STORY AND LORE OF WARHAMMER 40K With ANIMATIONS | Every Faction Explained | The Whole Timeline

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0:00 AGE OF TERRA
1:54 AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
7:33 AGE OF STRIFE
9:36 UNIFICATION WARS
17:31 GREAT CRUSADE
23:59 HORUS HERESY
34:04 AGE OF THE IMPERIUM
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[@paulogoncalves3079]

I just watched this video from start to finish, without any knowledge of the Warhammer 40k lore, and WOW, my mind is blown away. What an awesome resume of thousands (I think?!) of years of turmoil in the Galaxy. Thank you for this. Amazing work!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thank you so much!

[@paulogoncalves3079]

@@SandmanofTerra just keep it up!

[@IndicatedGoodLife]

Millions

[@aomar9631]

Great video . Quality is Tv documentary level🎉

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

​@@aomar9631I guess you mean in term of production quality. Regarding the quality of information this could be an insult, this here goes way beyond what TV spits out. ;⁠-⁠)

[@jerlaine1638]

51 minutes, the amount of planning, filming, editing, re filming and editing again, and to summarize decades worth of backstory to that time frame!!! No doubt I am in for quite the video and you Good Sir deserve an award already

[@SandmanofTerra]

Wow, thank you!

[@jerlaine1638]

@@SandmanofTerra sorry I was getting tired towards the end, but you did an absolutely fantastic job!!! Was well worth the time I spent watching

[@jacksongarciacalderon4969]

My god this lore is beyond excellence. I really look forward to the content that Henry Cavill is working on.

[@thereinthetrees_5626]

@@Jbs6187keep crying snowflake

[@acez6756]

⁠@@Jbs6187😂 that’s what you’re worried about? Dudes about to start talking about the woke agenda 😂

[@Metryk]

​@@acez6756Rings of Power, Wheel of Time, Star Wars, Marvel All gone to shit thanks to wokeism

[@scotgarcia9255]

@@Metryk nah. they're doing fine. You're just racist.

[@evanbelisle8464]

@@acez6756IN THE GRIMWOKE FUTURE OF THE…….

[@SandmanofTerra]

"This is my record. And all the records lie." - The Primarch Alpharius This is the full storyline of Warhammer 40K. It has the breakdown of everything that is needed for people new to the community and more experienced fans who want a refresher of the timeline. A lot of the lore from Warhammer 40K is either old or based on accounts of characters who have their own biases and objectives. Therefore, you are welcome to believe or disbelieve anything that you'd like, so long as we all agree that Erebus sucks. This is very much MY story of Warhammer 40K and I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to know where the storyoine is going next? Check out this video on the return of Lion El'Jonson! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZerfKxjlMmsn9U

[@Ikxi]

That guy is an ass!

[@HydraDominus]

I never said that

[@Yoderstein666]

Erebus does suck.

[@dustydison3575]

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[@Strixx23]

Yeah, Erebus does suck! We should not forget the ‘Age of Apostacy’…..

[@bencheevers6693]

This is stupidly good, like GW should license this and print the qr code link on the starter set. This is such a good entry point for people. Found your channel recently, I thought it was only Luetin but you've got such great content as well

[@davidarkapaw3657]

That is an awesome idea lol, put that forward to them lol

[@HyozanLucy]

The best 50 minutes invested of my time, as always awesome work and immersive narration ❤

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thank you!

[@Slime_Goblin]

Get stoked every time you upload a short, get even more psyched for a full length video. Great job, dude. Keep the content coming. Can’t wait to see what else is coming!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much! More to come!

[@justinbruck9602]

I think you mean psyked😉

[@huntindog]

Sandman of Terra makes a bad video challenge: IMPOSSIBLE

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much for the support dude!

[@Susy_moglus]

Fr probbaly one of the most underrated youtubers out here

[@lordcommandernox9197]

'Well, that escalated slowly.' That ending gave me goosebumps!

[@adam7027]

This has to be the best and most to- the - point Lore video Ive heard so far. Answered so many questions about the lore for me, well done!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ahab2710]

Aaaand that's it. I'm into Warhammer now.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Great to have you!

[@glennjames7499]

U r now apart of the emperor’s legacy ❤

[@semihezen9541]

THAT ENDING LEFT ME SPEECHLESS WHAT THE HECK?

[@NYHeeb]

Ive tried to watch other videos about this and always hard to follow or not done well. This was awesome. It was amazingly clear for the amount of lore. Thank you. Amazing job.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you liked it!

[@MadLFC]

This brilliantly narrated and edited video has been a real inspiration for the 40K Roleplaying Game I often enjoy with my friends. Well done.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad to hear it!

[@edmaldonado8207]

What kind of stories did you guys tell with the role playing game?

[@UAF_ViVi]

I've only just fallen in love with the 40k franchise recently (I began by discovering the awesome and fanatical Adepta Sororitas) and have been completely confused and didn't know where to start as there is so much lore. Thank you, I think this is the best video for newcomers introducing everything, and I now feel can finally stand on own my feet and not be lost as I discover more about this crazy universe.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much! And welcome to the community!

[@bengeorge9063]

Fantastic video. I really enjoyed it. Didn't even realize 50 minutes had gone by!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@Kolapsoid]

Wait a second.... Holy shit! I really did not notice too XD

[@jamesmcallister5562]

Fantastic video! Getting into the hobby i would of loved this type of video! Awesome watch, time flew by!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks man! And really appreciate you watching it early also!

[@cbt7commender980]

That ending was just magnificent!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks! I really enjoyed recording that

[@flonkplonk1649]

The best 40k summary in under one hour so far! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SandmanofTerra]

Wow, thanks!

[@xpalmerox]

Wouldn't it be crazy if something happened to where our society got reset and in the future they find only literature on this and they think that was the actual past?

[@mesajongte]

This is my first time on your channel. I'm so enthralled with your words that I accidentaly burned my fingers with my cigarette! Respect, Sir, Respect! ✊✊✊ Your storytelling ability is second to none.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@FezMooseLive]

Right. Very few things grasp my attention as to where I dont care about my dart

[@sovietalex]

Staggering effort. 😎 I especially liked using the oldest art of The Emperor facing Horus & then cutting to the latest iteration of the same scene. It really gives a sense of the journey this setting has been on.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks man! And same here, really felt like I should use that art!

[@Vatarify]

I've heard the timeline explained by a few youtubers now, i must give you 5 Stars Sir. Very Well put together, to the point, great visuals, great narrating, and the emotion was crisp... The emperor would be proud

[@SandmanofTerra]

Appreciated, thanks for watching!

[@seefer7119]

That was awesome! Great work! Gave me the inspiration needed to keep painting.

[@alexharris6481]

Great stuff! Keep up the awesome work, dude!

[@jacobbuchan7384]

Such a fantastic video. A true passion project. I can only imagine how many hours this took and it was well worth it. Superlative editing, pace, and direction. Thank you!

[@DonPietroWita]

Damn, that was amazing! good montage, excellent storytelling, kept me listening for an entire hour. I am new to the Warhammer universe and this video allowed me to learn a lot about it.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jeffamazon251]

Every human on this earth should watch this video

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@nidhishmnair60]

Or read dune 😅

[@matosfilho5207]

Brother, this was completely AMAZING! Thank you so much for the good work putting this togheter

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@DawnStar1702]

Truly incredible video, I was thoroughly impressed, and every part gave me chills!

[@burakakn9978]

This is my first video about warhammer universive and its so good thanks for the video man

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome!

[@240hash]

It’s cool to see how much inspiration they got from Dune

[@philliplee2008]

That is the best Warhammer video I have ever seen! So thankful for all the effort put into this!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Wow, thanks!

[@davidpollard638]

That was brilliant and well put together. Explains a lot in a seamless and timely manner. Thank you for doing this and sharing it. Brilliant.

[@SandmanofTerra]

You're very welcome!

[@MasterCarlock]

I loved the way you presented the story, great narration skills, too

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@TheGammabomb06]

I usually dont subscribe to a channel after watching only one video, but here we are.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks dude, I really appreciate that!

[@Lost7one]

Great job, top tier narrator voice, a good accent and good background music.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks very much!

[@hubertcumberdale6404]

Dude great pick on the background music. Great content!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you liked it!

[@Cornerboy73]

Bravo ! Well done, I enjoyed this a lot ❤

[@videogamesareforever]

Thank you. I recently got to know of this media but it's so huge, I didn't knew where to start with the lore. This has helped me tremendously. Thank you again!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Oh that's great to hear! Welcome!

[@Alonimun]

Love it, great vid!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@TheBattleCodex]

Awesome timeline video man!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks a lot man! It took a long while to make!

[@MarvinPowell1]

Now I see why this is so popular and why it must be defended at all costs.

[@stephenmatthews4006]

What a brilliant video, I've always loved the 40k universe! And this is the best video I've seen on the emperor and the horus story

[@frankthetank8050]

Very nice my man! Finally a full length lore video. Bravo!

[@unruly_ronin]

SANDMAN THE GOAT BRO 😭😭

[@manolizerg]

I didn't know much about warhanmer40k apart from a few memes but this blew my mind. Excellent narration, top tier video. Also: the lore is amazing. Holy shit.

[@haratoo636]

Sat through the entire video without skipping any ads!! Hopefully the little kitty feels better!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Hahaha! Thanks very much

[@killerdad9260]

What a great video!! Well done !!

[@IdRadical]

Well done. It was captivating from beginning to end. Honestly I have a hard time listening to something absorbing every bit while multitasking but your delivery here was too good. Love your content !!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justinbruck9602]

Yep, totally got me with that sudden (but appropriate) turn at the end.

[@SandmanofTerra]

I definitely had some fun with that

[@telesedrin]

Holy crap! So friggin good!!! Gunna show this to anyone who asks what WH40k is

[@SandmanofTerra]

Legend! Thank you so much!

[@lukesterrenburg110]

love your content dood keep it up

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks, will do!

[@marcbehin7594]

awesome video and thanks a lot for your work

[@TheAmberKing]

Just got my snacks, time to devour this bad boy!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! And managed to include your Magnus art even!

[@TheAmberKing]

@@SandmanofTerra Any commissioned art you want to use go for it brother!

[@sithwholikestea]

This is the only channel of WH40K that tells a lot of the past of the imperium, love the work!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks for watching!

[@retsimskeeseem6866]

Incredible video, speechless! Top notch production! Thank you so much for your time and efforts! Any chance I could ask what songs you used for this video? Such fantastic and appropriate choices and timing! The Emperor Protects!

[@marcomoscoso7402]

All of my doubts and curiosities about WH40k were satisfied by this video. Thank you.

[@BvDyck101]

I utterly enjoy that... Thank you S-Terra ! "The burden of leadership" in the 40k universe 😭

[@morradi10000]

Brilliantly made. Thank you for providing this masterpiece.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thank you for watching!

[@dr.wisedevil3508]

Finally found a good summary of lore that I needed to understand the entire lore.

[@johnnytekra3691]

Absolutely remarkable work and effort. I cannot help but admire your video and narration.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@deamonomic]

To just put this all in perspective, During the horus heresy, Erebus hunts down and tries to convince a Perpetual to join chaos. This particular perpetual was one that directly worked on the Primach project. I believe she is the "mother" (might be getting stories crossed) of the primarchs. both she and the emperor not only worked directly on the project but contributed genetics to the template they all came from. During this encounter She rebuffs him and he summons 3 higher level demons to attack her. which she single handedly is capable of taking on. .... None of the perpetuals that ive seen are weak. They are all top tier power level characters. and all of them combined couldnt match the emperors power... BEFORE he went to molech and stole power to become obscenely more powerful then he was before.

[@TheCorrodedMan]

“I’m not a god guys seriously” (Heavenly singing) “No really” (Angels appear, bearing braizers that waft holy smoke) “Seriously” (Literally BENDS SPACE ANE TIME)

[@SpiritualityofScience]

You speak or Erda. She dies though.

[@deamonomic]

@@SpiritualityofScience she does... but only after kicking the shit out several high level chaos spawn. One of which could wreak untold havoc. In a simple one on one erebus would have been obliterated, no contest, erebus even admits as much. Point being, all the perpetual were super powered badasses and even all of them combined couldn't match the strength of the emperor... thats staggering. It makes sense how the chaos gods have to tip toe around him. He's literally described by malcador as being able to "make his own time" or something like that... 😜

[@SpiritualityofScience]

@@deamonomic that's awesome lol

[@Rockhound1943]

Fantastic video, great work.

[@ricodilay]

I am new to the game and hobby and had been looking for a starter army and by far this video summarizes it all, thank you for this!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@hostilexiii5138]

This was incredible. Thank you.

[@RandyBlue-mc5xg]

yo the last part had me hype in my seat amazing vid

[@craigmurrayauthor]

so I watch small videos on this, I know a little, like very little, but now, thanks to you, I understand it. well done

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad it helped!

[@craigmurrayauthor]

​@@SandmanofTerraIt really really did. It gave a significant understanding, obviously not a complete one let's not kid, and something I had been looking for, for a long time. So thanks again

[@CplVelasco]

As a complete 40K lvl 1 noob, this video blew me away. There is absolutely so much content and lore to research. What a video to start with. I greatly look forward to spending countless hours learning each faction, battle and rise to power. The Emperor Protects

[@redrei9]

Love your work man! Keep it up! ❤🎉

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks!

[@christophduesing282]

Really well done! Having read most stories myself, I can clearly say you covered the essence and lore pretty well. 🎉

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@VorlonDrow]

Why am I just now learning about your channel? Amazing work.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@AppliedMathematician]

Nice lore overview!

[@JasonTeach]

The breakdown of the races is fantastic.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks man!

[@ArneBab]

This is very cool - thank you, I enjoyed the overview a lot!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@all_mighty_nurgle]

Love getting a shout out from sandman in this video LOL 😂😂😂

[@greggunter5975]

Very fun summary, thanks bud.

[@user-ng6wy2nh2w]

Idk anything about warhammer until now. Coolest video i watched in long time now i want more

[@n4v1ns]

This is one of the best videos on this topic. It was quite entertaining to learn the lore behind this immense world.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@TheMage-ws2rg]

Well done. Well made. Great narration Warhammer is an amazing story

[@bradleyking4313]

I got into 40K a few months ago, and have been addicted to the story. I fully enjoyed this summary, and feel like it would be a good entry for others that I can't even begin to describe it to. Well done, sir.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Great to hear! Welcome!

[@mikekleppe1441]

Absolutely amazing video🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@anthonycole1539]

That was f__ing fantastically done!!!

[@nandoism7731]

HOLY SH*T! So amazing...I now understand the commitment and love people have for this lore. Thank you!

[@sikozen]

This was incredible. Bravo 🌹 🌹 Just amazing, seriously. BEST round-up I’ve ever seen, hands down. 10/10 would watch run downs of the chaos gods

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@sneezingrobo]

I knew this is probably the hundredth time you're reading this but I just started getting into Warhammer and I cannot stress enough just how hard this series' lore goes. Like,you can tell this took decades to craft, but every second was worth it, and can I just point out how foreboding it would be to come under the attack of these superhuman monstrosities. honestly wtf are you gonna do against a primarch?

[@tiagopesce]

awesome video!

[@Melrakal]

Awesom job! Thanks!

[@tobysharples111]

This is a cracking video, really well presented and with just the right level of detail so as to be comprehensive, but not overbearing

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much!

[@Crbrother2]

F*ckin amazing. Watched from start to finish. Needed to brush up on my warhammer knowledge and I certainly did! Good work mate.

[@Moofassa74]

This helped so much, thank you.

[@SandmanofTerra]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching

[@DefaultProphet]

The movies being released this weekend remind me that the Emperor was actually confirmed to be Barbie at one point

[@SandmanofTerra]

😂 Ill have to read that book

[@ConorGreene]

Brilliantly done !

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks for watching!

[@snoo333]

thanks for the video. wow, that was a lot information.

[@urfaes6878]

This was beautifully told and rendered. As a former GW employee, you encapsulated everything perfectly. Are there traitors and loyalists at GW? Yes. When I started, I was like, "Oh... here's a Ravenwing. Ok. And this one is Dark Angel, 4th Company. Ok. And that's a Raven Guard." Well, I wanted to be Raven Guard, but that was taken, and Dar... Ok... You have a Blood An... Ok... Huron Blackheart it was. I'll do Red Corsairs and paint units that mimic your color schemes... but with a particular detail. Sound good? At that point I did not have confidence in my ability to paint Alpha Legion. Today? I think I could mimic many legions and then produce Alpha Legion. Perhaps my Primarch was Alpharius. I want to edit this to ask a simple question : Were the Old Ones evil? Let's presume the Slaan (Ok, ok, fine, the Old Ones) shepherd the Necron. So why did the Necrontyr rebel against The Slaan? Where is the lore evidence? None. It's the Necron turning upon themselves. Even the C'tan are Necrons against themselves. And yet... The Slaan sit aside and watch. But, as it states in my most favored Codex : Thought begets Heresy.

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind words I guess, the truth is that we know so little about the old ones to say for sure, but it does seem like if they had been willing to share some secrets with the Necrontyr, to prolong their lifespans, a lot of pain may have been avoided

[@dankvu]

Haha I love the Deep Rock Galactic reference! Did I hear a rock and stone?

[@stevenvukovich254]

Rr5r5444

[@coreyburns2040]

Ok, so I wasn't tripping. Thanks. This just became that much more awesome.

[@Viper6332]

That was a great video easily one of if not the best you have ever produced even though i new everything you talked about it was still amazing

[@SandmanofTerra]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@mattd3978]

I've been enjoying Warhammer more as of late. And it's always been interesting bits of disconnected stuff happening I'd always hear about. But this getting it all in one dose.... Magnificent work! Thank you for making this universe make sense enough to fit more stories into

[@SandmanofTerra]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Tusnuy]

Great stuff. Keep up the good work. Appreciate it!

[@SandmanofTerra]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Nygaard2]

Amazing work!