Morningstar: The Hunt - Part Two

TURN CAPTIONS ON!!!
This episode features constructed languages!!!
The Barakan breach the alien artillery walker as the orbital battle intensifies. The exogen known as the Shigue prepare to sell their lives to buy their people time.
This is part of the expanding MORNINGSTAR Universe, join our Discord:
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Part 3 is in the works along with additional content!
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The Team
Boman Modine - Director/co-creator
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Joacim Holm - 3D Artist/co-creator
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Kharos - Lead Animator
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Legio Symphonica - Music
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UgoSound - Sound Department
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Vasili Rodriguez - Lighting/Unreal
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Gabriel Tamarindo - Animator
Voice Talent
Coolz - Shigue Crew
Thunderbolt - Human Officer
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GunnarGuyVA - Longhorn, Shigue Crew, Announcer
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Intecris - Barakan Taskmaster, Human Officer
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Brenna Pipher - Life-giver
Gabriel Kero - TX-1 Driver
Additional Support
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Rebelphantum - Community Moderator
Inspiration for the Shigue Orbital Artillery Walker
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Original Model Designs by
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#scifishort #projectmorningstar #unrealengine #aliens #hunting #independentartist #scifi #animation

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Make sure you turn on the closed captions!!!!

[@For_The-namesakesnake]

Yupe, did exactly that and now I can follow what they are saying though.

[@spikmaster18]

I really dig about this animation, especially the overall aesthetics of the DAOT world. Tho if I can gave a bit of input......can you guys make the Space Marines Guns (especially the Rifle) sound more punchier please ?

[@johncolvin2754]

I like this new distinct sound, it's different, suits the different vibe, like everything that's so familiar but different

[@mrbrianbrush]

Those gun fashes are really bright. Especially when watching at night

[@mrbrianbrush]

Awesome video again yall! Gun flashes a little bright. Especially when watching at night

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

We are in a golden age of indie animation

[@shaftoe195]

It will become known as the Dark Age of Indie Animation when GW is done...

[@ieuansmith518]

@@shaftoe195 SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Do not speak the name that should not be spoken! They hear. They hear, everything.

[@alderinjan]

what are those other artists/channels

[@VectorGhost]

Idk about that

[@Antibot01]

Yeah, just check out the “Murder Drones”, it's pretty freaking good.

[@weldonwin]

I love how the human warships have recruiting ads playing on their side, even when they are in combat, in deep space far from anywhere anyone would see them. Really speaks to the mindset of the Barakan's corporate overlords

[@Chromeberd]

Buy n Large is your super store! we've got all you need! and so much more!

[@crystalclearchaos5387]

Shocked that wasn't a thing in starship troopers or helldivers lol

[@weldonwin]

@@crystalclearchaos5387 Helldivers you may not get recruiting ads on the side of the Super-Destroyer, but you do get a big screen on the embarkation deck that runs commercials for products like *EAGLE SWEAT* (tm), which is sadly not a Gamer-Girl Bathwater style product of Eagle-1's bottled perspiration.

[@marley7868]

it's for the war footage also I assume to style on the enemy

[@dereenaldoambun9158]

PROPAGANDA THROUGH ADS LESSGGGOOOOOO!!!!!!! 🤑🤑🤑

[@Myehn]

LETTTSS GOOOO LEGALLY DISTINCT SPACE MARINES

[@dwightyoung2291]

LEGALLY DISTINCT CORPO SCUMBAG SUPERHUMANS

[@lior414]

COSMIC SOLDIERS

[@GruntJoe0341]

VOID TROOPERS

[@PropNoppa]

COSMO COMMANDO

[@oompalumpus699]

Ahem.. Interstellar Infantry.

[@SerbianLifter997]

"My thanks, on behalf of those who died in the name of better mechanical amusements and commercial opportunities." -unnamed CEO

[@jaromswenson7541]

last samurai

[@KalashVodka175]

The God-CEO of Mankind

[@covenantsoldier5255]

Rest in peace, 02...

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Pieces*

[@covenantsoldier5255]

@@ProjectMorningstarEahahahah lmao

[@Intecris]

What can I say, he should've listened! 😂

[@rb9882]

@@Intecriswhat happened 😅

[@oscaranderson5719]

@@ProjectMorningstarthat’s cold, bro 😂

[@QuestionableAdviser_]

Com Scramblers, Kill-Team breach, Halo Covenant vibes. Bro, this is gonna be lit.

[@aeri1148]

i know right? they look like elites with extra arms and different heads, but that helmet..

[@_vWhay_-ro8tw]

bro this is already lit

[@lostkhan1728]

i mean this 40k before it was even called 40k. do believe the creators or someone in the dev team has stated that this shares the same universe as 40k but in humanity's golden age way before what they are now.

[@collinb.8542]

​@lostkhan1728 nah the creators have stated its an entirely separate IP. So as to avoid legal trouble with GW.

[@sonofjack6286]

I like how the Shigue are a herbivore species. I mean, they clearly make those horse noises, as well as speak of their diaspora as a migration, dub the Barakan as "predator" contacts, speak their people as a herd, and speak of plains as if they are gods. Also, the 'Longhorn" seems to be the commander of that anti-orbital platform. I love those details, nice worldbuilding.

[@JudgeNicodemus]

I noticed that too. I'm really digging the world building.

[@TheNapster153]

They invoked Sangheili vibes, with their leg structure

[@ob2110]

They also seem not to relish bloodshed, but are willing to fight for the herd. They’re clearly just on a migration and simply crossed the path of corporate facists. I bet it’s all so they can get more tech which is worth money. They don’t seem like a species that would start a war

[@nicktitus4374]

Do the big boys have their own battle language?! Awesome. 😎

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Yes! It's called "Uttar" we're hoping to open an online language class on Discord so everyone can become psychopathic linguists :P

[@nicktitus4374]

​@@ProjectMorningstar as a scifi comic creator and lore junkie, such world building pleases me greatly. Let all of humanity roar as one! As BARAKAN!!!

[@keyboard_warrior6494]

It reminds me of the Sardukar

[@GruntJoe0341]

@@ProjectMorningstar, I'd love to pick some of it up just to mix it into TTRPGs, just to add a little flavor

[@Xenomorthian]

​@keyboard_warrior6494 remember the dune books mentioning there being Atreides Battle Language cool someone finally used that idea

[@FireWarrior2013]

I tell you what, I am immediately more intrigued to learn this is more than a "LegaLlY DistInCt" 40k fan animation. It is its own thing, with some nice inspirations worn proudly upon its sleeve. And to take the time to construct a language system as well for the non-human assets is exciting!

[@sasabubalo1117]

I see it as a story told before the long night, which makes it even cooler in my eyes :)

[@GreyKnightsVenerable]

Even the humans are speaking 2 different languages.

[@benq3009]

you can actually think of it as set in 40k during the dark age of technology. The soldiers can be wearing the original version of power armor

[@sasabubalo1117]

@@benq3009 exactly!!!

[@A_Professional422]

​@@benq3009 OHHH YEAH that's sick

[@ilkaysar2522]

The Alien's have probably messed with something not even the humans would have dared to mess with. The bottom line of a corporation.

[@weldonwin]

They're cow aliens, they are resisting their inevitable fate to be steaks

[@gwac0609]

well, this is heavily inspired from 40K so I wouldn't be surprised if they got the attention of some cosmic horror that wants to eat them and us humans will probably run into it soon enough and go from predator to prey but unlike the aliens we will try to fight back because we preferred to remain predator.

[@KalashVodka175]

@@gwac0609 Maybe the aliens really tastes like cows and the company wants to turn them into steaks?

[@LackOfSleepIsAbsurd]

@@KalashVodka175The first video did state that the aliens are refugees from a "Cosmic Disaster", which may imply they are running from powerful existential threats or a sentient cosmic force.

[@henryheavy8044]

@@KalashVodka175it doesn’t matter what they are, the mega corps of the hegemony will exploit everything of value from them ranging from technology, body parts or just use them as entertainment animals

[@parkermaisterra8532]

I’m in freaking love with this- The Barakan’s cool leg thrusters and hidden blade is so damn cool

[@strangerdanger2147]

It’s funny how they’re the Elites, but the other don’t care if one of them died. They just brush it off and carry on. Comparing to Space Marines, who does a funeral rite and stuff, and losing one is actually considered a massive loss. While the Barakan just says “02 died? Should’ve listened”. It really shows just how uncaring and depressing this universe is.

[@enocescalona]

Am so surprised how damn professional this looks at some shots. Absolutely is a big animation bump! Am a bit sad we don't see enough of the Kotar killing the aliens, but the worldbuilding is damn good. Am very happy at least that the Barakan are stable enough to joke around and be able to communicate with each other coherently. Compared to how twitchy they seemed in the first ep, lol.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Well... 04 is going to be an issue.

[@tdpuuhailee8222]

@@ProjectMorningstar Let me ques. He's the crackhead of the group?

[@EASY7356]

@@tdpuuhailee8222 he injected something into his chest in part one so probably yes

[@talscorner3696]

Love the use of different languages even among the humans ^^

[@fullyawakened]

Space Marines on Warhammer ships vs Halo Elites on Covenant ships... 2 very well-established sci-fi franchises. Can't wait to see Morningstar content

[@appelbaum89]

Don't forget fallen's from destiny 2

[@channingtaintum]

@@appelbaum89 Let's be real. Everybody has already forgotten about Destiny 2.

[@charmingcobra]

It's finally here!

[@ErickSarabia-z5c]

The Awakening and Project Morningstar in the same week? Fantastic. Praise the Space King!!!.

[@johnjuben8635]

what's the awakening

[@ErickSarabia-z5c]

@@johnjuben8635 A Warhammer fan animation

[@Brokentwobutton]

The mercenary aspect of the squad leader sending out a sufficient 3 man team for their maneuver, not risking the remainder or himself is nice touch. Your show-rather-than-tell storytelling ability is always superb.

[@marcinmarszaek3813]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE LANGUAGE HERE! Like, so much effort has clearly went to this that I feel amazed. Thought for a while that Barakan's marines were talking Japanese as it sounds a little similar, but I'm not sure at the end. But the Aliens and their design - Phenomenal!

[@weldonwin]

The Barakan are speaking truncated English, like a battle language, very much like the Sardaukar from Dune

[@moriskurth628]

4:07 Oh my God, that's amazing. At first I thought you were having the Humans speak another language entirely, but no, the Barakan speak in some sort of Combat Cant or something, that's using less syllables to convey information quicker, and potentially to be harder to decipher if their communications channels are breached!

[@Sashakemper]

It reminds me of Clanners from Battletech

[@tonycezar1645]

reminds me of the Sardaukar

[@Dapper0Scrapper]

I love the different helmets they all have.

[@Omidion]

You've found the next big thing, i can see novels, games, pen and paper campaigns of this. I WANT MORE!

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Join the Discord to follow as we expand into each of those opportunities!

[@minodvesP]

@@ProjectMorningstar Pls just don`t become next greedy GW, lol

[@NicoBabyman1]

@@ProjectMorningstar is the discord only open to paying Patreon members?

[@Mrbugg08]

Agreed

[@braxeton671]

@@NicoBabyman1 Invite link on vid's description, bud

[@moosev1938]

This makes me so happy to see that this project is alive. Keep up the good work guys!

[@WittyUsername816]

God yes. Excellent work. I cannot wait for more! RIP 02, died defending the APC. RIP Space Cows, died defending the Herd.

[@taskforceboi8977]

"Protect the Herd with your life." I'm kinda rooting for them.

[@CitizenRule]

Shiggy lover! I will report you to the legally distinct corpo HR department Commissars.

[@mirceazaharia2094]

Corpo spess mehreens killing aliens. Hell yeah.

[@weldonwin]

Cow aliens no less

[@henryheavy8044]

@@weldonwinthey look more like jackals to me

[@cjthebeesknees]

Nite nite little xeno.

[@weldonwin]

@@henryheavy8044 They have hooves, their leader is called a Longhorn, they talk about protecting the heard, they are cows

[@Azorees-oj5zr]

@@weldonwinsheep, goats, rams?

[@patrickmiller4229]

Yes! I'm so glad this project is still kicking and it looks amazing. You guys did an outstanding job!

[@DarkKing009]

I am glad to see an update

[@veszekium5693]

Keep this up! Though short I saw and heard many bits of lore for this burgeoning story. I am especially fascinated with the aliens they give me strong Beast-men vibes

[@BaneOfAgonoth]

PEAK HAS DROPPED

[@Maxsmack]

I think you mean the PEAK HAS RIZEN

[@YoshiBlad3]

I just watched part one again last night… thank the Emp- er, Corporate Executives!

[@weldonwin]

In the Name of the Profits, The Share-Holders Protect

[@dumbnamegoeshere550]

Wow can’t believe it’s almost been a year since part one. Definitely worth the wait

[@wonderbread1645]

the exogens have a similar design to the sangheli but with extra arms.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

We opted for stronger jawlines

[@SerbianLifter997]

@@ProjectMorningstar mewheli.

[@Flesh_Wizard]

​@@ProjectMorningstar🤫🧏‍♂️

[@MarvinMegavolt]

So Destiny's eliksni but less crablike

[@SerbianLifter997]

@@MarvinMegavolt so destiny's eliksni but 🤫🧏‍♂️

[@Stargazzer811]

I really can't get enough of this. The linguistic construction, the environmental detail, the sheer awesomeness of the combat, its just too good. Continue doing what you are doing, and please continue to take your time. I think those of us who really enjoy this are willing to wait.

[@JMAssainatorz]

Project morning star have done their part. Time to do ours gentlemen! give it comments and all the upvotes! Lets boost this thing to the top of youtube!

[@gwac0609]

yes lets

[@Davernn]

Babe wake up more Morningstar just dropped

[@realyoners]

What a way to end the day. MORE!

[@iwopawowski9326]

Nice work!!

[@Frank00000]

I am loving the almost Jin-roh style armor. In silhouette them walking out of the fog made me immediately think of that film. Loving every moment of this.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Jin-roh was a major influence after Fallout! Good eye!

[@Silverfox607]

Top quality animations! And I love the use of multiple languages. Makes so much more sense than every human speaking "common" for the sake of ease. Really gives depth to the backgrounds of all the characters. Ngl I wasn't expecting aliens, I thought it was two different human factions fighting in the first part, but I absolutely love where this is going!!

[@danilapolesciuk4316]

The intro scene of the first episode said that the Shigue are Aliens

[@Silverfox607]

@@danilapolesciuk4316 i totally missed that lmao. I just thought they were a different human empire with a totally different visual style to the Barakan. I tend to get lost taking in all the little armor details on animations like this

[@billihockey4157]

So good. Just so good. Love the soundtrack too.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Legio Symphonica is incredible, we'll be releasing the music soon

[@billihockey4157]

@@ProjectMorningstar love that thanks for the update

[@dreamphoenix000]

I shit you not I was rewatching part 1 just yesterday and today this drops!

[@SirDeadPuppy]

i just found this yesterday and now this drops to perfict

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Fantastic! 👍👍 The dual feed .50 cal - M60 deal is sick! 🖤

[@barrelfish8106]

I, for one, welcome our Barakan corporate overlords.

[@spearshaker7974]

I just glad talented story tellers are being gave the tools to tell there stories in an amazing way.

[@britinmadrid]

Better than most of what is available on Warhammer TV. Looks fantastic!

[@loken9124]

I can confirm part 3 is already in production

[@doctoronishispsychosislab1474]

Awesome :)

[@felipeaugusto2600]

The (not) marines dialect remind me of Sardaukar with their short english. And i'm all for it!

[@comradealex85]

I love the analogue aesthetic to it! Brilliant!

[@Scipio441]

We love legally distinct Space Marines vs Legally distinct sangheili. Seriously amazing work can't wait for the next part!

[@weldonwin]

More like the legally distinct Tau, with a little bit of Eliksni/Fallen

[@PsyHoGKVisual]

Glad to see you're not abandon project guys.

[@Corvaccio]

What an amazing bump in quality! Better direction, lighting, action, animation…everything! If they keep this up this could reach Astartes’ level of quality…and go even beyond it!

[@OrangeGasCloud]

That first scene is so corporate I love it

[@mitch9237]

That ended WAY too soon! This is excellent stuff. Keep em coming!

[@BoisegangGaming]

I like that the Shigue appear to be herbivorous herd organisms but aren't unable to hold their own in combat. Sure, they got their asses kicked by a boarding team but that was shock-and-awe and these are just soldiers against super-soldiers. They still have guns that can kill spaceships, and their weapons aren't exactly ineffective, they're just outmatched. Makes you feel bad for them as they get slaughtered by corporate-contracted murder cultists. "Weak Herbivores that avoid combat" are one of those things that I hate as a trope. Like, if that was true, Elephants and Rhinos and Moose wouldn't be armed to the (literal in the case of elephants) teeth.

[@MentatMan222]

this is really cool and looks beautiful and great touch making custom subtitles so defenlity watch with it on

[@smattathanyou]

Well done! These are so much fun to watch!

[@markfreeman4727]

now i'm craving for a bit lore compedium..this setting already has me hooked

[@ProjectMorningstar]

check out discord or patreon where we offer free lore documents :)

[@chaosfire321]

WOOHOO PART 2'S FINALLY OUT! Love that we get a good look at the Shigue proper. Definitely feels a lot more sympathetic of a xeno race than their inspirations lol. Barrakan suitably threatening too.

[@weldonwin]

The Shigue do refer to the Barrakan as "Predators"

[@Gorogregoro]

I feel transported a bit into 90s space adventure- love that subtle aesthetic! And the visuals look awesomee

[@kenforbranan110]

We have been holding this for a year thanks for the new episode

[@gwac0609]

the Barakan look fucking awesome and even have their own battle language I am loving this keep it up.

[@commissargurke]

This is epic, it's like all of my favorite universes combined. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@lostkhan1728]

i mean i dont think its combined. if i remember correctly the creators/devs stated that this is in the 40k universe before they were called 40k. this is suppose to portray the golden age of humanity in the 40k universe before what they became now.

[@Jester23456]

@@lostkhan1728 this is not set in the 40k verse. The creators wanted to make their own thing

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

Love the tidbits of inspirations here and there. From HALO to Space Mareens. A bit of Starcraft and Resistance..etc..etc..

[@yea-gi9kl]

Man I really wanna know the lore of this setting, truly inspirational.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Absolutely check out our lore sections on Discord or the articles released on Patreon!

[@rileycadonetti4340]

So happy the next part is finally here. you guys did such an amazing job

[@cristianpalacios8044]

Just yesterday I remembered that this existed and Bam part two

[@garlondaddyo]

This is so awesome! Just love this. A great animation and its dark and gritty. GREAT animations.

[@gidierecklusiak4550]

Great video. I wouldn't want to be near to the Big boys, just hearing them speak is frightening, like their on the verge of losing it.❤ Criticism: 1 You made the knife attack much better than last episode, last one didn't feel right. But this was good. 2 the orbital gun firing recoil, doesn't feel heavy enough for a structure of that size. The rest was 💯. Can't wait to see were your taking us with your story.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Appreciated

[@jamesmatthews9807]

I honestly think these guys look cooler and are a lot more sinister looking than space marines. Really dig it.

[@chaosfire321]

Like Space Marines crossed with Jin-roh.

[@jamesmatthews9807]

@@chaosfire321Dude! Yeah!!

[@LackOfSleepIsAbsurd]

Funny thing is that their character is essentially what the Space Marines were originally, biologically enhanced brutes with no qualms.

[@jamesmatthews9807]

@@LackOfSleepIsAbsurdno kidding? I think they should have stuck with that. I like these cutthroat’s better than the zealous space knights that are the astartes.

[@HoxxesFanFilm]

YES!

[@Chapmitch]

This movie was awesome, very good action and detailed.

[@Asmeralt]

Nice, just the right content to help make it till weekend!

[@Borger-l3t]

An almost year's worth of effort and it sure as hell shows. Such quality! Can't wait for part 3!

[@chrisdempyful]

I’m telling you I would pay to get these models to use on the tabletop even more if someone also designed the decals to go on the models

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Oh... we got you.

[@chrisdempyful]

@@ProjectMorningstar oooohhh what are you guys considering? Are you also looking to expand them into vehicles aswell

[@ProjectMorningstar]

@@chrisdempyful We wouldn't be corporate overlord (enthusiasts) without Cyber Trucks and Hummers

[@jackelegman2101]

​@ProjectMorningstar the question is, where would we find them?

[@Echo1608.]

Oh this was amazing, so many great details! Bumbed out 02 though, liked em.

[@commanderwolf395]

See THIS.... THIS is what I want to see more of something new, something fresh I like people who have original thinking Idea's this is new and different but also feels the same as we and I already know where it took inspiration from. But its still so fucking cool man, it gets me hyped to figure out more on what this world is and looks like, cause to me it looks like Warhammer, Destiny 2 and Halo mixed into one.

[@lostkhan1728]

well i mean its warhammer for sure. this when humanity was at its golden age before what they were now in 40k

[@commanderwolf395]

Now I wouldn't say this would be humanity 40k similar but this is its own thing.

[@tyrelltedtorreon2511]

This is AWESOME, your on to something big.

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Glad you think so!

[@tdpuuhailee8222]

When you see a Barakan. It's all ready too late. Humanity first.

[@fabioeliasreisritter8827]

I'm telling you, an RTS game about this would be a dream. Great stuff!

[@bliblivion]

I still regret GW pushing animators out of the IP, but i'm happy your own world is developing the way it is.

[@DrihunGaming]

no fucking way, I was only yesterday showing everyone part one again and got so god damn hype. God bless you

[@davidhansen5574]

this is fucking awesome!!!

[@akamal92]

I am so glad this project is alive and kicking.

[@javiermichel7097]

What a good present for my birthday. Thanks!!!

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Happy birthday!

[@javiermichel7097]

@@ProjectMorningstar THANKS!!! :D

[@youllknowme2079]

Legally distinct halo elite vs legally distinct soace Marines Nice.

[@PlasticiTea]

Honestly, whereas the first one was a cool demo for tech and aesthetic, this one has me invested. Already more openly villain protagonist and satire than the original, I think it's a good direction.

[@MateMaterial]

Animation is amazing. Great job

[@Daerryon]

The lore feels interesting (especially the language spoken), I'm looking forward to see where this project goes

[@ProjectMorningstar]

Be sure to check out discord and our lore drops that are free on Patreon

[@mikharju]

Long wait, but worth every minute!

[@jarrodtan5712]

More creativity on alien design and faction that GW could never come close to making

[@themasterchef9784]

That was BADASS!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@honorguard7616]

love the animation & little details

[@Th3UnluckyGam3r]

I'm fucking drooling. The animation, the design, the fucking lore. I need more. I need more as fast as you can fucking give it to us

[@username12120]

Fantastic and unexpected delivery, thanks! I was thinking about this channel a couple days ago, glad to see you're still working at this.

[@notreal9579]

You know how long ive been waiting for this?

[@mis8866]

Bro your version of space marines is hella clean, love the helm and the way the gun sounds, that ole tat tat sound bringing me straight back to the classic 80s/90s sounding video games. Really clean, loved it, i really can't say more other then i hope you keep what you're doing because you have a real talent not just for the editing/making side of it, but telling a story too. We need more story tellers in the world.

[@thissideup10]

This is how I imagine my Stellaris Megacorp empire is like

[@paulkennedy88]

Buddy, as someone who is at the moment going through a alcohol detox, the first episode an that has made my day, so thank you for giving me a smile on a hard day, can't wait to episode 3