Pariah Nexus - Salamander Sa'kan Rescues Civilians

[@Tortle-Man]

Shit he took of his helmet, and he’s GOT A NAME! Damn Necrons fucked up, our boy is unkillable now.

[@smolpp585]

LOL it's so true though

[@kuma-chan4265]

who needs power armor when u have plot armor

[@gojihunter3118]

Not necessarily true.

[@bernardoleyva2091]

Lord of Change: HE GOT A NAME!!! NOT AS PLANNED!!! Necron Lord: WAAAAAHHHH!!! NO HELMET!!!! WARLORD ORK: SO HE HAVE A NAME!!! AND NO HELMET!!!! DID YA KNOW WUUUHAT THUAAT MEANZ DID YA!!! THERES WAAAAAAGGHHHH!!!!!.

[@BrotherGS]

No one is getting to those civies

[@AlexandruA.]

I think the fact that his injuries resulted in him only having one functioning heart and two functioning lungs is actually purposefully done to emphasize his humanity

[@johnclinnick3969]

Dam, I think you got a point.

[@jiado6893]

That is such a great catch, kudos to you!

[@stillwatersrundeep001]

Amazing lateral thinking!

[@danielcampbell9457]

good funkin catch

[@ducminh7568]

I dont want to learn literature here. I already failed that subject twice !

[@j.bat.8235]

"All the emotions you feel, other chapters may call it weakness. But for us Salamanders is a reminder of where our duty truly lies."

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

A fellow fan of His Angels, I see. 😁

[@VA_Nightshade]

There is a reason they are one of my favorites. And that is a big reason.

[@Lost7one]

What is the Imperium but the people who compose it? Who are we fighting for, if not them? To safeguard the people is to safeguard the Imperium, and to protect that is to protect the Emperor Himself. Our citizens are the body of the Emperor.’ - Sigismund

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

@@Lost7one A shame that not all of those who have since adopted Sigismund's mantle have remembered this lesson.

[@Lost7one]

Agreed @@LordCommander-ui2fw

[@joshuahiltpold248]

Ngl, i love that they made his racial phenotype asian to better show off that the skin color of the salamanders is a genetic mutation. Too often you see them depicted as african which leads to a strange meme about them being "the black guy" chapter. Also, shoutout to whoever writes Sa'kan's dialogue, thats some next level stuff.

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

It makes me really happy since asian faces feel so rate in 40k

[@joshuahiltpold248]

@@Nostroman_Praetor for sure, I swear the only time I've seen asian faces in 40k art is either white scars, a few eldar, maybe like 2 guardsmen, and techinically the tau but I feel like that doesnt count

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

@@joshuahiltpold248 The 40k lost crusade trailer only had Asian faces but at the same time it was a chinese phone game and was better then the product advertised.

[@divifilius4957]

Atleast asians get a whole orginal legion full of asians 😂😂 we blacks get celestial lions who are being murdered by the inquisition for being too righteous 😂😂

[@fiddletomiko]

Thank the creators for making a salamander, kinda tired seeing Astartes treating civilians like trash or useless.

[@SordidusFellatio]

Hey, Iron Warriors are good people too. They voluntarily help deliver pregnant woman and feed villagers on the daily basis, even feeding them more than what they can eat.

[@ZeroAxle]

Pedro Kantor would like a word

[@marcearlsantos9027]

They don't seem them as trash, not all but more on not prioritized. They view themselves or the mission more important. Ever played Xcom2? The mission where you saved civilians from Chryssalids? Are you willing to sacrifice your soldiers whom you trained and invested to those civilians? Now if you have no control of your soldiers and watch your Colonel's with augments and best gear, jump in front a Berserker to save a civilian and died, would you be happy? Now you lost your best men in the war, and have to train another to that rank. One of the downsides of Salamanders.

[@foolslayer9416]

​@@SordidusFellatioNo... just no...

[@Tacoguy1000]

I mean, this is 40k. What did you expect? Nobody is nice in here.

[@user-zc9ic6zo5u]

Notes: 1. Sa'kan takes of helmet. 2. Sa'kan takes weapon away. 3. Sa'kan raises hands and carefully greets civilians. 4. Answers questions with compasion and patience. 5. Asks childred names. 6. CARES ABOUT HUMAN LIFE. 7. *Fell on knees to the CHILDREN!* 8. And probably the most important detail. Sa'kan CAREFULLY avoids question about saving, because he doesn't sure that he can save them all in the probably doomed mission. (Thank you one guy from comments) P. S. As a Salamander fan who read all books about them... Im happy... Very happy for my green boys...

[@randomcenturion7264]

It's wonderful isn't it? To see a Salamander live by Vulkan's teachings.

[@CodenameApollo]

This is something my star dragons should live by as well

[@19972zach]

I just got into warhammer. What books should I read about the salamanders to get started

[@dfgrhbjkh]

I have been building a 30k legion of my favorite green bois. Am happy😊.

[@user-zc9ic6zo5u]

​​@@19972zach 40k: Just buy Omnibus. 30k: Vulcan Lives, Deathfire, Old Earth, Born of Flame, Shattered Legions.

[@NATESOR]

Hot take: Salamanders are the bravest space marine chapter/legion because they have the courage to make themselves emotionally vulnerable by caring about regular people in such a grim setting.

[@silverbladeofnorth7345]

Look out lamenters, they are like Salamanders but their father is Sanguinius

[@joshuasitzema9920]

Most space Wolves when not fighting are like this, some even keep in contact with their clans so the deeds of the dead live on and not just in the chapter. A lot of chapters are like this honestly. It's just they are over shadowed by the amount of chapters who aren't as kind to standard humans. Even Grimaldus and his brother came to respect the humans who fought in Helsreach, soldier or conscript.

[@JakeTheStakeNowIn3D5024]

That ain't a hot take at all my friend!

[@inwit594]

'It means my secondary heart has ceased functioning'. . . . 'It hurts a little, yes.' LMAO.

[@foolslayer9416]

This is why I love the Salamanders. They are among a few chapters that embrace what is good about humanity. Kindness, compassion, and selflessness.

[@WozWozEre]

And roasting Eldar children

[@tranvinhnhat1289]

@@WozWozErethat was some Salamander regrets.

[@user-br4qp4pw2o]

@@WozWozEre And yet Vulkan NEVER forgiven himself that

[@pabloncabana6297]

​@@tranvinhnhat1289except for the Pyroclasts, they gladly will burn childrens (And not specifically eldars)

[@foolslayer9416]

@@WozWozEre *Dark Eldar children...

[@sadturtlesoup8832]

3 things of note to me. 1. The eclesiarc isnt a raving mad lunatic. I like that. 2. Sa'kan humanizes himself to the children by saying "it hurts a little." Because thats what they understand. 3. The gunfire he hears is most likely the Sister from the first episode taking on the mind shackled Krieg.

[@marcelleroux9172]

Eclesiarc priests are charged with caring for their fellow man, and keeping them from corruption. but astartes do not go to worlds where everything is fine and dandy. But i agree, it is a pleasant change of pace, they are still humans after all.

[@brandonpearson4142]

Wait their are episodes??? Where at? And what's the name

[@klaykid117]

I feel like lowering ranking eclesiarc are like regular Earth priests

[@ToasterFilms404]

He did hide and take two kids with him@@klaykid117

[@dingesskahn]

The souls of their fellow man. I don't know that the church with many many standing armies are known for their altruism.

[@matthewheather6911]

I teared up watching this. I'm 37 and finally after 30 years I see a Salamander being brought to life on screen. My heroes 🙂My army

[@slevinlaine]

: ) I almost did cry myself, but it makes me so happy to see them properly portaited.

[@beefybutter]

I'm 37 too and thank the emperor we finally get to see our green boys get some love. I can only imagine if they sent the black templars.

[@theonlytnargmatt]

I just wanted to stop by and say your choice of army is based. I play the First myself but its always good to see a salamanders player.

[@lavatun]

​@theonlytnargmatt you're both green so it checks out..

[@theonlytnargmatt]

@@lavatun well black and silver in my case but I get what you mean.

[@lordofnothing255]

So refreshing to see true humanity in such a bleak and dark world. We could use some Salamanders in our real world.

[@joshuagraham2843]

what about the red tau?

[@exudeku]

​@@joshuagraham2843farsight enclave?

[@GoodAvatar-ut5pq]

@@exudeku Trazyn is an outstanding boss by human standards.

[@EyebrowsGaming]

I'm sorry your outlook has become so dark that you don't see the real life Salamanders who do little acts of good every day. You can be a Salamander too, if you try.

[@lordofnothing255]

@@EyebrowsGaming I see them everyday and even a have a bit of Salmander in me. Just wish we had more. The darkness hasn't swallowed me yet.

[@Sigsigs]

I appreciate seeing this side of the Salamanders. His overly technical explanation for his wounds and biology to kids who have ZERO understanding of it is very cute

[@peterpan4962]

And he actually then dumbs it down so they can understand like a total dad 🤣

[@jacobbenear2206]

If it was an asarte he prob would've ignored or killed them

[@vitaliyred622]

Well, the heart part they understood

[@TheGreatThicc]

​@@jacobbenear2206the Salamanders are astartes. Astartes is just the high gothic word for space marines.

[@ianpomfret4876]

@@jacobbenear2206 The Salamanders are a chapter (and one of the founding legions of the Astartes) who are known for their care for civilian lives. Learn your lore, nerd.

[@randomcenturion7264]

Love seeing a Salamander be the compassionate badass his brothers are renowned for. But shout out for having an Ecclesiarch Priest actually care for his people and not just be a raving lunatic.

[@hummerskickass]

Right I was absolutely shocked the priest wasn’t raving mad, and actually seemed to care

[@imperialofficerremusblackw8452]

Recent GW stuff doesn't help, but there are actually a few caring examples. Like in Helsreach, there's a priest character who actually leaves the safety of Stormherald (imperator class titan) when he realizes the sheer number of civilians probably traumatized by their home being torn apart by the war.

[@lavatun]

Contrary to what the famous warhammer stories may depict, there are more ecclesiarchs who are actually good and caring people than raving lunatics like van dire..

[@Elmithian]

​@@imperialofficerremusblackw8452 Cain has also met his fair share of competent folk that the stereotype tends to paint as only loonies. Sister of battle dating an ecclesiarch for example and some actually decently grounded tech priests.

[@c0ya1]

@@Elmithian or jackass inquisitors who managed to fuck shit up for the imperium at times.

[@RobinaufderHeide]

"Do you have a name?" "My name is Sa'kan. SA'KAN DEEZ NUTS!"

[@Akiba-dr4uk]

Plot Twist: He was planning to make that joke, but being a salamander he realized he was too nice to follow through with it.

[@alext2566]

"I have three of them"

[@williamnone]

I nearly teared up seeing this video. The Salamanders and the Ogryn are last remnants of human decency and wholesomeness in the dreary world of 40k. I will gladly watch them any day of the week over even the Ultramarines.

[@EyebrowsGaming]

Look up the Lamentor's chapter, another group of good boys and part of the Cursed 13th Founding, cursed with cosmically bad luck.

[@danielrutledge3405]

Some of the dark angels, specifically the redeemed fallen of the Lion's personal guard prioritize protecting civilians. The main force of the dark angels though...

[@Boosttackle]

Crimson fists have some good hearts in them, Pedro Kantor especially.

[@minecraftgabutyt7734]

*Lamenters crying in the corner*

[@brainsoup6475]

LOVE the detail of the marine not answering “are you going to save us?” and just asks the children’s names. Man knows not to lie to them.

[@lavatun]

"Unfortunately, little ones, that was not in my mission parameters. But it is now."

[@totallylegitenergy2559]

@@lavatun I know its a salamander and that they save the civvies and all that, but at the end of the day its still an astartes, the mission still comes first to them usually.

[@foolslayer9416]

​@@lavatunI love the fact that he was smiling. It was subtle, but there is a love that is in his eyes for the people he protects. That is what truly gives the Salamanders strength, in my opinion.

[@matthewturpin6429]

@@totallylegitenergy2559 In this case I think it has less to do with any Mission, and more to do with the state of the world. I think his last statement to the Priest was calculated to tell the adults that there probably is no chance of salvation, without scaring the kids further. He still didn't want to lie about it, but it is the underlying kindness of the Salamanders that made him respond that way.

[@totallylegitenergy2559]

@@matthewturpin6429 fair enough.

[@gr8m887]

Love how they made the Salamanders their usual caring, humane, and coolheaded selves when interacting with civilians. But still calculating and stalwart, like every other astartes.

[@marcearlsantos9027]

Not really on the calculating part. Example on Armageddon, Grimaldus could have killed an ork Warboss, to cause the orks offensive to falter in the entire hive and cause the orks to infighting for the position vacuum. Salamanders ignore that strategic value to stay in front of the Docks blast doors to protect civilians, Grimaldus kicked them out.

[@terminallove3531]

@@marcearlsantos9027 They were already leaving because Tu'Shan needed them on the Hemlock river,but yes,he did kick them out.

[@deadeye9439]

@@marcearlsantos9027 true those salamanders wouldve been effective during that fight if they fully commit their force in taking on the warboss that seige wouldve been finished, civilians are also safe from the onslaught, sure there would be casualties from both BT and Salamanders but their sacrifice are worth it than just drop podding in the city and doing nothing

[@gallowglass3764]

​@@marcearlsantos9027 quoting a battle brother from the black templars regarding the salamanders, "What two chapters fight the same? What two chapters wage war according to the same principles? We are all born of different worlds, and trained by different masters. Accept the differences, and stand with them as allies."

[@JuanSilva-ym9pf]

@@gallowglass3764Brother Bastilan was my favorite. “Always the best and least of us all.”

[@creeperfox2178]

I really enjoy the accuracy of how space marine armor is portrayed. A lot of people forget that these things are huge, heavy, and pack a massive punch. So it makes sense the amount of noise it generates. Now don't shoot me down in comments if I'm completely wrong, I only got into Warhammer recently. But from how the lore describes it this is very accurate.

[@e_x_i_l_eita1995]

Heavy but very fast in action

[@creeperfox2178]

@@e_x_i_l_eita1995 from what i've heard, they are described as like, insanely fast.

[@halfknight2310]

@@creeperfox2178 yeah, I believe the best way to describe them is "nothing that big should move that quick,"

[@knightmare4214]

@@creeperfox2178 I think the eldar in-lore have said that nothing so large should move so fast - not only are marines super athletic by themselves, their armour has servos that can basically move the armour like our muscles move our body (the black carapace implant will be involved in this)

[@quanlinglingdingle6122]

What i love about salamanders is while other astartes chapters see humans as below them and expandables, salamanders wont tolerate a single human life's casuality and get strenght from their humanity and remember who they fight for Also just cool to see 2 meters rock skin dude with glowing red eyes and using flamethrowers being the most wholesome astartes

[@finlaylooney3346]

dont mean to be rude but my engineering brain hates when people get maths so incredibly wrong 2 meters would make him a midget marine I am nearly 2 meters 1.86cm or 6,1 in feet to be exact, a Primaris marine is around 2.5 meters or 8,3 in feet.

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

They’re wholesome until they come across Aeldari children, then they pull out the *heavy* flamer 🔥 🧝

[@Lightray110]

Sa'kan has only just met these people, but he would gladly die to defend them. A true son of Vulkan.

[@jaspervaneck3258]

Salamanders: "I've only just met these civilians, but if anything happened to them, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself."

[@precisionpigeon9341]

Sa'kan deez nuts

[@batbilegochirpurev5029]

@@precisionpigeon9341 I was expecting that... Wait no I don't worship Tseench.

[@guilherme5094]

👍👍👍!

[@goat5136]

​@@jaspervaneck3258i didn't expect to see a B99 fan here

[@joshuachapman2065]

Secondary heart done, one lung collapsed. "It hurts a little". Really sells how OG Asartes are.

[@Lorenzo_I.]

I mean, he's being pumped to the gills with a cocktail of drugs too.

[@rewto5131]

By answering the kids' questions, shows he wants to bring a sign of hope to those who are caught in the crossfire of war.

[@ayaannair2447]

It’s funny to think he’s just answering them in a literal sense. Yeah, I lost two vital organs and am being fueled by drugs. It only hurts a little

[@borntopwnyou]

I'm pretty sure they can straight-up shut off pain at will.

[@i_am_the_monkey_king]

2:39 I love how they really emphasized his massive weight with that thud sound as his knee hit the ground. Freaking cool.

[@Vetterli]

❤

[@Libertyandfree]

The Salamanders and the Ultramarines are by far the most human compared to the other legions. What I’ve always found fascinating about how the salamanders interact with civilians is that they still have human emotions because they’re allowed to remain in contact with their birth family even after crossing the rubicon. I think they need to more stories like this very cool.

[@dr.feelgoodmalusphillips2475]

The Blood Ravens Chapter from the Dawn of War games, is also like that too.

[@zingolglom3986]

There are also Lamenters

[@NorninTGK]

So he has two hearts, and three lungs, but one of each has failed. Doesn't this mean he has as many working hearts and lungs as the regular humans? I kind of like that symbolism. The Space Marine standing before the common people and trying to calm them in a moment when he is more like them than he'd usually be.

[@michelveilleux123]

Two hearts, so that one doesn't need to pump all the blood his body would require on it's own. Three lungs, so that he can better serve in combat situations. And a whole host of various organs within him that makes an Astartes, an Astartes.

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

If you go back and see all the scenes where he is breathing and speaking, you start to notice how hard he's breathing missing those two organs. Like when he took off to dodge a stray shot later in this episode he's really exhaling to collect himself.

[@michelveilleux123]

@Nostroman_Praetor thankfully, those can be replaced, so Sa'kan, should he survive his confrontation with the Deathmark, will be right as rain afterwards.

[@mr.goblin6039]

Yeah. Space Marines are genetically altered inside and out. Gonna need more organs and stronger bones for that big body and all.

[@janlim0916]

Two hearts, three lungs. All human.

[@DragonsHoardOfPlastic]

I adore the trope of friendly characters who know they look scary calmly explaining that they're aware of it, but there's nothing to be afraid of. It's fitting too, since Astartes are called angels, and Biblical angels commonly introduced themselves with "be not afraid". Also Sa'kan deez nuts haha lmao gottem

[@generalalduin9548]

Dude, we need to have the Salamanders say ‘be not afraid’ when dealing with non Astartes from now on

[@notanimeedition9208]

Salamander motto: Be not afraid

[@tiredandhungry8088]

You got me good

[@MNM-lq9te]

God emperor dammit man, you just couldn't help it could you!?

[@planetkc]

I'll take the last part, you got me

[@mazz9487]

Whoever did the sound design for this truly captured how heavy and clunky his power armor is.

[@jansandman6983]

a space marine taking off his helmet to not scare the people is what makes my boys the best. GO SALAMANDERS.

[@bvdemier1]

"and three lungs." chestbump Why does that make me happy?

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

Maybe because he's kind of showing off to the kids in a "isn't that cool, kids?"

[@randomcenturion7264]

@@LordCommander-ui2fw It definitely shows :) Salamanders still hang around their villages, so you can bet he's used to kids thinking that's so cool.

[@foolslayer9416]

​@@LordCommander-ui2fwI think I even saw a glimpse of a smile.

[@jameszawislak436]

God they nailed the Salamander his attitude is perfect for a Space Marine and you can tell he's trying so hard to reassure them he's a kind person. Also the scale of making him look so incredibly massive next the humans is just absurd. I love that they made him feel so big and terrifying yet gentle and kind.

[@mithrandirthegrey7644]

It's not absurd at all. That is the size of the average space marine. They are genetically augmented to grow into giants but still fast as oiled lightning.

[@jameszawislak436]

@mithrandirthegrey7644 I know, what I meant was that despite the difficulty in not only visualizing the difference between the attitude and attention to detail was very well done. Absurd was the wrong word, sorry about that

[@soupcheese5607]

It’s funny how salamanders look a bit more intimidating than your average marine given their skin and eyes, yet they are the kindest

[@peach1205]

@@mithrandirthegrey7644 I always thought that the Salamanders were slightly, if not significantly, bigger than the average Space Marine. Primarily due to Vulkan, the absolute unit that he is, is the biggest of the primarchs - hence it stands to reason that Vulkan's Space Marines who utilise his genes are also absolute units who dwarf other Space Marines.

[@z-man1237]

@@peach1205 To add to that Sa’kan here is a Primaris Marine, which should make him even a bit taller than the standard Astartes.

[@user-bu7vb5tg6b]

The way those kids actually felt comfortable enough to approach was absolutely precious! Only a Salamander could manage that!

[@tsunami729]

Salamanders: Do not be afraid, I am here to help Vulkan: *commences to wrap everyone up in a soft bear hug*

[@tangogolf6784]

It's kind of sad, but I also appreciate, that Sa'kan has to explain his literal black skin and red eyes are just how Salamanders look and that he isn't touched by Chaos. It goes to show how badly the Imperium has been affected that most civilians don't even recognize the especially unique physical feature of one of the first chapters.

[@matthiuskoenig3378]

Not really there are so few space marines, how many people know what 1/9th of navy seals unit insignia looks like? Without looking it up describe seal team 2's unit badge.

[@tangogolf6784]

@@matthiuskoenig3378 That's not really a good 1-1 comparison though. If there was a unit of Seals who all had a really characteristic physical trait, like all the members are exceptionally tall, that'd be a closer comparison and it would still be kinda sad if an operator had to go about in his day to day like: "Yes I am just this tall, nothing is wrong with me."

[@lavatun]

It's not really their fault.. a civilian seeing an astartes in modern 40k is very rare contrary to how some forms of media portray.. now back in the days where the emperor walked it was far more common but since the writing and implementation of the codex astartes where the legions were broken to form chapters of just 1000 marines, it has made civilian contact with the astartes far, far more rare.. but if it comforts you, there are many stories of salamanders going out of their way to dig through rubble to help children find their beloved toy.. many stories of vulkan's sons helping civilians find their pets after a battle.. there is even a short story of a salamander handing over their chapter banner to a little girl asking her to protect it coz he had to hold off a tyranid swarm.. he died but the little girl survived and gave back the chapter banner to the salamander reinforcements who arrived..

[@totallylegitenergy2559]

@@tangogolf6784 the chances of anyone on that planet, or the next 100 planets around having ever seen an astartes is beyond slim.

[@colinbielat8558]

It's actually kinda important for him to state that he isn't touched by chaos as no other astartes would have the features a salamanders astartes has. The main reason is a malfunction in the meloncronic organ which regulates the amount of melanin in the astartes skin to protect against radiation. An astartes would normally have a northern European or Mediterranean skin tone, depending on certain variables such as how long they are exposed to solar radiation, on ships or within their monasteries they would have a light complexion and when deployed on planets will tan. When a salamanders astartes interacts with the unique radiation of Nocturns star, it damages their meloncronic organ, forcing it to overcharge to a permanent onyx black. Other chapters have malfunctions with their meloncronic organ like the raven guard and their successors, but the salamanders is especially egregious.

[@MoriaGecko1]

Each primarch is molded after an aspect of the emperor. Vulcan is the emperors unlimited love and compassion for humanity. He passed that on to his sons

[@generalalduin9548]

For someone so compassionate, he sure was an asshole to his sons and a brutal warlord who casually killed billions if they didn’t follow him

[@GameLover45408]

More like he's a warlord like Ferrus only that Vulkan was taught compassion at a very young age.

[@thechadcruzaider7864]

​@@generalalduin9548Gotta love GW lore inconsistency

[@enggigg6644]

​@@generalalduin9548Well in the Emperors eyes some of his sons where quite damaged but their souls are immortal so as long as their souls are not corrupted or they haven't turned their hearts agaisnt him after the crusade he was planning to give Angron and Konrad new bodies and help them deal with the trauma he had caused them. So he had a i can fix all my fuckups type of attitude about his sons except for the lost and the damned with the second likely having his soul corrupted by chaos or turned against him in some other way way while the damned 11th was very likely raised by xenos likely the Rangan or some other reallt powerful xenos species that turned him agaisnt the Emperor completely things that brought him great shame and are the reason the two where ereased from all records while the genetically stable sons of both lost chapters where quietly assimilated into the ultramatines. Yeah he likes to pretend as if the primarchs are nothing but tools to him but it that was the case he wouldn't have grown so attached to so many of them much less allowed Horus to borderline kill him if he really was as heartless as he claimed to be in private with Malcador then he would have killed Horus immediately instead of figthing him 1 on 1 and trying to reason with a fully chaos corrupted a Horus. He also wouldn't have built special chambers for all his sons in his palace after all his end goal was for humanity to become stable and as powerful as during the dark age of technology minus the AI that caused its downfall. The biggest character trait the Emperor has is the fact he is a hypocrite he likes to rule and influence humanity but prefers to do it from the shadows indirectly and he just wishes for mankind to be self sufficent to know they will be safe without him and likely he planned to spend a lot of time with his sons since outside of perpetuals their the only other beings he can relate too. As to why he is such a genocidal asshole well he has been behind most Empires in human history he is very familiar with politics and while he loves humanity as a collective he is far too ancient and emotionally disconnected from the common man as to care for them in a personal level even if he likes to basically read all your memories and thoughs the moment he meets you to give off the atmosphere that he is a friend you know your whole life. The Emperor as powerful as he is he is still flawed a very flawed man who focuses too much on the future and the mistskes of his past (dude is responsible for most religions of humanities past as he used to see it as a way to unify humanity and is also a factor to why he is such a atheist he sees theology as his personal fuck up) to live in the present that is why he is always rushing he can only look to the horizon unable to see how his actions in the present can have terrible ripple effects in the future dude really needs to lay off the tarot cards. Still that's what makes the Emperor such a intresting character he pretends to be this charismatic caring individual as a fassade pretending to be a machiavelian cold calculative individual while he hides his true feelints and intentions getting irked and acting like a edgy teenager when one of his sons or friends can see through all his masks and understand the emperors true feelings and intentions something he really disklikes. Still this is just my opinion of him after reading way too many books and content about the bastard.

[@enggigg6644]

​@@generalalduin9548my mistake the second was the damned while the 11th was the lost

[@Hiddenronin]

"They are my bulwark against the Terror. They are the Defenders of Humanity. They are my Space Marines and they shall know no fear." This scene encapsulates that part of the Emporer's speech so perfectly.

[@Aro9313]

Personally I think the Salamanders are the legion that best represents this. Possibly the only one that does.

[@michaelgood6852]

Thank you. Thank you for bringing the Salamanders to life. The marine is flawless, the civilians not far off! And it’s nice to see like myself so many Salamander fans.. truly my favourite chapter with the Blood Angels

[@purplehaze5607]

What other chapter of marine would kneel for children? What other chapter of marine would put them at ease in such a way? I love the Salamanders so so much

[@Imperial_Navy_40K]

Maybe some Ultramarine or Space wolf would idk

[@ShadrackMeduson]

@@Imperial_Navy_40K in truth it depends a lot of the individual. For example the most diverse chapters such as the ultramarines, you have some that ignore them, others that do care for them and would die to defend them and others who view them as a waste of effort.

[@Imperial_Navy_40K]

​@@ShadrackMedusonthat's true I would say Numitor from the Ultramarine is a good individual, same with Helbrecht from Black Templar

[@knightblade0188]

Lamenters…

[@ScuffedOlek]

It may surprise you but the speed Bois white scars also care about civilians

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

Such a salamander move to instinctively remove ones helmet whilst speaking to people. Such a human thing to do.

[@randolphbienmateo8174]

He even admit his injury in front to the children before he kneeled as ask their names

[@GoodAvatar-ut5pq]

@@randolphbienmateo8174 I gotta be honest, I actually found this whole thing very touching. Space Marines are often described as so powerful, so altered, so big/strong/impossibly fast that it scares the living snot out of normal people. And rightly so. They are regarded as barely human. Again, rightly so. They're so far above normal people, and separated by such vast differences in cultures, that most humans seem to suffer in Space Marine hands, even while being protected even in 'good guy' hands. The Ultramarines protect people, but I don't think the Space Wolves do. Those guys have thralls. Most of the Space Marine chapters aren't... *nice* to normal people, and tend to behave like superior jerks even to people who are extremely accomplished. For him to allow himself to be vulnerable. Disarm himself. Move slowly. Talk calmly and carefully to scared people. To answer children. To kneel before humanity and behave kindly even as he swivels around to protect it, while pretty badly injured by Space Marine Standards. That's amazing. That genuinely got me in the feels.

[@El_Hornio_II]

​@@GoodAvatar-ut5pqSpace Wolves do protect civilians, i mean shit the Months of Shame happened because the Grey Knights tried to kill civvies to keep their existences hidden which the Space Wolves thoroughly disagreed with and then faced down the Inquisition as a whole, Space Wolves 100% protect civvies although they're certainly more agressive than the Salamanders, now for a chapter that could not give a flying fuck about civvies, the Marines Malevolent certainly fit that description

[@A.Lien98]

Bro the fact that the Salamander actually shows off the kids in an even playful manner. This is why Salamanders are so goated

[@arielcandoleta5347]

I like that he assures the survivors he means them no harm and at the same time, tells them the reality of the situation they're in.

[@TheZombieburner]

"They are the defenders of humanity." People forget that part way too often.

[@sibit1]

this is warhammer not dnd get this soy stuff out of grim dark

[@knightpaladin9841]

@@sibit1 they've been the defenders of humanity for decades bitch boi it's not a new thing

[@1995HunterKiller]

they forget it a lot themselves. the salamanders and the lamenters are the only loyalists that care about civilians

[@LangravioShosh]

you forgot that this guy is a Salamander

[@raygun441]

Just because the 40k universe is grim dark, there are ones like this Salmander who bring hope to humanity.

[@jonathanj.7549]

Not only is this animation beautiful but they captured every aspect that makes Salamanders the friendly green giants. Papa Vulkan would be proud. Also I dig how they gave Sa'Khan asian features since while salamanders may have charcol black skin due to the high radiation on Nocture, each salamander has very different facial structures with some appering more european, Africian, or Asian

[@victorcharles27]

Now I get it 😅

[@yawarapuyurak3271]

Yes! That second part you mentioned, 100% agreed! I've heard people complaining when Salamanders are shown with black skin but caucasian features, but like, it's every race that turns charcoal black due to the radiation!

[@jonathanj.7549]

@yawarapuyurak3271 Vulkan had very African features yes but the people of Nocture are diverse, with all gaining the black skin and red eyes

[@blank4227]

"sorry my skin is so black I look evil"

[@Mr-Eloda]

In the end space marine candidates are yeeted from any planet so of course there is all the races mixed in each chapters.

[@UnRu1eD]

and this is why the salamanders and space wolves are so beloved

[@clairestark9024]

Strong enough to be gentle, brave enough to be kind.

[@imperceptvs]

That’s a quote from Peter Cullen describes how he got the voice for Optimus Prime. ❤

[@Botchulism_asdf]

Salamanders are like literal super heros in comics. They are so nice to civilians but monstrous at the same time.

[@kubikkuratko188]

Grilled eldar children!

[@tranvinhnhat1289]

@@kubikkuratko188That was regretful after that. Only one unit that wasn’t kind to other children and willing to burn them alive which never use again in Salamander.

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

2:50-I love the detail here; you can see the warmth and kindness in his eye, like a candle flame or a family hearth, as Sa'kan looks upon these children he has found in his charge. As well as the exact moment when, at the sound of weapons' fire outside, his gaze sharpens and hardens like cold steel. The two sides of the Sons of Vulkan, so artistically rendered in a matter of seconds.

[@AzraelSoulHunter]

Honestly made me wonder if he thinks on himself when he was a child as he looks at them. Innocence that must be protected for they may be something greater if they are to live.

[@foolslayer9416]

​@AzraelSoulHunter Given that Salamanders also get to see, even live with their families after becoming Astartes, I think they must remind him of his family back home.

[@MisterSmith00]

I like how while the Salamander clearly wishes to express compassion & reassurance to the citizens; there is still clearly a difficulty in expressing the necessary emotion for it. They are, after all, made primarily for warfare, and emotions that do not directly feed into that sort of targeted aggression are severely hampered. He needs to intone his words carefully so they don’t come off as hostile…in fact, the biggest display of emotion was when he light-heartedly mentioned his three lungs. I feel like the gesture of projecting strength was easier for the Salamander to express, because it’s just a release of energy…something that is naturally expressed on the battlefield. He does not even seem to possess the ability to smile all that much. All of this just comes together as one of the best animated examples of a Space Marine I think I’ve seen.

[@Catonzo]

Beautiful. Salamanders are my favorite faction because of this humility and attempts at remaining human. He cares for the civilians and he definitely cares for the children. To a fault, in fact. He would clearly die for their survival, despite being an (both symbolic and nigh practically) Angelic being with both tactics and combat prowess surpassing theirs by the thousandfold. Objectively being worth multiple cities of manpower. Yet still cares greatly for each individual lives. It is what I miss the most from the Space Marines. Their ability to humor children and adults alike with their superhuman appearance. No one asked him, but he still found it fitting to lighten the mood to mention his third lung. Just for the sake of the children.

[@dreademperor2094]

It's like they've forgotten the space marines are also supposed to be guardians and protectors

[@eotwkdp]

You it’s probably slightly relaxing for marines off just regularly talk sometimes. “It hurts just a little” won’t stop him from fighting to 99% efficiency

[@MrNuclearturtle]

As mediocre as the ultramarines movie was, one thing I appreciated was the banter between each member, even if they’re novices, it’s genuinely grating if every marine on screen only ever talked in military jargon, even when talking to the children, you can hear the pride in his voice when describing three lungs, his guard for his demeanour is let down, but not his awareness

[@leonelimalevu2199]

​@@MrNuclearturtleafter watching the Ultramarines movie. My personal view was that the animation was absolutely atrocious, the plot was kinda good, and the voice acting was great. But cmon GW, this was your first movie, atleast put some effort into it!

[@Musabre]

@@leonelimalevu2199 I remember seeing some BTS stuff in the lead up to that movie. The company they farmed the animation out to seemed overly obsessed with their facial mo-cap techniques, which i guess were... fine? but everything else about the animation was a big let down. Video Game cutscenes were miles ahead of them even at that time. Shame really.

[@dr.feelgoodmalusphillips2475]

​@@MusabreThe writing and voice work with music was stellar.

[@Musabre]

@@dr.feelgoodmalusphillips2475 Honestly if it had been turned into an audio drama it would have been magnificent.

[@teencomment]

That's a great touch for the Salamander. Once he sees they're human civilians he takes off his helmet so that they can see he's not with the Necrons.

[@YOGI-kb9tg]

I love how hes boastful about the three lungs to the children totally captures what a salamander is like.

[@strayexk7157]

love that he can just say “yeah one of my lungs collapsed, nbd. need some help?”

[@dragonrider1736]

Salamanders are the kindest chapter of the space marines. They'll protect civilians life by any means. If it was the other chapters, they'd probably leave them unless they're a few that are kind. But don't get me started with the mechanicus.

[@knightblade0188]

You forget the Lamenters.

[@powerflumi]

Space Wolves that started a whole war with the Inquisition in defense over civilians like: " well I guess we can go and fuck ourselves then "

[@dragonrider1736]

​@@knightblade0188 ik but right now I'm talking about the ones in the show.

[@nobodyimportant2510]

Servitors at worst skiitari or catapharon at best

[@combinecommando001]

I think the White Scars are also pretty chill with civilians. Ultramarines aren't assholes to them but their disposition is generally cold towards them.

[@HasvenWorld]

Him talking to the kids is just so cute and wholesome

[@sibit1]

go drink your soy this is grim dark not dnd

[@grimalkin6676]

@@sibit1 Really? I feel so bad when other warhammer fans complain about "Too good" of stories in 40k when in reality if you really look through the lore there have been good stories showcasing cute and wholesome moments in many aspects of the lore, going years back. Yes the main focus of warhammer is grim dark, but it isn't 100% grim dark. There are good things here and there. Salamanders as a chapter as a whole literally points to that.

[@smolpp585]

@@sibit1 Emperor forbid we get nice moments now and then.

[@sibit1]

@@grimalkin6676 thats just it the liberal agenda has been seeping in for awhile now. there shouldnt be a heartfelt moment in warhammer its just something that should never be

[@sibit1]

@@smolpp585 yes thats the point of GRIM DARK

[@DorkMatter001]

there's nothing i adore more, than a son of Vulkan, calming and comforting civilians

[@Steven010]

i heard the salamanders are the only chapter which is allowed to visit their family (contact them) so it makes sense hes so "down to earth" i love it, sad it only got 3 eps.

[@fouzaialaa7962]

the salamanders are one of the most brutal chapters of space marines , they specialize in purging Xenos with fire until nothing is left and then they take a vacation ,so when little timmy wakes up he finds his uncle who is a salamander home ,and he lets little timmy play with his flamethrower

[@kespec]

I just love the irony GW went with the salamanders, they are the most alien looking, intimidating sight to behold among all the chapters. but they inherited the emperor's love for humanity to a fault.

[@jahrusalem3658]

The only Chapters more intimidating in appearance than the Salamanders are the Black Dragons and the Carcharodons. And those guys are hardcore.

[@sibit1]

love? your joking surely

[@jahrusalem3658]

@@sibit1 Their Salamanders. Their entire culture is being nice people and caring for humanity.

[@sibit1]

@@jahrusalem3658 its grim dark there shouldnt be any place for this kindness

[@kespec]

@@sibit1 salamanders are rare and unique in their love for mankind, they all inherited this trait from vulkan, which is an aspect of the emperor

[@AstralHate]

When he knelt down before the children, it actually made me tear up a little. I can barely put into words how well done this is. The scale, the story, the quality. This is what fans have been waiting for since Erasmus uploaded his first Inquisitor Teaser a decade ago. This is what fans have been wanting since Astartes came out. This is amazing. This is worth subscribing to wh+ for. Amazing.

[@drlca6601]

curious to know how much media saturation we'll get of the epic Salz as they are technically a legion of what many would call blackface, which in our current environment will prohibit them from getting much exposure. Vulkan, for example, is a non-African ethnotype with jet black skin, which means any African likeness, or even actor at one point, is not authentic, but any non-African actor or likeness would be considered... problematic by the woke types. Here we clearly have an Asiatic ethnotype, which is a great sleight of hand by the animators, but it is such a short leash, especially when Vulkan himself is considered. It's a bit of a doozy. It pains me as the Salz are just about the dopest legion out there and translate so well to the screen, though I do love me some Blood Angels and White Scars.

[@drlca6601]

I was thinking the same thing about WH+ based on this scene. This is probably the best thing to ever come out of WH40K in terms of storytelling and I make no exaggeration here. It wasn't even the children that got me. It was the clergymen who didn't want to die. That'd be me. The fear and honesty are such great characterizations. Best since that one guardsmen in the Ultramarines novel, can't remember which one though.

[@AstralHate]

@@drlca6601 I dont just mean the children on their own, but him interacting with them. Such a massive beast of war this heavy armor kneeling down to them and still twice their size. That contrasted by his interaction with them. Their fear, curiousity and frailty compared to his Brute form, calmness and certainty. Its not just authentic, but it captures the spirit of the universe and its inhabitants so incredibly well. Thats not just entertainment, thats a story worth diving in to. Thats what got me. But youre right too of course. All the characters were super well done and the emotions portrayed perfectly believable.

[@AstralHate]

Just another example is the last Krieger that begged to be killed in the dropship. The Marine didnt know they were "posessed" so he almost left him to slowly die in agony inside the wreckage, but the salamander in him couldnt let the soldier suffer that much. But he didnt want to grant the alleged traiter a quick death either. So he burned him with his handflamer. Quicker than dying on their own, but still painful enough to be a punishment. Thats proof that the people behind this actually know the universe and care about the story they tell. Thats all I could ever ask for.

[@huevos7826]

SHILL! SHILL! SHILL! I WILL PIRATE THIS AND ALL OTHER GAMES WORKSHOP CONTENT POSSIBLE WIRH EVERY BREATH I DRAW

[@natesturm448]

"It hurts a little . . . yes" When we all actually know that pain to anyone else would be absolutely excruciating.

[@ALLAHALLAHism]

2:27 "My name is... Sa'kan... Sa'kan these nuts!" 👌👌👌

[@MunciMunci]

"My second heart has ceased functioning" said the salamander casually

[@venuztrvp]

It hurts a little

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

I love the detail of him having thermal sight rather then the standard night vision of a space marine. Its one of the things that make Salamanders special. As a side: Why did they have to name him Sa'kan, like they are just asking for Deez nuts jokes.

[@GoodAvatar-ut5pq]

Too many jokes relate back to male genitalia. They were going to lose no matter what name they used. Honestly, considering how many risks he took to calm down and chat with some civilians, I'd say 'deez giant clankin' brass nuts' is a perfectly valid name for this guy. I love it. To me? This is delightfully heroic. Under 95% of Space Marine heroics, they are *NOT* going to take the time to put away their weapon, take off their helmet, and then genuinely take the time to be sweet to these hive-rat urchins. This scene actually got me pretty good. I thought the Sisters of Battle fighting to the death was good. This is... For whatever reason, this actually hit me in the feelings.

[@christbenitez8797]

Sa kan Deez nutZ

[@mertyenen6711]

I just goddamn love Sa'kan, for I have been a Salamander since the day I was initiated to the 40k universe. The reaction at 2:54, the split second change from a caring defender to an indomitable war machine is just the "Salamanderish" thing ever. Vulkan Lives.

[@shizlnit]

A Space Marine that actually has some character and isn’t just a blank nothing grim dark meat blender? I’ll take it.

[@darthkraven3257]

Do not mistake his care for human life as something common for all space marines, that just because he is a Salamander, a son of the noble and mighty Vulkan, the story would be very different if he was a zealous Black Templar, a cold and calculating Iron hand or may the emperor have mercy of them a terrifying Carcharodon or a merciless Minotaur.

[@MrBlueBurd0451]

But it would likely be the same were he one of the Sons of Sanguinius, at least, on the kinder side of that, or one of the Vlka Fenryka, or one of the Khan's mighty riders. Some of the Ultramarines also would show them kindness.

[@elgrun2913]

​@@MrBlueBurd0451I agree, it would be the same if the Astartes was one of the Sons of Sanguinius. Unless the children look perticulary Horusy today...

[@cocoynuts]

​@@elgrun2913most sons of Sanguinius. Except for the flesh tearers and Knights of blood.

[@TheWeekendWarrior99]

@@elgrun2913HORUS WHY ARE YOU SO SMALL?

[@thefish7348]

Marines Malevolent

[@Predman1227]

When he got down on one knee and asked the children their names, it brought a tear to my eye. For one so powerful, so mighty to show such compassion and care is truly heart warming. Even in the grim darkness of the far future, where there is only war.... There is also hope, for humanity's soul. I love the Salamanders.

[@fouzaialaa7962]

but is gut wrenching at the same time !!! he did not respond to their question , he knew he cannot guarantee their safety, thats why he changed the subject and at 3:20 , thats when Sa'kan decided , he will give his life to them , if it ever comes to that a true son of Vulkan

[@cubancavalier3051]

I had 3 lungs and 2 hearts but one died and one collapsed so now we are not so different anymore. Feel like that’s something he’d say to help calm the kids down from being scared of him

[@thedeathleaper2009]

“My second heart has stopped functioning. It hurts a little.” My god man what a badass

[@raffyluvmiharu]

I'm really glad they went for Salamanders. They are the only one I know that somewhat cared for civilians

[@Gunnar001]

Of course they would go for Salamanders. Can't have anything too brutal for MODERN AUDIENCES.

[@thechadcruzaider7864]

@@Gunnar001 Trve

[@c0ya1]

@@Gunnar001 Least a salamander than the done to death ultrasmurfs.

[@hasturthekinginyellow5003]

The other 2 "legions" that care about the civilians are The Vlka Fenrika better as The Space Wolves. They literally went to war against *the Inquisition* to save the lives of civilians, to the point of executing several Inquisitors and even a Lord Inquisitor died at their hands.

[@c0ya1]

@@hasturthekinginyellow5003 the inqusition really needs to be reined in hard or dissolved. as not only they barely serve their purpose, they also manage to fuck shit up for the imperium, especially during a time when the situation is dire.

[@ENZOMAN12]

See. This is what I want. A clear and obvious good guy. I love 40k, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tired of all the grimdark and all the grey. Just once, I want to see a happy ending

[@VladDracula04]

A good guy for this bunch of people, sure. But the next week Sa'Kan might touch down on some rebel world and have to massacre a bunch of guys who are revolting because they have no food or no water and now we're back to regular Imperial activities. Every Space Marine is evil. Even the very nicest, the proverbial Mother Teresa of Space Marines, is still a maniac child soldier given the strength of a demigod warrior and indoctrinated to fight without question for the most hateful, ignorant, and self-destructive totalitarian regime possible. Never forget that the Imperium is an image of mankind's absolute darkest future.

[@HowlFromBeyond]

@@VladDracula04 No Astartes are going to be deployed for a food riot. That's for the Arbites and local planetary law enforcement. Even a planetary insurrection wouldn't warrant an Astartes intervention unless the rebels had considerable aid and threatened the Imperium at large. Even if demanded by the Inquisition itself to cull innocent civilians, the Salamanders of all chapters would flatly refuse and they'd have the right as decreed by the Emperor. This wouldn't even be setting a precedent since other chapters have done just that. Perhaps they would pay for such insubordination down the line like the Celestial Lions but the Salamanders are no successor chapter and any overt censure would draw the ire of other Space Marines forces who consider the Salamanders their honorable brothers.

[@TimothyMark7]

@@VladDracula04 except for the lamenters, they literally throw their lives in the line to save random humans multiple times in the lore, much more than the salamanders

[@pyerack]

​@@TimothyMark7Yeah but isn't the chapter extinct?

[@cpt.sortinaz5572]

​@@pyerack nope. They are very much still around. How many are they left currently you might ask ? Well, try to think of it like how many friends you have in life. That's how small lamenter currently is. As far as i remember, guintiluiman guisseppe of the smurf already helped them by sending their primaris chapter of lamenters.

[@lordlynkz]

That was some powerful some story telling right there.

[@tastygravy6880]

Sa'kan looks so battle hardened, the face of a man who has seen countless wars.

[@eotwkdp]

Fuck I realize yeah children grow in these conditions, it beyond me that innocence still exist.

[@Imperial_Navy_40K]

Inquisitor fans on their way to spam "there are no innocent, only varying degree of guilt"

[@peterturbosnumberoneguy]

​@@Imperial_Navy_40Kwe're not that bad. mostly.

[@knightblade0188]

@@Imperial_Navy_40Kspace wolves on their way to teach the inquisition another lesson.

[@Imperial_Navy_40K]

​@@peterturbosnumberoneguyI caught u headbanging the Exterminatus button in 4K HD

[@peterturbosnumberoneguy]

@@Imperial_Navy_40K that planet definitely deserved it.

[@pyerack]

2:27 That child single handedly saved him. He's a named character! He has plot armor now! Letsgoooo!

[@MidMan98]

Also took off his helmet, so yeah, full-blown plot armor

[@venuztrvp]

You can literally see the mercy of the emperor in his eyes this animation is PEAK 🤌🏿

[@Northstruck]

In video games, huge killing beasts like this usually never take off their helmet or show empathy to people with small talk. This is genuinely impressive and heartwarming

[@Benimaru-DestructionKing]

As a Salamander main, Lord Vulkan would be proud to see this.

[@jahrusalem3658]

VULKAN LIVES!

[@harper0341]

@@jahrusalem3658STOMP STOMP

[@Rurik_Luci]

*STOMP STOMP*

[@Walle8707]

Very nice, this is exactly what the Grimdark needs since it polarises it even more. Also: Salamanders 11/10

[@MrHellsing76]

Sa'kan is the precious burning cinnamon bun we all need.

[@playerone2424]

Omg that was amazing! Instantly fell in love with the characters after a few well written words, more, MORE!!!

[@marcoooo7324]

And this is why I chose to embrace this chapter. Vulkan lives!

[@michelveilleux123]

*STOMP STOMP*

[@foolslayer9416]

*STOMP STOMP*

[@Toneill029]

He already made his decision, you guys were under his protection the second he found you.

[@TheMortarman0341]

So glad the Salamanders are getting some love. Vulkan Lives! Stomp Stomp!

[@bikehunter82]

....brought a goddamn tear to my eye. I am 41, been following 40k since 1992.... The fact that animation in 40k can be of this quality... The Emperor Protects.

[@akumaking1]

He should have given out hugs to comfort the civilians

[@Maganac1]

That would be dangerous, only another Astartes can withstand the loving vice grip of a Salamander.

[@jorgemigueltavares6041]

Emperor's Mercy, amirite?

[@sibit1]

@@jorgemigueltavares6041 emperors mercy would have been a swift end but gw is going soy on us

[@grimalkin6676]

@@sibit1 Ah, so I see you have chosen to ignore dozens of heartwarming things in the lore over the years going back a long time. Or how the salamanders chapter as a whole is friendly and cheerful when not in active battle?

[@MiGLifeCrisis]

​@@sibit1cope?

[@ineedmoreflavour1955]

So so so nice to finally see a Salamander in animation. The boys in bright Green deserve some love 😭

[@FlameClaw-zs4uy]

'Hold' - such firm yet gentle phrasing

[@ceronulo6858]

That "greetings" make my soul rumble and my body freeze.

[@Realfishhours]

There is something so wholesome about a space marine putting his hands up to try and make the people he's rescuing feel better. More please!

[@bengeorge9063]

Don't Salamanders maintain ties with their families on Nocturne even after ascension ?

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

Usually, but considering he is a Primaris, it is entirely possible that Sa’kan was taken from his family as many as ten thousand years ago by Belisarius Cawl. Therefore, it makes sense why he is not as well-versed in conversation with mortals as his brothers. Awkwardness aside though, it is clear that he remains a Son of Nocturne, and the blood and lessons of Vulkan run strong through this Salamander’s veins.

[@MrNuclearturtle]

@@LordCommander-ui2fwthat’s actually an amazing observation…. A first gen primaris salamander is such an interesting choice for a character, no real ties to any family, a literal fish out of water and more than likely has faint memories of what the imperium stood for….once

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

@@MrNuclearturtle Thanks. I did think it was weird at first how awkward and formal he seemed to be around the civilians, but then it clicked for me that he was a Primaris, and the explanation flowed on from there.

[@bengeorge9063]

@@LordCommander-ui2fw Yes! That actually makes a lot of sense.

[@markroberts427]

It is so refreshing to see a space marine show a more compassionate side. This video really hammers home that one of their roles is protectors of humanity. Brilliant work!

[@edim108]

Vulkan would be SO DAMN PROUD! As a Salamanders fan this makes me so happy! 😭

[@zarthes]

Marines deserve more scenes like this, sure a majority of them are more 'duty is all their is' types, but there more than just the Salamanders who genuines care about civilians. White Scars, Lamentors, Blood Angels when they are chill to name a few. Ultramarines to an extent GW really leans too heavily in the Ultramarines being all duty and honor junkies when they also help govern the nicest and actually livable set of planets in the Imperium.

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

Yep. The Ultramarines who best embody the statesmen role of their gene father definitely recognize that the people of their realm are the most precious resource. Uriel Ventris is one good example of this; a guardsman he forged a friendship with received one of the 4th Captain's Purity Seals as a mark of their bond and his courage.

[@TheNEOverse]

Dark Angels meanwhile be like...

[@dragon12234]

I mean, the Ultramarines are all about efficency. And having a populace that's happy and healthy does wonders for productivity and stability. Reminds me of there being a story about a manufactury crew doing a strike that actually succeeded (they took the oppurtunity of doing it during an enemy attack, so it was "give us what we want or we all die"), and the Mechanicus overseers were shocked to discover that productivity skyrocketed afterwards.

[@greasybumpkin1661]

I'd love to see more to the Custodians. They're only elite bodyguards due to the heresy and general nature of the galaxy. Big E didn't just give them talents for war but they're also intellects and artists too.

[@mriguy7989]

Yeah, while a lot of people get tired of always hearing about the Ultramarines, I for one still really like them because they are one of the more level headed, humane, and somewhat caring chapters of Astartes.

[@AngeryCrow]

Even the priest/preacher were scared of him, I think they might have met with the mind controlled guardsman. Feels like these people been meeting more than Necron and they are doubting him for a bit. Like other, seeing a priest being this sane is very unusual, yet warming. They showing the "Human" side of a priest...

[@TheGreegles]

Its a big Imperium, theres bound to be a few sane priests here and there.

[@MrBlueBurd0451]

It's entirely likely (like, 99% likely) that even the Priest had never even once seen a Space Marine in the ceramite before. Imagine an actual angel appearing to a priest in a warzone today. That's what it's like for that guy. Also, remember that showing the normal, sane priests doesn't make for good storytelling, so we only ever see the crazy ones. But I'd bet that for every mad one, there's a thousand 'good shepards' around. They just don't have any power.

[@frogboi8166]

Like an angel despite what he looks like he says "be not afraid"

[@nemo5335]

I have no idea why Salamanders aren't seen more often in the fluff, because they're the only space marine legion that is really heroic. The rest are basically just the Space SS.

[@Cipher057]

Nice to see an Astarte's shown in a totally different light. Really shows people have done their homework for once. A gentle giant for once.

[@Tjorvia]

there are SO MANY OTHER LOYALIST CHAPTERS where this encounter could have gone SO HORRIBLY WRONG for the civilians

[@sibit1]

as it should be

[@gallowglass3764]

@@sibit1 don't cut yourself

[@queencyrys6309]

Strictly speaking most marines just wouldn’t have spoken to them. Very few loyalists would murder them just for the hell of it. (Most would not have argued with the sister when she tried to murder them all tho)

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

@@queencyrys6309 Iron Hands come to mind as the ones to kill them without question. They'd be able to determine what is wrong with the Guardsman outside much faster then Sa'kan is currently, add 1+1 and conclude that killing them now means having to worry less about possible threats being made worse in this situation by them dragging him down or turning into the mind controlled husks like the cadians and kriegers. As for marines who would stop the sister from killing them, if they were allowed to follow, then firing upon them would be a waste of bolt shells. Most of the big main chapters could be written to allow them to follow and protect the civilians but only the Raven Guard would have reason to outright ignore their pressence.

[@gallowglass3764]

@@Nostroman_Praetor it also depends on the space marine. There are outliers in each chapter, and many Raven Guard astartes are known to be quite humanitarian.

[@kaimamoonfury1335]

I respect this way more than any propaganda driven rhetoric. In world, or from folk who become a parody of themselves and rage at folk who don't share their views on authority/imperial morality

[@DJ70906]

This is great. Respect for Salamanders