Morningstar: The Hunt - Part One

[@TheMadmanAndre]

Exodite crawled so Morningstar could run.

[@Your_Resident_Redleg]

Exodite _died_ so Morningstar could attempt to be good. (Fuck GW) Lets hope this turns out better.

[@benjamintherogue2421]

@@Your_Resident_Redleg Fuck GW indeed. They had the cheapest and most effective IP marketing team in all of history with the original fanbase and they annihilated it for an in-house Netflix department that couldn't produce and a bunch of writers that hate the factions they write for.

[@ExcessCongruence]

..and GW ate Astartes, otherwise none of these other projects would even get off the ground, given the bar it set.

[@Nykandros]

@@Your_Resident_Redleg This video alone is much better than Exodite tbh. Very promising

[@benjamintherogue2421]

@@ExcessCongruenceAstartes wasn't pushing fans out of the setting, it inspired a whole new generation of people to start doing projects. All cut short by GW.

[@america8706]

The barrel hearing up and not cooling down because there's nowhere for the heat to go was a really cool touch. Loved the rest of it too. Can hardly wait for more

[@LawofImprobability-2]

Yes, I saw that discussed elsewhere so seeing it is a very nice bit of realism. They really care about the details.

[@tacoforces4234]

The front sight getting red hot and deforming due to metal expansion, botching the zeroing of the sights isn't the good touch. But hey, they have targeting interface in their helmets(probably)! Then why do they have basic sights on their guns?

[@grugmangaming5152]

@@tacoforces4234 Redundancy, Which isn't a bad thing to have. Incase your interfacing is off or is having issues, you got something else to aim with.

[@ironduke5058]

​@@LawofImprobability-2 I don't understand how that'd work? They're in space, it's cold. Or is it because in order to dissipate heat molecules need to have other molecules next to them to spread it to, but in space there isn't any atmosphere so there's no where to spread it to except the gun and the guys hands? Is that how it works?

[@404found00]

@@ironduke5058 there's no air on that moon so the barrel can only lose heat by radiating it away and by letting some heat flow back to the rest of the gun.

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

I can feel the Games Workshop lawyers howling in pain.

[@PurifiedWaterII]

Good.😂

[@coliimusic]

Custom IPs are the way, I don't even pay attention to the main warhammer lore anymore

[@shinogaming4978]

Is it because they cant sue it?

[@PurifiedWaterII]

@shinogaming4978 yup its awesome.

[@shinogaming4978]

@@PurifiedWaterII well thats wonderful!

[@RedStar441]

"Fine then, I'll do it myself." GW made the mistake of hunting their fans. Now they have competition.

[@Ghostred10101]

I was about to say them cutting off fan animations was the last straw for people in the warhammer community

[@thnderleg]

Remember when they put golden handcuffs on Syama Pedersen? RIP Astartes, the greatest WH40K animation that ever was.

[@jonsmith5245]

This. This. A thousand times this

[@thevoicesaysdo]

@@thnderleg Astartes lives!!! (in the ceramic and plastron of my general-issued heart)

[@stefanosiclari]

@@thnderleg Syama Pedersen is still working on Astartes II as far as I know, but now GW pays him to do so

[@HolyApplebutter]

I love the legally distinct space marines. Hoping this is the start of a glorious new work.

[@kaden-sd6vb]

Not to be confused with the jopallian ass-tart spagle mens(I hope I remembered that correctly lmao)

[@jefftragheit]

I absoltely loved it, but it is very much "we have GW properties at home" lol

[@squashiejoshie200000]

I don't know. As soon as you develop a new IP, I think the most important thing is identity and this is very clearly a close derivative, even going so far as to almost lift parts from Astartes, especially at the end. There's a lot to improve on here and I hope they get someone to think deeper than the pure aesthetics of the scene.

[@DBWave94]

Lmao this is practically a 1:1 of Astartes. These guys suck at originality and animation. God forbid any of the characters are in anything but a static position. It was the same thing with the Exodite. Ridiculous.

[@TK-7193]

@@DBWave94 nice bait GW employeee

[@andresorias2033]

Man, the new ConflictMallet 50000 is looking amazing! In all seriousness, this is beyond amazing man, I'm speechless with the animations.

[@mitch9237]

The Deity-King keeps us safe.

[@ratave6472]

@@mitch9237 Blood for the Blood Deity! Bones for the Bone Seat!

[@aerfwefd7334]

@@ratave6472 *LET THE UNIVERSE FULMINATE!*

[@davisdf3064]

The Cosmic Soldiers are my favourite army, specially when they fight against the forces of unorganization!

[@Ser-Vex131]

​@davisdf3064 Nah man. MERC troopers all the way.

[@KillerOrca]

"Repair expenses unjustified". Yep, that tracks...corporate war indeed. Absolute PERFECTION

[@gyozamoney5909]

Strategic value: absolute

[@TheLastEchelon]

As someone who worked as a Cost Controls Officer, i find this accurate

[@henryheavy8044]

You should try mantic games warpath

[@MrAdamske]

tbf it's sometimes cheaper to just replace the whole thing

[@eXpriest]

@@MrAdamske Also you should see what repair guys charge to get sent to active warzones.

[@Joeofthemasks]

If GW's shenanigans' make people start building new and their own things again I am SO happy for it!

[@DzheiSilis]

Perhaps

[@Mutiny960]

I LOVE IT. Fuck GW. They'd make more $$$ letting fans make FREE ADVERTISING for them, than they do shutting down shit and putting it in a Vault like they did with Astartes and it's creator.

[@Dasistrite]

Decentralization is the way forwards in pretty much everything.

[@2004DodgeViper]

enzo ferrari moment

[@TheHellRanger]

i am out of the loop, what has GW done now?

[@gunterthekaiser6190]

While I can definitely feel the 40k esthetic, im really surprised by how distinct and intricate this new world looks! Those 5 minutes are so detailed, it feels like a fan work of an already established universe and not a brand new IP. Really well done!

[@maxdoom3521]

Not to be a downer, but it really just felt like 40k but, slightly different.

[@Therestrial205]

I thought it was Iron Warriors trailer for Warhammer+

[@monkeyboy4408]

​@@maxdoom3521 Warhammer × Fallout That's what I'm getting

[@evilsclone2499]

@@maxdoom3521 it feels more, real if that makes any kind of sense for a Sci fi short. I dunno, this immediately feels more intimate and grounded with its asthetic and far more, disel and cyberpunk smashed together, then 40k's gothic dospunk

[@miriamemanueleforneris3701]

I thought they were minotaurs

[@jamessparkes7453]

I really like the detail of the gunners weapon glowing hot. He's doing the shooty in a vacuum, so no air to cool it down. I can't wait to see how this story progresses.

[@TheDragonfriday]

I was wondering why it turn red rifht away and stay red.

[@danielcampbell9457]

he technically shot 6 times which would be 12 rounds (6 rounds per barrel) so that still wouldnt be even close to make either barrel red hot like that even in the vacuum of space. we've actually shot guns in space from space stations. regardless i saw what he was trying to convey and still made an excellent animation and hope to see more from them.

[@mkultra745]

​​​@@danielcampbell9457As far as we know, there's only been a single projectile weapon fired in space and it was a remotely activated 23mm cannon that only expended 20 rounds. Also, it's sci-fi. Who's to say these rifles aren't loaded way hotter (heh) than anything in reality?

[@danielcampbell9457]

@@mkultra745 well judging by the size of the empty case that ejects it looks like a smaller caliber round so it still wouldnt heat up tht much or that fast. the vid and animation is still sick as hell, just being nit picky i guess

[@Schweissperle87]

The temperatures in space vacuum are so low that you dont need air to cool it.

[@Neonagi]

I like the mix of 80s retro-futurism and 40K vibes going on here. Looking forward to more!

[@SpiritBigFloppa-k9g]

I would say that I have always imagined such a Warhammer 40k: retrofuturism of the late 80s with medieval heraldry.

[@Savahh]

I catch the Fallout vibes. Some of visual style looks like. And 40k ofcourse.

[@thnderleg]

It actually reminds me of one IP from 1997, Dark Colony.

[@mohdshahariar5833]

Age of strife, has to be

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@thomasmontgomery958]

Since the armors are so reminiscent of Astartes armor, I'm getting some serious pre dark age of humanity vibes! I'm loving it, keep it up!

[@kohinonion1794]

I have more of an association with the end of the Unification Wars for Sol, particularly the Conquest of the Moon.

[@charles-vi7qb]

Killzone crossed with mark III iron armor

[@StFelixofAstora]

@@charles-vi7qb Exactly my thoughts!

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@Quickdrawingartist]

The Terran Republic's AVA armor sets?

[@Dasistrite]

You can't kill an idea. Decentralization is the way forward. Onwards with glory!

[@AieieBrazof3184]

Idea is bulletproof ! 💪👍

[@tdpuuhailee8222]

Idea is immortal!!

[@ДенисДьяченко-ц8ц]

Even in death, the idea serves

[@usernameig975]

I would quote V for Vendetta but i forgot how the quote went...

[@blizzardrix]

HERESY !

[@sekh765]

Armor and eyes give me some Jin-Roh vibes. Also the audio & effects was very well recorded! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@ludewigmariendorf268]

The gun also looks like a FG42

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@chikitabowow]

3:02 i just love that little detail of the grunt sitting opposite him basically just going "GIMME!"

[@ratave6472]

Really shows how different these soldiers are from the Space Marines. They ain’t heroes serving their duty for humanity; they’re corporate soldiers chosen to become killing machines for the Corporate overlords

[@dandcc9192]

not that little a detail

[@lordazn]

Starcraft marine with 10 stim pack needles sticking out: M O O D

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@ThuleHammer]

This animation was absolutely fantastic, and I enjoyed the attention to detail given to each character

[@tytoalbasoren9457]

Same guys who made The Exodite, or so I've heard.

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@HOMER8517]

40k is the obvious inspiration here but this is fucking sick on its own

[@captainking7423]

Shhhhhhhh….. games workshop might hear you lol

[@studentaviator3756]

It could be an era of humanity between 10k-29k

[@NeFjuS]

its not just inspiration... its 40 k, but with enough difference so games workshop doesnt do what it did to astartes...

[@studentaviator3756]

@NeFjuS That was dumbest most short-sighted decision GW ever made. A golden age of fan animations was emerging, spreading fame and popularity of 40k to a massive audience, it was the best free PR ever, and then they killed it. For a failed platform called warhammer plus.

[@Dallows65]

@@NeFjuSWhat do you mean do what they did to Astartes? You mean offer the guy a job?

[@n00bist723]

I LOVE the touch that the barrel is so hot after so few shots because they're on a moon with no atmosphere so thermal radiation is the only way the barrel is losing heat. Magnificent attention to detail.

[@jessc3007]

It would be cool, except it starts glowing from the first shot which is retarded.

[@Jayonase425]

They're in space so it would have been cooled. Or the whole gun would have been glowing.

[@-Markus-]

@@Jayonase425 Space isnt cold.

[@Jayonase425]

@@-Markus- it's close to absolute zero.....what are you talking about?

[@Sword-jo2lu]

​@se425 But the main way most things are cooled is with convection cooling. Things cool down with convection because cooler air or liquids passing by the hot thing absorb the heat and remove it. The only method of losing heat in space is through radiating it, which is massively inefficient. The cold you would feel is just your heat radiating away, not because space itself is "cold". Temperature is caused by atoms in the air bouncing against you. The slower the atoms, the colder you feel; the faster, the hotter. Space is "void", not "cold". There's nothing there to carry away heat. Think of liquid-cooled computers, or how regular computers have fans that convect heat away. Without those, most computers would overheat in minutes, no matter how cold it is around them. Rooms with banks of supercomputers infamously feel like saunas, even with cooling systems. Without convection, heat is lost slowly.

[@aegisghost]

The most realistic part of this video was the list of 6000 errors found during software diagnostics at 1:12. Perfectly fucking believable.

[@KillerOrca]

And then the denial of having it worked on because "its too expensive"

[@CybrosPrime]

And the clunkyness of the hands, even medieval gauntlets make hand movements a bit clunky, and this is power armor where the hands are likely controlled by a rod that is further up in the arm (like the starcraft marine)

[@AltereggoLol1]

@@CybrosPrime They weren't just clunky, he was shaking inside the gauntlets I think. Nobody's done grizzled space marines with thousand yard stares throwing up in the Higgins boat before.

[@ratave6472]

@@KillerOrcaMfs would conquer an entire planet just for cash but not fix one computer. So much for the “perfect society”

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@Mystyx-Sama]

Gettinjg some beautiful Killzone, Astartes, Aliens vibes here. Amazing work! Kinda reminds me of the assault on Luna in the pre-heresy days of old Tera in 40k

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

I’m also getting some fallout vibes with the armor designs

[@Mystyx-Sama]

@@Prophetofthe8thLegion I actually was gonna say that but I forgot, yeah. Really nice.

[@illiteratebrian1707]

Yup! The whole computer interface at the beginning really reminded me of alien. Easy to see how this universe could go into a horror direction with that in mind

[@kev1734]

@@illiteratebrian1707 that's a really nice idea man. I short film of some marines trying to survive on a ship with a tyrannid

[@superslime1926]

The sound design of being out in space and only hearing the sound passed through the hull is such a beautiful touch

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@SuperUnunquadium]

Weyland-Yutani, Jin-roh, 40k, this wears its influences on its sleeves unabashedly while still being very much its own thing. I hope this theme continues.

[@cn.st.182]

How exactly is this "very much it's own thing"..?

[@beeno3487]

@@cn.st.182ik it’s just a stylized 40k nothing else.

[@YTDariuS-my6dg]

@@cn.st.182 The humans aren't challenged at all if the intro is to be believed, this conflict is treated casually and is reportedly the first time ever that human rule was contested in any meaningful way. The elites of society treat it like any other war - as entertainment. There's, so far, been no indication of any meaningful religion, much less extreme and wide-spread zealotry. The only similarity is "big men in big bulky space armor fighting aliens with sleek blue-white designs" which isn't even that uncommon. I mean, if this and WH40K are the same thing, then so is Starcraft, for example, and even if you believe the (false) rumors that Starcraft was "supposed to be a WH40K game", it's still very much it's own thing that merely draws a lot of inspiration from the same sources as WH40K, or use 40K as an inspiration itself. Your ungrounded pessimism is heard, but it is foolhardy. Equating two works merely for similar design choices would invalidate most of the modern gaming and TV industry. There is such a thing as being too pessimistic, and your own claim borders on being contrarian for the sake of merely being contrarian.

[@PurifiedWaterII]

​@cn.st.182 awww you ok 😢

[@Washeek]

I think I detected a bit of LoGH?

[@thestabbybrit4798]

A universe ruled by the greed of a corporate empire? A shot at GW, perhaps?

[@namelessking4146]

Sounds like my Megacorp runs in Stellaris

[@WaltuhDaWhite]

Definitely very definitely

[@NeoZ45]

Sounds more like armored core to me

[@jonesdan85]

​@@NeoZ45Seems you missed the point

[@WaltuhDaWhite]

@@jonesdan85 ridicule that man!

[@malignant_rumor]

Love the aesthetic of 40k with the Judge Dredd influences turned further up. Everything looking like it's made of solid steel while still moving that fluidly, this is so cool

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@Ddarth_sidious]

The Internet remember you guys. You are so talented, it's just unfair that your previous project for some greedy British toy soldiers company didn't allowed your skill to shine. Hope your solo project would be much more successful and became a new masterpiece of an animation.

[@sgtrock68]

I loved it, I hope to see lots more. Are we sure those "toy soldier guys" haven't copyrighted space?? Or armor in space? Or tanks in space? I'm sure they've tried. Are they still trying to sue everything that moves? Not a good way to make friends...or long term customers.

[@flamintaika3622]

​@@sgtrock68 Or a truly stable life. Or income. Lawsuits tend to backfire at some point. Like insults. ...man they got nasty

[@forrestdorman4870]

Fuck GW and their greed. This looks good.

[@JuliusCaesar888]

If only people this creative could invent their own property instead of expecting another company to allow them to leech off their property. Stop trying to be edgy for the little man. GW isn't obligated to let people profit off their items. These animators can create ANYTHING, they don't have to pick something owned by someone else already. It's deliberate parasitism.

[@Eysc]

what's the history on the previous protect? and where I can see it

[@Jacoblock12]

Finally, it's nice that we can get a spiritual successor to the Astartes animation. For a budding animated series, I'd say it's a strong opening for something that's finding its feet. I'm excited to see what comes next.

[@KoishiVibin]

did nobody notice the cheeky little thought? War is entertainment for the elite. Us. We're watching this for fun.

[@Danuxsy]

this is not even close to the quality of Astartes

[@KoishiVibin]

@@Danuxsy ...I'm going to raise my eyebrow and move on.

[@avgvstvs7851]

He's right, it absolutely isn't. This is like a pale imitation

[@Xenomorthian]

@@avgvstvs7851I see it as the creators saw how Goated Astartes was from the viewpoint of "Independent Internet Animation" and took notes but were trying to do their own thing

[@christopherbrown1371]

i love the title bump at the end with the vintage spin up and the beat playing in the background.. and the extra shots right after. chefs kiss truly.. it still gives me chills watching that

[@LSTPcobra]

For everyone confused this used to be Lost Legion Studios (The Exodite animation trailers were here), for whatever reason they have rebranded and made something Warhammer 40K adjacent.

[@kristiankho]

thanks GW /s

[@DukeOnkled]

Rebranded because Games Workshop doesn't know how to work with their own IP in regards to fan creations.

[@darthmeta6445]

I was wondering why everything had a WH40K look to it. Bruva Alfabusa did the same thing with his Text-To-Speech Device series.

[@Noobochok]

Looks like a mix of 40k and Fallout designwise. So I guess it is legally distinct just enough :D

[@hardtochain6206]

Fuck games workshop

[@oompalumpus699]

I called it. 40k had so many talented fan artists but GW decided to go the way of the dodo. Now a lot of former 40k fan artists are taking a crack at making their own grimdark sci-fi. Let's go!!!!

[@Pinkblack-r9g]

You called nothing John snow

[@sanirday]

This is a professional studio that has literally been hired in the past by Games Workshop. Idk how the fuck you think they are some amateur 'fan artists'.

[@nineball4544]

I love how twitchy some of the troopers like. Gives you a sense of how bloodthirsty and messed up in the head these guys are

[@dandcc9192]

Well, if I am in a war and could go any minute, also high on god knows what they are putting in the combat enhancement drugs they are distributing, or, more realistically, I can get my hands on, it would be a miracle if I could stay sane. One could even argue going insane would increase one's odds of living through it.

[@noodlebowls8896]

Also makes the powered suits feel like actual suits aiding in movement, sometimes excessively like how the dudes hand moved when reaching for the stim.

[@lurky7849]

Also drives home the fact that being in a metal box screaming across a barren planetoid while being shot at by aliens would be a _bit of a bumpy ride._ Of course, that could also be the handy-dandy can o' drugs (combat stims?) they're passing around, too.

[@antoinep.2565]

​@@lurky7849ikr? i find very funny, same vibe as the dudes passing around deodorant in the locker rooms 😂

[@I_enjoy_some_things]

Yeah, combat stims just like the Marines from StarCraft haha.

[@0liver_Clothesoff]

3:03 I love how the other soldier is all like "Lemme get a hit, bro. It's puff puff pass!"

[@traphimawari7760]

don't be that nibba in the function

[@Funniblockman]

Facts that shit must’ve been hella good if he wanted a puff of that Baja blast.

[@emmasochist]

I did love what I thought was a look of concern on the captain's face like he's losing authority over his men

[@thetyler101]

Space mariens witha 40k look but a starcraft aditude

[@Cpt_Graftin]

Not to mention the shaky hands of the soldier asking for it. A nice attention to detail that maybe these soldiers have become a bit too dependent on their stims/drugs

[@axolotlaristotle]

I adore how chunky the computer's feel. Really gives off an Alien vibe which, is fitting since from the little lore we have, Weyland-Yutani would feel right at home in this galaxy.

[@Gobblin_Goblin]

70’s-90’s depictions of Sci-Fi tech are some of my favorites.

[@WozWozEre]

'Alien vibe', it's a straight up copy lol. I thought I was watching an Alien Isolation gameplay clip for a second.

[@TuShan18]

Alien and fallout is the vibe I was getting. I like it.

[@axolotlaristotle]

@@TuShan18 Oh hey, fellow Salamander

[@Bluecho4]

Yeah, I like the retro computer interface. It's one of my favorite aesthetics. Moreover, it really leans into the idea that it's the technology employed by corporations that are stingy with their funding. The forces in this setting probably _could_ upgrade the user interface of their computers. They choose not to, because that would cost money.

[@saucevc8353]

Aside from the obvious inspiration, I love the little bit of lore we’re given. Mega corporations are hardly underrepresented in sci fi but usually the focus is on Earth, the idea of galaxy spanning corporate empires feuding with each other while conquering the universe for profit is such a grimdark concept.

[@Lynxoln]

Aside from the obvious inspiration, the armors give me some serious killzone vibe.

[@StFelixofAstora]

YES

[@undertow619]

Especially the red, beady optics

[@TrezRe]

I can't unsee it now

[@henryheavy8044]

For helghan !!!

[@shoto42]

Also a bit of Wolf brigade

[@abcj17]

Love the armor design, feels like a mash up of 40K Space Marines, Fallout Power armor (especially at 3:21 with the ribbed underglove and padding) and roman legionnaire armor. Keen to see how this series progresses!

[@tjericc9739]

I'd also like to point out how their armor have spots with exposed mechanical parts like the Fallout power armors, especially in the face, but bear a shape similar to the Astartes. I love the space marines but sometimes their armor is too smooth, especially if you're not an overly decorative chapter. I understand it's because their armor is near flawless (lol) that they have little exposure to mechanical parts but who doesn't like a little more detail in their design?

[@nexusthenormie5578]

​@@tjericc9739 I knew i wasn't the only one who got fallout vibes from their armor!

[@nilsniemeier5345]

There's also some Jin-Ro aesthetics going on here, too.

[@seri5109]

@@nilsniemeier5345jin ro or the Helghasts in Killzone all i could think of was the Helghasts 😭

[@ra_alf9467]

4:17 And that terminator style eyes

[@H9092-2]

I love how the barrels on the rifle instantly get glowing hot in the void since there's nowhere easy for the heat to go. And they stay hot!

[@entropyapathy]

(1) guns don't get red hot after 10 rounds regardless of vacuum (2) if there's no atmosphere why are the enemy rounds making sound as they fire and as they zip past?

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@magnusbjornson3247]

Love how grounded this looks. No heat dispersion, low gravity, juiced up soldiers. Can't wait for more. These guys would also look great as miniatures since they are not decorated like christmas trees😂

[@IntrusiveThoughts838]

You’ll like the Iron Warriors then with how simple they are in design

[@YakovDub]

Well, if red hot barrel from 1 shot seems grounded to you, I got no good news for you bud

[@raihankadir5325]

@@YakovDub In atmosphere heat is dispersed to the air, in vacuum theres no air to disperse the heat.

[@YakovDub]

@@raihankadir5325 what makes you think I don't know that?

[@glandhound]

​@@YakovDubexactly, especially since they established it's a vacuum so the exterior temp has to be absolute zero. Heat needs a medium.

[@danielpasco8765]

I'm glad animators that are hit by gw's atrocious ban hammer are now finding ways to resurface and continue doing what they're passionate about, while also giving people quality content. Like sodaz whos currently working on a fall out fan animation.

[@yoomazir]

GW really screwed up that one isn't it

[@mustafaalqaysi7799]

This is like a Warhammer 40k×Armored core VI crossover, even the voice at 2:22 sounds like handler Walter, I'm gonna have plenty of daydreams, thank you for making this amazing work.

[@mravalon2769]

It’s so good that you didn’t give up and continued working! You have talent, please develop it! And thank you so much for the wonderful job! The main thing is to never give up and always move forward, movement is life! In Russia there is a saying: “Dogs bark but the caravan moves forward”! All the best, live and prosper!

[@Mtaalas]

"Didn't give up"... who? where? what? how? :) Explain to someone who has no idea what you're talking about, please? :)

[@triscuit5962]

This is just Corperate Space Marines from 40k... and I absolutely love it!

[@1stcaptainraldoron538]

One of the small details i like about these guys that distinguish them from Astartes, is how they still show signs of human vices. A space marine would be as still as a statue prior to going into combat, and they dont twitch or make any movement that isnt precise and direct. Here you can see that they're all kinda twitchy and anxious while sharing narcotics(something no astartes would ever bother with), checking their gear, and looking around at each other. That more than anything really sets these guys apart from their Warhammer counterparts.

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@ratave6472]

@@wigglesbee Ah, yes. Being respectful of minorities and the lgbtq = Ruining an upstart universe. Do you not have anything better to talk about?

[@reinmharcalihat5211]

Thats because this animation is the time where the Age of Technology or the Dark Age of Technology,they didnt have the gene seed of a primarch because thei didnt have primarchs in the dark Age of Technology before the Age of strife

[@reinmharcalihat5211]

And also,theres no Emperor in this animation,i hope you understand .😌

[@ratave6472]

@@reinmharcalihat5211 I’m sorry, but this isn’t set during the dark age of technology. According to the lore given from the Patreon, this is set hundreds of thousands of years into the future. It’s an original ip

[@redcell9636]

This gave me 80's style Analogue future vibes. I love it.

[@scorchprimethewalkingwarcrime]

This gives off some major 40K vibes. Absolutely Badass. Don't know what this channel was previously, but I definitely subscribed to it for its quality.

[@Renkyz]

Lost Legion Studios. Creators of The Exodite (40K).

[@theylivewesleep.5139]

That’s because it’s 40k reskinned.

[@Son_Kar]

The beginning also gave me a bit of Fallout 3 and 4 vibes at the beginning with the soundtrack and the film roll at 0:48.

[@terminator572]

I legit thought this was set during the Dark Age of Technology

[@adannator1546]

they made the exodites before it was "aquired" by GW but i do find it a bit too warhammer'y still an absolutely amazing animation tho

[@mariocasallas]

I feel "Astartes" inspiration all over the place, but it has a unique vibe though. The whole thing is very well done. Congratulations truly. Cinematography, models, lighting, animation, storytelling. I can´t wait to see what happens next.

[@Zaranell]

The KZbin algorithm is awful in countless ways, but at least it knows me well enough to have suggested this within an hour of it being posted. Phenomenal work all around, looking forward to the rest of this series now!

[@db9635]

well said.

[@DukeWooze]

TBH I thought this was going to be another average animation but that was shattered when I saw how the APC's suspension was animated. Good job! Armor and weapon designs are superb. Vastly out does modern 40k aesthetics. It actually looks like grim dark diesel punk.

[@nexusthenormie5578]

Honestly it does look very dieselpunk now that I think about it, it's like the old Aliens "analog" aesthetic, mixed with hints of 40k, fallout and ww2 aesthetics

[@DukeWooze]

@@nexusthenormie5578 Yeah pretty much spot on.

[@joesweeney6262]

The tape reverb effect of the music near the end. So good. Amazing 80's darkwave sounds.

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@Dunmerdog]

I know there is is sort of a legally distinct 40K vibe to get around GW being shitty, but I genuinely love the strangeness of this. Where 40K leans in on World War 1 aesthetics for its environments, weapons, and battles, this has a very distinct cold war era futurism. It's fucking sick and quite original. Respect

[@MontyTheMothman]

i love this. the aesthetic. the art direction. it’s on point. absolutely fantastic piece

[@ЕгорПрилуцкий-в5и]

Your movie inspired me to finish mine. Which I was afraid to touch for more than 3 months. Thank you!

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@Streygenmoment]

This looks awesome, I can't wait for more of this. I love the Diesel-punk aesthetics the Barakan guys have, it looks brutal and industrial, it's very nice. Also the Diasporas look really cool too, nice Sci-fi aesthetics to contrast with the humans in this setting

[@Streygenmoment]

I can't wait to see how the Barakans fight, and how the Diaspora respond to them

[@ghostttriddder]

It is a reminiscent of Tau vs Space Marines

[@Justowner]

The armor looks very much like 40k styled powered armor from Fall out 4. Im curious to see if the dudes are giants or if it really is just the armor making them big like in FO.

[@Streygenmoment]

​@@JustownerI'd say the armor also looks like it's from Wolfenstein or Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, with some Fallout around the arms and the helmets being close to Space Marines

[@apocalypselemon2209]

Big C.E.0. On his Golden Ergonomic Chair gives this a 5.0 performance score.

[@Ransetsu]

😂😂😂😂

[@DoomGuy6615]

From the bits of lore that they posted on Patreon, I'm loving it all so far. So damn interesting and already it feels fleshed out

[@waspoptic]

THIS IS AWESOME!! I absolutely love the utilitarian design of the soldiers and vehicles, reminds me of Starcraft. Looked like those guys were taken adrenaline boosters too. Absolutely fantastic!! Also I've listened to enough comm chatter in my day that I was actually able to understand what was said in the beginning. This is gonna be an awesome series!

[@OrigFlixterr]

What did they say? In short

[@Vernafveik]

This feels like a combination of 40K and Wolfenstein and I’m all for it

[@TheSonicShoe]

Something that scratches that 40k itch that ISN'T pay walled behind an overpriced subscription service, AND manages blend a bit of retro-futurism a la "Alien"? SIGN ME UP!!!

[@jackofn0trades29]

While I can definitely identify the inspirations, the material is brought to life in such a fun and flavorful way. It is evocative of so many things that made my childhood, but also affirms itself as something entirely new! Good Hunting LLS!!! Can’t wait to see what you got next!

[@ARStudios2000]

I'm always open to more web series made with passion like this

[@ambushbob5383]

Alright Battlemace 40million!!! That grin at the end, I think you guys know full well you struck gold with this

[@wigglesbee]

dont join the discord or support this project its already being ruined by leftists and lgbtq shit

[@TrollOfReason]

Interesting touch on the barrels. Starts glowing on the first burst, which also completely effs up an entire light AT squad. I also noticed no tracer (unnecessary with scopes & integratedoptics) & minimal delay between burst & detonation, so the projectiles must be moving at extreme velocities, which matches with the behaviour of the gun. A gun that is never fired full-auto, always in bursts akin to the trigger pull of an M4. So these bullets are fast & hefty enough to rupture some kind of high-density energy cells as seen against the AT threat, but are also able to pucture the armored cowling & to damage the structural bracing of a lightly armored air transport with AP or multipurpose solid shot. Yeah, I can totally appreciate why the barrels are *glowing* after one burst in a vacuum. Beautiful attention to detail.

[@KillerOrca]

The high velocity makes sense too; they're in a vacuum on a moon with no atmosphere. "Sir Issac Newton is the nastiest son of a bitch in space"

[@tarektechmarine8209]

I kinda have a problem with the glowing barrels. You see 40k as grimderp as everyone makes it out to be, bolters use rockets, meaning the barrels themselves are not that important, sure they'll heat up and eventually warp despite how thick they are, but in this universe it would make the barrels extremely unreliable. Bolters would be the Correct thing to do, after all they are 'Space' marines and no one really cares to see past the derp and silliness.

[@vencislavgunev293]

@@tarektechmarine8209 this is not WH 40k actually .

[@ВиляКрит]

This looks like what could really be set in Dark Age of Technology within 40k. Great job!

[@navarog378]

Warhammer 40k if GW wasn't dumb

[@MrJollylolly101]

Holy shit that was awesome. Not just in the animation, but the pacing, sound, and vibe was just impeccable. So siked to see this continue.

[@WhenGoatsWentBaa]

I love that they're not only armoured like supersoldiers, but shoot like they are as well That guy was nailing targets ages away without taking long to aim

[@peters.9463]

great video! I like the touch that even the elite force from the corporations have still problems with the equipment, because, most probably, the corporation was not buying the hottest shit but was cutting some costs there (regarding the intro scene where the repair request was denied). really nice!

[@KillerOrca]

Even in the far future, micro-profits take priority.

[@xenowarsgames3806]

Y'all need to get in touch with a manufacturer right now, and make these into figures people can buy. Minis? Yep! Action Figures? Yes! Statues? Abso-fuckin-lutely! We need this as a minis game.

[@robertpalmer7693]

Do you know if this is going to be a longer video or turned into games, board and computer? You just seem to know a lot more info than me tgats why I'm asking. Cheers

[@JJ-ip7oi]

The animation's so fcking crisp it's amazing. The tiny sound effects in between what you'd expect to be a one-time thing, like the first click of failing to put on his helmet before readjusting and then finally doing it, is really good. The attention to tiny details is really cool as well. This feels like Astartes all over again.

[@MrCovi2955]

This needs to become a full, commercial IP. I need an RTS about this universe.

[@anticarrrot]

In the legally distinct grim dark future of Morningstar, there is only corporate profit, and laughter of hungry lawyers.

[@gestaltreplica7515]

This is incredible. For some reason, certain moments gave me strong Dune vibes.

[@Kryptonater1994]

Absolutely superb work! The sound design alone, especially switching from atmosphere, to zero atmosphere was excellent. The visuals and composition are also stylistically fresh and delicious for the eye! A lot of love and care has gone into this and you should absolutely be applauded! Bravo!

[@JoChiMinh_Actual]

Love the sound design especially the transition between the interior of the APC and the space outside.

[@toshibarobbie]

Member of pipermakes, love the work you put in here, some of those designs look miiighty familiar keep up the great work

[@glandhound]

Has name dropping ever worked for anyone?

[@toshibarobbie]

@@glandhound she was the one who posted it, so i wanted to make sure they knew where i was coming from

[@sohype6827]

This is so dope, idk what this channel was before but I know I subbed for the WH40K quality videos 🔥🔥

[@supersaiyandiclonius3056]

He was the guy who made the Warhammer 40k Exodite videos before Warhammer+ became a thing.

[@sohype6827]

@@supersaiyandiclonius3056 Damnnnn okay

[@Notpopularopinion]

I cant freaking stop watching this. This is giving me the same kinda feeling and thoughts' that Dune did when I read the books. I want to explore, I want more, I NEED more! Holy crap I want a table top and video game of this!

[@Stoneforge1501]

Damn this was awesome! As a 40k fan this really hit the spot.

[@tarkov_6]

as someone who studied heat transfer, I love the detail of the gun barrel heating quickly

[@whiskeyjuliet]

This has got that 90/00's RTS FMV cinematic quality, looking forward to more. 👍

[@davise6897]

Games workshop "You can't make any more Warhammer 40k fan animations " LLS "Fine I'm going to make own Warhammer with Black Templars and Tau!"

[@mill2712]

This guy did a starcraft and said, if we can't use Space Marines for our fan project, then we'll make our own Space Marines.

[@maxhill7065]

"Sir, if we don't use vowels in our monitors, we can save 0.0002% in energy savings, decade over decade" "Get this man a desk!"

[@Easttowest45]

Love the detail of the gun barrel getting super-hot because heat can't disperse as easily in a no-atmosphere environment.

[@mortarion9813]

I'm feeling vibes from Jin-Roh 'The Wolf Brigade', 40k (obviously), but I'm shocked nobody's mentioned how the scene inside the transport feels distinctly like it took hints from the transport scene/what was supposed to be the opening cinematic for StarCraft: Ghost. After Exodite, I'm excited to see how you guys improved! Looking amazing already.

[@KillerOrca]

And so we reach full circle. For in truth, StarCraft was inspired by 40k.

[@brightestlight9462]

@@KillerOrca eh, vaguely inspired by, but i like to clarify that the only thing that was "originally intended to be warhammer" was warcraft 1, and since then it's been a wholly different universe. and 40k takes more from dune and starship troopers (and paradise lost for the horus heresy) than starcraft takes from warhammer. i say this all as someone for whom warhammer 40k is my favorite fictional verse.

[@shocktrooper9163]

2:58 doing drugs before a mission, war never changes...

[@Scholar_of_Lore]

This is amazing can’t wait how this universe grows and I can pick apart the lore and I can see a video game in the future

[@cobrakhan883]

Such an awesome animation and universe you got here! Can't wait to see more of it!

[@zzurge1173]

The inspiration is obvious,with that being said I'm glad that in spite of corporate overlords you were able to overcome the hurdles and make something original.i will be watching with great interest

[@lordcastellant1944]

I love how by every angle you can see what this is inspired by but still winds up being its own cool idea. Bravo, just bravo. Look forward to more

[@JMAssainatorz]

Im getting both astarties and also a something about the animation and the ruffian style of soldiery reminds me a lot off starcraft as well. Neither is a complaint from my end. Well done sir!

[@xded2625]

Ah yes, the battlemace 42 Milion

[@whoopintootin]

this can be the start of a respectable universe, focus on creating the most enjoayble and captivating viewer experience possible and you have earned yourself a loyal fan/lore nerd. ;)

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

I loved every second of it. Absolutely stunning work!

[@bonesmcjones8454]

I LOVE CORPORATIONS! I CANT WAIT TO DIE IN A CORPORATE WAR FOR A PAYCHECK!!!! seriously awesome stuff, can't wait for more!

[@willsell456]

I can see the Astartes Inspiration in this. Great work can't wait to see what this evolves into.

[@maddking2442]

4:52 is the look I had from start to finish. I like this, bring me another!

[@enxman7697]

I really liked the detail of the rifle barrel overheating due to impossible heat discharge with no atmosphere.

[@richardlaroche9167]

That's warhammer 20k in the age of Strife before the emperor comes forward.

[@AltereggoLol1]

That sergeant should have been a psych casualty three tours ago. Amazing work, whoever did his expressions.

[@billihockey4157]

Not Imperium deploying Not Space Marines to fight Not Tau I love it have a like and a sub

[@tomkadin]

This could be a battle brothers cinematic for one page rules. They should cooperate. Awesome video.

[@LaKbiz]

Can't wait to see more of this. This IP has more of this 80's vibe in its aesthetic. I'm eager to know more about all this universe.