Tempestus Scions Lore

Tempestus Scions Lore

[@cantabrian1009]

From his voice alone, I'd put money on our dear Baldermort being one of Malcador's earliest ancestors.

[@surtaandume_psykermystyk4010]

Or Malcador, himself...🤔

[@cantabrian1009]

@@surtaandume_psykermystyk4010 Very true!

[@jackmyers8687]

I would not be surprised if Lord Baldermort is a perpetual.

[@cantabrian1009]

@@jackmyers8687 Indeed brother!

[@Macwylee]

What does IDIC beer mean?

[@Dimes607]

"They will send Krieg." Ooofff

[@baldermort]

LOL!. Can't tell I'm building up to em eh? :)

[@BigDaddyGAO]

“We nuked our own planet, what do you think we’d do to yours?”

[@frankbeaston6047]

@@BigDaddyGAO "we nuked our own planet, What do you think we'd do to yours?" BWAHAHAHAHA!! Well put Sir, well put.

[@superiorsoldier57]

"They will send Krieg. They WON'T LIKE THAT"

[@chrisroberts7000]

I love the slight hesitation before saying Krieg, like saying it leaves a bad taste in his mouth. Compared to the Death Korps, a Scions hit squad are a mercy mission.

[@grandthearch5317]

Storm Troopers work best under maximum pressure, maximum intensity, and maximum danger. When these things are shared with others, they help form a bond stronger than any tie known in the galaxy. -Unnamed Tempestus Scion Officer

[@Kareszkoma]

"Than they will send the Krieg. They will not like it." Oh yes. The fame of Krieg.

[@astartes2781]

The best "normal" humans the Imperium can offer.

[@jackmyers8687]

Adeptus Sororitas?

[@plopp1238]

@@jackmyers8687true, best normal men in that case!

[@thebluechurch6182]

I’d say in power armor these surpass SOB.

[@jackmyers8687]

@@thebluechurch6182 "What do you have, sister? What makes you special? Are you and your kind genetically engineered super soldiers of the Adeptus Astartes, with centuries of fighting experience, created by the hand of The Emperor himself? Do you have the numberless hordes recruited from a thousand world's, each with a unique history and specialisation, as the Astra Militarum does? Or are you cybernetically enhanced warriors of the machine God, with weapons and armour unlike anything else in the Imperial arsenal? Perhaps you compare yourselves to the utterly lethal agents of the Officio Assasinorum? No? Are you knights, clad in ancient war machines from before the rise of the Great Crusade? No? Are you the Emperor's own chosen Praetorian guard, hand crafted as the finest instruments of war in history? Not. You are mortals in fancy armour with nothing to show for your efforts. Your weaker than Space Marines, less numerous than the Imperial Guard, not as advanced as the Skittari, nor as lethal as the Assassins. You are sisterhood of second best. Only allowed because of insure laws written by weak men in a forgotten age. So tell me, so called sister of battle, what makes you special?" And the Sister replied. "Faith. Faith makes us special. Others may be stronger, or faster or more viscous. Others may be better armed or well lead. Some have greater numbers or bigger guns. But none are as loyal, as steadfast or as faithful as the Adeptus Sororitas. We are the defenders of the holy creed, the guardians of faith itself! We are granted his devine protection, in exchange for our devotion. We are the most blessed of warriors, for we never fight alone. We have the God Emperor himself on our side. His strength is our strength. His fortitude is our fortitude. Where we stand, the Throne stands! We are the Sisters of Battle. And we will not falter!"

[@jamesmckenna4460]

What of Inquisitors and Commissars? How do they stack up to the scions?

[@TheWaluigiman1]

I love that the Death Korpse of Krieg are used as a threat. They are just that terrible to fight against.

[@McSkumm]

"Not quite as special as the Space Marines..." well I hear that Space Marines are all on the spectrum so... Yeah I guess that works.

[@MrJedimedic]

McSkumm Adeptus Retardes? (I know that’s inappropriate but I couldn’t resist)

[@ENCHANTMEN_]

They probably do all have mental issues that would make it difficult to adjust to normal life due to their upbringing. The only bonds they can make are with their fellows, they have all "weakness" beaten out of them (i.e. healthy coping strategies and emotions), and probably also have severe untreated PTSD from their experiences. Their only real saving grace is that they are among peers with similar experiences with who they can have a measure of companionship and love. However, there's still likely a culture of avoiding showing "weakness" in most chapters. Furthermore, such mental scars are probably seen as simply being part of "growing up" as a Space Marine. It's easy to forget that Astartes are all child soldiers and are likely considered by their Emperor to be expendable.

[@nicholasjonas2505]

@@archimedesd5794 so if astartes feel no fear and only retreat if tactically wise, then what the hell are chaplains and reclusiarchs for?

[@nicholasjonas2505]

@@archimedesd5794 I thought librarians also doubled as lore keepers and history holders

[@phizzhead53]

Im pretty sure asbergers syndrome is a imperial fists geneseed flaw

[@richardkesner5195]

“Is this a stand up fight Sir, or another bug hunt?” Another great foray into the lore. Thank you for calling us once again to the campfire. :)

[@baldermort]

You secure that sh*t Hicks! :) Thanks for always listening brother Richard. Always an honour to have you by the fire. :)

[@richardkesner5195]

Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer( *passes the flask of Amasec over* )Always a good day when our skald brings us tales and stories from the outer dark. May your campfire always call us home like the Astronomicon.

[@baldermort]

Crucible P. Kunklestein such a damn good film. :).

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

"Sending Krieg they won't like that" Who dose?

[@baldermort]

Jimminey FingCricket orks? Maybe? :).

[@jamesmortimer4016]

Krieg?

[@baldermort]

James Mortimer soon. Not too soon, but soon. :)

[@ironstarofmordian7098]

Krieg does

[@ironstarofmordian7098]

@@baldermort death Guard loved First Line Korp. They hit the traightors with chemical.

[@caelvanir8557]

Tempestus Scions: Basically the Navy Seals Copypasta with a Hotshot Lasgun

[@khaaneph7311]

ever heard of the SAS? seems like a far closer match

[@caelvanir8557]

Callum Byrne-Stott - Oh definitely. I honestly could see them using “Who Dares Wins” as a motto

[@jamesmortimer4016]

Wrong. Because the navy seals and the SAS both are recruited from the best the respective military has to offer and then receive further training. Scions are the orphans of someone important who receuved commandotraining. They are not veterans like the krieg grenadiers or the best out of millions of childsoldiers like kasrkin. They are commandos only. But not soldiers

[@khaaneph7311]

@@jamesmortimer4016 we were talking about their appearance and general feel... but thanks for that, I guess. although by your logic they do have a parallel in real life with the ottoman janissaries.

[@caelvanir8557]

Callum Byrne-Stott - Speaking of the Janissaries, that’d be an awesome Tallarn themed Tempestus Scions regiment

[@blashcasual1975]

A brief showcase of the true wifi stormtroopers. Also loved another reference to the death korp of Krieg. I love those guys, it's a real shame that GW arnt making any new models for them anymore

[@mobilegamersunite]

It will be up to the 3d printing community soon 🔜 😂

[@jesterbob828]

@@mobilegamersunite ok resin vegan

[@joshuasitzema9920]

​@jesterbob8345 some of us don't want to pay out of the nose for models. Some of us also don't support GW's policies concerning fan made animations, shows, and art

[@justiceforjoggers2897]

Absolutely felt like I was listening to a grizzled enforcer of the Emperor's duties, 10/10

[@voodoohoneyjar2079]

It’s simple, I see a Baldermort video I like it

[@BohdanKaiba]

It's one of those videos you wish you could like twice!

[@darkranger116]

I always love making my Scions with power swords, plasma pistols and those delicious demolition charges. Give them their own chimera, and use it like a slow moving multi-staged missile on the battlefield. True it can be shot down before it reaches it's target... But if it, no, WHEN it does, it can obliterate ANYTHING.

[@baldermort]

darkranger116 sounds juicy brother. Fun! ;).

[@user_____M]

You had me at "merchants and morons". ♥️

[@baldermort]

M lol. Thanks brother. :).

[@nogodsnomasters7669]

Your voice is as soothing as a Astartes teleport ozone explosion to surrounded Scions

[@scottland8698]

I love the scions more then any other aspect of the guard, nothing quite like jumping out of a perfectly good Valkyrie with carapace armor and hellguns

[@thexenoist3493]

Idk, Krieg vs Tau seems like it'd be a hilarious matchup, I'd imagine both sides would be in a constant state of ಠ_ಠ

[@bacnguyen9304]

Karskin and krieg grenadier are home made scion but sadly they don't get rules for table top

[@robainsworth2014]

Karskin are pretty much wipes with the fall of Cadia tbh

[@KalashVodka175]

@@robainsworth2014 Nah they still exist, remember cadian regiments were scattered everywhere when it happend And many cadian settled colonies produces kasrkin of their own. Of course you could argue they aren’t true kasrkin since they were not from the planet itself, but they have the bloodline and legacy

[@Duppyman695]

Another excellent installment! The special forces of Imperial Guard!

[@baldermort]

Thanks for listening, brother Duppy. Always appreciated. :)

[@amw5288]

I suddenly have a need to build a killteam after the audiodrama. Amazing once again! Can't wait for the Deathwatch one after this.

[@baldermort]

AMW jeepers. I forget so much. I’ll try to get to it. Sorry. ;).

[@amw5288]

@@baldermort Not a problem. Take your time and do what ya want to do. I'll be listening and enjoying!

[@Inquisitor_Vex]

Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer There’s a real shortage of DW vids of any kind other than army showcases. Arch has a long winded one that’s barely tolerable, Majorkill did a decent 10min vid a little while ago. With the supplement out soon too, you might do well to get a DW vid out soon ish. Loved the vid btw.

[@Oberontreetraveler91]

Amw I have played this killteam 6 times great team to play w very tactical I have gone up against nercron and took out half of the team one was the commander

[@amw5288]

@@Oberontreetraveler91 Oh I have plenty too! :D "Another one?" was the question.

[@thedukeoflegends1981]

Traitor planet: Weeping while being attacked by former allies Xenos: "Help, we need help" Imperium: "HOLD ON, WE'RE ON OUR WAY, heh hehe 😉"

[@BohdanKaiba]

Thank you so much for making this video, it was fantastic. It's means a lot that you honored my request. The Scions really don't get enough love, this did them proper justice! I was visiting family and I played a couple of your vids for my Mom and she loved them, said you had a fantastic voice, very relaxing. We watched the Black Templars, Leman Russ tank, and the drop pods. Plus I got to hang out with an old collage friend who loves Warhammer lore and he's added your work to his list of lore youtubers he likes to watch!

[@baldermort]

Bohdan Bilas oh thank you brother Bohdan. I thought it best to do them sooner than later. Memory is pants. :). And thank you for relating the reception. It means a LOT!! :).

[@thetalantonx]

Finally coming back to this one, it's awesome to see old comments like this.

[@WizardJim]

Hogwarts School for Black-ops Deathsquads

[@baldermort]

WizardJim Lol!!!! So true. :).

[@kolman3178]

I have to say Brother Baldermort, I love your audio dramas at the beginning of your videos. And thank you for another excellent guide.

[@baldermort]

Kolman thank you for listening brother Kolman. A lot. :).

[@davebowman9000]

Meanwhile the Death Korps of Krieg that were getting ready to blast this place into oblivion: *Sad gas mask noises*

[@awesomehpt8938]

They raise quite a storm those tempestus scions

[@baldermort]

Harry Tinsley Lol. I see what you did there. :).

[@ENCHANTMEN_]

After my Only War character survived fighting a Zoanthrope, getting impaled on a Tyranid talon, and painting the interior of a Valkyrie with the guts of five Gargoyles in two turns (by herself, while panicking), I like to think she went on to become a stormtrooper.

[@sinfullsight5737]

What must be done for the emperor, is to be done without question or hesitation. These men and women make the man emperor proud with thier loyalty and diligent ferver. Ave Emperator.

[@baldermort]

Thank you for listening, brother Sinfull, as always. :) :)

[@sinfullsight5737]

@@baldermort Always brother. Ave Emperator.

[@coryray8436]

As always, thank you.

[@baldermort]

No, thank you for listening, brother Ray. :)

[@14dcook]

I mean, to be fair, a tau conquest is far from the worst fate to befall a planet of the Imperium. After all, the Tau won't torture you, won't eat you, won't sacrifice you to chaos, and won't see you as an amusing punching bag......

[@halomov1]

Neutered in the end

[@halomov1]

@Lord Admiral Spire Lord Admiral when are you gonna get married?

[@racspartan1]

Awesome story intro. I have always thought of the film Soldier (Kurt Russell) as what a Scion would be.

[@baldermort]

racspartan1 thanks Spartan. Tempests are badass. :).

[@dinocha0s]

Got Chills when he said "Sending in Krieg, and they wont like that" Id say its an honour to be killed by those badasses lol Also i see potential in this channel bro your voice is pretty dope , but a word of advice is you should commission a proper portrait and get better fonts (mimic how luetin does it) , its nota big deal to most people but as a designer who also learns psychology , it gives out the illusion your work isnt good even though it is~ Cheers mate~

[@JMAssainatorz]

From one pshycology nerd to another. Nicely spotted with that underlying assumption.

[@Da5hau]

Snuck in a Star Wars Quote - nice.

[@denishrg9843]

due to the fact that I'm late for this glorious video, I'm going on a penitence crusade where I shall fight the corrupted Knights of house Devine , to regain my honor... or die trying

[@baldermort]

Denis Narcos the emperor will be with you! :).

[@ElvenSupremacist]

Ironic as there is little to no lore about these guys where their operations don’t end in complete failure they are or all slaughtered to a man.

[@davemustardstain]

That's just because the botched raids are the only ones you'll ever hear about.

[@ReaperofValhalla]

Martin C that’s how most Tier 1 Spec Ops Forces operate. You might pass by their work with dozens of arm men dead in some apartments after a minute long fire fight. You might hear rumors of so and so terrorist/warlord/dangerous individual and their groups was slaughtered overnight seemly in their sleep or all died doing their daily routine like eating breakfast or using the restroom. And that’s only what was discovered when they operated in public areas. Most of the time they are up against their counterparts from other countries if they aren’t doing something that a battalion of normal grunts couldn’t do.

[@DamplyDoo]

Plus they know they gotta sell space marine minis to new players

[@RogornDal]

I was just gifted a box of Tempestus Scions and a Taurox Prime so, this is perfectly timed and appropriate! Thank you for reading my mind!

[@baldermort]

Serendipity Brother Rogal. Lucky streak for me thus far. :) Thanks for listening, as always, brother Rogal. :)

[@RogornDal]

@@baldermort You're very humble, I don't believe it to be mere luck. Your work is top notch!

[@BohdanKaiba]

Rogorn Dal sweet, the Taurox was my first ever 40k model. May it carry your troops into many glorious battles!

[@RogornDal]

@@BohdanKaiba Thank you brother! It is an exceptionally modeled vehicle.

[@dedrickhowell805]

Thanks for continuing such a high volume of entertaining 40K content! Just when I assume you'll slow down something new appears on your channel.

[@baldermort]

Dedrick Howell slow down? Lol. Not until they close the coffin. :) b

[@sithprimarch9970]

Another great video my man, the community thank's you profusely.

[@baldermort]

sith primarch not as much as I thank you all for listening, brother Sith. :).

[@lkvideos7181]

Scions are absolute badasses. If they really do that Inquisitor TV show I hope they are done justice.

[@nolan2852]

I love how overkill and monstrous the Imperium is. They are human yes, but their moral compass is far detached from ours to the point where they seem more alien than some of the Xenos races. Awesome video, I love the audio dramas more than anything on this channel.

[@potatoboomstick]

Discovered your work a couple of days ago baldermort and bingeing since. You and that damn velvety voice of yours makes some of the best lore content I've heard mate. Love the lore and the amazing audio dramas! Keep up the awesome work fella! Just letting you know, your graft is well and truly appreciated.

[@baldermort]

potatoboomstick thank you very much indeed for such generosity of spirit. Thank you for listening brother. :).

[@PoolNoodleGundam]

Humans under the T'au: living the best life possible for average human in the galaxy Tempestus, frothing at the mouth: "nEveR tRuST XenOS"

[@gudboah4688]

Speaks volumes of the imperium really. Hell I think even the emperor would have at least tried to negotiate with the Tau, but alas, the imperium has fallen low.

[@KalashVodka175]

@@gudboah4688 Dude. I think that's an element peoples really often misunderstand about the Emprah: he is the REASON that humanity is so utterly xenophobic. He was the MAN who put it into everyone's mind that no xenos could be trusted, ever. He never batted an eye at xenocides of harmless xenos species. If anything, modern imperium ironically has become somewhat tamer with Xenos lately. Back in the Great Crusade, the Tau empire would have been crushed, utterly, without mercy, the moment that they are shown to be a credible threat and tau themselves would have at best been allowed to survive as a primitive race of cave dwellers but if we're going to be honest nobody is going to make that risk ever again.

[@AnthonyEmmel]

Feted. Such a good turn of phrase and command of vocabulary you have, Balders. I love this one. I watched it 4 times now!

[@adephagiaaergia8944]

The way you are able to immerse us into the setting is beyond any other 40k lore youtube. Emperor Praise You!

[@tuor8087]

Has there ever been any documented lore featuring a battle between Tempestus Scions and traitor Adeptus Astartes?

[@BohdanKaiba]

that's a really good question!

[@baldermort]

Well, the codex states the TS are specifically good at fighting Traitor Marines. I am not sure if there is a story yet, but will look into it to see if there is anything I can uncover. :)

[@tuor8087]

@@baldermort Yeah, I thought I too had read that somewhere, but have never seen it mentioned in a 40k book. I sometimes think that base-line Human forces often get over-looked in the martial aspect of things. Of course, Space Marines are genetically modified to be supreme warriors, who were crafted by the emperor to fight the worst the galaxy has to offer, but the vast majority of the imperiums defenders are baseline Humans; and among them, there are some of the best pound for pound fighters the imperium has in its panoply, the TS chief among them. Another great work, brother.

[@baldermort]

Tuor 80 oh I couldn’t agree more. Did you see my introduction to the Guard? I think the smaller person, the one who isn’t superhuman who fights is much braver. :).

[@tuor8087]

@@baldermort Yes, I have seen it and enjoyed it greatly. No doubt normal humans are braver. Astartes are literally conditioned not to fear.

[@richardfrohlich9878]

Cool, in my Astra Mlitarum Army they are paratroopers. Because of they are painted like the German army, the skill: air landing and they red beret.

[@Aden_III]

This thought might be heretical, but I’m certain that if the Tempestus Scions were the mainstay of Imperial Special Forces instead of the Sons of the Emperor, the Imperium would be better off

[@ANTSEMUT1]

Your raspy gravelly voice is perfect for something like this dude.

[@9gag_]

Baldemort sir, I really enjoyed your narrator with a deep voice when I’m close my eyes it feel like I’m there to watch it happen thank you. By the way can you cover kasrkin or lord solar lore.

[@custodianvrael6471]

I feel like Scions would work well when souped with Raven Guard fluff wise.

[@juliomontega2868]

Ah the good old times of a complete Astra Militarum theme revolving around "grav chutes"... Sad times with the Elysians being discontinued now.

[@baldermort]

Aye. But maybe one day they will be back. :)

[@Metalwraith031]

O thank you, i was eagerly awaiting a new vid and as usual it was a good listen.

[@baldermort]

Metalwraith031 Peru it was late brother. :).

[@maxlieconame2887]

Thank you for this as a guard player I was never sure were these guys fit. Now thanks to you I know

[@baldermort]

Max Lieconame elimination units. Love em. :).

[@daniellopez189]

I bought a squad of tempestus scions to add to my Dark Angels Army

[@BohdanKaiba]

Daniel Lopez sweet I been running them since the start of 8th. I have yet to use them with the new rules. Are they a command squad or a regular squad?

[@heckinmemes6430]

Always, always, always check the charge on your grav-chute before you jump.

[@bobgreg4121]

I love the stories he makes they are great I could listen to them for hours

[@fenriders7008]

Thanks Baldermort, loved the video, especially the intro story. Have gone and ordered myself a Star Collecting Box for the Scions. You should really look into getting a referral deal with a Warhammer online retailer.

[@uwuthanizeme1405]

My guy, you got the voice I can see narrating official content, subbing

[@josiahwright5859]

I'll be honest when I heard you say Krieg I got all giddy at the thought. Then another flickering thought struck my mind, "a video on the glorious Death Korps narrated by Baldemort" and I found myself craving the day when that video is released, as the Death Korps continually tops my list of favorite Guard Regiments. (As well as the Black Dragons which are also one of my favorite chapters Haha) And just for the fun of it in the moment I'll say this. Ave Imperator everybody

[@WesloTheHandsome]

@Baldermort 10/10 Best 40k Narrator on the Tube, so glad I discovered your Channel, Subbed/binge watching/Liking as I go..👏👍👍

[@peterjannen6012]

Hey bud. Even if it’s labor of love. Thanks for all the fun while I’m stuck home. I’m sure it’s a lot of work and I appreciate it.

[@lordimperator1259]

Sidius: shi..., i knew i got the wrong Stormtroopers

[@BGeezy4sheezy]

Only just found this channel- it’s brilliant; thanks

[@trajanfidelis1532]

Love these guys! Thanks Baldermort!

[@baldermort]

Trajan Fidelis thanks for listening brother Trajan, as always. :).

[@juleswild9498]

Absolutely adore your stories mate!!!

[@ChillAssTurtle]

Something as epic as an imperial stormtrooper requires more than 15 min "thirsting for content"

[@baldermort]

Sorry. Bit tired at the moment. But I always do smaller ones Monday and Wednesday generally. Friday a long one or a very long one. Usually. Sorry brother CHill. :)

[@ChillAssTurtle]

@@baldermort i demand 2hrs of full length lore n audiobook style shit every single day til i return to the emperors side.

[@baldermort]

Chill ass turtle lol. I’d join the emperor before you would at that rate. ;).

[@delsinmunroe5067]

Man, GW would make a killing if they would properly support the militarum range. Great video as always!

[@edchampion3720]

I want a tempestus scion book pls

[@BohdanKaiba]

Scions just need one more vehicle, maybe tank.

[@malin1140]

Bravo good Sir, I felt that zeal again which I quite admire about your videos. Very well done good Sir! TTFN!

[@baldermort]

Ma Lin thank you for that brother Ma Lin. I am sorry I could not find your other message earlier. But will respond. (Tanks one). They get buried quite deep now, but do always know I am very grateful indeed for you listening and continually supporting us here. Thank you. :).

[@malin1140]

@@baldermort Good Sir my son asked if you have set up a Discord server for your (Fans) to communicate with you and each other? TTFN!

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

And these blast points....too accurate for Greenskins....only Imperium Stormtroopers are so precise

[@baldermort]

Using that, Joseph. Even if it means a stint in iso. :)

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

@@baldermort 😂😂👍👍

[@matthewtaylor6558]

Loved the Star Wars reference that you threw in there!

[@BofaDee33]

I do love your work brother baldermort. Forever your humble servant and fan! P.S. Baldermort is the special forces of 40k lore and storytelling!

[@baldermort]

Bofa Dee thanks brptheg Bofa. I should have done more for them, but was suffering a bit with another bug. Sigh. Hopefully the next few will have more gusto. :).

[@BofaDee33]

Your work was excellent as usual brother never a boring moment when I am watching your work. If it was possible to make it with even more gusto I'd be blown away. However brother as you always say. THIS IS JUST AN INTRODUCTION. So, you always have a chance to come back to fill in more details and go wild. Anything you decide i will wait for with much anticipation and and will be sure to love. You are much too hard on yourself brother no one is making this quality of content as you put out.

[@baldermort]

@@BofaDee33 As always, brother Bofa, you are unfailingly kind. Thank you so much for the support and the reminder. Yes, this is true. Phew. I can come back and do things at more length later on. Now that is a relieving thought. Thank you so much for pointing this out to me again. :) :) :)

[@justinrivera1618]

I don’t get why all of the guard can’t be trained in this way. Give them the same space marine indoctrination tactics and use sanctioned Psychers to create illusions of the things they actually will have to fight

[@baldermort]

Justin Rivera time I guess. Resources are not as unlimited as people may think, as it’s the harnessing of the forces that makes it so difficult. Basically - the Imperium is a mess. ;).

[@DeHerg]

What people often overlook is that the IG is already a somewhat "elite" force for the navy to bother shipping them around to begin with(comparable to the British expeditionary force or the Krisenreaktionskräfte). The true bulk of imperial forces are the various PDF regiments who probably outnumber the IG by 100:1 if not 1000:1.

[@maddlarkin]

@@DeHerg 1:100 give or take a bit as Imperial Guard are tithed from the top 10% of a planets PDF in normal times and anything up to 90% in times of crisis like a Black Crusade or Hive Fleet. So the 1:100 seems about right, with the current state of the Imperium it's probably a slightly lower ratio given all the Mass drafts to stabilise the situation

[@maddlarkin]

@Lord Admiral Spire honestly I think the Guard and PDF needs some love in general, most of the models are pushing 20 years old and even newer things like the Taurox MRAP stand ins need 3rd party kits to look good (Proper Wheels are essential and stupid sudo-gothic decorations need cuting off in my view, unless yr doing a Vostroyan style thing) While the Forgeworld range has been scaled to a fraction of it's former glory. But I do see what yr saying, Cadia though was the exepction rather than the rule, as a fortress world the desticntion between PDF and Guard pretty much administrative and nothing else, The Eisenhorn book 2 goes into loads of detail about cadia and it's culture while the Commissar Cain novels feature a lot of PDF (I hate to use the term cannon fodder but...) and they tend to point out a lot of the differences between Guard and PDF, in essence PDF have cheaper lower grade kit, lack individual comms, less disciplinary oversight and have less experience (they put down a lot of civil unrest but fighting 'Nids isn't a regular occurance for example) and are just not as drilled, even a green Guard regiment straight after foundning will spend months having it's kit brought up to par by the munitorium and being drilled before deployment on route, in essence it's the difference between first and 2nd line troops, Guard are as a rule just better prepped for combat because where ever they are going they are expecting to be in combat within hours (if not minutes) of deploying PDF may not see action for years at a time

[@DeHerg]

@Lord Admiral Spire " the Vraksian Militia.. Those guys were not even a full fledged PDF for the most part (as, well, they were a miltia).. but they gave a bloody nose to the Death Korps of Krieg " They did have the benefit of positions that were fortified over millennia(a type of static defense most PDF are likely to be used for). Granted they also managed to pull off a fully mechanized counterattack, something no one in the general staff expected that they could. However no one in the general staff(people who usually have experience in this sort of thing) expected that they could pull it off, meaning this has to be considered the rare exception not the rule for PDF let alone militia.

[@korbus1920]

Another excellent session brother Baldermort! Thank you.

[@baldermort]

Korbus thanks for listening brother Korbus. :).

[@astraeanova4280]

The one thing that worries me about humanity is how they always obey orders exactly and never question if what they're doing is right.

[@nickm5647]

You’ll find if you dig into historical and personal documents that many people do question whether or not what they’re doing is right. All the time in fact. It’s one of the base struggles soldiers face in a war.

[@justinalexander4707]

This, right here, is why O’Sovah doesn’t bother with diplomacy. That is, unless you count Gunship diplomacy. Not a feast hall, that castle would have been a bunker... or a crater...

[@mgdubbz9861]

Remember us little guys when you hit 100k subs!!

[@BohdanKaiba]

MG Dubbz I know he will not. Every gentle listener around this great campfire is important!

[@baldermort]

MG Dubbz I do try to talk to everyone when I am able. It’s just time gets away from me as numbers grow. Sorry. I will always try. :) b

[@baldermort]

Bohdan Bilas aye. We are all equals. But I will will try, boss. :).

[@Kristian.B.Kristiansen]

This is the manpower, that an Inquisitor uses as inforcers and firepower.

[@baldermort]

Kristian Kristiansen oh bugger. I can’t believe I lost that fact. Sugar. Apologies.

[@Kristian.B.Kristiansen]

@@baldermort You can't cover everything, and nobody expects you to.

[@joedarby4596]

Brilliant work as usual sir.

[@Iserior]

Who else wants Kasrkin back? I cant help but feel that the Tempestus Scions models are over-designed unlike Kasrkin who were just upgraded Cadians which fitted much better with the Imperial Guard design philosophy of being based on real world military and therefore a bit simple in their design.

[@1R0QU012]

Kasrkin are specific to Cadia. Your comment is like saying the Dark Angels are just wannabe Ultramarines

[@Iserior]

@@1R0QU012 i dont realy get your analogy. If i had compared them in terms of backround i would understand. But my comment was only design specific. My argument is, that allmost all Imperial Guard regiments have their design based on real world military. For example the Death Korps of Krieg is based on WW1/2 german/french armies. From that perspective, the Kasrkin models where closer to that philosophy. Specialy with Cadian Shock Trooper models being the "standart" imperial guard models. The Tempestus Scions dont fit as well into any Guard regiment outside Tempestus, with the Kasrkin we at least had solid models for Cadians. In the spirit of you analogy: I think Dark Angel models (with their wings and their robes) are not fitting well in a Ultramarines army (with their design being close to roman empire style) and something like the Ultramarines Honor Guard does not fit well in an Dark Angels army.

[@1R0QU012]

@@Iserior Your comment is silly. The Kasrkin are designed to model the Cadian aesthetic, which is why the Kasrkin models looked good next to the standard guard models. Standard guard models are modeled after the Cadian regiments. Set a Kasrkin model down next to Voystryan First Born/Catachan Jungle Fighter/ Death Korp of Kreig/ Mordain iron guard or any of the multitude of Regiments that exist in 40k and the aesthetics clash. The Tempestus Scions are G-Ws attempt to give everyone "Elite Infantry" models to use. You can slap a Scion down next to any IG unit and while the aesthetics don't match there is a reason: Scions are equipped by the Schola. Set a Kasrkin down next to Voystryan First Born and you're gunna wonder what the heck that Cadian is doing among the Vostroyans. It's a compromise in design to provide all types of Regiments "Elite Infantry". (EDIT) To make my point, imagine if G-W only made "Sterngard Veterans" and no Dark angel edgy equivalent existed. So, Dark Angels players had to use Sterngard Vets as stand-ins for Edge Lord Veterans. Now Imagine G-W made a more generic Veteran Space Marine Sprew and discontinued Sterngard Vets. You're complaint is essentially, that all vets should looks like Sterngard Vets. Space Marines are great to use as an analogy because chapter specific veterans sprews exist, whereas, for the IG only Cadians had Kasrkin and Vostroyans didn't have an option except to use Kasrkin.

[@Iserior]

@@1R0QU012 i dont really get your ponit. I say, i want the kasrkin models back because i prefer them over scions for reasons i explained. You say i am silly for holding that opinion, even though in your following explanation you state many points i explained myself. I dont see the conflicting standpoints. Before the scions we had 2 types of "elite" guardsman models: kasrkin and the standard stoormtrooper (i think they were called? ). Kasrkin ran out and the stormtroopers were replaced by scions. And its silly for me to want the Kasrkin models to return? If you got the wrong impression, I dont want to replace the scions with kasrkins, just like i dont want, for example, Vostroyans to replace Cadians. I just want to be able to buy Kasrkin models again and if thats silly then I can life with it.

[@1R0QU012]

@@Iserior It's silly. (Edit) you need to appreciate that G-W is a business and they will produce products that sell. They need to sell products to exist. It's be nice if they could specially produce models you, you specifically, happen to like but that's not a sustainable business model. They can't make 1 set of Kasrkin and sell it to you at a price that you will pay and will meet their business needs. If people bought enough Kasrkin then G-W could justify doing a production run. They haven't. It's possible that Storm Troopers and Kasrkin didn't sell well so they consolidated the unit type into Tempestus Scions. Likewise, if no one bought Sterngard Veterans and Edge Lord Veterans G-W would be justified in consolidating the two unit types into a generic Elite Veteran squad. Space Marines being G-Ws flagship product sell like hot cakes so the existence of the two chapter specific veteran types are justified. G-W has been known to do limited rereleases of old models, one I'm aware of is the made to order re-release of Voystryan models. So, maybe Kasrkin will be released in a limited run. That being said, you ought to save up for that potentiality because the Voystryans were expensive. This is because the demand for specialized models is low and to make it worth their investment they need to charge extra to do a limited run.

[@Anton-cc7yc]

Alright, I am officially freaked. Considering they are not Astartes, the intro scene is just frightening.

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

Always LOVED the Kasarkin Stormtrooper models from a few editions ago but the new Tempestus Scions are just gorgeous! Goodness I love the Astra Militarum lore!

[@mikelane2204]

Once again, VERY well done Baldemort :)

[@paulwolfley7785]

Great work as always brother

[@baldermort]

Thank you for listening, as usual, brother Wolfley. Always appreciated. Deeply. :)

[@tonin4o]

another great upload Sir, keep it up :)

[@Ilikestuff69]

I see the subscriber level is steamrolling. Excellent work good sir. Well deserved.

[@baldermort]

Justin Steinman thank you brother Steinman. Hit me if you need anything. :).

[@AlessandroRodriguez]

Ohh Baldermort, you always spoil us with such lore, carefully packed and delightfully delivered, nonetheless it saddens me that the chaos algorithms of youtube keep me from this video for this long.....

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

Definitely something I need more info on, thanks Boldermort.

[@baldermort]

jerry whoomst thanks for listening brother. :).

[@TheGuardingDark_]

Good stuff. Will we ever get anything on the Solar Auxilia? Cupanon made me fall in love with them and theres no-one I’d rather hear about them from.

[@CBRN-115]

I feel like I should listen to this video while sipping a cup of tea This is a finely made video, good sir

[@matthuckabey007]

Starwars, the greatest tragedy of our time. An entire galaxy of rich and wonderful lore brought low by a corporation. Disney really shit the bed. And then set the bed on fire....

[@Kristian.B.Kristiansen]

Another great one Baldermort!

[@baldermort]

Kristian Kristiansen thank you for listening brother. As always. :).

[@TherealSBlair]

Just what The Imperium needed. More scary bastards. :)

[@ottersirotten4290]

your picture makes your comment even more funny :D

[@hugostiglitz7373]

Baldermort has the voice of Emperor Palpatine, yet he talks of 40K, so he's obvious a good guy with good taste.

[@brothergimli9155]

I've the pleasure of Tempestus units in my first commission. I cannot wait to get to those models. Fantastic insight on these warriors, Brother Baldermort. Thanks for your work.

[@baldermort]

Brother Gimli holy throne. I am forgetful. I’ll try for this week. Doh!!!! Hope it goes well, brother. :).

[@brothergimli9155]

It's okay! I've forgotten what you've forgotten! Lol. Looking forward to the next one, my friend.

[@Krieg-ch8ot]

Awwwh we didn't get to go in, dang it I really was looking forward to a long siege. Great video man.

[@jpach7143]

I have never wanted to go out and slay Heretics and Xenos in the name of The Big E so much in my life... Your videos are amazing, they really put you in the shoes of the subject matter.

[@kraken-sx2ys]

Thanks for the video!! :)

[@an1m8r]

I have never felt quite so threatened to have fun before, thanks for that reminder. I shall ensure a minimum level of fun is obtained, please don't murder me!

[@johnboygillett]

Excellent as always brother

[@baldermort]

John Gillett thank you brother Gillett. Always. :).