudas]

"Rise, Grimaldus..." the chills!!!

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Imperial Guard: "The building is collapsing upon us!" Grimaldus: "First time?"

[@someidiotnamedtricks6397]

I mean... this was his first time too

[@1tomsta1]

High Marshall Helbrecht: "Were you not injured?" Grimaldus: "Yeah I had a little headache, but it went away"

[@grantkruger3689]

The camaraderie that Andre and Grimaldus had is great. Different warriors from different places, finding a bit of respite from battle by talking to each other. Especially those last words they exchanged before Grimaldus left. They might never meet again, but they will each stand in their next engagement as better warriors because of what they faced in the same battle.

[@Janovich]

they meet eachother again in the next book

[@Janovich]

pretty sure its in the one about the Celestial Lions. not as spectacular as Helsreach im afraid

[@user-io3sw4sn9p]

This makes me smile.

[@someidiotnamedtricks6397]

​@@JanovichI mean... debatable given ya know... *sooooo much battle :>*

[@theoverpreparerlamenters3r436]

I will admit, I do not like when a cousin of mine points a bolter directly at a guardsman who was forced to retreat because most of his brigade has been destroyed.

[@acraftyhuragok7586]

The Emperor Protects the faithful and the punishment for anything less then victory is deth. Edit: 11:25 was that the same guardsman?

[@Janovich]

Yes

[@acraftyhuragok7586]

@@Janovich That just makes the first part so much better. In my opinion.

[@arealaccountforsure5367]

@@acraftyhuragok7586 but they didn't lose

[@fullgreys0n738]

Thats 40k man.

[@Knight_Trooper]

I like how you made the Black Templars as caring to Guardsmen. Like, Grimaldus is such a badass for challenging a fucking Dreadnought without any support but himself. You portray the Templars as honorable and courageous and I fucking love it.

[@Knight_Trooper]

Not Ultramarine "Courage and Honor"

[@LordEmperorBoss]

An example of an individual transcending the status quo of the group.

[@cybercat3113]

They are tho!

[@IronTulikettu]

The Latin chant is a softer version of Salve Regina. A knights templar chant.

[@IronTulikettu]

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[@Janovich]

It is actually a version the musician and I made to sound like the Templar Chant, however the lyrics are related to the Black Templars. Salve Imperator. I will upload it shortly

[@IronTulikettu]

@@Janovich Oh, lovely! I look forward to listening to it! Well done with the video by the way.

[@davistud]

Nice 👍

[@lightningchegg4823]

@@Janovich I look forward to the upload!!!

[@PositiveVibesz]

Hero of Helsreach the crowd cheered, as if their was only one. 11/10 job man! Loved the story.

[@CrayvenMithras]

Wait, this was on Armageddon? How can they say: to recover a worthless piece of wreckage? I mean, if this is the Hive Helsreach on Armageddon. Did he mean with the wreckage the fallen building on him or the planet itself?

[@Janovich]

This is not on Armageddon

[@nuclearsimian3281]

I wasn't expecting this to be backstory for Grimaldus after just having watched Helsreach. I like it.

[@AbsolutelyNothing]

Excellent use of highlights my friend. The high contrast style is definitely a charm of this work, good luck on your Vraks series!

[@Janovich]

thanks brother

[@relaxiarch1449]

Now let's keep this off the GW radar

[@DemoralizedMan]

Download it and archive it.

[@jackstod]

Act like silly fanboy and it will get on radar.

[@jamesharrison2763]

This was sSpacemace 420 million, following the Noir Temples. Nothing to do with GW

[@Demos_Jeff]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fan base that has to so actively preserve fans made content before like the Death Star plans

[@bigmikk63]

New Black Templars rule: on a 3+ your model can survive any damage as long as it's the last of its unit. Jokes aside this was glorious to behold!

[@anthonylulham3473]

That would be a very fluffy rule. Might have to limit it last within 6 inches. Give a real hero moment

[@nicholasevans3994]

They actually have a 2+ Feel No Pain against attacks from skyscrapers

[@shy-chan-kyao6394]

even those they are black templar deep down to their core they are still Imperial fists by set up defensive perimeter.

[@elbolainas4174]

All hail Janovich, hero of the Imperium!

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

Dun dun dun du dun jan jan janovich hero of the imperium jan jan janocich hero of the imperium

[@JeanLucCaptain]

Don't you mean CAIN????

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

@@JeanLucCaptain no

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

Jan jan janovich hero of the imperium Jan jan janovich hero of the imperium

[@enocescalona]

"let his wrath fill our hearts" he said that in the most calm and warm way imaginable, lol

[@jannikkiesgen1387]

The Guardsman die like flies, but concentrated lasgun shots still take a chaos marine down.

[@robertwalker5794]

Now Brothers. Do your duty and save this glorious piece of art before GW delete me it!

[@LitD]

Nice. I especially liked how tiny the guardsmen were next to the marines as well as the creepy vibe the Chaos marines gave off.

[@inquisitorthornside3p494]

FOR THE EMPEROR! Cadia stands!

[@IronWarrior_69]

The planet fell before the guard!

[@ChillAssTurtle]

Indeed

[@scrawn9721]

CADIA STANDS!

[@concernedimperialguardsman993]

CADIA STANDS!

[@Goldcat1850]

CADIA STANDS!

[@gidierecklusiak4550]

I love the style of film, and the awkward Animations are much more forgiving with the almost 2d style that what they are with a 3d film, love the extremely darkness with the black and grey and the shiny white waaoowww😍 the story was weary interesting very cool. Then I was watching thinking it's cool and what not, then we find out its Grimuldus I went nuts, one very good twist I have ever seen. The credit part was very nice too, It reminded me a lot of The Lord Of The Rings ending. Very well done man can't wait to see your next One............................. let's go watch it again.

[@Janovich]

thanks for the kind words

[@DonaldseinVadder]

@@Janovich The only negative i could find in this awesome piece is The framerate. On some occasion it wasnt very clean

[@schmeghammer4563]

@@Janovich Do you have any tips for filtering and editing Astartes voices and getting them to sound properly deep and like they're coming through a helmet without making them sound disgusting?

[@Janovich]

@@schmeghammer4563 use audacity. Just some bass, some reverb and pitch shift

[@schmeghammer4563]

@@Janovich that simple? I figured you'd need delay or echo effects or something. Thanks!

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

My bruvas this was truly glorious

[@doniel370]

I chuckled when I saw the guards trying to move the space marine

[@FutureShadow202]

For the Emperor Brothers. Only in death, does duty end.

[@ToriusM]

He has kind eyes...

[@Green_Phos]

The next time a building decides to fall on Grimaldus, it will stop, look down at him, and then fall the other way.

[@johnlansing2902]

In the worlds of the EMPEROR this story is considered a light comedy .

[@darbisd]

Nice touch converting Salve Regina into Salve Emperator. Great job to the musician. The Emperor Protects!

[@dedenail]

Brother, may the Emperor's blessing protect you from GW's boycotting. Side note, top rate on that templar line before his last stand that was hella sick.

[@meanteddybear2988]

IN THE EMPEROR'S NAME MAY YOUR JOURNEY CONTINUE WITH GREAT FRUITION

[@dishantdalvi]

"Rise Grimaldus" I stood up in awe.... not jokin bruv, I literally stood up. Your art has that passion and zeal of the characters you bring to life, that's why they're so good

[@mdwwarren4851]

I am building a black templars army solely because of this.

[@aidanmeacham1999]

Loved this, even better now that it’s all together

[@MemeboiE-mz3pv]

Good watch

[@Janovich]

Even a €2 donation helps a lot! I am working on new cinematic stuff that I'm sure you will love www.patreon.com/janovich

[@vojtaliska1430]

The legacy of Richard Boylan is well and alive. Just few thing: Black Templars are entirely fleet based chapter, they do not have fortress monasteries. You woldn't see ships this low above planet surface, it's too dangerous a position - takes too long to move out of the gravity well. Valkyries do not fly with their gears down (the scene with the bridge). Apart from that, absolutely amazing work. I was captivated the whole time. Btw. what is it with Grimaldus and buildings coming down on his head?

[@1973Louis]

Well you know... It's a living. :D

[@Janovich]

thanks man. some good point. when i first started on this series several years ago i didnt know as much about 40k as I do today, so im sure i won't make the same mistakes again

[@Fifthmiracle]

Not entirely true, they have no home world and instead hail from the crusade fleets. But there are numerous fortress keeps scattered through the Imperium in the wake of the Eternal Crusade. From which the Templars recruit, implant Gene-seed, and conduct the initial group training of Neophytes before they are move to the fleet and chosen by an Initiate.

[@benrobbo2902]

@@Janovich nah man they have chapter keeps around the galaxy

[@blacktemplar1139]

​@@benrobbo2902What do you think "in the wake of the Eternal Crusade" meant?

[@PA-gz6vu]

this one is trully incredible, congrats

[@peteE35]

A good story doesn't need flashy visuals. Great video. GW could learn a lot from you

[@Janovich]

Thank you :)

[@TheEldritchGod]

How Long Until They Come For You? Download this video while you still can.

[@mcapollodiomedes3620]

For a second i thought it was the imperial fists emblem bruva

[@j.mangum7652]

Congratulations Janovich. I think you made it to that either 15 or 20 percent of prequels that actually matter. Man, that was fantastic.

[@BruvaBob]

'Not endorsed by Games Workshop' Whenever I see this nowadays I know its gonna be good!! You did not disappoint.

[@Janovich]

thanks :)

[@grandadmiral8173]

One single heretic has revealed himself brothers. Bolters at the ready

[@hido2]

I see what you did there - very subtle nod to Hellsreach, but still chockers full of originality and style. Well done!

[@nathancardon233]

you nailed the helsreach ambience and aesthetic

[@Janovich]

Thank you!

[@timmythedreadnought1272]

A marvelous video well done battle brother

[@aisnice7421]

Ther are retreating....GUARDSMEEEEEN, this line was hilarios!

[@squashedeyeball]

Really great work! "Your mere existence if nauseating", epic line :) Discovered it from Geri Greviews channel, she love every bit of it!

[@Janovich]

i'll have a look. thanks :)

[@squashedeyeball]

@@Janovich Bless you man! Thank you for creating this :)

[@fenrirsrage4609]

That Captain got them ceramite balls and good to know even for A Black Templar there is a true son of Dorn in him.

[@luis2864]

very good job man! thanks for the video!

[@derekdrake8706]

I'm honestly surprised he could say *"Move to the inner defenses!"* without wretching violently.

[@supe4701]

This is a pretty good animation. That means GW is probably gonna try to steal it and post it on their obscure website

[@brotherbarbatos8981]

These battle brothers were fairly calm and rational for Black Templars. Usually a Templar would immediately butcher them the second they started retreating.

[@emilianomerendino3311]

Incredibly badass job, loved both the guard at the templars into a great show of courage and skill

[@marcelvladimirferrer]

The Black Templars don't have fortress monasteries, they are a fleet-based chapter

[@lordvalandil1672]

True, but they do establish chapter keeps on planets they’ve conquered to help get new recruits and to keep watch over the planet for signs of heresy and whatnot.

[@lordwarlockthangwrath8662]

"You can't crusade with a planet, *belive* *me*, *wE* *HavE* *trIEd* *tHiS* !!!!!"

[@trankhanhtuonghuynh212]

He could be refering to The Eternal Crusader, right?

[@Onua118]

@@lordwarlockthangwrath8662 *Laughs in Ork*

[@TomTasker]

@@lordwarlockthangwrath8662 Orks can...

[@rileyernst9086]

'They are retreating?' 'Guardsman!' 'Why do you retreat?' 'Tons of fething CSM.' 'That's actually pretty reasonable.' 'Guardsman don't do it again... Unless i give you leave.'

[@peterwall8191]

Magnificent! I have no words. From the opening scene to the end credits, i was riveted in place ,with the face of an idiot. All honour to you and your colleagues that brought us this marvel.

[@KillTeamHungary]

It seems like its a solid tactic that Grimaldus has complete hive blocks collapse upon him taking out the enemy and emerging from the rubble as the soul survivor claiming victory. Nice :)

[@taylortetra1781]

Fuck that was incredible! Grimaldus! I have tears in my eyes. How many times has he watched his quads gets devastated

[@QuestionableAdviser_]

Everyone download this shit NOW! GO GO GO GO!!!! "OPERATION: ARCHIVE" IS A GO!

[@TheGamersfolly]

I pray that GW will not nuke this channel.

[@Mystyx-Sama]

They'll do you one better! They'll hire the guy, then make all his past content copywrite so it can't be seen for free ever again . lol

[@method16R]

Wilhelm scream at 9:44? I enjoyed watching this blessed animation, brother. Emperor protects P.S. Holy Emperor, those Helsreach reference gave me a goosebumps!

[@TheEpicDartfish]

My god that was a beautiful piece of art. The animations were smooth when they had to be, the action just felt right. The shooting was amazing but the sword fighting and animations were out of this world. For a fan made video this was good enough to be by the Emperor's throne.

[@Janovich]

Thanks very much!

[@jozinek876]

I like how this is basically a prequel to Helsreach.

[@Marinealver]

7:17 Your Retreat is Over Captain 4 minutes and 9 seconds later Your Retreat is On Captain

[@balongaboy]

I love how canonically 99% of guardsman would not know what the fuck an astartes is.

[@bmorebread8993]

Grimaldus, always the last man standing

[@peterlee9691]

When you have to hand in your animation assignment but didn't have time to do the colour or rendering in the detail.

[@jsalaska2854]

And in typical Black Templar fashion; Slaying your mortal enemies with glory, blood, and fire while the building is physically collapsing around you…. Hero of Helsreach!

[@628462841]

2 guardsmen pulling an armored Space Marine ... about a tonО_О

[@onwardsnomercy7538]

For The Emperor, Not One Step Back.

[@blank557]

Excellently done and engaging. One minor quibble: Only three Astartes came from a Drop Pod? Don't they usually carry 5-10? >Other than that, superb.

[@CsendPenge]

At 3:53 "- You called upon us. And how do we find you?" "- In retreat..." In this two word is such a deep and consuming bitternes, as someone feel in that moment his entire life became futile, because he failed to the highest standard in honour... Amazing.

[@TheYthy]

because of this video I now know the meaning of "the Emperor protects" , its not on his immortal throne that he protects, he protects from within every heart of every space marine

[@bigz4339]

Thus rose Grimaldus, who would one day berate a Princeps Majoris of Legio Invigilata into staying alive long enough to be slain by an Ork Temple Gargant, which would in turn be destroyed by Ordinatus Armageddon Oberon's Nova Cannon, which had been been hot wired by Master of The Forge Jurisian, who then did taketh the exalted Ordinatus to the River Hemlock to stompeth the foul Ork Xenos Breed to chunks. So sayeth the Canticle of Remembrance of Reclusiarch Grimaldus, youngest Sword Brother to have ever lived, and heir to Mordred. Ave Imperator. Imperator Vult!

[@natecondy4125]

The fact he survived a building falling on him is only the emperor’s protection

[@myrojyn]

9:55 they are not retreating, they are tactically advancing to the rear

[@CG-1423]

I love your work, and I look forward to your Vraks project. I really like your work, especially the new voice work for the remaster. My only complaint is that I prefer the music from the originals, especially the use of "Brutal Fervor" and "How the Mighty Have Fallen." In my opinion, it made those segments more animated and full of action, while with this new music it all kind of just blends in to itself as a stagnant scene. But that's just my opinion, and I support your creative choices.

[@imaskar4298]

That is "Salve Regina" playing at the end. A templar chant. I was just listening to it as I was watching the video to add some templar feeling when I heard the same tune begin at the end.

[@Janovich]

In fact its a song inspired by Salve Regina that we made specifically for this movie with Black Templar lyrics. Its on my channel

[@ChillAssTurtle]

When mortals hold their ground and aim for the power armors joints 'ecstasy fueled groans of approval'

[@twisted_fo0l]

black and white is perfect for the templar. not only does it bring out their armour, its pretty symbolic of how they see things in their fanaticism.

[@bluefalconssuck5881]

Guardsman... _"Why are your colors black and white?"_ Templar... *"There are others??? That sounds like Heresy".*

[@Spectre_1-2_Bolt]

Absolutely beautiful Janovich just pure beauty.

[@Janovich]

Thank you!

[@kevincastrillon6675]

the only thing the guy left out was the way bolters sound and act when used. They explode after being shot and hitting or embedding in to something. So guardsmen would blow up from the inside or where hit. But awesome story line and use of the guy whom loves falling buildings so much he drags pieces around to feel good about himself.

[@blacktemplar1139]

The pro-prologue to helsreach

[@gidierecklusiak4550]

It just occurred to me, if we can spread the word of this Chanel to somebody like Chaptermaster Valrak, there could be more people that could seport this Chanel if he did a review,,,,,,,,we have to do it spam+ the name.

[@Fozzedout]

I love the art style, the black and white, with the out of focus colour bleed - just beautiful!

[@KillerExe01]

All lasguns sound like plasma rifles from Termiantor 2 Judgment Day ... except for the one at 10:46 & 11:19. These are star wars blasters. Damn ... being a sound designer sure can take one out of an experience. What am I saying ... my ears are commuting heresy. ^^' This is an amazing accomplishment! You should be mighty proud!

[@Janovich]

Yes its the curse of having a job in such media haha

[@Palmerrip]

Okay... Okay... Okay... I did NOT see that twist at the end coming. WOW!

[@Intuitivelist]

- Where is your Comissar? - He fell in the second assult. - Is that so? Where are our honoured battle brothers? - They fell in the third assault. - ... *Blam*

[@joeinfantryman]

Phenomenal, next level good. Thanks for making and posting.

[@alek.e202]

Real masterpice, 100/10

[@thotpatrol9885]

That's was amazing

[@discipleaj]

Sigismund lives on through the brotherhood. ⚔️🛡️

[@jimmyhamms4698]

Excellent work I also appreciate how the one guardsmen kept looking back like he was thinking about something.

[@Schoin2000]

It's very good, only 2 little things about it : the Black Templars are a fleet based Chapter they do not have a fortress monastery. They have instead the Eternal Crusader which is one of the last (if not the last) active Gloriana battleship in the Imperium. The second thing is that cruisers cannot come this close of the planet because they are too big to be able not do be destroyed when entering in the atmosphere. Anyway this job is really amazing and those little facts are nothing really important, just a bit of details. Keep going for the Black Templars !

[@Janovich]

Thanks man. Yeh learned a lot of lore stuff like that from the comments :) However never occurred to me the Eternal Crusader is an 'oldtimer' ship but that makes perfect sense, never heard that one before either. Also guess I watched a bit too much starwars with the ships hanging near the surface :')