V Legion 'White Scars': Origins & History (Warhammer & Horus Heresy Lore)

Being a record of the Great Crusade's laughing warriors, the Ordu of Jaghatai, the V Legion 'White Scars'.
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'The rad wastelands of Baal' *assault marines on skateboards roll past

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New headcanon accepted

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hey dante do a kickflip

[@somerandomschmuck2547]

@@kusodm2347 I mean the guys like half a million years old right, he’s got to have someway to unwind, there’s nothing to say he doesn’t do it by skateboarding around a radiation filled desert.

[@ArchArturo]

Sanguinius singing “Superman” in the background.

[@I_am-lost.]

​@@ArchArturosanguinius playing evenflow

[@thesanguinor2759]

I came here so fast, im now a white scar neophyte.

[@br7693t]

Same here, friend

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Ha. Nice

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"The Night Lords were not very nice people." -Oculus Imperia, paraphrased

[@darthrex354]

"The Legiones Astartes were not Nice People" -Oculus Imperia, m42, Paraphrased.

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@@microchip9982 40k is not a nice place

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@@DarthBane959 pfff.. Greater Good, bro, Greater good!

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"Evil Space marine bad" - oculus imperia paraphrased

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"They simply did not care what the galaxy thought they were. They knew themselves, and they were content." Im never so happy to be a 40k fan than after listening to a new oculus lore vid.

[@daedric1387]

Hai Chogoris!

[@ZrinNZ]

I love the idea of the Star Hunters dealing with a troublesome planet and then fire off into space and are on another planet already while another legion shows up all "...where is everyone? They're already subjugated and waiting for instruction? How though? We just got here!" White scars: speedrunners of the universe.

[@wikidi5970]

35 minutes videos about the most isolated legion ever? Thank you oculus for doing the emperor's work.

[@davyfromthenavy4248]

I mean he stretched half an hour out of the phrase, "we dont know anything about the Alpha Legion," and a full hour out of the mostly unknown history of the Dark Angels. So yeah, doing the Emperor's work.

[@intuendaecivilization9365]

0:54 "These are the memes, by which we have brought the stars themselves to heel."

[@willrogers3793]

God damn it. 🤣😂

[@DragonHammer45]

MEMES JACK, THE CODING OF THE SOUL

[@layzboy81]

Lol how true that statement is today as the unification wars continue

[@intuendaecivilization9365]

@@layzboy81 What do you mean by today?

[@Abyss-Walker-189]

White Scars, Iron Warriors, Ultramarines, just any lore done by this guy is hypnotic.

[@ravenstrategist1325]

he hasn't done the Ultramarines yet.

[@ravenstrategist1325]

@Tom The Terrible Different styles for different expositions. Oculus is roleplaying :)

[@Legitpenguins99]

@Tom The Terrible i find Wolf Lord Rho unimaginative and boring personally

[@whythelongface64]

@@Legitpenguins99 I agree, no insult to wolf lord rho ( he is good) but oculus is on a different tier.

[@strawberry9714]

All hail the Great Khan. The most badass guy in the galaxy!!!

[@razvanconstantin740]

I have read Scars recently and By the emperor The White Scars are just what I wanted them to be and more And because of that book They are probably my favourite loyalist legion And my favourite chapter in the current 40k

[@ericjames8233]

Chris Wraight is a superb writer and, as he did you, drew me in to loving the White Scars. If you've not read 'Path of Heaven' already you're in for a treat as it's even better than 'Scars'.

[@novavarium4378]

The Last Hunt is another good white scar book

[@darkhighwayman1757]

Shiban Khan in the siege of terra books is awesome.

[@SpoonieMcspoonington]

Ive always found Jaghatai Khan to be one of the finest sons of the emperor not because space Ghenghis Khan nor because i actualy love the whitescars but instead because he was closer to Primarchs that betrayed the emperor then those loyal to him and he remained loyal to the Great uniter.

[@selmi016]

And he was actually also in odds with the Big E. Mainly I think about the psykers. Librarius was Jaghatais baby more than Magnuses, since J saw that control and rules where needed for them.

[@declangallagher1448]

Sonic Khan has always been my favorite Primarch.

[@weldonwin]

"Jaghatai, what is best in life?"

[@DeHerg]

"A fast horse, the wind in your hair and a good falcon on your fist." "WRONG! Angron?" "TO CRUSH YOUR ENEMY'S, SEE THEM DRIVEN BEFORE YOU AND HEAR THE LAMENTATIONS OF THEIR WOMEN!" [Conan the Barbarian theme starts playing] Trailer voice over:"Slave, Gladiator, CONQUEROR! Angron, destined to bear the iron nails of Nuceria upon a troubled brow..."

[@boydsinclair7606]

@@DeHerg totally read that in my head with the voice of an ancient wizard, a ha ha haa

[@ThorMan91587]

Still one of my absolute favorite videos about 40k fluff. The descriptions of the Legion's temperament, personality, identity, and ideals have heavily influenced me in fleshing out the place and people my D&D Barbarian comes from.

[@n7xranger]

This video changed my whole outlook on the White Scars. I knew a bit about them but not nearly as much as I should have. They are definitely the most misunderstood Legion and easily one of the most underrated. What impacted me the most was the lines from about 29:15 to 31:00 . The White Scars are confident in who they are and what they do, like a ship diving straight through stormy tides head on. They do not allow the opinions of those who won't even take the time to understand their ways drag them down. Confidence tempered by wisdom is one of their greatest strengths as they do not fly too close to the sun like Icarus. The Khan is underrated as a Primarch and I hope he will return in 40k!

[@immortalgamer3960]

The White Scars books have been so good. I never paid them much mind before the Horus Heresy series, but they are one of my favorite legions now.

[@AshtonCoolman]

I've been waiting for a White Scars video from you for so very long! Thanks for this.

[@llmfinco]

Hands down the best produced and presented lore channel I’ve found. Kudos, sir. Ave Dominus Nox

[@TheInundation]

Definitely a cut above...subbing now

[@codygriffin8256]

I've been a white scars fan for 15 years. My favorite chapter by far. You're video was Excellant. Thank you! Now if only I could get more upgrade kits or unique models like the Wolves or the dark angels 😄

[@absolute-focus]

One masterpiece after another. Can't wait for the Rout.

[@mcchicken1849]

This comment didn't age well.

[@absolute-focus]

@@mcchicken1849 nope. Still no Space Wolf video lol.

[@WiseguyThreeOne]

​@@absolute-focusWe finally got it.

[@messithegoat7178]

Amazing as usual,you're light years ahead of the other 40k youtubers.

[@willrogers3793]

Looking back on the nearly 2 years since I took a serious interest in 40k, it’s a real shame that a video of this quality on the White Scars didn’t exist until today. When I first got into the lore, I fell into the trap so many others have been snared by; I thought the White Scars to be somewhat bland and forgettable, and turned my interests elsewhere. While I love Alfabusa’s look at them in the pilot episode of the TTS podcast, the Scars were still left wanting for a more informative and less satirical look at their history and nature. You have filled this gap admirably, Historitor! Now that I know their character a bit better, I find myself liking the 5th Legion and their Primarch quite a bit more. 👍

[@leopoldjenkins]

These keep getting better and better. Can't wait for the First Legion

[@chrisclemens7869]

Holy smokes, Oculus Imperia is the best 40k lore channel in the game. Great writing, great delivery, love the story-telling perspective. Hats off to you, sir!!

[@jakewu8268]

Jaghatai Khan will get more spotlight in the Siege of Terra

[@thewayfarer8849]

Heaven smiles upon you historitor, for the Khagan

[@michaellapalme1198]

Thank you for another one. We appreciate your work so much.

[@CherryBlossom-mh6vv]

I think this is my favorite episode, because it brought me so much more love for the white scars, I could tell they had so much potential but you really make them feel unique.

[@jeramiahvanelgort3913]

I never realized how cool the White Scara were until videos like these came to be. They got me to read about their Herasy Lore, and the Khan. They got me to buy the supplement. They got me to ride... Thank you Occulus for making me realize I want to be a White Scar. Ave Imperator. Gloria in Excelsus Terra!

[@ChoonMa]

When I first saw this video I didn't think much of it. Then, as it progressed, I found myself inspired by topic that I didn't even know I liked!

[@SCP-49668]

Historitor Oculus returns! I am glad to see you have fully regained your senses. I am grateful for this record as i am need this for my own work.

[@brandondaniels5801]

I've recently read both Scars and Path of Heaven and have a new love for the White Scars so this was incredible.

[@michaelhowell2326]

It would be super cool if you could make an episode about the Rangdan Xenocide. I would love to know more about that little skirmish.

[@MandaloretheSavage]

This is the legion i been waiting for, the Scars have always drawn me in, finally got the Scars audiobook and been drawn into it and the timing is perfect.

[@br7693t]

You got me playing The Ordu so hard in the new Heresy edition lol

[@rendurai]

This was the kind of video i was missing. Very nice. The Khan is one of my favorite Primarchs, finally he and his legion are getting fleshed out. So anxious for him to ride a Tank in battle like a madman

[@NWLR-tv]

He'd probaly convert the tank into a chariot by tying bikes to the front

[@JP.109]

Oculus love the videos bud. better than a lot of audio books. you have kept me sane during dull work hours. keep them rolling out. many thanx.

[@alexisjosephquejas3600]

i really appreciate these videos of yours man. i got most of them dl'd and listen to them on the commute to work in the morning. really great way to pass the time

[@baronblackthorne5492]

Another beautifully informative missive you have compiled here, Historitor.

[@br7693t]

Still keeps me going on my HH Scars army. I love them so much. Thank you for this.

[@EmperorPrinc3]

A 35 minute 40k video is much more enjoyable than a 10 minute one. So I thank you.

[@philips.5563]

I sometimes wonder if the Emperor himself would have found peace riding the steppes.

[@thishonestgrifter]

@Brenden Malloy This is now my headcannon that every time I see a hipster in a Starbucks I’m gonna think he’s the Emperor.

[@davidk6269]

Thank you for this wonderful history of the White Scars. You are a true word-smith with a wonderful gift for crafting colorful and immensely entertaining tales. Again, many thanks!

[@jamesgarratt9334]

I wonder if the Historitor Oculus is going to do research on Adeptus Astartes Chapters ?

[@sanguiniuskane8979]

Your lore videos are amazing! Keep them coming man

[@christopher.spencer8116]

Finally!!! I look forward to your videos and wish they were daily!

[@TheCthultist]

As always, its been a pleasure to listen to your summary, historitor.

[@anxioussamurai9017]

Another impeccable video, Remembrancer. The Emperor knows your name. Ave Imperator, Gloria in Excelsis Terra!

[@Mrnopeaseplease]

Holy shite! The writing and delivery in your videos are always amazingly good!

[@6Stevo]

Probably the Legion I know the least about, so I found this really interesting. They are a fascinating Legion.

[@MrKago1]

"Good at what they did, though what they did wasn't very nice." I see what you did there, bub.

[@hope121107]

Fantastic as always!

[@cop154]

Beautiful crafted on the white scars. Love your take and your presentation on the subject.

[@TherealSBlair]

Conquer one with your hands, a thousand with your head.

[@jamesgarratt9334]

It's a great shame that the White Scars don't get much love from GW.

[@jakewu8268]

Yeah these White Scars have potential

[@br7693t]

Still love this video. Can't wait to get my HH Scars ready

[@daedric1387]

Hai Chogoris! I recently finished the book on this legion and must say that compared to the order and strictures of its brothers the scars were truly something else. And i loved it!

[@patrickmcabee123]

You put the Scares in such a neat light, now I see them so much clearer now, thanks Oculus. Be Well..😎

[@RiggsTech]

You gave me white scars on my birthday, thank you so much

[@OculusImperia]

Happy birthday!

[@d.n.4328]

Finally!!! The day has finally come... like a storm out of the blue you brought us the tale of the V Legion!!! Can't thank you enough, remembrancer!

[@rgnightscore3407]

wonderful work. as always. Best lore work my good man

[@rgnightscore3407]

i am so waiting for your howling reminescence of the VI Legion Space Wolves

[@sinoxa]

Yes! I've been waiting so long. It's like Christmas

[@mateuszmarkucik8013]

Let there be known, that this is a next glorious record to the chronicles of the Emperors great Work, blessed be His name.

[@matthuckabey007]

Indeed, you sir are an exceptional individual. Your a friggen pro. Thank you for this.

[@eragonfreedman9228]

White scars? Yes

[@alexanderkoski-quaye7412]

Amazing, anyone felt the need to speak for over a half hour on the White Scars. I have two books of them, still amazed that anyone felt the need to write so much on them

[@SablexFlag]

Thanks for this video! I knew next to nothing about the White Scars before I watched it

[@nicholasleon7819]

Malevolence has some good lore. It really expanded on what I thought of the white scars and brought me to respect them more. Speaking of such: how are you going to treat the blood angels? Given their pre-unification legion character and tactics are so drastically different to post, will it be two videos for tactics and disposition, or just one longer one?

[@shaunzaarrae3727]

Maybe my favorite video yet

[@Super_Earth_RFG]

We know. We understand. We have overseen the work and approved our additions. Soon.

[@r.w3440]

Great video!

[@katefresina832]

Look, I have no idea how I got here. I know nothing about Warhammer 40k, but I am fight this video. I love the narration.

[@fedupN]

Amazing stuff!

[@lolply54]

I never liked the Vth; it changed when i read the short story for them in the Armaggeddon Omnibus. This cideo cemented the idea that story sparked: the withe scars are a damn cool legion!

[@pbr-streetgang]

Thanks for the vid sir.

[@secktur8279]

The myriad tomes the Oculus clearly has imbibed is simply remarkable beyond measure, such that the knowledge he relays is both verbose and exceedingly dense in its intellectual conveyance. Ave Imperitor, my Oculus.

[@OculusImperia]

i wurd good

[@secktur8279]

@@OculusImperia I was drunk, sue me lol.

[@matthuckabey007]

Your accent brings a nobility and countenance to your material. Clearly spoken with just a hint of your native dialect. Outstanding. You should read novels like ' a border prince ' does. Or even consider a podcast. This was above par from start to finish. Absolutely outstanding.

[@turmunhkganba1705]

My favourite legion. I fell in love with them after reading Scars

[@ajax13xajabons84]

Yes i was waiting for the white Scares there one of my favorite chapter

[@SweatyDynamite]

Another wonderful tale of a legion Oculus. I can't wait for the tale of the first legion, for the son of Caliban, for the Dark Angels.

[@leighhutton8657]

Still waiting

[@nathanyork2358]

Serious video followed by... Butt-stuff Kaijyu 😂😂😂

[@widdershins5383]

Nathan York always one of my favorite moments in these videos lol

[@stephenflint3640]

Though not soaked in machismo of form, or the roar of battle incalculable, I have a great love for the peaceful, quiet camaraderie of the three marines at 7:55. All the better to define the litany singing their quiet pride.

[@djevisceration2733]

Don't even have to finish the video to know I'll hit the like button.

[@benbuurman254]

Best 40k lore channel doing a video on Best Legion™️, sign me up!

[@willmelhuish8069]

I came here so late (4 years after release) I am now a Word Bearer.

[@Boric78]

Really good this (they all are).

[@dullyvampir83]

I wish all history books were written in this style!!

[@Ideo7Z]

Wow, the Star Hunters were the Alpha Legion before the Alpha Legion. I wonder if one of the successor chapters, possibly led by an ancient Thulian veteran, took that name.

[@darthbane1629]

TY For this Stories 😎,May Emperor Smile upon You !!!!!.

[@bjornthefellhanded5655]

31:56 I swear Magnus the Red had a Kinship with everyone except Russ and Angron

[@valeon7303]

This is why the White Scars are my favorite legion. They are practical, but not as painfully organized ans ridgid of the ultramarines. They have a deep culture, like the space wolves. They are kinder than other legions, not to the extent of the salamanders, but they are not uncaring like other legions. They are their own warriors, who will fight how they please.

[@massivemike7358]

NICE!

[@trajanfidelis1532]

For the Khagan and the Emperor!

[@remeythecat1502]

glad I caught this quickly, praise be to the Emperor

[@BSOE3058]

Oh, hi :>

[@whynaut1]

Aww. I was kinda hoping you would do a Skitarii tactics with the Mechanicum video

[@OculusImperia]

Soon!

[@KaelisRa81]

35 minutes from Oculus...is it christmas already?

[@davebowman9000]

"Gotta go fast, gotta go fast ! Gotta go faster, faster, faster, faster, faster!" Words acreddited to Jaghatai Khan in the early years of his participation in the Crusade

[@karstein4398]

The Emperor is with us again.

[@lucianaurelius2418]

Please do the Blood Angels next!