The Blackstone Fortress: Talismans of Vaul & Theories Upon Their Purpose (Warhammer 40k Lore)

Being a further investigation into the nature of the Blackstone Fortresses, featuring a recovered record of the late Lord Inquisitor Thaddeus Horst and divers musings upon the secrets therein.
Featuring the voice talents of:
SpeakerD as Inquisitor Horst
Remleiz (40k Theories) as Tech-priest Alagos
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Music: Missa Victimae Paschali Laudes by The Tudor Consort
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[@raycearcher5794]

Rest assured the Void Dragon is definitely not on Mars Don't bother looking because he totally isn't

[@liamwilliams8452]

Bloody hell, that was a blast from the past, I actually remember reading this conversation when I was a kid.

[@OculusImperia]

It was absolutely the same for me, and a bit of a challenge to track down!

[@mikea2363]

Where is this from?

[@MHF013]

@@mikea2363 Wayback Machine lmao

[@SADDDsteve]

I love how you dedicate so much time to try and succeed on immersive content whenever I watch your videos I feel the 40k feels

[@OculusImperia]

Comments and support like this make all that time worth it :)

[@jayatt9260]

I've only recently discovered your channel. If GW ever puts out an encyclopedia of the Imperium and they don't have you read the audiobook, they're dropping the ball.

[@speestechsupport1341]

That is not Alagos...It is Inquisitor Ramleis of Ordo Theoreticus. This goes deeper then we could have ever imagined.

[@VedaRa501]

Looks like Inquisitor Ramleis was trying to see if Horst known about the Void Dragon being on Mars.

[@speestechsupport1341]

Veda Ra What Dragon might you be speaking of? There is absolutely nothing suspicious in the Labyrinth of Mars...myes nothing interesting down there...just some old books, rogue machines, Eldritch unknowable dragon God, lost explorator teams and the weekly hot coco meet up bar...absolutely nothing out of the ordinary (Also loved the smugness of Alagos, Horst got out played in his own game)

[@SawedOffLaser]

Your opening of this video was the most 40k way to say "check out this other video I made". Perfect.

[@OculusImperia]

[@tomorbataar5922]

Once more, we a graced by the Emperor's favored master of the histories.

[@commanderfarsight2351]

I can't help but feel like the techpreist sounds like Remleiz of 40K theories. Anyone else?

[@OculusImperia]

It's quite literally Remleiz!

[@commanderfarsight2351]

@@OculusImperia YAAAAAASSS!!!!

[@weldonwin]

The Dinosaur-skulled techpriest returns

[@Hatzi89]

"is the void dragon made out of cyberdongs?"

[@samuelbedsole5089]

'Can the Void Dragon be tamed with cyberdongs?'

[@cmelton6796]

@@samuelbedsole5089 "Can it be appeased with offerings of toasters and convinced to serve the Imperium?"

[@andrewauchter7759]

The Void Dragon is not "made" of cyberdongs. The Void Dragon is the creator of the original cyberdong. Also, probably, the creator of the first toaster.

[@psykerwave2315]

*Inquisitorial condescension intensifies*

[@DarkSolace33]

Thank you, remembrancer... this gives me much to consider...

[@Sandblaze1]

Eldar makes the fortresses to stop the void dragon. Emperor beats it up with a sword lmao

[@Tacoguy1000]

Good gracious, man, that's...that's a lot of effort you're putting here. It really feels. Very enjoyable.

[@OculusImperia]

Happy to hear the effort is playing off!

[@nonusbusinissus5632]

Your method of deliverance is astonishing. I never played warhammer but i loved the way you disclosed information while staying true to the lore itself as if you were a part of it. Keep up the good work m8, your work is awesome.

[@rosschoi9551]

That's 40k theories I could recognise that voice anywhere

[@OculusImperia]

Correct!

[@Awesomotron2k]

Disliking of this entry in the datastack will result in servitor conversion.

[@jasonrosser95]

Blessed be thy work, for the Emperor looks upon thee and smiles. The Emperor protects.

[@Masonicon]

how about Talisman of Vaul as something that shatters C'tan gods(or at least weaken them for their shattering)?

[@Myleas]

I am so happy you managed to find and publish such a hidden treasure from classic lore ^_^

[@kealydan]

The humble Scribe has outdone himself

[@pbr-streetgang]

Thanks for the vid sir.

[@OculusImperia]

Thanks for the comment and the support!

[@dinocha0s]

Damn the voice acting on that Inquisitor was super good! The techpriest was obviously 40k theories and hes a real life mechnicus boi anyway lol

[@anxioussamurai9017]

Oculus, this was fantastic! I love these audio logs! It feels like a professional production and I love taking a deep-dive into the lore. The voice acting was excellent. Keep up the great work!

[@ampersandman757]

That was utterly spectacular, you've really outdone yourself. You are the pinnacle of lore channels.

[@rocketpod1]

I loved the inquisitor’s audio log, it was a nice touch!

[@dingesskahn]

This was so good. I love the recording with Horst and the Tech Priest. Well done guys.

[@mateuszmarkucik8013]

My ideal evening after hard work - coffe and a record from the best Scribe in the Imperium of Mankind.

[@seelenverkaufer4861]

As soon as I heard that voice, I thought "damn, that sounds like Remleiz". I was right. My two favorite KZbin channel.. posting... guys in one video. *Takes off sunglasses Mother of the God Emperor

[@jamesmoriarty2001]

Finally getting around to being able to watch this one. It is a good day.

[@jacob.w.collins3672]

Great collaboration from two great 40k channels! Love it!

[@Zaprozhan]

Well done, sir! I appreciate the in-character presentation, and with a few guests stars! Bravo!

[@TheDefeatedGamer]

Calls the Eldar Knights a hideous practice while Dreadnoughts exist... never change Imperium

[@williamforbes6919]

I think it has more to do with the whole transferance of the soul part.

[@christopher.spencer8116]

The way this story was told is my favorite yet! I look forward to each video you upload! Keep it up!

[@joartdz230]

Keep up the good work love the voice acting!!! For the emperor!!!

[@TKUltra971]

Fan made warhammer 40k audio drama? COUNT ME THE FUCK IN! So glad i found your channel! I'll donate soon!

[@gruszkaryszard580]

Man I love the way You narrate the story :) o.O and there is even Remleiz in this story, cool. Wonderful work man, and it gives a lot of information about the Blackstone Fortresses as well as some info about Eldars and Necrons. Just a small suggestion, how about making some videos about Our favourite zombie robo egyptians :3 ? All the best and can't wait to see next episode of Warhammer 40k Lore presented by You ^^

[@OculusImperia]

A Necron video will absolutely be happening!

[@charlesballiet7074]

I like it how as soon as the techpriest confirms horst is ignorant that the void dragon is on mars gtfo's out of there

[@boombapmak]

Best lore Channel by far keep it up

[@l33t9r0u93]

I really can't get enough of your in-universe lore videos keep up the good work

[@TheRealKevbot]

This is seriously cool man. Good job! Your channel has really grown!

[@the_king_fish7336]

Another amazing episode. Thank you for your efforts!

[@SpittinSquirell]

Video* serious Warhammer talk End of Video* Buttstuffkiaju... 🧐

[@leopoldjenkins]

Wonderfully done as always

[@bloodfreud]

By the Gods! Two of the three best W40k Narratiors in on Vid

[@lc7581]

Weird to hear that specific Inquisitor/Tech Priest talking about something other than Cyber Dongs and toasters...

[@steventcunliffe]

Great lore video, love your work!

[@brandondaniels5801]

i love all this content! but i really can't wait for the next legions video!

[@AJZulu]

Great work as always

[@HighlanderFrag4Life]

your productions are on another level

[@absolute-focus]

Another masterpiece.

[@OculusImperia]

[@edwardwindsor2516]

Truly masterful content

[@markrtoffeeman]

Scribe. My recollection of the travels of The Emperor involved him defeating a Dragon. This may need further investigations by the Oculus Imperia Investigarta

[@horuslupercal6952]

If I had found these during the rebellion my victory would have been swift and inevitable

[@ChainsawDunDeez]

I remember reading that Vox recording in White Dwarf ....too many years ago..The Tech priest becoming uninterested in the inquisitor 'for some reason?' after asking if he knew where the Void Dragon is...amuses me...much like it did Abbadon when a Daemon revealed where the Void Dragon is hiding..

[@Sephiroth36977]

Don't know who did the voices but it sounded like Arthas from WC3 talking to Guilty Spark from Halo. Probably wasn't, just sounded like it to me. Great video as always Oculus!

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

Would sincerely enjoy a video on the Old Ones

[@Memushken]

Loved it.

[@oIdspice]

good videos keep up all the hard work

[@MrBones-cu1vi]

absolutely love your video style. have you thought of doing the history of tau battlesuits similar to your video on space marine power armor

[@ieuanhunt552]

Horst kind of like Darth Maul from Clone Wars. I half expect him to start muttering about how awesome his master was and how much he hates Kanobi

[@craftingtroll]

Great video! Was excellent to listen to while I was painting! YOur best video so far.

[@OculusImperia]

Thanks so much man! What was on the painting table this week?

[@craftingtroll]

@@OculusImperia Around 20 ghost orks and some freebootas(will be doing an update on my channel on monday if you're interested). Love to listen to your lore vids when painting. They're great. Cheers!

[@MH-qb1tk]

Ah the voice of Pi Braine, nice!

[@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan]

Amazing 😃😃😃😃

[@cmelton6796]

If the Imperium figures out to operate the blackstone fortresses, the first thing they will do is cover them in gold

[@tagged123]

Butt stuff kaiju, lol

[@MalakhimJWQ1]

Hail all

[@darkhighwayman1757]

Blackstone shot for shotguns to deal with demons

[@mikea2363]

We need a video on why half of the tech priests in this data platform sound so alike

[@OculusImperia]

Mars only has access to one standard pattern vox augmitter. They thought they found an STC for other ones but it turned out to produce a remarkably efficient painini press.

[@yesitsvish]

@@OculusImperia see if they have one for a vocoder with a lower bandwidth that cuts out the higher frequencies and a little bit of bitcrusher

[@icetang97]

vish I’d bet the hereteks have access to those.

[@firehazardentertainment8381]

If Blackstone has a negative impact on the infulence of the warp, i wonder if a blade forged from it would be effective against daemons.

[@anxioussamurai9017]

Can anyone tell me who the characters are in the picture at 17:11? Are they established characters or just original ones created for the art?

[@quantum340]

I am convinced that the Talismans of Vaul and Swords of Vaul are one and the same. If that is true, 93 more Blackstone Fortresses are unaccounted for in the Galaxy.

[@quantum340]

Also, ever noticed how Necron Canoptek Doomstalkers look a lot like a Blackstone Fortress guardian drones? I'll bet the Necron make the former in mockery of the latter. In fact, I think the Necron's obsession with blackstone comes because they want to copy the capabilities of their ancient enemies.

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

Ah yes. Tech-Priest “Alagos.” Oh yes. I see what you did there. 😉

[@philips.5563]

I have not returned. I never left.

[@collinfulling3223]

Efficiency and the Administratum do not belong in the same sentence

[@Zaprozhan]

Bureaucracy is the price of impartiality- Joseph Stalin

[@michaelhowell2326]

Is that tech priest voiced by 40k Theories' Remleiz?

[@unintentionallydramatic]

Only a few minutes in, but I keep forgetting to ask. A) Is it ever specified what position the narrator has in the Iom? B) Which kinds of people would have access to this? Would Inquisition Acolytes get to read these or would one need to be higher up the totem pole? Either way, thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos.

[@xdxchuckles]

Surprisingly, it would be inquisitorial acolytes of the ordo xenos more than likely to have access to this recording, as a form to teach the acolytes of the said inquistor of the knowledge he has gathered so he can have them more or less follow his own path. Also, old video old comment. Just saw it while perusing old funny comments.

[@unintentionallydramatic]

@@xdxchuckles Why hello there! Old comment yet I am still around, listening to these each time they come out. 😄

[@Vuntermonkey]

You should have more views

[@OEFarredondo]

Blackstone fortresses are the “cages” of the void dragon or is the void dragon

[@jamescampbell39]

A fortress that conforms to non-euclidian geometry that's is troublesome

[@andrewauchter7759]

I wouldn't say that Abaddon destroyed Cadia using the power of the Blackstone Fortress, exactly. He didn't use the Fortress as a weapon. He just yeeted the whole thing at the planet like a giant meteor. Frankly, it seems rather stupid of Abaddon that he used an incredibly advanced and strategically valuable Blackstone Fortress when he could have equally just used a really big rock.

[@Griffolion0]

Is the admech voice Remleiz from 40k theories?

[@Crom_Apsotle]

Ya

[@amonkeigh4970]

I really like that your trying to branch out in how you present your videos and i like this format, however it might be worth grabbing a different youtuber or someone new entirely for the character that Ramleis plays here, his voice is very distinctive and its kind of offputting.

[@DryerFirebatonRouge]

inquisitor or not no flesh and bone monkey will ever address even the least of those of the omnissianic faith in such an organic whine. he ought to thank his emperor for everyday he wakes un-augmented.

[@MatthewMalis]

I love your videos. However, I think the audio could be even better. Would you like some suggestions and/or help?

[@OculusImperia]

I took a stab at editing the audio of the recording to make it sound old/degraded, but not entirely sure it came out as intended! Still learning haha

[@MatthewMalis]

@@OculusImperia I would be happy to help. Feel free to message if directly.

[@saladinbob]

Have you stopped doing Legion origins then?

[@OculusImperia]

Not at all, just covering some other topics in the interim. I'm saving the videos for the Ultramarines and Word Bearers, and Thousand Sons and Space Wolves for Calth and Prospero "mini-seasons", and I'll be covering the White Scars and Blood Angels as soon as I get my hands on Malevolence.

[@saladinbob]

@@OculusImperia I look forward to it.

[@forresthammond5636]

Dark Angel's lore video, Attempt 3

[@OculusImperia]

I hate that I have to disappoint people weekly, but I have to hold off on the Dark Angels until Forge World publishes the Thramas Crusade book :(

[@forresthammond5636]

@@OculusImperia no worries, I was un aware of extenuating circumstances. My apologies

[@chrisangus7078]

Definitely the frist especially there involvement in the end of the thunder warriors. One more secrete . O hi interrogator Chaplin ............................

[@danielmartin4596]

Definitely worth skipping the gym for:)

[@unintentionallydramatic]

Your body is an instrument of the Emperor's Will. Never neglect it in favour of idle diversions.

[@LU-nc6oy]

40k theory Mike Drop.

[@AllenLinnenJr]

How did Darth Maul get to the War Hammer galaxy?

[@eragonfreedman9228]

bump

[@exactinmidget92]

let's hope the common citizen doesn't get access to this. i dont want another purge.

[@yurachunt3179]

the voice of the inquisitor was great, but I must say Theories just shouldn't be doing VA work; I don't dislike him, but he REALLY doesn't have the voice for it