"The Infinite & The Divine" Is the best Book I've ever read

[@majorkill]

This video isn't sponsored, I just really like Warhammer 0 Chance GW is sponsoring this bad boy cause of what's on this cheeky link : www.patreon.com/majorkill

[@shakedown3268]

This is a stupid question but does the book have pictures in it? Mainly because I have never read a warhammer 40k book

[@tommy7741]

When the fuck did you get 190k subscribers

[@imperialfist2304]

I thank you for bringing this book to other people’s attention.

[@imperialfist2304]

@@shakedown3268 No, no it does not.

[@shakedown3268]

@@imperialfist2304 ok thanks

[@jiado6893]

Of course Majorkill would love a story about egomaniacal undead kings in space, he's KZbin's #1 Setra devotee.

[@djc1375]

settra does not kneel he rules!!

[@gluefood781]

Fax

[@TheOneBearded]

We all simp for Settra

[@imtoogoodatpvp1252]

Same but like Nagash devotee, Settra is a bitch.

[@jacoposangiorgi1646]

Who doesn't

[@skelo9033]

Trazyn literally took him to court I fucking love trazyn

[@somethinglikethat2176]

A Necron trial without at least 3 deaths is considered a dull affair.

[@BlemmiganGallivanter]

And one of his main pieces of evidence was literally an old wooden cane he angrily shook at Orikan. He acted like an angry old man in a cartoon.

[@Tyranid_Hive_Mind]

​@@BlemmiganGallivantercan confirm

[@namethefifth7315]

​@@BlemmiganGallivanter tryzan is an angry old man

[@eviljoshy3402]

This was the first book I read for the 40k universe. The constant bickering between Trazyn and Orikan reminded me of Jack Sparrow and Barbarossa. "Did you know their same organ used for reproduction is also used for waste elimination?" "ewwwww"

[@bloodangel19]

If they were talking about humans(i didn't read the book) then it's only half way true

[@mainstream2226]

Here a year late to say *Barbossa ;)

[@williamwalsh4743]

They said "digestion" not reproductive

[@thejuiceking2219]

this implies necrontyr don't have penises, i don't know how to feel about that

[@brandonporter7584]

Potential Spoiler: "You think too little of me orikan, I brought five." Trazyn made me spit water out of my mouth in this one.

[@WarforgedArcher]

That part is my favorite

[@nick3xtremegaming212]

5 of what?

[@WarforgedArcher]

@@nick3xtremegaming212 that’s a spoiler read infinite and the divine

[@nick3xtremegaming212]

@@WarforgedArcher bruh how is saying 5 of something a spoiler. Oh no he brought 5 things the whole story and plot is spoiled

[@brandonporter7584]

@@nick3xtremegaming212 Trust, knowing what 5 things he brought before knowing the context ruins the impact, and it's a pretty badass and hilarious impact.

[@Tacoguy1000]

It's just a prank, bro! -Trazyn, trying to argue the semantics of a joke after witnessing the exterminatus of the gene-stealer infestation to his eternal rival.

[@imperialfist2304]

I fucking love that book, it’s just 12 straight hours of spy vs spy esque tomfoolery over 1 planet, so much so that Trazyn accidentally gets the planet nuked.

[@andrewostman3135]

If you have ever seen the movie dirty rotten scoundrels with steve martin and michael caine, it is that... two con men each trying to one up the other

[@phantomwraith1984]

"It's just a prank bro!" - Trazyn

[@Waagghhboy]

Did you just spoil the book lol wtf

[@imperialfist2304]

@@Waagghhboy He said it in the fucking review, the part with the frakking genestealer and Exterminatus? In my opinion, even if you know the story, it’s fucking good, go read it now.

[@warboss3686]

@@Waagghhboy I assure you this “spoiler” does not do that part any justice

[@Nemrod-vy3ny]

NGL , we just need another necron to form a trio and we have the Top gear gang of warhammer 40k

[@alasiadarthe001actual9]

I vote the stormlord

[@aconcernedcommissar6261]

I vote Anrakyr

[@wiktorwos3167]

Nemesor zandrekh would be a pure gold.

[@usxldcom7543]

Put in Szearas or even Obreon and have them be the third wheel

[@CrazyChristmasCake]

@@wiktorwos3167 I second Zandrekh, with Anrakyr as The Stig:tm:

[@stephenkenney8290]

Majorkill: It'll be like a book review but unstructured, unprofessional, and full of profanity. Everyone Else: Yes.

[@somethinglikethat2176]

Ahh yes, reminds me of English class.

[@bloodangel19]

Funny thing is, it was actualy pretty well done.

[@taxllax2104]

It's funny how Necron characters are more entertaining and human_like than astartes.

[@Waagghhboy]

Space marines are boring as hell

[@Mankorra_Gomorrah]

I think this is intentional as to highlight the fact that the space marines, while being human genetically, are very different from humanity. The price for their power and longevity is to lose a lot of their humanity.

[@RocRolDis]

I'm almost done with The Twice Dead King and Nate Crowley does an amazing job humanizing necrons via legitimate character development and emotional drama. Yes. EMOTIONAL drama with NECRONS. It's also read by Richard Reed, so you get a The Infinite and The Divine style reading.

[@justinanderson2460]

@@Mankorra_Gomorrah+ This. It's still ironic though, that humanity's mightiest soldiers are barely human at all and, in some cases, even less "human" than some of the literal alien "threats" the Astartes are meant to protect humanity from.

[@shouryajitbhattacharya2900]

I guess u guys haven't read ADB's books on space marines

[@paul-antonywhatshisface3954]

Hard agree, the ending battle was the Pokémon fight we have all been memeing all these years. And trazyn and orikan are REALLY written well

[@ReverendMeat51]

The ending was so rad I stayed up late drunk to read it and then re-read it again because I forgot wtf happened

[@OMalleyTheMaggot]

Genestealers are evidently Trazyn's favorite Pokémon

[@timlehmann9067]

Oh god that fight clapped so hard.

[@AloneD.Walker]

This story actually confirmed for me that Trazyn is a Pokemon trainer. Especially in the final. The thing with the stealers there had me laughing like five minutes and I had to pause the audio book.

[@mordy2v]

"I didn't just bring one army ..."

[@timlehmann9067]

Robert Rath legit had the balls to write a scene with Trazyn and Orikan just basically vibing in some cafè on some imperial backwater. The book was fucking great.

[@matteocdt5214]

well only trazyn was vibing. orikan kept a "ew, primitive organics" attitude the whole time

[@Lightscribe225]

I am surprised how much I laughed after Trayzn's advisor's stopped to think on a decision, and 3 years pass before anyone speaks again.

[@Mornathel]

They stopped to think for a moment, and nobody spoke for three years lol

[@paulplaysgames6740]

​@Mornathel 3 year may as well be 3 mims where eternity is concerned. Why rush they literally have forever to do anything their immortal

[@nathanw7780]

Not meaning to be a Timmy but space marines contributed to my favorite part in the book. Trazyn and Orikan were walking through a city when Trazyn pointed out a Space Marine statue dedicated to the silver skulls that had rescued a squad of guard getting killed by orks. In actuality he had been the one who saved them hundreds of years prior just to ensure there flank was secured, though now brags that it's "His Statue" and gets Hella salty when the inquisition takes it down.

[@jalpat2272]

plot twist: he was the inquisitor, in his word it is not stealing if it was built for honoring you, offended orikan then destroying huge colored glass in cathedral which picturing trazyn as silver skulls librarian that saving the planet. the book also describes how casual both of them hanging out at an imperium planet cafe while drinking coffee and talking how human may surpassed necrontyr. trazyn also wanted recreating horus and emperor final duel but he need horus, emperor and sanguinus corpes.

[@thedoomslayer8900]

Greatest part is he goes on to hint at the fact that he took the statue anyway and has it set up in his gallery

[@haventakalou6530]

And also mocks Orikan for not having one… God I love this book.

[@namethefifth7315]

You misunderstand tryzan said he was the one to steal it and blamed it on the inquisition

[@Rettichke]

"When was the last time a book made you laugh?" Let me introduce you Terry Pratchett and his Discworld

[@triggerme6144]

Hey, you beat me to it.

[@bube1994]

Let ME imtroduce you to Caphias cane 40k!

[@santymartin7383]

@@bube1994 let me show you deamonculeabe

[@fmcero9348]

So true... @majorkill give them a try If you get tired of warhammer from time to time.

[@WhiteCrowa]

Exactly what I thought when he said that

[@aconcernedcommissar6261]

Out of context line 'someone smashed my window!' Tryzan

[@laran1708]

So orican just save scummed the trial? Epic

[@christiandauz3742]

And he still gets a tie!

[@bowenorcutt78]

Funnily enough, I know of an RPG that somehow lets you do the exact same thing!

[@akumaking1]

@@bowenorcutt78 which one?

[@bowenorcutt78]

@@akumaking1 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

[@Mephisto3111]

@@akumaking1 baldurs gate 3

[@VaSoapman]

On top of this the most popular 40k book series is Ciaphus Cain, Hero of the Imperium. Its also a comedy series. It makes me mad that Orks are never as funny in the books as they are in games.

[@Angerdomeable]

Brutal cunning my dude

[@Mornathel]

Brutal Kunnin is pretty great, might be what you’ve been searching for.

[@themadthatcher4869]

They are pretty funny in blood of iax plus purple sneaky Orks

[@vinayvenkatram8535]

Last time I was this early, a Black Stone Fortress was trending as a Battering Ram.

[@baddragonite]

The Necrons being petty and having squabbles while also having crazy technology sorta reminds me of the Skaven in Fantasy

[@ragnarian]

"damn it trazyn, you got us front row seats to a coup!" "To be fair, it had good reviews"

[@sbkMulletMan]

Setting loose a single genestealer on a planet, resulting in a full cult uprising, further resulting in an exterminatus, ending with a mountain collapsing on your rival, trapping him for ages, is the ultimate long-term planning teabagging maneuver against your arch nemesis, and that is why Trazyn is amazing. Petty, but amazing.

[@zacharyclaridge3869]

Bold of you to assume there's a big enough rock to bash your skull with when listening to Onemindsyndicate

[@daverage4729]

Ooooooooh....quality burn!!! Worthy of a high-five from Rogal Dorn...if he could figure out what a high-five was.

[@AlyssMa7rin]

@@daverage4729 A high five from Rogal Dorn could, quite possibly, be the most painful yet gratifying way to have every bone in your arm shattered.

[@Cha-Khia]

I'll ask an Ork, or a Texan.

[@keith6848]

Carifex wants a high five too

[@alexejvecera6317]

Could be worse it could be arch

[@gareth0412]

The image of a room full of necron watching a decade long historical drama actually made me lmao

[@lukejones2731]

I especially love the voice given to trazyn in the audiobook version.

[@giocrypt5148]

It’s basically Grumpy Old Men in a grim dark future setting

[@joshuagraham2843]

Nekron: GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!

[@akumaking1]

No, the Grumpy Old Men of the grimdark future are the Old Ones and the High Lords of Terra.

[@svagglaorde4387]

Bruva Alfabusa would have made a hell of a funny audio series out of this book. Sadly, he never will no thanks to GW.

[@akumaking1]

Has anybody talked to him yet?

[@justinanderson2460]

@@akumaking1+ Good question??

[@l1ghtd3m0n3]

@@akumaking1 Paradox evidently did with how hard they're pushing World of Darkness now

[@rantingtheverse008]

Last time I was this early, mankind was still in the golden age.

[@RogueFox2185]

Trazen is the Chad Overlord of the Necrons, though just imagine the rage of trying to beat someone that can reset time at any time and cheat you.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

LOL But you'd never know they cheated you because in the new timeline... :P

[@Mike_Hun]

I listen to the audiobook when it came out, have to say an absolutely fantastic book to read, extremely funny in many parts. One of my favourite parts is when they get into a fistfight after Orikan destroys one of the displays, it's hilarious to picture a scholar and a scientist fighting it out with their fists.

[@rustkarl]

This book had some of the funniest and some of the best dialogue I’ve read in ages. I laughed my arse off at that scene where Trazyn is in quarantine within his own gallery, Orikan and the Executioner (lemme look the name real quick) Phillias are discussing reparations and Orikan quips that Trazyn makes a nice addition to his own gallery, to which Trazyn basically gives him the Necron equivalent of flipping him off which Orikan reciprocates. Think about it, two clever 60 million year old immortal robo-skeletons acting like 9 year olds.

[@jarydehaay1468]

It's a pretty damn good read, yeah. That being said, the Penitent series is definately my favorite 40k bookseries.

[@blackchief5115]

Last time i was this early the emporer wasn’t a quadriplegic

[@GentalmanLout]

When was the last time a book made me laugh out loud? . . . . . DUDE get all the Gotrek and Felix audio books they're done soo well!

[@iang257]

All I can imagine here is just these two Necron slap fighting eachother during this silly feud.

[@Sceptis]

That literally happens early in the book... it's hilarious.

[@hunterofajax1963]

For me it was the first Ciaphas Cain book “For the Emperor” that make me laugh out loud

[@jaredcagas]

“No space marines” Silver Skulls Librarian: 💀

[@thebookman1036]

That’s just trazyn

[@Robahomusic]

This is indeed the best 40k novel. I want more shit from this guy.

[@TravelerZ24]

A video on all the ships in the Imperial Navy would be great

[@omarcardenas5577]

I chuckled, reading the comment section and finding this one serious request was just too good.

[@joshuacarpenter1075]

if you get the chance you should check out the Ciaphas Cain novels. they are refreshingly hilarious stories that bring a good deal of humor into the grimdark 40K universe. and Ciaphas is like 40Ks jack sparrow. you just grow to love the guy.

[@OMalleyTheMaggot]

This is the first 40k novel I've read and I can already feel the tesseract labyrinth in my wallet.

[@TheMauviet]

I'm on team Trazyn, the guy made an exhibit of a war going on in his museum.

[@mrcryptek2090]

Necrons prove our superiority once more.

[@Tyranid_Hive_Mind]

Necrons are superior

[@wraith1701]

I can’t WAIT ‘till this story gets released as an actual physical BOOK. I’d love to read it!

[@doublewidesuprise5208]

"to visit scattered family member" That something that The Emperor would do

[@Jelle1880]

No doubt, this is probably the best 40k book so far. It has absolutely everything.

[@MaterialObserver3956]

Orokin and Trazyn probably have the best friendship shown in 40K that doesn't end in them killing each other or betrayal. Yeah sure, all we see is arguing and fighting, but they never kill each other and keep coming back for more conversation, much like Optimus and Megatron.

[@eleventhprimarch5303]

I had an extra credit on Audible and bought this book when you posted this video. I haven't seen this video until today. You have good taste in books.

[@WhateverMax117]

Get the Our Martyred Lady audio drama so gooood

[@imtoogoodatpvp1252]

I ain't watched this but as soon as I saw the title I ordered it off amazon, I don't much care for the wait but given all the other stuff there is to read, i'm sure it'll be worth it. THANKS MAJORKILL

[@MDHDH-iy7nm]

"The Infinite & The Divine" Is the book ive ever read

[@TheJacktor]

Should try out the Night Lord's series. Fell in love with those edgy psychos and I can see why the legion has a big following. Really addresses a lot of the issues you have with other chaos factions I think

[@boyanpenev9822]

"Hold off an exodite army." Ehhh... how much of a threat are the Space Elf Amish, exactly?

[@joshrobins130]

Well, given the Space Elf Amish have access to energy spears/lances, Guerilla tactics, whatever other hand-my-down weapons a craftworld gave them and FUCKING Dinosaurs... Still don't under-estimate them on their home turf.

[@rubengerritsen6868]

that ending with 'I fucking love Warhammer dude' made me smile so much because that is exactly the type of feeling u want to take away from such a book and it made me very happy hearing you say that for some reason

[@darko-man8549]

Lol, imagine making Ynnari an actual faction with good story and political intrigue within the Eldar rather than just a plot device to resurrect Gillie. Give me a Game of Thrones-esque writing of political games

[@comteraffayn8351]

"When was the last time a book make you laugh" *Lheorvine Ukris in the Talon of Horus*

[@Nevalith]

Read this book after you recommended it. Loved it. I have been reading 40k books for almost 20 years and this is now in my top 3. I learned so much about my Necky bois and the dynamic between these two character is amazing.

[@robland3253]

Dammit Trazen, you got us seats to a coup

[@jazzyb4656]

Just finished the audiobook myself today! Loved it! I listened to it over three days, couldn't stop listening to it.

[@HesteBremse]

I would have no clue what 40k book to choose for starters, so this kind of review is really a great addition to the lore vids👍👍

[@GilderG]

I've followed n subbed for time! N now is the first time i see master Dans name onscreen... Top tier warhammer writer!

[@nightworxx5183]

Yeah, after finishing the book i really can say that i started to like Traynz, as he sometimes comes around as a quite self-ironic and laid back dude. He simply pursues his fun and doesn't get a hard-on if half the galaxy is getting wrecked in the prospect of doing so...He seems to be one of the Necrons willing to go back to the flesh, if possible - in reference to his memories of music and food (and even his interest in biological "reproduction"). Strange coincidence is that he was in flesh quite as an salty old man, as Orikan is as Necron. This book is partly not easy to consume, but totally worth it !

[@phoenixprotocol452]

“I fucking love warhmmer dude” lol that was so sincere

[@Big_Ego]

im right there with you about audiobooks. i got into them a few months ago and now i love sitting in traffic.

[@quattrobajeena135]

Got this on Audible still have to finish! It’s incredibly funny! The keeping the wine even though he can’t drink and makes them build another tomb made me laugh out loud

[@robertr.7995]

Yeah yeah, that's real cute and everything Major, but hey everybody come quick! Uncle Baldermort just hit 100K Subs! He finally made it!

[@forgefatherclaw2921]

I did laugh out loud during this book. I felt like a weirdo in my own house and had to explain to my wife why I was laughing like a psychopath, while cleaning the bathroomn

[@shugaryzv4815]

Just watched your video about why Trazyn is the most powerful character, hopped onto this one and yet again!!! TRAYNZ

[@KungfufightU]

Buying this right now! Thank you! Also I just finished Belisarious Cawl : The great work and it had a similar tone of being funny and completely awesome. Also extremely well written. If you haven’t yet, check that one out next!

[@barrygray5484]

I agree with you. Just finished the book last week. A refreshing change from the usual black library offerings. Team Trazyn FTW

[@apathy_in_ut]

In the before for times I used to have a 2 hour commute so I would listen to podcasts and books. The book is amazing and well worth the price.

[@terrykingpin1452]

I just finished it. And I'm trying to listen to Farsight's book but I can't get The Infinite and The Divine out of my head. Have to listen to it again lol.

[@DBSG1976]

You are definitely branching out with your content...nice!

[@avatar2xl]

If you do audible it’s like 1/3 of the price on GW books. Also you should do brutal Kunnin next

[@malkavianamerican3025]

Are we sure the necrons are robotic, egyptian space mummies and not just a floridian old folks' home?

[@golgothatheend]

I'm naming my son Trazyn.

[@KermRiv]

I would love to see this whole book get animated into a series.

[@The_Sharktocrab]

You did it, you convinced me to finally try audible

[@pentacosttb2565]

Awesome, do more! Also absolutely loved this book too. It's the perfect blend of both the grim dark and silly sides of 40K.

[@WinterWizard7]

Really looking forward to getting stuck into this book! Would love more vids of this kind mate. 🧙🏻‍♂️

[@vladoportos]

Orikan jumping back in time in the court was hilarious.

[@vladoportos]

Also Trazyn summoning mechanicus soldier was my second highlight where I laughed a lot

[@Octamodeus]

Thanks a ton for this review, definitely swayed my choice to pick this one up

[@bube1994]

saw the title and agree already! listened to it for 3 times already when im driving my truck

[@goshapplesauce3878]

I picked this up recently and I enjoyed it greatly. Also I agree about the epilogue. I'd prefer if it ended before that bit

[@bmreviews519]

This audiobook is fucking hilarious and honestly, i want more. I want more of this truthfully.

[@epicsardines6440]

Dude I think u gotta reread the book, it had space marines in it. It had a few space marines from the silver skulls.

[@starkillaa2444]

hah

[@thomasmonks5715]

My wife has bought me the command box with the ultramarines and necrons and originally I wanted it for the marines but thanks to some of your lore videos and auspex tactics I really wanna go deep with these necrons. Will definitely have to read this one

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

I downloaded the book for my flight to Korea, a 16 hr one way trip, and am looking forward to listening to the book on the way.

[@cameronwells3502]

I was debating on whether or not to listen to this on Audible lately, and your recommendation sealed it for me. I'll be giving this a listen real soon. Next for Majorkill, he will listen to "Da Prophets of Waaaagh!" for more hilarity.

[@TheFaulkned]

The Eisenhorn series is my favorite work of the black library. I hope you like it.

[@noobrebuilder8260]

Man I love when general ike goes on adventures in the grim darkness of the future

[@hansmatheson5976]

Eisenhorn*, brother. The Eisenhower series is a whole other thing and not in the black library...yet.

[@TheFaulkned]

@@hansmatheson5976 damn autocorrect

[@keith6848]

Ravenor for the win any day

[@TheFaulkned]

@@keith6848 those are fighting wprds

[@cantthinkofaname2292]

I always imagined orikan to sound like that evil wizard from smurfs and trazyn sounded like lucid Morningstar from lucifer

[@silfes3036]

Just got the book and I am indeed loving it they also started with a hype ass scene

[@deathworks2354]

Gotrek and Felix made me laugh out loud a couple times, the dynamic of the two and the situations they end up in are solid fucking gold.

[@verdantvagrant7353]

I listened to this while working I had to stifle laughter so often

[@damienwatson9102]

Do a lore video on Caiphus Cain. Some of the best scenes in 40k

[@sanjafire]

I am just finishing The Last Hunt and this book should arrive in time for a christmas time read! Thanks, maybe you could make another vid like this one when you read another book that you really liked 😋

[@morganfreeway4560]

Majorkill you have two options now. (A) You make hentai of this book or (B) Fan reading video!

[@MaximumKahnage]

red dwarf made me laugh out loud when reading it, it does seem like a rare occurrence though. the book sounds cool I might check it out.

[@Gat720Dua]

Robert must have huge respects for Necron's.