The Last Krieger (Warhammer 40K Animation)

[@randominternetfella96]

"Alone, a guardsman can do nothing. But a Guardsman is never alone."

[@benlovett3121]

"Alone, a guardsman can do nothing." The Cadian says with pikes through his hands chained to a wall. He raises his head to meet the Black Legionnaire's face that has blazing demonic eyes peering through sunken flesh. "But a guardsman is never alone." In the distance, artillery begins decimating the compounds outer perimeter, whistles can be heard from all directions, and one chant bellowed by thousands of men. "CADIA STANDS!"

[@guypierson5754]

The Emperor is always with you brother.

[@mrmr_zoomie]

No glory. Only death. No defeat. Only victory. No cowardice. Only courage. No names. Only soldiers. No Remembrance. Only to be forgotten.

[@creedbaker]

Then tell the forgotten be leangen let them be part of the tomb of the forgotten soldier

[@briannarice7396]

:(

[@Its_me_Stolas]

ouch

[@sjwible]

They would not have left the guns or helmets, they would have striped the body's of all salvageable equipment and reuse it for the next, no funeral service just left them there

[@Shattered3582]

@@sjwible nor would the kreisler have come back with flowers, but it makes an impactful edit

[@autoprivate6036]

The Kriegsman comes to honor his fallen brothers and sisters, but finds that the place where their graves once stood to be barren, the flowers that surround their graves covering and hiding the helmets. Making it seem like they were never there.

[@draochvar9646]

But he does not despair, for where once their markers stood on a blasted battlefield of torn and scarred earth, now they sleep amongst the vibrance of a living world. Their death was not in vain, their lives given so that the planet could survive and grow beautiful once more. In life, shame. In death, atonement.

[@ChillAssTurtle]

Theres nothing to mourn about a life spent in service to The Emperor, beloved by all.

[@austinwhite3132]

They are with our holy father now

[@lostShadowLord]

I think it supposed to Krieg itself, it an ideaised Krieg, that the Emperor has forgiven (in the mind of the Kriegers) hence why the grave markers didn't disappeared, they turned into the field of flowers (new life)

[@pentacosttb2565]

Just brothers. Kriegsman are almost certainly all a sort of clone of one incredibly hard bastard, that was willing to become a monster and nuke a world to near total oblivion, rathee than let it succeed from two Imperium. If there are women on Krieg, and that's actually questionable, rhey would exist only to bare more soldiers and work to supply them arms and equipment. Krieg exists purely for war. It's a loving hell that has absolutely no room for anything other than total war, as efficiently and zealously as possible.

[@themainman2827]

_"I cant remember their names. I never knew their names. All i know is that we fight together, and that is enough to never forget them"_

[@hammer1349]

What hits the hardest is that in-universe, those graves may have been marked but as soon as the area is secured those rifles and helmets will be given to new or current soldiers, so that the pattern can repeat again

[@thetau4866]

Considering this planet turned into a paradise world, those Kreigers probably did something truly remarkable, those guns will never be touched again.

[@hammer1349]

@@thetau4866 "In death: Peace" they earned it

[@thetau4866]

@@hammer1349 indeed

[@robknight666]

@@thetau4866 Wait a second, you are a filthy Xeno. Due to the current circumstances, I will allow you 5 seconds to run.

[@thetau4866]

@@robknight666 I will not run Gue'la

[@zeedoctor1159]

It is said that if the Emperor were to ever walk among his subjects once more, he could crush the fighting spirit, madness and the very will of the kriegsmen with but three words…… “I forgive you”

[@phreakazoith2237]

"Kriegsmen, we are forgiven. No more zealous carnage and sacrifice to atone for our ancestor's sin." "...umh...comrades...we...we should find a way to thank the god emperor for his love and mercy....any ideas?" "...how about we thank him with zealous carnage and sacrifice?" "Works for me. Fix your bayonetts. For the love of the emperor! CHARGEEEEE!"

[@Reyfan601]

​@@phreakazoith2237now you making me imagine that scenario, nice

[@JackFrost008]

they would only fight harder.

[@rustkarl]

Baldermort…

[@mr_clean91]

@@Reyfan601 I think it goes even deeper than that. Kriegsmen believe they are born with the original sin of treason. The penalty for treason is death, so they can only gain absolution by dying in battle. To be forgiven in life is unthinkable, because the Emperor never pardons traitors. That's what makes the Emperor fair and strong, and is why they have such fanatical trust in him. If the Emp forgave them in life it would destroy the foundation their entire culture is built on. They would percieve him doing so as arbitrary and weak. There is nothing more heretical.

[@draochvar9646]

What I find so beautiful about this, is that their graves don't remain in a blasted wasteland. Life recovers and seeing how long it takes for something as resilient as a Lasgun to rot away, the place enjoys a lasting peace. The death of these Kriegers meant something, their lives were not spent in vain.

[@csmrookie9600]

Indeed, they become the foundation for life to sprout once more. For even if a Krueger dies, they still have the duty to bring life back to where they brought death. For even if they may never atone for their egregious sins against the god emperor of mankind, they still atone for death with their own life. Hm? Wait inquisitor, I’m not talking heresy! What do you mean I’m a Nurgle cultist?! What even is th- *WAIT-*

[@Hust91]

I mean they would absolutely not have left their lasguns with their bodies, lasguns are expensive.

[@epicassassin8502]

@@Hust91 pffft ha, no a lashing is a cheap piece of shit a us marine couldn’t even break

[@Hust91]

@@epicassassin8502 Many of the stories make it explicitly clear that a guardsman's gear is considered more valuable than the guardsman.

[@epicassassin8502]

@@Hust91 as if people are expensive in 40k

[@shinavila1251]

Seeing the nine grave marks indicates that he maybe the last of his squad, I see an officer's helm, a grenadier and a few other rank distinction, it must also indicate that they must be the youngest. He was reassigned and later revisited the tomb of his fallen comrades, a noble sentiment towards their fallen brethren.

[@A-Clear_View]

yes indead also someone get the 120th like

[@ARC1701A]

Ironically, the Death Korps have a unique religion. They would not mourn their dead. They would salute them, for the virtue of service fulfilled. He who dies for the Emperor, lives forever at His side. Lads, it looks like the ammo ran out. They're coming. It has been my genuine honor to lead you these many years! Fix your bayonets, and wait for the word! I shall see you all before the Golden Throne. Let's not keep Him waiting eh? (whistle)

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

Christians not only believe that our dead have triumphed, and that they will be by our Father's side, but that we will meet them again in heaven and stand with them in the resurrection. Nevertheless, we grieve when they are separated from us and morn the deaths of loved ones, even when we are certain of their joy in the hereafter. Why would it not be the same for Kriegers, who for all their indoctrination are still human, to morn lost friends and loved ones?

[@theonly6blake911]

@@morgant.dulaman8733 Before I say anything, I’m not an expert in Krieg lore and I’m not trying to insult you in anyway. The Kriegers believe that death is the only way to truly atone for their past sins. Dying in the name of the Emperor is the ultimate display of faith. Each and every one of them are fully, wholeheartedly, willing to march into certain death if it meant that they could be forgiven by the Emperor. Every dead Krieger is a soul forgiven.

[@Flacto-vs6np]

​@@morgant.dulaman8733 1st, in WH40K, christianity is kinda pathethic and ancient. 2nd, the death korps of krieg dont really feel, they are seeing for the emperor's forgiveness by dying in the name of the emperor. Only in death shall duty be served, where all is forgiven and where there is peace. A kriegsmen does not wish to be remembered, for they have accepted to be a toolof the imperium. They have no thoughts for their dead, other than having served for the emperor and been forgiven.

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

@@theonly6blake911 Oh no, I'm in agreement on that point. My only point was simply noting that while they may have gone through such indoctrination into the cult of sacrifice, its safe to assume they're going to have the same emotions as normal humans. A belief system can effect how a human being processes emotions such as joy and sadness, but it cannot change the fact that those emotions and responses to certain events are a necessary part of our existence.

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

@@Flacto-vs6np Please see my response to the comment by Blake.

[@CyonisCyberFox]

The Krieg are exactly who I think of when I think "Only in death does duty end"

[@rory8182]

lets be honest, if Kriegers could find a way back from beyond death, Emperor knows they would

[@impirialgaming7341]

@@rory8182exactly

[@anon_lulz7334]

>space marine dreadnought >servitors

[@jordonhendrickson6079]

My brothers we may be forgotten but our victory wont so don't stop pushing forward

[@tomdelvetto9906]

The kriegsmen will never be forgotten, their sacrifices will always be remembered

[@panhusarz421]

Live and die for THE EMPEROR

[@ChillAssTurtle]

@@panhusarz421 amen and attack >:O

[@kriegsmanofthethsiegeartillery]

For every inch a hundred men. But thay are remembered.

[@brothersgt.grauwolff6716]

to those brave souls this is the only gesture I can do "pours out a measure of Fenrisian Ale on the markers" now you stand with the Allfather may he protect you now and forever

[@grahamshaw9873]

This nearly made me shed a tear. This really humanizes the Kriegsman. Thank you for making this work of art.

[@theempireoftheaustro-germa989]

Me and you both

[@raffaelbaumkaenguruh2654]

Kriegers are just people. Indoctrinated, bred to kill, but still people. So even if a Krieger, told to find redemption in death, when he is in immense pain, physical or otherwise, he will react like any other would. They are no different to you and me. This video shows that :)

[@Mad12jack]

The fact he comes back but can't find them hurts me the most.

[@GYPHIST]

You'd expect that to happen after a year

[@Mad12jack]

@@GYPHIST only you.

[@GYPHIST]

@@Mad12jack if I made 4 makeshift graves on some planet with seasons comparable to earth's seasons nobody would expect them to last Just being a bit realistic

[@GYPHIST]

And over the span of what looks like a year might I add

[@Mad12jack]

Bro tf you talking about.

[@kostakatsoulis2922]

Damn, could you imagine if Krieg eventually got destroyed and there was one Krieger left in the galaxy, and he has to continuously battle his lust to die gloriously to carry on the legacy of his homeworld

[@enzotoro791]

"We must not be remembered, our sin must be purged and our death must happen, perhaps in death, The God Emperor forgives our offense, we must live and die for him, only then will we be forgotten and forgiven by our lord" That's what I think... But I'm weak, a sinner who deserves death and should be able to accept it, but there is no more battle to fight and no enemy to fight to the death, finally the war is over, and my hell is to live my life freely, i won't be remembered, but I will not be forgiven either... This is the payment for the sin of my people, and I must bear it as the only one who can do it. -The Last Kriegsman Soldier (The End Of The War Volume III)

[@ashishchoudhary6982]

@@enzotoro791 I cried when i read this

[@enzotoro791]

@@ashishchoudhary6982 "Death is our destiny, only through it can we and will be redeemed from our sins, unfortunately... I will not die fighting as was always my will, but I will die old and full of years on a distant world, living the infernal peace that permeates our galaxy. Emperor, I implore you that my people will not be remembered, that the sin of our people has been purged by your most faithful servants, damn my soul and allow hell to consume me, for there is no reason for my existence anymore, I am a soldier in times of peace, I am the one who suffers bitterness in times of joy, I am A Kriegsman... The last of them" -The last Kriegsman (Doomed to Peace)

[@alastordemon526]

Esperen chicos ... ¿Eso realmente paso en el canon?

[@enzotoro791]

@@alastordemon526 No es canon, los Krieg siguen existiendo,la única razón para que estos ya no existan son: -Su planeta fue destruido (Poco probable) -La galaxia alcanza la paz (Más probable que la opción anterior)

[@dragonheart5312]

To be forgotten is forgiveness Rest in peace redeemed warriors

[@ladywaffle2210]

The Emperor does not forget His servants. But then again... He forgave them long ago.

[@jasperzanovich2504]

@@ladywaffle2210 The irony is that if they knew for sure it probably wouldn't change much. Except of selfhatred they'd be eager to prove they deserve that forgiveness.

[@beee_cynical]

If I could forget I would lest we forget is a dumb saying it should be let as never forget

[@jasperzanovich2504]

@@beee_cynical lest means "so we don't".

[@Thorfinn_Son_Of_Thors]

​@@jasperzanovich2504Oh gods..if Kriegers are terrifying fighting to redeem themselves to the Emperor, imagine them now desiring to prove they've earned it.

[@ravennahblack8522]

Theres an Old Poem from the Ancient Terrans that fits perfectly... In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

[@thetimehascome1958]

underrated

[@A-Clear_View]

(: i see what you did

[@firesturmgaming]

Not to be that guy but the first line can either be blow or grow. I generally prefer "grow" since it refers to the land healing itself.

[@TheCanadianBaconChannel]

Amazing

[@AlsatorNg6567]

Remember the comrades who fought with you, sacrifice for you because they will not forget you

[@beee_cynical]

If that is true then why do we not know who are great-great-great-grandfather is...

[@lorddevilfish5868]

@@beee_cynicalNurgle

[@neofulcrum5013]

He closed the box, retied it’s ribbon. He held it to his heart, let it rise and fall with his chest as he breathed deeply. “We do not forget”, the colonel muttered to himself.

[@ouennichenassim4433]

In the 42nd millenium, much has happened, after the incredible actions of an imperial loyalist group that managed to bring back the broken and scattered souls of the god emperor to its body on Earth , much of the events at the galaxy at large became a blur, the war was no more a losing battle but an ever grander reconquest of all lost sectors and with the eye of terror finally shut and the final tyranide invasion stopped by an impromptu alliance between the Imperium of Mankind and the Silent King. Much of the Imperial worlds we're at last, in peace. One such planets was Krieg, a planet once known for producing millions of soldiers a month was now going a phase of regrowth with the vegetation and liberated animals free of their genetical modifications roaming the land. After the last battle for erasure of the eye of terror, a titanical battle between thousands of demonic prince and the god emperor and its Custodes, 100% of all Krieg personnel were sent to fight in the name of the emperor. In the aftermath of the battle, the God Emperor himself seeing the ever loyal Kriegsman action with a fervor that could rival even his own close guard. Would officially pardon all of Krieg for their ancestors crimes. But such an event reduced Kriegs forces to a barely 5 person strong unit, marking them as the last Kriegsman. By their choice, no more soldiers would be produced, no more of Krieg would be used for war, no more death would come. Bringing us now to the last Krieg, Keled R83940E84BT7 would approach the grave of his comrad and friend, lost during the finishing hours of the war against the tyranids. Their death brought them full military honor with a parade and all that comes with it, but such a thing felt hollow to Keled. still having a part of his soul stuck to this era of his life that made him into a war machine. So with nothing to do of his time, he would make 4 'final posts' for his comrad. in the true tradition of all dead kriegsman. Now hundreds of years old, way older than any guardsman that ever breathed inside and outside of Krieg, Keled couldnt stop himself to check one last time on the resting place of his comrad.

[@mill2712]

That's probably the very best ending you could get from an existence where there was only war. As it could be much worse.

[@definitelypeacock]

Get a Salamander, he needs a hug

[@shillis1606]

The Emperor protects…

[@regaldrag1151]

That would be kick ass ending if made cannon

[@LanderKoenig]

The Emperor! *Protects!*

[@TheWiggleTuff]

For those who like Krieg and was to see a more human side to them, read Dead Men Walking if you can find a copy relatively affordably. A kriegsman prepares to sacrifice himself for an important mission. He produces a small wooden box. The contents of that box are his comrades bone fragments. He has this so his comrades can be with him during their redemption.

[@jesuschrist138]

I like to think that this Krieger is the one from the memes about Kreig Perpetual, still remembering his brothers after all these decades.

[@roberine7241]

Maybe. Who knows how many times he has died for the emperor so far.

[@zacharyzier314]

There are two deaths, the first is when our body dies, the second and sadder death is when someone remembers your name and face for the last time.

[@A-Clear_View]

20th like first reply and yes very sad

[@somenerd8401]

Whats even sadder about this? Kriegsmen don't get a second death. No one knows their name, or face.

[@fumarc4501]

I’m sure they’d want nothing else. The Krieger’s philosophy is self destructive and to them being “forgiven” for the crimes of their people is to be forgotten. That’s the true tragedy of Krieg, and why I will not weep for them… only pity them.

[@hmroid6884]

A Krieger does not wish for to be remembered Only to be forgotten and forgiven They wish to be the medicine for the imperium's illnesses and medicine must leave at some point

[@_Its_Ya_Boy]

With their sins forgiven, they are to be forgotten Their respect and drive, will not be not be known on a single hive For their hard work, repaying the one who bought them They will be wiped from every database, and in the end…they will be remembered by no archive

[@thealgorithmsentmehere5994]

peace is the emperors forgiveness

[@fumarc4501]

“To Lament is to Remember.”

[@IndigoJulze]

"Why do you weep?" "He is of Krieg, he will not cry, so I cry for him."

[@lybliethetriggered4551]

I find it wonderful how it showed that he remembered where they were, even without the markers. They may not have been remembered by many, but those who remember will never forget.

[@MinersLoveGames]

This punched me right in the feels and had me crying. Hauntingly beautiful, not just in this context, but in any context. The poem made me think of my grandfather who passed nearly ten years ago and made my heart crack open anew. I miss him so much.

[@l-nolazck-rn24]

You poor fellow imperial citizen. Rest knowing that in death all of us find peace. And that in the end, you honour the fallens by following their teachings and working over them. Success is what you define it as such, and all before you only want you to be more successful than they ever were.

[@trapper830]

Dont weep over the fallen but salute and honor then for what they have done for you themself and the world may he find peace alast o7

[@zacharysheetz3701]

This reminds me of a sad reality I noticed at State College PA Scattered around are crosses left in memory of people who died when hit by cars. I lived there for 7 years and saw crosses lost to weather conditions I eventually realized how they got replaced. There is no group that tends them or keeps track. These people who died are from elsewhere, even different countries. Their families are far away. Their classmates graduate and leave. Where then, do the new crosses come? You already know but may not want to say.

[@A-Clear_View]

12th like sad first reply also im asuming more where hit

[@watchmychannelorelse]

no clue lmao

[@user-sq5mr8ut1o]

I like the symbolism of the red poppies. It's a small touch but makes it so much more.

[@TiernanHousman]

I don't see it, enlighten me.

[@ladywaffle2210]

​@@TiernanHousman Red poppies are commonly associated with Memorial Day and remembering the sacrifices of dead soldiers, particularly ones from the First World War.

[@DeNihility]

Especially so, since the Kriegsmen were based on WW1 troops of German aesthetic.

[@ntfoperative9432]

@@TiernanHousman poppy's have long since been associated with war, because of the legend that their petals were once white, until the blood of fallen soldiers forever stained their petals red. So when you see a poppy, see the blood red petals, remember the fallen that made them like that, remember the fallen that gave the ultimate sacrifice

[@aureklanderson4498]

@@TiernanHousman after the first world war they were the first life to regrow in what was no mans land

[@mihailsolodov7181]

This poem reminded me of the Soviet poem "Wait for Me" by Konstantin Simonov: Wait for me, and I'll come back! Wait with all you've got! Wait, when dreary yellow rains Tell you, you should not. Wait when snow is falling fast, Wait when summer's hot, Wait when yesterdays are past, Others are forgot. Wait, when from that far-off place, Letters don't arrive. Wait, when those with whom you wait Doubt if I'm alive. Wait for me, and I'll come back! Wait in patience yet When they tell you off by heart That you should forget. Even when my dearest ones Say that I am lost, Even when my friends give up, Sit and count the cost, Drink a glass of bitter wine To the fallen friend - Wait! And do not drink with them! Wait until the end! Wait for me and I'll come back, Dodging every fate! "What a bit of luck!" they'll say, Those that would not wait. They will never understand How amidst the strife, By your waiting for me, dear, You had saved my life. Only you and I will know How you got me through. Simply - you knew how to wait - No one else but you.

[@0Warpsmith]

Russian: я сейчас словил дозу гордости за такой референс.

[@A-Clear_View]

110th like

[@slayer2324]

thnx for sharing

[@kerruo2631]

We may be forgotten, but our actions have been engraved into the dirt of our battles

[@NomadSevs]

Weep not, for the fallen Kreigsman, for his life was not his own to give. Cry not, for the fallen Kreigsman, as his duty did he could not outlive. He dug the trenches, as he dug the graves. Each strike was true, and it was all he gave. Pity not the Kreigsman, who approaches our Emperor's welcoming door. The Kreigsman that falls, falls no more.

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

My god, this was stunningly beautiful. I need to sit down for a moment.

[@gyaatmasterfromohio]

OMG NO WAY THAT THIS GUY IS HEAR

[@robknight666]

@@gyaatmasterfromohio Of course this guy is here, he knows what quality content looks like.

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

@@robknight666 😉

[@ghostofyoutube97]

By the emperor, it is good to see you here comrade.

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

@@ghostofyoutube97 I am very happy to be here to have witnessed this. The rest of your animations are definitely on my to-watch list. I took the liberty of sharing this one with my small community. This one deserves hundreds of thousands of views imho.

[@imlivingunderyourbed7845]

You've cried at "Cadia stands!" Now get ready for "Krieg is forgiven"

[@mordredpendragon1235]

FINALLY something that matters. Cuz in reality Cadia falling didn't effect anything for the Cadia Shock Troopers

[@ashishchoudhary6982]

I wait for the time when The God Emperor of mankind says these words "krieg is frogiven" I wait for the time when the Kriegsmen fight to honor the will of their god not to endlessly atone for the sins they have long atoned for.

[@thecruciblesstand6996]

Brothers, it is our duty Do not falter your duty because our brothers have finished theirs Do not let their death make the hellfire falter Brothers remember, it is our duty to make sure that the deaths of our brothers in arms are not there to hurt us, but to be the strength to guide our fury into the enemy

[@fleetarin.]

We die for the Emperor, so that he may forgive us for what we have done. But none of us will die we will live on as the proud servants of the emperor.

[@A-Clear_View]

245th like

[@starlightdragon2665]

The fact he was carrying poppies hit me very hard; poppies are the flower of death in war and the strongest representation of WW1; which the Death Korps are based on WW1 Germany. There was a lot about this that hit hard with me; especially since the graves are long since gone by the time the one who made them has returned.

[@tadhgmcelligott3693]

The Kriegers are an amalgamation of all WW1 troops. Their name and helmets are German, their uniforms are French, their gasmasks British.

[@Mysendell]

They lived and died for their duty, may their sacrifice never be forgotten.

[@A-Clear_View]

125th like

[@thebighurt2495]

You know, if you think about it, the ultimate dream for Krieg is a world where they're no longer needed. If all the enemies have fallen, then there is no purpose for them any longer. They will have finally, at last, redeemed themselves through service.

[@AgentForeverSus]

The fact that the Kreigsman lived long enough to come back to the grave hits harder.

[@chowrites6179]

The imagery of the soldiers cross will always bring me to tears. "All gave some, but some gave all"

[@voin5371]

Whilst the individual in 40K that fights in the Imperial Guard will most certainly be forgotten by their name, the Emperor will forever remember their service and their victories will always be remembered and celebrated by those that live in the worlds tarnished from war from generation to generation. Honestly, a really humble animation, though static, it has a lovely but suitable melancholy charm to it, keep up the good work!

[@yerlocaljacc8461]

I like to imagine that this IS Krieg in some weird good ending for the imperium sense it's the last Krieger that means the death korps no longer needs to be used and the once dead planet was repaired with only one Krieger left stuck to his old ways unable to let go of what he was made for

[@A_Random_Death_KorpOfKriegsman]

I approve (kinda) ,Emporer protect :)

[@orvetoralsolo7892]

I like to imagine that this Krieger lives long enough to become a general that survives countless of wars and he wonders when it is his turn to join his brothers and sisters in arms.

[@Soloong_Gaybowzer]

The field full of poppies is so beautiful. Because poppies are symbolic of a peaceful death, are associated with Remembrance Day (the end of WW1), and the Kriegers are modeled after WW1 German soldiers.

[@WiseArkAngel]

You got me welling up now. “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” is what my great Uncle Clifford recited to my Dad and I before he passed away. He was 85 years old.

[@ladywaffle2210]

"And as the last of that war-torn world knelt before the Emperor, begging forgiveness, last bayonet broken and charge pack expended, grenades all thrown and armor all shattered, fists bloodied, nails broken, I saw that it was not the Enemy who destroyed Krieg. "It was Him. "For with five words, the Emperor laid low the last child of Krieg. In an instant, every sacrifice Krieg ever made was rendered useless, with nothing but five words that washed it all away like paper before a flame; *"There is nothing to forgive."* "And on that day I knew that the child kneeling before the Emperor could be a child of Krieg no longer, for what was Krieg without her sins? "It is the same blasted wasteland. A great basalt tomb. "But now, it is a a tomb called Pax."

[@theanathema3062]

Peace

[@walvi1744]

Frieden, as we would say in German

[@Amadeusqui96]

Love the visuals, it really captures the mood. Just beautiful.

[@ricecooker7037]

They have a very “see you in Valhalla” kind of mentality, probably the most focused on their own mortality in the entire 40k universe, which says a lot, it’s something you can really respect.

[@Krom-fk3me]

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

[@extremelysmallscrewdriver]

I'm crying,crying because even tough all of us are going to be forgotten,in reality we will just live on,as momentary fragments of this universe,forgotten by everyone,but always living on trough all of our own achievements and memories that we made in our lives,that no one but us in our dying moments will remember,but those memories and achievements could very well be be enough to make this soulless world a bit brighter for anyone

[@Spaceman-15]

In the grim darkness of the far future, the flowers bloom, the sun shines, and an unforsaken soul is given rest.

[@wak9661]

Just thought I’d put this here, the flowers that cover the field look to be Poppies, they were popularized during WW1 because they still bloomed in the terrible conditions of no-mans land, it was believed that they were red because of the blood that sank into the ground. Now why I bring up Poppies is because a famous WW1 poem called “Flanders Field” is about Poppies, and it was created after someone witnessed the death of a close friend. Poppies are also worn as a reminder of WW1 and that we won’t forget those that gave their lives, this sound eerily familiar. WW1 was also were Blitzkrieg was born, pioneered by the German Stormtroopers.

[@Dark-Mustang]

GW doesn't realize how beautiful this community really is.

[@darkdreadnought4459]

I don't know a single thing about 40k except that space christians fight aliens, but this was truly beautiful.

[@Caitlyn3000]

Not often do I find something that moves me like this incredible work of animation did. I applaud your great work.

[@A-Clear_View]

35th like

[@JohnDoe____]

In Kriegs fields, the poppies grow between the lasguns row on rows...

[@sirn3cr045]

This made me tear up almost straight away, it's a poem iv heard all too often and it saddens me very time I hear it. However this time it reminded me of the first time I heard this poem, which was at my uncle's funeral, he was KIA in temor when I was still a young boy. God I miss him so much 😔 Gone but never forgotten RIP to our honoured fallen.

[@harmonyvtolvr]

I don't know what the flowers at the end are meant to be, but in my eyes they are Poppies. If you don't know, poppies are linked with WW1, and are a way of showing remembrance to those who fell in the line of duty during those 5 years. And with the Kriegsmen being so heavily based on WW1 Germany, it hit's really hard for me. Just that last shot with no context of what Warhammer 40K is would be enough for me to feel something, and I love that.

[@throughtfulbrawelergaming6669]

The feel of pain, sorrow, and sadness that hit me really hard. Truly a chad soldier feel the lost and despair of their closest brotherhood died in the deadly war for us. They protecting humanity and guiding light of the emperor soul. May the Death krieg truly found their atoment and peace. We will never forget what they do for us. As their fight in the deadliest war in the warhammer40k universe is always eternal.

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

They love sacrificing for the emperor, doesn't mean they're emotionless robots

[@Biodeamon]

"no one will remember" Krieger: thank the Emperor, history is shameful

[@georgemashi3081]

I’m gonna be honest, as simple as this seems, the use of poetry and such beautiful imagery that had such amazing light and depth, meaning. Had made me cry by the time the kriegsmen came back to see that his brothers had passed onto other planes, for at least that’s how this made me feel with the imagery presented and the words spoken.

[@Depressed_Grimm]

My brothers; My sisters; Everybody's gone. I never felt this emotion inside of me, for the first time I am hopeless. I'm afraid.

[@rionmoonandroid]

"Treason! We do not leave the Emperor's blessed weapons and good equipment behind!" Commissar immediately executes the Kreiger.

[@assassinseeveehood]

Now i want a cartoon about kriegers in the art style of Genndy tartakovsky

[@onebulletcurse6104]

“We're the Death Korps of Krieg, son. Did you think that was just a pretty name? We never retreat. We fight and we die, that's the Krieg way.” ― Lieutenant Konarski, 933rd Death Korp of Krieg

[@mrslasher1064]

It's the 42nd millennium,the imperium has collapsed into several independent dominions,many worlds have changed over the years,chief among them being Krieg,which has gone from a desolate wasteland to a lush,green world with fertile soil,an old member of the death korps watches over the graves of his fallen comrades,looking with hopeful eyes to the future,knowing that his people have finally achieved what they've always wanted,freedom which will be enjoyed by his children and grandchildren onto eternity...

[@Gerisk]

I love how you get to see the proccess of the planet healing after all that has been done to it.

[@PiousWildcarde]

Something about this just... Hit really hard. It was so beautiful, honestly. The art mixed together with the reading of that poem just felt so impactful

[@Jesse-bl2qz]

I have no idea what a krieger is, nor have an ever played a war hammer 40k game, but this… this is something else.

[@gapy_gamervr6449]

Its been a year and yet I still cry everytime i hear it, For the Death Korps and their valiant efforts in the war.

[@A_Random_Death_KorpOfKriegsman]

Thank you, I appreciate such a fine thought

[@samfisherxboxog8925]

This is very emotional and moving. One thing this reminds me of and is sort of a contrast is this quote. “What we do in life echos in eternity” just remember and know life is not meaningless.

[@Stondbaloni]

This was beautiful

[@Thegrimgobler3570]

For me the best thing about this, is how the environment recovers and returns to its previous state before whatever battle they died in took place. For things like their helmets to vanish completely, their resting place must have enjoyed a lasting peace. This means that the battle they gave their lives in was not fought in vain.

[@A-Clear_View]

30th like

[@dizid2479]

"No te pares en mi tumba a llorar” de Mary Elizabeth Frye: No te pares en mi tumba a llorar. No estoy ahí. Yo no duermo. Soy los mil vientos que soplan. Soy los destellos de diamante en la nieve. Soy la luz del sol sobre el maduro grano. Soy la suave lluvia de otoño cuando despiertes en la mañana silenciosa. Soy la rápida y estimulante carrera de tranquilos pájaros que vuelan en círculos. Soy las estrellas suaves que brillan por la noche. No te pares en mi tumba a llorar. No estoy ahí. Yo no morí.

[@jorgelaloromoanda7383]

Después de dada por muerto Los krieg me parecen mas que simples máquinas , en el fondo siguen siendo tan humanos pero saben que tienen un deber

[@ezrastarnes6178]

This was beautiful. Made a grown man cry.

[@romanocigana1756]

One of the beautiful things I interpreted from the Imperial Aquila held in the beginning, is that the eagle head with no eyes meaning looking at the past of man is through bloodshed hence the bloody side is on the blind eagle. Where as the bright light shining on the eagle with the open eye showing man looking towards the future is bright and beautiful. It's make believe that their fight was not in vein, and more so to bring a beautiful and brighter future to man.

[@exoghost2382]

my great grandmother who raised me passed last november, then my cousin who was helping me through her passing suddenly got pancreatic cancer stage 4, he died a 2 months later. i’ve been in this pit of despair, loss, and confusion. it hurts so much and i want them back. but this video has helped me release so much emotion, and it’s not even 2 minutes long. thank you, thank you so much.

[@GreedlingRush]

the poem and reading is beautiful, the context of Krieg doesn't take away from it at all and in ways makes you think. Thank you

[@Chacho_s]

Its amazing despite literally no emotion can be seen from the kreigers face you somehow know how he feels just from his cold stare

[@yoga_girlz]

I lost my mother last mounth. This was one of her favorite poem. I know she wants me to take care of myself but it's very hard without her here. My wings are broken after her passing.

[@A-Clear_View]

5th like also sad keep living

[@Goofy_Dominican]

This is why I love the Death Korps of Krieg. They are fearless when it comes to death and when it comes to a last man standing battle, they just shout and fight for their emperor. *They’re all legends and shall not be forgotten* 🫡

[@panzertank5811]

God man why do you have to make me feel emotional

[@cat_cat_cat_cat_cat_cat]

Lyrics "Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die." (note) I did not include the very first words

[@misterentityyt1704]

The fact that death is like a blessing from the emperor to the Vat Born Children of Krieg hits hard

[@Zlawger12]

I feel for this guy he was the last survivor of his team and he had to say goodbye to all of them and when he had a chance to comeback he couldn’t find the ones he used to call brother

[@0Warpsmith]

In fact, there is an even greater tragedy here if you understand the context. The Krieg Death Corps are recruited from a planet that is a nuclear wasteland. They are psychologically broken during training, turning them into pathological suicides thinking only about Death and atonement for the separatism of 500 years ago. And then one survivor tries to honor the death of his comrades-in-arms and regret that he is still alive, because for them death is atonement for their sins of betrayal. For him it is literally possible torture.

[@BigOlBirb]

fun fact the planet that the death korp of kreig are from, their planet was heavily irradiated when dark age nuclear weapons were used to end a civil war, that is why they wear respirators

[@Heisenberg900]

"Don't cry , don't mourn for me as if I was not there" Sergeant Hanz of the 105th Regiment

[@glumplog1552]

In war, victory In peace, vigilance In death, sacrifice

[@A-Clear_View]

10th like

[@djaybrown4744]

Stupid piece of art ... I thought that I would get a smile, maybe a small laugh, Not a bolter shot to my soul ... I am glad I got to see this ... I have been needing to cry for so long ... It feels so good and bad at the same time, thank you

[@vidareklofvonrosen2442]

I recommend rewatching this att a time of total silence (possibly att night) it makes everything feel peaceful

[@evgenois]

После ролика мои глаза стали слезиться, а лицо подвергаться судорогами, вспоминая всех старых друзей в steam и просто хороших людей в прошлых игровых сессиях, которых больше никогда не встречу? Я уже не помню их имен и голосов, но моментально узнаю по их личности. С вами я прошел сквозь огонь и воду, ошибки и достижения. Вы меня обучали и давали мудрость, а взамен я делился с другими вами. Я был с вами короткое время, но заполненным яркими моментами. Я продолжал с вами контакты до конца в горе и в радости. Я был рад с вами провести время и желаю вам безмятежной жизни. Надеюсь, что я не стал вашим последним компаньоном ... Я не один такой со списком «без вести пропавших» и «игровым кладбищем» ?

[@vadimzhdanov3246]

Ты Не Один.

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

>Come back to this 3 weeks later only to find it has indeed hundeds of thousands of views now. Good.

[@operatortalon-5976]

One must be happy with the time they had, not the time they lost.

[@Helpfulhollow]

I think it's kinda sad how he isn't coming back for normal reasons (to visit or mourn), he's here to not only pay respects but to apologize. They died in the service of the emperor, for a Krieger there is no greater honor and it is an honor he has yet to be granted as he did not fall with his brothers and sisters. He's come back to pay his respects, to salute his fallen and to apologize for not being worthy of joining their ranks beside the golden throne of the emperor

[@RedwolfDogrocket]

'No one knows this world like he who has a brother in the land.' Outstanding work Brother Ghost

[@Mr_Playdo]

“But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.”

[@wyatthy130]

I’m not sure what or why but this hit me in the feels the fact he comes back looking for there graves but can’t find them is tragic but the fact that the graves where ar on point on this blasted wasteland but now lie under lush vegetation is both beautiful and tragic but shows life will recover things will get better even if it’s not immediately apparent but that poem is both incredibly tragic and hopeful

[@johnmicheal7086]

This makes me remember a game that has a place in my mind and heart rent free, valiant hearts: the great war. It gives me those emotions, emotions of humanity and loss that paired with the music make a perfect duo

[@thatguy593]

That made me shiver and brought a tear to my eye

[@pyrod3695]

some reason I think of melancholy as a pleasant mood. I don't know why. I know its not, but its what calms me. Humbles me. Reminds me. I guess that's why.

[@vidareklofvonrosen2442]

Watching this att night makes it feel even better

[@wholphin4166]

The grass grows, and the weapons no matter how resilient rot, and it fades to dust, for only in peace is war and death forgotten.

[@seranonable]

My cat passed from this world a few days ago... this helped me a little.