NECRON ZOMBIES!!! | Pariah Nexus Breakdown | Episode 1

[@kkpratt]

One thing that I loved about the Death Mark vs Astartes scene was the Death Mark's subtle nod after taking the kill shot. I think it was a small acknowledgment of respect.

[@beccadixon1943]

I noticed that too, he earned It for sure

[@thetau4866]

​@@beccadixon1943"a good kill"

[@89334726]

I do Wonder though...I find it hard to compaire a war on a single planet to War In Heavens. Might have been a bug.

[@Nightmare704RY]

​@@89334726maybe is a show of "sportsmanship"... like: "yeah I've killed way more impressive things in my day but you did good kid".

[@legion6211]

​@@89334726He probably saw it as, Worthy of a little acknowledgement.

[@ajollyduck]

I love the detail that two of the Kriegers have the skull plate on their gasmasks signifying Veteran status

[@travzac619]

Death Korps Grenadiers

[@ajollyduck]

​@@travzac619Krieg Grenadiers have different backpacks, additional armour and extra/special grenades along with more heavy duty rebreathers.

[@sleepygryph]

What cracked me up was her saying the defenders didn't fight hard enough. The Defenders: Ultramarines (spacemarines) Salamanders (spacemarines) Cadians(Planet broke before them) Krieger(Do not know the meaning of giving up) Sisters of Battle (literally manifest Saints through their faith)

[@giuseppenimis8057]

I see no Toster-lovers here...

[@klortikterra4423]

thus the reason i play Grey Knights. they fight with faith, but not blindly. they are Deamon hunters.

[@fearthewolf1175]

Yea. Some of the most driven and hardened frontline fighters the Imperium as to offer. Yet did not fight hard enough. Sister is a bit on the crazy side

[@БеняХандзо]

She's obviously going through all possible excuses there. I mean, if none on the imperial side were to blame, then why did they lose? Logically speaking, that must mean that their faith in the Emperor was misplaced, since it didn't help them win. And evem allowing such doubt to enter your mind is ruinous, so Sister is trying to rationalize the tragedy some other way, ANY way, even if she herself knows it's ridiculous. Basically, she's getting through her real test of faith, and her only companion here is a freaking imaginary cadian.

[@Krachbumm-Ente]

She doesn't know or believes that this is "ridiculous". She actually does believe it. Just like she actually believes that the god-emperor is her guiding shield, otherwise she wouldn't be able to heal her wound caused by that necron weapon. We know this because this is how the warp functions, it only gives you strength when you actually and undoubtedly believe in it

[@RedFourth]

finally some other loyalist chapters getting more on screen time, the Salamanders deserve it

[@joshuacrist2188]

No other SMs I'd rather be surrounded with. Salamanders, imperial fists and the lamenters are the humans champions and for non heretical reasons the emporers aswell but where his light fails to shine those legions start making holes for the light to get in

[@BigDaddy-ib4rt]

Raven guard would be cool

[@jackrasmussen5345]

I for one pray for he White Scars to get some screen time, though admittedly that's probably not happening anytime soon

[@Hask5555]

​@@jackrasmussen5345They are so fast that the moment they have the set ready the entire chapter is arleady half planet away from them

[@hammer1349]

​@@BigDaddy-ib4rtraven guard would be cool, I agree, but if the raven guard get surrounded then something has gone very very wrong and I don't think you are winning that battle.

[@GruwskiTheDogski]

The marking the Salamanders and the Ultramarines have on their arms/wrist/gaunlets is the symbol/mark of the Indomitus crusade, a lot of the Primaris Marine wear these symbols in the service "veterancy" of the crusade itself.

[@serronserron1320]

Funnily enough a lot of salamanders now wear the eight pointed star even though they never really technically fell to the chaos I guess

[@jetpilledmyron2056]

You know what? The Guardswoman been a figment of the Sister's imagination, representing either her mother or her own doubt and tribulation is way better than "oh yeah she's just some sassy cadian"

[@TheTeletrap]

Seems to be the case considering the Cadian isn’t attacked by the zombies when the SoB was surrounded.

[@jetpilledmyron2056]

@@TheTeletrap exactly, also her fatalistical nature aims at been a manifestation of all her doubts. Pretty neat

[@SolusArmatura]

She's definitely an imaginary Guardsman for sure. None of the zombified Krieg attacked her.

[@thorveim1174]

@@SolusArmatura that, and she didnt try anything to help the sister either. But this being GW, I wouldnt be surprised if they allowed someone to be so unfaithful within earshot fo a sister and live.

[@novanexus9112]

Will thanks to that its hold her sanity i guess. :/

[@Blackmercy2]

Necrons , Sisters , Astartes , Salamanders and Krieg..... this will be an intresting sequence of details imo

[@elbolainas4174]

I just hope this one lasts more than 3 episodes. Iron within was so interesting but was a one episode serie. 🗿

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

@@elbolainas4174oof…

[@captaincoolbreeze9429]

The Ultramarine Sergeant and Sister of Battle almost look like those from the 9th edition trailer where they are also fighting Necrons.

[@JondarKorric]

because they are. Episode 1 of Pariah Nexus takes place where the 9th edition trailer left off.

[@kingskelett6265]

Yeah the sister has a streak of black hair from a neuron weapon burn. If I remember correctly she also got a hit on her arm that was healed by a miracle of faith.

[@primagen77]

Pretty sure the Cadian Lady is also from the trailer... They changed somethings but cuts on her face are in the same place.

[@captaincoolbreeze9429]

@@primagen77 Yeah, the only difference maybe the combat uniform that is more in line with the updated Cadian shock troops kit.

[@shoulderpyro]

I have the slight feeling that Cadian is not actually there, but a hallucination by the Sister. She feels.. off. sidenote, i love that the Deathmark straight up told Szeras "Dude, you woke me up for this? Send a fuckin destroyer or something"

[@Tfbtrav]

I've seen that theory and it makes sense but I saw some clips from other trailers where she's actually fighting, albeit brief, I don't think she's a hallucination but we will for sure know by episode 2 and GW could be trying to throw everyone off to begin with

[@shoulderpyro]

@@Tfbtrav they definitely threw me off with the trailer, I fully believed the maskec guardsman to be with the main "group", but he and his buddy were off entirely separate

[@linkmaxwell]

She's ignored by the zombies, so I'm with you that she isn't really there. The question is - is she someone here to help or to punish? My two guesses right now are either way - a saint if helpful (or the Sister's mother), or a daemon if evil.

[@shoulderpyro]

@@linkmaxwell I'm leaning to it being her mother if its a "ghost". She seems way too.. relaxed, around a Sister. Sure they fight for the same cause but that's like a guardsman talking to a space marine as if they're buddies. Its.. not something that happens. And, as for Tfb's earlier mention of showing her fighting.. it could be a flashback

[@serronserron1320]

@@shoulderpyro Maybe a Deceiver C'tan . Be interesting if the salamander turned out to be one of the unwillingly corrupted

[@Diekirch7090]

Finally necrons getting movie where they look competent and scary. Not a meat for meatgrinder but a soulless gods of war who are the veterans of the war in heaven.

[@bubbles1335]

on ctan(on god)

[@nothuman3083]

They sometimes get campy funny in a grim dark way. See when you are an unkillable God of War, the ants outside on your lawn get interesting to pass the time with. Meaning they sometimes mind wipe humans put their necorntry memories in them, rebuild a necorntry city and observe. Reset, rewipe, reset, rewipe. They can even just wipe their minds of the take over and watch them continue on. Or they civilize them, sure you can kill them all, but there's not really fun afterwards aside a dead planet and you get really really bored. Sometimes they set up wars, create zoos, create civilizations, give ants God powers and watch them go crazy, or just rule over them.

[@toastslicer4885]

​@@bubbles1335you mean... on the emperor... right?🤨

[@midgerm]

oh that female gaurd is DEF a hallucination - the zombies are ignoring her completly

[@MrHellsing76]

Don't know what's gonna hurt me more, the Swole thicc sororita queen dying horribly to by time or in a last stand, or the inevitable death of some of Vulkan's good boys....

[@legion6211]

Vulkana good boys? Nah no such thing, we got lemans good boys, but not vulkans, vulkan gone to get milk remember?

[@IronRAVENxvx]

Insanely impressive leap in overall quality indeed. I can't wait for the next ep and your breakdown of it!

[@NathanBilbao]

The animation is absolutely amazing.

[@damnationdan5253]

RIP Kriegers - hope they're not conscious while zombified cause that defeats the entire purpose of the cult of sacrifice

[@imaloser5689]

Unless its different than normal they were 100% concious. Sometimes the scarabs blunt force your obedience, witch it looks like here, or they just rewrite all of your senses so you do what the necrons want of your own free will.

[@HTWW]

Which is why they definitely are conscious - it's 40k! To their credit, their screams are evidence of their attempts to overcome the neural yoke.

[@aRandomFox00]

Victims of necron mind shackles are completely conscious while enslaved. But they have no control over their own bodies, forced to watch helplessly as they turn on their own allies.

[@fumarc4501]

Oh… I’ve a feeling they’re prisoners in their own bodies. Nano mindshackle scarabs are nasty business.

[@HTWW]

@@fumarc4501 doesn't that make them kinda-sorta the final evolution of servitors? I mean, it's heavily implied across many, many sources that imply or overtly state that the procedure doesn't really kill the consciousness/person...

[@smolpp585]

The way you explain the smaller details in the animation really help make me appreciate the effort the animators went through with this

[@WildZephyr]

I don't think the Cadian Guardsman is a hallucination exactly... more like the Sister talking to herself, but shown to us in a visual format. It's a good storytelling method.

[@blueknight5754]

Each series is getting better art wise..thanks!

[@juggernautdriveSS]

This is the level of animation I've been waiting for!

[@talscorner3696]

Man, the Necrons look the nightmare fuel they should...

[@talscorner3696]

Isn't a .75 caliber something like 20mm?

[@kubel83]

Sister of battle is speaking to her own consciences I believe. She suffered very bad head trauma, so I think that is why she doesn’t kill the guardsman. Because it is all in her head and not a real guard speaking to her. At least that is what I think.

[@Allen667sjja]

She mentions how her own mother died on the frontline so it could be a manifestation of her mother too

[@kubel83]

@@Allen667sjja Oh yes that is true. I think that is probably better explanation. Good call friend 😊👍

[@the_9ent]

This episode slaps. Appreciate the explanation of who these characters are.

[@loganross1861]

The way the sound design and animation connect is on point.

[@notjustanother3191]

The salamander fears dying in a Thunderbolt and not in GLORIOUS COMBAT FOR THE GOD-EMPEROR OF MANKIND!

[@ExcaliburForge]

The Krieg were just driven insane by losing their shovels.

[@Asageun]

Pretty standard krieger

[@FrankLeeNacty]

Best episode as far. Can’t wait for a full 1hr film of this type of quality and character dialogue. ‘Faith is my shied’, dope. Great knife skills in 40k.

[@splice1052]

As a Salamanders player for both 30 and 40k I am so excited about this series. looks amazing so far!!

[@orvetoralsolo7892]

Death Korps, Cadians and Salamanders. Im gonna love this already

[@Pokepokeboom]

I came for the Necron lore but stayed for the counterpoints shower scene 😂

[@allenjones8590]

Every race using human souls as a source of power - More souls = More power Human race with a unlimited supply of human souls - *scratches butt and sniffs finger*

[@adwadswadsda8458]

cmon, they use human souls as crack for the emperor of man kind.

[@roberthowe3377]

Great to see more action from the Sisters of Battle. Greetings from Kilkenny, R.O.I 🇮🇪

[@PeterKennedy-b1h]

Hello from tipperary Long live Ormond 🍀

[@JohnnyRico118]

12:37 it's subtle but I think the deathmark nods at the dead space marine.

[@grimreminder5038]

I like how the Death Mark sounds almost like the old Lego ad narrator, this series looks brilliantly made so far

[@aguspuig6615]

My first thought on the mind control scarabs was this: we know from The Infinite and the Divine that mind shackle scarabs can be fought by the victims will, presumably causing pain until the victim yields. Now we only see Kriegsmen be ''infected'' in this animation, with how unbreakable their wills are my first intuition was that they fought the scarabs constantly, hence their erratic behaviour, it almost looks like they are trying to resist every step, instead of behaving in a more normal manner as other scarab victims are shown to do in the books. It goes so far that we can even see a kriegsman asking a salamander to kill him, while still twitching and seemingly trying to atack

[@fidelis5554]

Can't wait to see the ep 2, Hail Salamanders!!!!!

[@josephpa05]

When is it?

[@Boomkokogamez]

​@@josephpa05Every Friday.

[@josephpa05]

@@Boomkokogamez lies there is no new episode

[@Potato_217]

Seriously what the hell is going on with GW.

[@emanuellastofus9356]

Where you see this series ??

[@MrNuclearturtle]

Sad to see the 9th edition trailer UM posterboy go down, as a meeting with the salamander could’ve been a cool dynamic in opposing philosophies, one’s duty to protect the lowest of humanity, vs glory against the foes of the imperium, and that could’ve been an awesome juxtaposition for new comers to see. At least now the limelight is fully on the salamanders, a chapter woefully sidelined and at best got cameo mentions each codex, and had pretty mediocre books for them, despite being such a humanised chapter. So excited to see more. One criticism I have tho is the cuts, I get it’s supposed to feel like small chapters of a large book, but it feels like impressive animation show reels stitched together, feels super fast paced and doesn’t allow you to get immersed, arguably such an important facet in a grim dark universe. Hopefully it’s just an ep 1 thing. Looking forward to seeing more Enemy at the Gates in space.

[@praeamble]

They've canonized the mould lines on the Deathmarks' shoulders lol

[@rainbowsixODST]

By the Emperor that Salamanders entrance was so fucking EPIC😍😍😍 the sheer weight of his boot falls and the lose of his figure against the back drop of the temple❤️❤️❤️

[@lordofnothing255]

The Necron version of Fabius Bile is quite grim dark.

[@WeaponisedAutism]

I guess you could say that Fabius is just a human version of Szeras. As Necrons existed Waaaaaaaaaaaaay before humanity did

[@Counterpoints]

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[@vekabi]

Cadian guard can be imagination of SOB. Like her passed away mother

[@kinosaga21]

im absolutely supriced the women Guard is still standing; those questions are usualy met with execution. Vulcan LIVES! *stompStomp*

[@fredesca8648]

That sassy "guardswoman" is clearly a daemon trying to tempt a loyal SoB with heretical thoughts.

[@simoneavitabile356]

Awesome, the analysis helps a lot, and is fast, concise and on point.

[@Counterpoints]

@@simoneavitabile356 07 I live to serve

[@benjamintherogue2421]

This feels like something the Astartes creator worked on, but rushed and written by GW's marketing team with copious amount of executive meddling.

[@teetbeezoon]

Freaking sucks that I can't watch Warhammer+ anymore... it has been blocked in Chinada! Won't let me register a new account either, each time I get blocked... not just IP it seems. Gotta thank Turdeau's Bill C-18! So your breakdown is the best I can get for a great overview.

[@gobot4455]

Just get a VPN.

[@teetbeezoon]

@@gobot4455 Getting a VPN still doesn't change the fact that Chinada's censorship is real, that's what I was referring to. Instead of suggesting that Chinadians making better content, the government wants to force it down our throats.

[@sashamocni4933]

Damn. That intro still gets me 🤩 Don't kill the pretty ones,ffs.

[@christmasham4312]

Whoa this episode is scary and good

[@strawberrypuddin8919]

That might be the most patient sister of battle ever dealing with the snarky Cadian!

[@Drakio95]

Amazing analysis and incredible 40k animation. Looks like GW will finally do proper animations like Astartes :D

[@danielguy9370]

ok I'm sorry I have to say it. The larger necron REALLY and I mean spot fucking on sounds like the commercial announcer for the old bionicle toy line. idk why but hearing his voice just gave me a flashback into my childhood.

[@billperry8418]

Amazing start to the series, got me questioning why the kreig would turn into soulless husks though, given their suicidal tendencies to the god emperor’s name to repent what happened to their home world? Would of thought they would be the last to turn into this state.

[@solemnreign7574]

They are in the contra empyral nodal nexus, their minds are being cut off from the warp, humanity loses their minds or become vegetative

[@chaosXP3RT]

They got robots controlling their minds. And they're still just human

[@billperry8418]

@@chaosXP3RT just rewatched the breakdown and yeah… sad gas mask noise’s 😢

[@zcgamerandreacts2762]

​@@billperry8418it isn't as obvious so either a Scarab latched onto their back or went under the helmet and then embedded itself into the brain taking full control. Like that is obviously terrifying. We saw the horrors of that guardsman in the opening suffering this kriegsman is suffering more.

[@chaosXP3RT]

This is so awesome and I'm so excited for Episode 2!

[@GamesforCykits]

Loved watching this a few days ago, glad to get a breakdown of lore

[@sleepyboi6681]

That salamander walking up with the swell of music is amazing

[@jonpeacock5580]

Man it's nice to see my crons getting some action and looking bad ass. wish the deathmarks were solo ops on the table top too and not some squad of 5-10

[@Captain40K]

I love that games workshop is producing more high quality animations. Like I wanna sub to Warhammer+ now.

[@nobodyimportant2510]

The opening sequence reminded me too much of that scene from NOPE all the screams, well it could be worse I hear the drukhari don’t let you die and if you fall into the hands of any of the chaos warbands god forbid the emperors children

[@chaosXP3RT]

It would still be horrifying to a test subject for the Necrons

[@TinyTalesBookClub]

That crashing scene made me think, "everything is fine:D" Then the missing seat, "deployment successful!"

[@pierbelizaire1495]

I've seen you in so many debates with the algorithm never suggesting your channel. It wasn't until I got into 40k that KZbin decided to grace me with your presence 😂

[@nathanswartz5130]

Hawkins and Company. That’s a cool sponsorship to have.

[@holstblock.web3]

fantastic review! I was looking forward to your breakdown for Paria Nexus and didn't wanted to start with reviews from other channels :)

[@bradrankin844]

Love the Contant! Keep it coming! I am relatively new to the whole 40 K universe. And I have been watching your channel exclusively for all my knowledge!

[@ultramarinus2478]

1st, War in haeven was between the Old ones and Necron. Eldar and Krork participate too, but not because they were one of the sides, but because their species (same as miriad of other species, some currently extinct) were created by old ones, as weapons and meatshields. 2nd, True Cadians (born on Cadia, THE realspace planet closest to the EYE OF FRICKIN TERROR), have because of this herritage blue or purple SHINING eyes. The equipment is "Cadian like", but that does not tell anything, because Cadians are considered the best IG regiments, therefore MANY non-Cadian regiments are trained as close as possible to their standards, including equipment and weaponry.

[@eurosalamander]

"Without the Faithful, you have no Faith." Now *there* was a Deep Truth.

[@LuisGarcia-tb9xy]

Salamanders!!! After 16 years of playing this chapter 🙌🏽

[@joeljohnston3390]

The symbol on the space marines armor is the indomitus campaign badge saying he was one of the primarus marines who fought with gulliman and was possibly even one of the unnumbered sons

[@brightestlight9462]

something thats easy to miss that i love THAT SERGEANT REACTION DODGED A FUCKING SNIPER BEAM do you have any idea how fast that is love that shit--doing astartes and necrons justice.

[@ryanmattice7058]

Its criminal that this video only has 4.5k views at this time.. Love your breakdowns helps me enjoy the lore and these vidoes so much more

[@michaeld.uchiha9084]

All those videos make me so hype for Cavills Warhammer40k Series.

[@AndrewsArachnids]

Hawkins & company. Man i would love that wallet. I need a new one. The Precious metals would go to my sons savings. The knife would be genuinely appreciated in my collection.

[@josephpolk9660]

I love the thunderous steps of Illuminor Szeras

[@Lucifer.s.understudy]

This guy getting grilled by his boss is already.y favorite necron.

[@helline9]

I love that this shows how good of fighters the Sororitas are while still keeping them mortal. :D Sisters are basically storm troopers in power armour after all, they're as good as un-enhanced humans can get but still just human.

[@artilyon]

Sisters are augmented 💪 the right way!!

[@beccadixon1943]

Before i even start the video, i cant tell you how long i have waited to see you break this down. AVE IMPERATOR!!!!

[@dmos1631]

What cracks me up is that the infected Krieg are, literally audibly saying "God Emperor, why?" and "Give me strength." The one approached by the sister of battle is muttering about "one last charge" and "redeem me at last". All of which, is terrifying. The others? They are merely screaming, in unintelligable. Every kriegsman, including the one we see in engineer's fatigues has visible tangible hesitation to attack a sister of battle. First at 21:47, where he is seen gripping his head, and briefly shaking it 'no', as he struggles to fight against the internal message of "fight the sister". And then once more, as he is the only soldier to get within a considerably close distance, at which point the other soldiers at similar distance raise their arms or make swings at the sister, but he stands stock still, rooting his feet in place, arms at his side. The krieg. Are terrifyingly loyal, and the fact that this one soldier is depicted as having a resistance against the scarab is just... so fucking metal, and so fucking krieg.

[@zacleblanc2519]

Past 50k! Well done Conor!!

[@christianvillanueva1133]

This.... This is what I wanted from GW!

[@karansena]

Animation quality is top-notch. Really like wow.

[@Theinternetnerd]

Good to see the ultramarines luckiness running dry

[@abyssreaper5719]

First the Deathmark Necron and now zombies? That world is doomed.

[@jacobheller3146]

So excited to see the salamnders my boys i just hope he gets a flamethrower but I also like how all the characters shown are the ones from the 9th edition trailer so its kinda sad to know alot of em died

[@one_above_all5864]

The guard sounds like a demon trying to turn the SoB.

[@chrischicken4301]

Big fan of warhammer and a fellow veteran myself, just wanted to say these videos are awesome!

[@jeppa153]

this episode was amazing. what i always wanted to see from warhammer 40k. froms filthy xenos to sisters of battle. and to give us not ultramarines but salamanders is amazing. melt the xenos!

[@GaIvatr0n]

Odds on it being the Salamander that was ejected from the ship....

[@Diabetic_troglodyte6152]

Ngl, the death mark is giving off really big “This could have been a phone call” vibes

[@konnii1]

"wait" Trying to negotiate with a Xeno? I'm telling the Commissar.

[@Lacainam]

Every breakdown/reaction I watch makes me want to sub to Warhammer+ more and more. Great vid! Loved this episode.

[@Marko1987]

@Counterpoints40k have you noticed that the Cadian soldier lady that stands on the Battle sister is only on her mind, an illusion. The final part of episode 2 makes that pretty clear i think.

[@fumarc4501]

I now understand my incredulity at the Guard. Where is their Las-rifle!?! This is no Imperial Guard. No Guard would be caught dead without their weapon.

[@jonza4534]

God, we need an animated 40k show.

[@Knightstruth]

The Cadian is a delision? I guess that makes sense. I was wondering when I first watched this why the Sister didn't kill her for her heretical speech.

[@tinorjack719]

I have been waiting for this brother ! Thank you ! ❤🔥

[@dr.strangelove9815]

This is really well done!

[@savagex466-qt1io]

This One is so grateful for you sharing this !

[@ValkynazKivan]

“In this matter, Precision is required.”

[@superduperhoopertrooper116]

When thr Kreig start acting like zombies.... you should worry

[@hammer1349]

To quote the 9th edition trailer: Suffering is our prayer Faith is our armour In battle He offers us redemption And for those who prove worthy: The Emperor sends forth His Angels Also, it's a good thing that she isn't using the Astartes grade bolter because body parts would be flying given that krieg are basically only wearing trenchcoats.