The Discovery Of The Tyranids & The Battle For Macragge In The First Tyrannic War - Warhammer 40k

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you are by far the best narator ive seen, and ive seen proll all so far keep goin ull get big one day i can see that.

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@@jakobiskariot9340 im not paying him then i would be a simp am just admiring him that is free, however living rent free in your head aint free so ur kinda simping.

[@warhawkbm]

Like I would care who or what would have my Data if I am already Tyranid Chow

[@maxwellmuhia]

hey whats the name of the song in the background video is part 24.15 really wanna know

[@yeastori]

If they made a TV series about Warhammer then it should be a horror 9 episode series about the fall of Tyran Prime. It would draw a ton of people's interest into the universe

[@jakekilley9037]

it would traumatize them woke people hahaha we can only dream

[@stephens021]

@@jakekilley9037 Grow up.

[@jakekilley9037]

@@stephens021 you are my point my point exactly the woke hurt by words generation 🤣🤣🤣

[@fraelikkriil830]

@@jakekilley9037 I’m kinda of fascinated to learn why you think ‘woke people’ in particular would be traumatized by a tyrannid invasion lol.

[@jakekilley9037]

@@fraelikkriil830 they'd want it cancelled and look up what this supposed wokeism term or whatever it is the claim is correct is and you'll understand. 🤣

[@theotv5522]

Everyone seeing Tyranids: OMG what eldritch hell-spawn are those!” Necrons seeing Tyranids: “Ew a bug”

[@jeybeyon6643]

Well yea if only 1 but if there something like a giant spiderlike thing that pops out smaller spider from its back and crawling in every direction, I mean ew but also kill me before that thing touch me

[@kreuzrittergottes9336]

necron and nids dominate the galaxy

[@Josh-py9rq]

Meh I wouldn’t understimate the tyranids they constantly learn and consume all. I think the necrons orks and even humanity gonna have to take these insects down the orks have them occupied for now but who knows it’s a battle of attrition and as the hive feeds it grows stronger and stronger This reminds me of necros basically since immortal advanced machines almost advanced weapons reminds me of the contingency in stellaris Then the tyranids are the patheryon scourge It’s two massive entities that are both bad fighting each other I would rather deal with the orks

[@Enja_Near]

​@@Josh-py9rqthat's a single tendril of Leviathan in one sector. The 4th Tyrannic War is in segmentum Pacificus, in Terra's back yard and there are MULTIPLE tendrils closing in.

[@avinashtyagi2]

Necrons would lose to Tyranids. It's purely a numbers game, Tyranids are potentially infinite, Necrons are not

[@nickarmstrong3032]

*Happy bug noises*

[@ChillAssTurtle]

*Joyous gas mask noises*

[@giagarex]

* hormagaunt clapping enthusiastically * *HAPI HAPI HAPI*

[@ChillAssTurtle]

@@giagarex kriegers fixing bayonets as an ocean of nids start splashing over no mans land inevitably into their trenches.. life could be a dream.. and it is now >;D

[@alexanderraymond3299]

Thanks for the smile 😂

[@nekkomacioce]

*Hungry* bug noises

[@TheBookofChoyer]

The Battle for Macragge was a crucial event in the lore of Warhammer 40,000. It also happens to be the first ever boxed set that I got when I was getting started with the setting (4th Edition of the Tabletop game). So it holds a special place for me. I still have most of the tyranids that came in that set and some of the scenery. After almost five years of Making almost exclusively Warhammer Fantasy content, we are now dipping our toes into the grim darkness of the far future. Until now we have worked and released a long episode on the Drop Site Massacre of Isstvann V, a lore video on the Scape Marines Scouts and another one comparing the Orks from Warhammer 40k against the ones in Warhammer Fantasy, as well as one Narrative scenario showcasing the Iron Hands fighting against the Death Guard using the tabletop models of those factions as a visual reference. Plus, three original/fan made short stories. We hope you are enjoying the content so far! Mega shout out to Skrubsasuras who always delivers amazing voiceovers for these narrations. His ability to bring the episodes to life is something that only comes out if you love what you do. I’m glad to have him and other creative & passionate people around me as without them, the channel wouldn’t be the same. Kudos to the support cast as well, as they add immersion and variety in the specific sections that are featured. Hope you are enjoying the content my friends! Please, feel free to share with us any constructive feedback you may have and let us know what else you’d like to see covered! Have a great weekend!

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Really enjoying the 40k content

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Can't wait for more 40k content! would you guys ever consider doing any age of Sigmar lore?

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i really enjoyed your skaven episode. im also getting into 40k

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It's been a min since I've visited your channel. Happy to see your still at it and your passion for the setting truly shows. Can't wait to learn more about the grim dark future. 10/10 👌

[@blitzhound2738]

Please do Necrons!!

[@chilliewhk]

The Battle of Macragge was the first box set I bought. The whole scenario will always hold a special place of fondness for me. Also the sheer scale of a Tyranid invasion is just so terrifying. One of my favorite Tyranid story is the "Fall of Malvolion", which ends in proper 40k style.

[@antigrav6004]

Same, that set and later the August 2005 issue of WD was my introduction to Warhammer.

[@limeyndixie]

Your lore renditions for Fantasy have always been good to me, but this? This is EXCELLENT, my friend. Hope we see more of this, in your inimitable style.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks a lot Thomas 🙏🏻 thanks for the good vibes! More content is coming soon!

[@Mystyx-Sama]

Whenever I hear the name 'Kryptman' I know it's going to be a good story

[@unholy7324]

I love how you did this like a discovery channel documentary. Good job king.

[@LordTheCyril]

The deadliest bioform is clearly the Jeanstealer

[@robertcypress6604]

Screw that! Nobody's getting my denim pants!

[@garretth8224]

What happens when they get jeans? Would they be jeanedstealers?

[@pancytryna9378]

Nah, the deadliest is Jamesstealer If they were to suceed in ther goal and seize James' Workshop, the entire galaxy would be doomed

[@snip105]

Great job on this video. First time I learned about the Tyranids was when I played Dawn of War 2 for the first time. They are truly a terrifying species and a great treat to the galaxy .

[@AdrianHernandez-of2zf]

More like the galaxy is a great treat for the tyranids

[@Ofley_Adventures]

Simply an amazing job. First Iron Hands content, and then a ridiculously fantastic narration of the first contact with the tyranids. Splendid work. Have a marvelous day everyone! Thanks for the vid.

[@sirfartsalot1328]

Hope Henry Cavill goes full tilt with his 40k show. Im excited for it.

[@SpliffingBrit]

Excited chittering noises

[@therealjta]

I’m a huge Tyranid fan. The fact there are uncountable amounts of them and unseen horrors yet to be encountered makes them something to be feared more so than anything else in the 41st millennium. If you argue that your false God is more powerful than ratio, only time will tell. Well, time isn’t on your side, Astarte.

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This is easily my favorite Warhammer channel, your video quality rivals Leutin but I prefer the more epic narrative style. So good

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More 40k!!! For the Emperor

[@jamescarter8693]

This is just beautiful I am glad that you guys have made your way to the 41st millennium there needs to be more remember remembering

[@lorentzcoffin4957]

The humble genestealer is the most deadly. Just one can bring entire worlds to their knees.

[@Mr.Glitch]

The first time I saw a tyranid model was in space crusade. I kinda miss the old warriors with their wasp butts. Wicked video!

[@DominusNox106]

The Lichtor is the Ultimate Killing Machine. Capable of accessing it's entire genetic memory for advantage. I love it!

[@totsuzenshi3882]

Would love to see this as an animated series. I’m new to 40k but everything I’ve seen is ridiculously interesting and dark. Looking at Terra Formars, it’s possible without Hollywood messing it up for once. Henry Cavill has his hands full.

[@Zeiss120]

The Summarized story and visual you where able to stitch together is just chefs kiss Subbed.

[@PuggleTheGameMaster]

truly captivating storytelling and narration. You had me locked in the moment you started, like hypnosis!

[@skrubasauras]

Thank you!

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​@@skrubasaurasYou're welcome!

[@SordidusFellatio]

His wrong usage of terminology that were already set and stone, and his horrendous pronounciation that just oozes “Americanised”, ruined it tbh.

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​@@SordidusFellatio Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but I'd say you're in the minority with that viewpoint. Just sit back and try and enjoy the content without worrying about such minute details

[@tasjan9190]

Imagine an entrenched regiment of the Imperial Guard and a full chapter of Ultramarines dug in alongside them with Heavy Bolters, Auto-cannon, and Las cannon emplacements interlaced with all forms of Infantry weapons behind a far stretching minefield and backed up with Arty and tanks bracing for a full-in Nid frontal assualt, A single command and Hell is loosed upon the incoming relentless tide of xenos insectiods!!! The Ultramarines yell "For the Emperor!!!!" As they open fire with Mark2 Bolter Rifles!! The slaughter would be unimaginably magnificent!!

[@theyawningowlbear6758]

Out of all the videos I've watched on first contact this is the first that makes me literally feel... ...dread.

[@TheBlackwater200]

That's a glorious BATTLE!!...

[@RippersGlory]

This was such an amazing video, watched from start to finish

[@thedayidied]

Just now came upon your channel by chance. Absolutely FANTASTIC vid! I've never heard the slaughter of Tyran described so beautifully yet so morbidly. You definitely have a new subscriber here, for whatever that's worth lol.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks a lot! Welcome aboard my friend!😃🙌

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Please do more! Since there are more wars! This is the best I’ve seen ever

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Fidus Kryptman did nothing wrong. Absolute madlad.

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Thank god I have youtube, without adds or this video would take 2 hours.

[@ImperialKnight770]

We march for Maccrage! *AND WE FEEL NO FEAR!!*

[@Acavando]

Genestealers.. So overpowered especially back in the day. 2 attacks +1 if sycthing talons, +1 for charge for 4 attacks each. Thats 48 dice rolls with any 6's on hit are automatically a wound. I could punch through space marines like butter. Good days.

[@patrik9328]

Damn Space Bugs of Death! Always ruining my yard!

[@aidansalt7862]

This was amazing thank you so much! More Tyranid stuff pleeeeeaaaase

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Really looking forward to these you’re doing both settings justice with the level of quality of these videos thank you for the hard work!

[@KarnageDon]

Cant wait for Space Marine 2! The first look gives just the right vibes of an actual Tyranid invasion in all its gory glory! :D

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In space marine 2 there is splinter fleet, here full hive fleet.

[@--SHEPHERD-OF-MOTHER-EARTH--]

Fire... JUST USE IT! 🔥 Thats why the God's made it.

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This was brilliant. I’d love one on the Necrons

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This was literally so perfect

[@zmangkrd5312]

I like the dead space sound effects in the vid, well done on the lore execution!

[@tacky4237]

My first and favorite 40k race. I wish they werent an utter punching bag in the lore & game for years.

[@ExValeFor]

I mean to be fair, if the Tyranids ever win, you literally would not hear of it, since there'd be nothing left to tell the tale. Thats always the problem with rooting for horde devourer races, they can't win in an interesting way, so they just exist to make the good guys sweat for a little while

[@almightybogza]

They have to be a punching bag. Tyranids dont have characters like other races.. they only consume and are onedimensional. As a faction they are literally meant to be scary and then,after doing massive damage in battle, lose. They won against the Orks so its not that bad.. its way better than Eldar which have some pretty shit books ngl.

[@tacky4237]

@@almightybogza "onedimensional" I can pull a gorillion arguments why your bait is wrong but the main one would be that it is simply not an army for you. Its not a "heroic superhuman warrior making last stand against overwhelming odds" kind of appeal and its not "edgy sickdark satanist" kind of appeal either, neither is it "ancient precursor race" or "regular human in a world of horror" appeal either. It is the same appeal that the Jaws has. The xenomorph, the predator, the graboids. The same kind of excitement one gets out of seeing a documentary where a croc rips a stupid antelope a new one. It is an army for dinosaur kids, not G.I. Joe kids. There are cool elements of cosmic horror in there too, but the main appeal is shit from our favourite horror movies as well as real life biological inspiration all cranked up to 11. No angsty speeches or drama or negotiations, only morsel.

[@almightybogza]

@@tacky4237 I did not say that the tyranids are not a fun faction. Especially as an army on the tabletop. They are one dimensional. They kill and eat everything in their way. There is no deeper meaning to them except for the theories surrounding them. At the end of the day 40k is a story about mankind. Its about hope and the will to survive in a awful universe. Its about the degradation of society and its fall into fanatical beliefs. Tyranids cannot win because it would be boring. I dont care how much you like the faction or how many documentaries about predators eating prey you watch.. it would just be a unsatisfying ending if 40k ever ends. I dont understand how YOU do not understand your own faction. Their point is to cause fear and terror but ultimately get defeated by the "good" guys. Similar to avatar of khaine but on a massive scale with actually good lore. P.S. I am talking lore not tabletop. Its not an army for you doesnt work and counters none of my arguments. They are one dimensional.

[@HeatherSchrivener-el2mx]

I saw this in some other comment section and I’m stealing it - the reason why the ‘nids keep being punching bags is because their background lore is so OP, and their goals basically would end the setting. Most of the other factions could “win” while the others still exist in some fashion- but the nids would wipe the galaxy clean. Which is boring. I think Chaos kinda has the same problem. Crunch-wise, I don’t have a defense. :/

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My lord more of this please!!

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Incredible video!!

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Excellent work as always

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Excellent format

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Such a good job editing and creating this video

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you enjoyed it brother! A new one is coming out tomorrow

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Love your work Sir Book Of Choyer. Thank you

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brilliant thank you!

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Oooooh. 40K lore from my favorite fantasy channel. I am beyond spoiled at this point.

[@Embertine]

Love the documentary feel of this video!

[@devonmike7392]

This was one hell of a video , hell of a sory telling , and one hell of a threat to the galaxy

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks a lot Devon! Glad you enjoyed the episode!🙌

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Absolutely amazing video brother. I felt like I was watching an oldschool History Channel documentary lol. Good stuff, you definitely have a new sub.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you enjoyed it brother! Thanks a lot for your words! Have an awesome week!

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The transition to the sponsor was so good 😭

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This was excellent!

[@MattMundane]

Wow great video. Thanks 🙏

[@laodemon22]

I've been waiting for this one for awhile

[@fantasybound3001]

I lvoed this so much!! You managed to pick me up from my swords and shields and captivate me into the 40k universe for but a moment! Excellent work - the passion is right there!

[@samtheoutdoor]

The first chanel to ever break 40k story piece by piece. Thank you man. Love the narration

[@bkane573]

..,. Really dude? Arch? The siege of vraks?

[@fuzzboy007]

Now I need to start playing battle fleet gothic again

[@bkane573]

Happily playing through the battle fleet gothic II campaign for the upteenth time.

[@blakebridges1030]

If there’s one faction that can prove the Mechanicus wrong about flesh being weak, it’s the Tyranids.

[@patrickmcsperrin8251]

Lictor for sure is my choice if we’re talking deadliest just because how versatile they can be, lol anywhere anytime is their motto.

[@dawido.z7173]

Amazing video, waiting for more!

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Really enjoying it keep up the good work

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Wow !! This is great !! Just got in 40k .super great

[@Quinton151]

This is great. Do more of this please 🙏 👏 🎉

[@MrMacavity]

Good work 👍

[@ricci1002]

Uhhbbv

[@clutchcure6821]

so good thank you!

[@oddballlenny3750]

If the Tyranids can consume my data then all is lost.

[@moon1night7]

Thanks! Top Tier video! Keep them coming!

[@PatrickHodge86]

Absolutely amazing! I love it! 10/10 want more!!!

[@jtan487]

This was great! Good work.

[@pcppbadminton]

Great narration and editing. Would have been cool if you added some 1st and 2nd edition Tyranids to the background (screamer-killers, double-decker warriors, gargoyles with mouth weapons, etc) because that's what would have been attacking Tyran. If you did then I apologise, I listen to lore videos while I'm cleaning the house so I might have missed them.

[@dang1099]

Jesus chriat, this whole video has me on the edge of my seat!

[@jamescarter8693]

After several breaks I have finished your Vox transmission and I say damn beautiful is the way that you recite the sons of Ultramars might

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Glad you enjoyed it James. It was fun doing that part and coming up with the preparations they were making for the invasion.

[@emmanueltrejo4226]

Well done good sir bravo 👏

[@damienruzco]

More like this please BoC!

[@Diomedes_XXII]

Oh man! I'm excited about this one for sure. Been a great channel and I thank you for the great content!

[@vulcranstorm2023]

Here to consume us all sounds like some of my relatives except the space bugs wallets don't disappear when a restaurant bill arrives Also only good bug is a dead one.

[@PlSkins]

Great video.I felt like it was best audiobook ever not just lore video.

[@inujoshwa89]

Dope sick narration

[@WCurranMPharm]

this is cool, more like this please.

[@hemaka482]

That was fascinating, can't wait for more!

[@braith117]

I think my favorite description from the entire fight was where they described a warlord titan being brought down by gaunts, comparing it to "a lion being brought down by so many ants."

[@fiveforbiting]

I for one welcome our new alien overlords.

[@kphan4643]

I always enjoy your lore vids with total war Warhammer. And this is just as great. I love this story about the first tyranic war. Great job , excellent vid!!

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Holy mackerel, I've seen a kids Halloween candy be better guarded. Awesome job as always though,

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How you went from the most deadly creatures of them all to the VPN ad whas so smoth

[@b_g_c3281]

Time to develop Antimatter and Singularity ((Black Hole)) generating weapons; aim them directly into the hearts of each Hive Fleet..... *BtW::* _This video is... _*_UTTERLY_*_ SUPERB!!!_

[@BokoaChocobo]

please! more 40k content alongside the warhammer fantasy one, both are so good

[@gamingmode9227]

Warhammer its really fascinated would be great to see a series

[@dillonnix2]

This was amazing , thank you

[@josezamora2290]

I love that this gives me the same vibes as the dinosaur docs when i was growing up as a kid, well done

[@argentofox2567]

On on video two of the night lol!!!! Yes I know the lore says that "no one lived" from the northern polar fortress. However, the chapter that I first made when playing 40k was called The Brotherless. It was based that my commander lived through the battle, "somehow" no one found him and he was left for dead. His goal was to go to battlefields and find others like him. I know it doesn't matter, just wanted to say lol Love the content, my wife my kill me if I never leave work.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Nice back story! It's always cool to add some flavor to your own forces 👌🏻

[@davidcochrane3421]

Hell of a video. Thanks for all the effort.

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This was epic please do more!