The Wars For Armageddon Part 1 | Warhammer 40K Lore

Today we delve into the Wars for Armageddon! Not the Michael Bay one, sorry!
Learn about the epic events of the first two wars for Armageddon and why you probably shouldn't name your planet after a battle of biblical proportions.
Stay tuned next week for part two and the thrilling third war for Armageddon.
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[@dertodd_4179]

You know it's a tough war when even the Orks run out of DAKKA.

[@KrakDuk]

The solution is MORE DAKKA!

[@safkhalid1533]

Nice vid

[@kinman3051]

Emperor's crap. That's not something i thought possible

[@impossibru3588]

They only thought they ran out xD

[@grandpajerry764]

This is one of those channels with sub 1,000 views that you give a watch and becomes a mainstay because its so baller. You got this bro, this stuff is gold

[@grandpajerry764]

I understand i say sub 1k views but they on average have more but you know what i mean. Something something compliment and encouragement

[@skillfulwave6592]

This

[@lamebeats]

I could see this guy getting to 50k in the next few months. truly. keep pushing bro

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! Hoping the channel continues to grow, I’ve been loving making these videos.

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks! I certainly hope so. i got a lot more planned👍

[@JW-nq9lc]

Did not know how bad I needed the SamONella of Warhammer until I watched 5 straight videos. Fun art, good humor, and actual well condensed 40k lore. Amen

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! I’m glad you like my channel! Being called Sam o Bella of warhammer is a great honor

[@JerrysJigglingJellyfish]

WWW

[@Yeeeeeeesh]

It's so spot on

[@El_Presidente_5337]

Not even 30 seconds in and I learned that Ulanor and Armageddon are the same planet.

[@KrakDuk]

Ya I remember when I first learned about that I was surprised. Even crazier is that the whole planet was teleported to where it currently is and thats why the imperials usually dont know its ullanor

[@grumpfrog8602]

Im glad I'm not the only one who's just learning this too

[@Matwho]

Also even though they moved the entire planet because they got sick of ork invasions, all it did was prevent orks from finding it for almost 10k years. Orks are persistant 😅

[@insanehippiehippieinsane3828]

​​@@epiceg9464 Easily when you take into account the Heresy, Mechanicus Schism, and last but certainly not least 10,000 years of beurocratic bs.

[@FaizanMunirKhanRajput]

Same here, never knew that before. Queue jaw dropping.

[@Average_shieldbasher]

"...Sent all the guardsmen and citizens who just heroically fought off a giant-mega-daemonic invasion to workcamps, where they were sterilized and worked to death." Ah, just as the Emperor intended. (According to the inquisition)

[@KrakDuk]

Yes indeed. “You see this is totally justified because the emperor told me so, believe me it’s true!” - the inquisition probably

[@guimts8881]

​@@KrakDuk I say, I say, suffer not the Inquisitor to live. They have served the Imperium so well, they deserve a long rest, I say, I say.

[@velstadtvonausterlitz2338]

​@@guimts8881**sniff** I don't know, man. I smell heresy, mate.

[@plumdowner1941]

We call that the Leandros Falacy.

[@Average_shieldbasher]

@@plumdowner1941 Damn snitch. Hope he's not in Space marine 2

[@TemplarBlack.]

Herman von strab is the hero we don't deserve and don't need either

[@KrakDuk]

Herman model when😫 new favorite imperial fr fr

[@velstadtvonausterlitz2338]

😂

[@chookee1080]

He's the one we get

[@TyberiusGracchus]

The Corpse/Corps joke is pretty damn funny.

[@dennism4513]

Subtle but hella funny. My coffee ended up on the counter. I’m waiting to see the “S is not silent in CORPSE ffs”

[@KrakDuk]

Haha I was hoping some would pick up on it😂 thanks for watching!

[@KrakDuk]

Hello, I hope everyone enjoys this week's video! This topic was highly requested and just a really cool event. Also I'll be having my first live stream on Wednesday at 1 pm. I'll be answering some community questions so please tune in!

[@pulsegategaming]

I have a dentist appointment at that time nooooooooooo.

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The best warhammer channel at the moment ❤️

[@BenDover-iy7zc]

1pm when?

[@Impo8816]

1 pm what timezone?

[@Goblin_deez.]

Maybe make another community post with the time zone, as a redcoat tea drinker I’d possibly need to plan ahead

[@thegeardude]

The Dante part made me laugh so hard for how true it felt lmao. “Im too old for this, someone arrest this crybaby.” 😂😂

[@gaminginthelincolnyears]

The art quality improvement is UNREAL Gork and Mork bless you, these history videos are great

[@ananonymousnerd.2179]

Oh, and you know the claw Yarrick took from the Warboss? It's HIS arm now. The Warboss took one of his arms so he took one of the Boss' arms as a replacement, using it as a prosthetic and close combat weapon. The Orks also called him "Bale-Eye", from a myth that he can kill with a stare; to answer this, he had a laser emitter put in over his left eye socket and now he actually CAN kill with a stare.

[@AxtonAponte]

13:17 Ghaz in his thinkin' cap is a funnier visual than I ever expected it to be

[@breadguy6060]

Holy s**t! Other Channels that make like everythink drawn take so long to make new videos but you are pumping theses out. Keep it up.

[@KrakDuk]

Haha yeah. Im trying to uphold myself to a schedule. If I don’t I know I tend to fall off track with things Plus I love making these little things so that helps. Thanks a lot there’s much more to come

[@TheShyOnion]

Please Mr KrakDuk! Don’t fall to the 4 chaos gods!: being selfish, being selfish, being selfish and having shit upload schedule!!! The empower has high expextations…

[@KrakDuk]

@@TheShyOnion I will defy the vile temptations of chaos!

[@ViolosD2I]

Yeah especially that guy who drew that other vid on "Hellsreach". Took so long! ;)

[@AverageJAKE_]

Not the "Feel no pain" roll 😭😭

[@KrakDuk]

😂😂 yarrick always hits those. Got a new wargear for it

[@2fort_radio]

A former Ork Empire, potential Necron Tomb World, a beacon for Daemonic Forces, and a meat-grinder for the ever-tougher Imperial Guard (and Space Wolves exist) Brings a tear to my eye 🥲 Hope you soon make a video about Vraks and its own funny shenanigans ❤

[@KrakDuk]

Yes its truly a wacko place Ill definitely cover Vraks, hopefully sooner than later. Thank you for watching!

[@ViolosD2I]

@@KrakDuk Also after two invasions worth of Orks were chopped to pieces there, there should be enough spores around for them to never leave again.

[@DanteIsLuisIsDante]

Wow the timing on this video is perfect, I just started reading Helsreach this morning. I’m a huge blood angels fan, but I just might have a new second favorite in the Black Templars now. Super excited for part 2.

[@KrakDuk]

Oh awesome! It’s a great story the Templars are super interesting. Thanks for watching!

[@mugiwarafishing588]

​@@KrakDukArmageddon War is Al Malhama Tul Kubro? 1 flag vs 80 flag?

[@a_lethe_ion]

Ah, there was a beautiful opportunity to give angron a little tear and big rolly eyes like this 🥺 when the sword was shattered by the power of friendship

[@KrakDuk]

LMAO i should have dang. Missed opportunity, definitely need more 🥺 in my vids. Thanks for watching!

[@a_lethe_ion]

@@KrakDuk you deserve more viewers. your illustrations are hilarious and i envy your ability to actually get shit done

[@a_lethe_ion]

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[@CaptainWwowW]

Getting his shooting units into combat against melee units? Making horribly baffling strategic plays? Rolling bad on his actual good weapons? Oh no, Herman is me

[@Wesblumarine]

Same! The dice always get me too! The emperor protects.

[@МаксимСуханов-в1ш]

dude thats the best warhammer chanel so far, i would love to see video about plague wars

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. I definitely want to cover that. I haven’t really included the death guard too much on the channel yet and ik they’re a very popular faction.

[@thomaslund3559]

Keep it coming please; i genuinely cannot stop giggling. You have been graced with the gift of storytelling.

[@Stellargemini]

Legitimately one of my favorite channels on KZbin right now. Still surprised you only have 16k subs, can’t wait to see that number blow up in the coming weeks 🎉

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. The channel has grown faster than I expected, so I'm excited for its future. I'd love to invest more into the channel.

[@GarC170]

Yarrick, only man to defeat purple orks. True war hero

[@snorka1943]

"Giant Banana for Scale" is amazing

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks! I added that last minute because I thought it was so stupidly funny. Good to know others found it funny as well

[@Warlord_Gruktak_Rukrak]

Armageddon...a planet that of endless wars I never this early 😂

[@KrakDuk]

Yes, horrible name for your home planet 🤣

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Why are you my new favorite 40k channel. You have no right being this entertaining.

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks alot! im glad you like it and think im entertaining lol

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[@KrakDuk]

@@ashleyteran115 no worries, change is HERESY!

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I just finished watching this entire channel and this is easily some of my favorite 40K media ever

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It's always a joy to see a small channel get a deserved boom. Going from

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I just started "Influences For The Guard, Part 2" and had to start this mini series over. Really digging having a new video of yours to watch during lunch, everyday.

[@thedeemoralizer]

I hope your channel keeps growing. Youre doing great and this is a great format for lore.

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! I’m hoping it continues to grows as well, the support has been tremendous so far. Glad you like the channel!

[@oliverr-v6670]

Mate, you are well on your way to being one of the top 40K KZbinrs! Your content is fantastic, great quality and brings something so unique to the 40K community. Thank you and please keep it up!

[@KrakDuk]

Awe, thanks a lot I certainly hope so that’ll be super cool. I appreciate it, glad you like the channel! There’s a ton more to come

[@thebeanman99]

More titans have died from being overrun by Orks on Armageddon than any other planet it seems, you’d think they’d learn a lesson

[@justinpulido768]

Man I just know this channel is going to blow up and I am here for it

[@KrakDuk]

I’m hoping so! So far the growth has been a lot bigger than I expected so I’m hoping it continues. Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@emperormaikedu182]

Great video! Excited for the Third war for Armageddon covering the best chapter THE BLACK TEMPLARS!

[@KrakDuk]

Yes! I’m excited to touch on a fan favorite faction. I’ve been trying to cover most the factions, at least a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanwerner3664]

Im only 2:27 in but I have to say, all these jokes are landing and im having a hard time breathing. Well done sir

[@wulfen_minis]

Now we need a follow up, about the months of shame

[@KrakDuk]

Yep! Months of shame is on the list, hopefully I’ll cover it sooner than later

[@Clemicluwho]

Im legit so upset this only has a few k in views and subscibers because it's so straightforward and hilarious. Sometimes I have no idea about the story and feel I saved so much time reading or watching lore dumps. Its also nice to revisit a story for the memes. Youre the best, KrakDuk.

[@ishcabob20]

Unreal how small your channel is, you're quickly becoming one of the best 40k Lore KZbinrs, keep up the good work! (Talk about BattleTech if you know about it too, that shit is CRAZY)

[@ZackTanTYZ]

You should also make a few videos about the famous commissar cain's stories too, especially the ones against orks

[@KrakDuk]

Ya I love Cain, I’ll definitely cover him some day👍 thanks for watching!

[@arkkane9726]

That’s hand done the best lore 40k content I’ve seen, your style and storytelling skills are exceptional

[@icealkion]

Me looking at the video title: THAT DOESNT NARROW IT DOWN

[@KrakDuk]

TRUE. Shouldn't have named the planet armageddon smh, maybe then there'd be less apocalyptic invasions

[@tomthemadman187]

youre genuinely my favourite 40k channel atm. good shit, legend

[@johnkaeden]

Great video! These vids are well done, short, fun, and a lot of info is packed into them! I know how much lore is out there and how long you must of had to research to make these. You sir, are a credit to 40k!

[@MadHax-wt5tl]

There is an animated re-telling of the story of Hellsreach here on youtube. The animation starts as basic story board sketches, and improves gradually into full 3D cgi. The story itself is awesome, I highly recommend it to those who haven't seen it yet. And those that have.

[@seanchurchill3234]

God, I needed a channel like this. You're brilliant, man.

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it, glad you like the channel

[@Skybugultra]

I really enjoy your content! I hope your channel gets HUGE!

[@jakerule25]

Your drawings are amazing, dude! I can't wait for Part Two!

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you so much! I’m excited to make it!

[@Robesproges]

Great content mate ! Your drawings are neat af, I hope you get the fame you deserve.

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks alot! Glad you like my art! The reception to my channel so far has been tremendous, hoping it continues to grow

[@kadalah]

this channel is gonna go big, im new to the 40k verse but these vids are getting me hooked

[@kharmainyoface]

Only just started watching your videos, but you're easily a mainstay in my subs, stellar video and the jokes are brilliant

[@jameswhite3532]

I love these! So brilliantly illustrated well done

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it

[@stinkingdog1]

I’m not sure how I found your videos but my lord you have the best narraiations I’ve ever heard 😂😂

[@thomasmoomaw653]

Man you are cranking these out love the content !

[@KrakDuk]

Yessir! I’m trying to keep to a weekly schedule🙏 glad you like my stuff, I really appreciate it!

[@Sull1204]

As a native Floridian, I approve and appreciate your depiction of my state and why it’s important 😂😂

[@beanieb0b]

I haven’t been waiting to watch a video at home so I could get the full experience before, wow.

[@KrakDuk]

Haha thanks a lot! That’s actually really cool I appreciate it. Hope you enjoyed the vid once you got home!

[@offtankgaming1310]

Firstly, off this channel is glorious, and I’m so glad I found it today. Secundusly, Amogus Boss Snikrot is a fantastic visual lmao

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! Glad to have you here. Yes, the vents plus snikrot and the little among us are usually depicted with the “shhhhh” finger, I knew I had to do it🤣

[@PersonalityMalfunction]

Yes! Been hanging for Helsreach! BTW, loved the "dear document format" reference.

[@THEBulletMagnet-u2m]

The part where you say "if that doesn't ring a screaming bell" was really funny as that is one of the citadel paint names.

[@thecrabmaestro564]

That paint is itself named after a vehicle from fantasy

[@damienholleman]

I just found your channel today and I’m in so much love bro keep goin

[@KrakDuk]

Awesome! Glad you like the channel I appreciate it

[@mr_vivita5026]

This videos are absolutely amazing, keep it up!

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks a lot! I will, working on the sequel rn

[@stevenrowley3294]

This dudes channel needs to be up there with Arch and the other big boys

[@100StepProgram]

Damn congrats on growing so fast, 10k subs 3 months ago? You going crazy

[@shahrulrdy6843]

love your videos. used to have some youtubers done this before, but didn't get up to date

[@indrickboreale5463]

My favorite fact of Herman's arrest was that he was also charged with one count of improper dress lmao

[@theafterbiter]

Here before this channel blows up - I’m loving your stuff!!

[@Ostentatiousnessness]

I hear you talk about the Second War for Armageddon and I'm like, 'Man, I remember fighting in that war.'

[@raknnn]

love ur videos man, really fun way to know more about lore

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy my videos

[@gutterpheonix]

Now I need a book about Eduardus the Blood Angel, Jakko the Space Wolf, and Sister Isabella of the Order of our Martyred Lady

[@IcedBroom]

Just found this channel thanks to youtube and have to admit I do like this. Although I really did figure you were just going into depth to talk about the months of shame. But yeah it needs it's own video. Please do that next after part 2 of this.

[@KrakDuk]

Ya I think that the months of shame would be best served in its own video. I think it would have been a shame to shorten it to a few minutes or so. Ive already got some videos planned after Armageddon Pt 2, but the months of shame should come sooner than later. Thank you for watching

[@brianschormann3523]

The Florida extermanatus joke sent me

[@KrakDuk]

🤣🤣 glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@soldiersPL]

Tbh, i wouldn't be surprised if some weirdo techno barbarian found Disneyland and live as feudal king with this weird disney-inspired technological abominations during/before unification wars that spread fear and terror across the land

[@royaltyfree9607]

One of the greatest lore channels out there.

[@imperialguardsman1892]

Keep posting and I'll keep watching, cool content well narrated

[@KrakDuk]

Awesome! Glad to hear it, I have alot more videos on the way

[@daw1d.e]

Can't wait for the next episod !! Amayzing work thank you. ❤

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! The third war has some of my favorite moments

[@ZombieJaeger]

I have an idea to beat the chaos gods have Hyperion use his mirror ability that allows him to reflect psychic attacks which is how he shattered angrons sword and just have him reflect the Chaos gods attack boom simple.

[@rudeusVsawada]

Oh my goodness i just liked your comment on Eons of Battle!

[@KrakDuk]

Oh cool! Jay always posts in the time I’m working on the videos so I’m usually there right on drop for Sundays😂

[@jimmyjohns3261]

Part 2!!! We need it!

[@thebigm7558]

I think that was the first glimps into how the channel will be in the future. I mean you made 6000 Sub in 5 Days?!!? It will be awesome!!!

[@KrakDuk]

Ya I’m super happy with the growth! I’m hoping it continues, the support so far has been fantastic. I’m super grateful. Thanks for being there since the beginnings!

[@thebigm7558]

@@KrakDuk of course! Cadia Stands !!!

[@lord_der_kuscheltire]

Yippie! A new Krakduk Video!

[@KrakDuk]

Woohoo, hope you liked it!

[@michaeldimare3786]

I laughed at the “Wolf Eaters” joke 😅. Even though in the kind of weirdo that likes a billion extra details and info, this is definitely one of the better casual introduction videos on WH40k I’ve seen. I can see your channel growing rapidly if you keep up the quality and this solid number of jokes. Good stuff man. Also, did you know the Inquisition tried to censor the First war of Armageddon so much that now t people don’t even know the first war happened? So, most locals of the planet and off worlds too refer to the Second and Third war as “the first and second”. Inquisition stays suppressing info 🙄 I can’t wait for next episode and potential some more Ork episodes. Grukk Face-Rippa is one of my favorites

[@papav3014]

Thank you for this cool animantion mate, keep it up!🎉

[@MrTea-zl5ol]

I look forward to seeing this channel pop off.

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks! I’m hoping so, I love making these vids

[@saydaddy91]

You really scratch that Sam O’Nella itch that I’ve been having good job

[@theoriginalunalteredmaxo]

Aha, there is my newest favourite 40k-Tuber, back at it again

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks a lot! Glad you like my channel!

[@Waabbrr]

It is a good day when you post

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! Hope you liked this newest video

[@Akoththejudge]

Krak duck has found a way to make my rotting brain stay engaged when I watch his videos.

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you! Thats a huge power to wield on the internet lol

[@GundamReviver]

DAMNIT the pdf visual joke got me, you mad genius

[@leonmarple2521]

SUBBED ! Super entertaining, keep at it youll have a WAAGHs worth of subs in no time !

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! I’m massing my WAAGHH!

[@ahybred434]

I predict one day you will have hundreds of thousands of subs love your content bro

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoy the videos, I hope you're right!

[@ChrisKCook]

You forgot the whoke thing with Inquisitor Horst and his Squat/Votann allies holding Armageddon Secondus until the Reinforcements showed up. But I'm not sure how canonical that is now.

[@KrakDuk]

Oh ya, I thought about including that but ended up cutting it for a few reasons. Like you said I didnt know if it was still canon with the votann update and I couldn't find a spot for it to fit the video. I felt it kinda hurt the pace of the ending. Wish I was able to find a spot for it tho, drawing a squat battle train would have been pretty cool! Maybe I'll come back to it in the future though. Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisKCook]

@KrakDuk I'm loving this channel so far. Horst is one of the Inquisitors who I'd love to see het rules abd a Mini. Along with Czevak and Inquisitor Lord Kryptman

[@KrakDuk]

@@ChrisKCook thank you! Ya I’d love to see more Inquistor models, any of those would be awesome to have a model for. They usually give them some pretty cool designs too, I especially like the Corteaz model.

[@ChrisKCook]

@KrakDuk I hear that Cortez is getting a new Mini. Horst could be Run in a Votann Army as well as an Imperial one and the same wth Czevak and the Aeldari

[@dennism4513]

12:13 HAHAHAHA good one bruh. LUV IT.

[@KrakDuk]

lol thank you! I was hoping some would pick up on that joke😂

[@darklordmalthric3633]

i don't know if i asked this before but can you cover the Sabbat worlds crusade?

[@KrakDuk]

Ya ill put it on the list. No promises on when itll come out though haha, I have a ton of topics and Ideas I plan to cover

[@darklordmalthric3633]

@@KrakDuk ok

[@niceofgames]

Herman giving off a “No One Wants to Be A Squidward” Vibe

[@clommieclommerson5519]

banger videos mate keep it up. you considered some more long form stuff?

[@KrakDuk]

Thanks a lot! Probably nothing longer than around 15-20 minutes for the time being. Just because it would take a really long time to make a video that length in my style and I don’t think it would really work out. If anything I’d break it into parts like this Armageddon one. I’ve also been starting to stream, but Ik that’s not really what you meant by long form haha.

[@Zossel]

Next week on KrakDuk: I will die on this world. I will die on Armageddon.

[@denmasterben2348]

awesome graphics krak duk!!

[@saggysaget8341]

hey dude your videos are super entertaining

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you like them

[@potatoaccuracy1276]

Damn you work hard on these videos

[@KrakDuk]

Haha yeah, they’re fun to make and I love seeing the end product tho so it’s all worth it! Plus others like them so that’s a huge plus. Thanks for watching!

[@potatoaccuracy1276]

@@KrakDuk I found your stuff last week and I’ve been hooked. Keep it up!

[@AmogusCumslum]

I cannot wait to watch this tonight

[@KrakDuk]

I hope you enjoy it! I appreciate you watching my channel

[@Bumbaclart247]

Shout out the Celestial Lions 👊🏽

[@MISTAWULFY]

Space wolves standing up for their Imperial Guardsmen allies is actually pretty sick.

[@jeffxd986]

Great video man!

[@KrakDuk]

Thank you very much!