Silent King and the War in Heaven

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  • Necron Silent King, Szarekh, and the War in Heaven
    An introduction to the Necron's Silent King, Szarekh, the Being who won the War in Heaven.
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  • @baldermort
    @baldermort  Před 4 lety +294

    Dear Gentle Listeners -
    If you play Necrons, or wish to see how they think (to defeat them) - then please do visit the site of the Saruman of our order, the Wargamers unification - IDIC Beer. He is a true gentleman and has mentored me to bring the channel to this level and the hopes of better. So any love you can throw him would be magnificent. A truly kind, generous and inspirational soul.
    czcams.com/users/IDICBeer

    • @IDICBeer
      @IDICBeer Před 4 lety +6

      Thanks mate, it's so great to see you doing so well, keep up the great work

    • @ormagodend3593
      @ormagodend3593 Před 4 lety

      @@IDICBeer thanks alot to both of you lore masters keep up the passion ;)

    • @IDICBeer
      @IDICBeer Před 4 lety

      @Clandestine Comments Yes I am, Nick Beer

    • @IDICBeer
      @IDICBeer Před 4 lety

      @Clandestine Comments Sorry, no idea what that means?

    • @IDICBeer
      @IDICBeer Před 4 lety

      @Clandestine Comments ? Sorry still no idea!

  • @TheOuroboros84
    @TheOuroboros84 Před 3 lety +342

    Inquisitor: "The GOD emperor protects us!!"
    Silent King: *rolls up organic metal sleeve* "It's been some time since I killed a god...and they could at least walk"

    • @iona2225
      @iona2225 Před 2 lety +35

      Whenever the Silent King heres about a new god in the milky way that demands constant sacrifice, war and a vice of terror around its subject's necks: *Sigh* "Another one? Well, my weekend just got a little bit busier."

    • @noahkatz5454
      @noahkatz5454 Před 2 lety +11

      The milky way...home at least before I fucked everything up...
      Notices the emperor... ahh shit here we go again.

    • @samg7430
      @samg7430 Před 2 lety +10

      These gods are fit for nothing more than being the batteries for thrones

    • @some_shitposting_idiot3023
      @some_shitposting_idiot3023 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@samg7430fully intact ctan warped reality casually
      The emperor even as a god has nothing on them

  • @olivier5251
    @olivier5251 Před 4 lety +588

    In a universe where victory is an illusion, to meet a being that has definitively won not just a war, but the greatest war to have ever ocurred is something special.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +92

      My thoughts exactly, brother Olivier. :)

    • @human6310
      @human6310 Před 3 lety +11

      Tuska thinks you should speak for yourself.

    • @leonhardable
      @leonhardable Před rokem +5

      interesting, i never though of the necrons as winners.
      nobody won the great war, except arguably humans, orcs and eldar due to only existing because of it.

    • @bones2614
      @bones2614 Před rokem +11

      @@leonhardable it was a pyrrhic victory.

    • @gtmafiaa
      @gtmafiaa Před rokem +1

      ​​@@bones2614 nahh they actually lost to eldar they lost so hard they went to sleep

  • @billdavis2590
    @billdavis2590 Před 4 lety +390

    “He has seen the turning of the wheel, yet he does not drown in the weight of the eons he carries.”
    Golden writing.

    • @rickconnolly5006
      @rickconnolly5006 Před 3 lety +22

      HE IS THEIR KIIING....

    • @tulipalll
      @tulipalll Před 3 lety +18

      @@rickconnolly5006
      Every single time he says that goosebumps rise over my whole body

    • @rickconnolly5006
      @rickconnolly5006 Před 3 lety +4

      @@tulipalll yeah man

    • @ericcloud1023
      @ericcloud1023 Před 3 lety +6

      that whole opening story gives me a vivid picture of the entire scene. the bald crouching inquisitor psyker the cold eyed sociopathic inquisitor, maybe an ogrim heavy gunner in his retinue. simply golden!

    • @Marcoffs83
      @Marcoffs83 Před 3 lety

      So good indeed.

  • @Marcoffs83
    @Marcoffs83 Před 4 lety +242

    this deserves so many more views. Such blasphemy.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +18

      It is what it is. Necron players don't seem too fussed about lore channels from what I have seen, being part of 4 necrons sites on FB and other platforms. Never seen a lore vid get much traction. Oh well. :)

    • @SereneCube
      @SereneCube Před 4 lety +2

      RIGHT??

    • @rickconnolly5006
      @rickconnolly5006 Před 3 lety +1

      Such ...HERASY!!!

    • @jakea3950
      @jakea3950 Před 3 lety +4

      @@baldermort Hoping to change that! War in heaven vids you have done have been amazing.
      Makes awaiting for our silent king a little easier to bear lol

    • @peanutwars
      @peanutwars Před 3 lety +1

      Necron lore is sick thanks for this ! Do you narrate it ? Awesome voice !

  • @papanurgle8393
    @papanurgle8393 Před 4 lety +425

    I think that my favourite thing about the Silent king is that he may be the only Character in 40k that makes the Emperor look like a naive child.
    Because as far as we know, he isn't just 65 million (circa Earth) years old... he's been *AWAKE* for 65 million years.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +97

      Imotekh. Never forget Imotekh as well. :)
      He didn;t stay awake, as his king did, but he is a horror. :)

    • @some_shitposting_idiot3023
      @some_shitposting_idiot3023 Před 4 lety +66

      Compared even to the primarchs and most Astartes chapter master the emperor is a naive child, he liked to act mature but clearly wasn't, kidnapping angron, essentially traumatising lorgar, stole mortarians life goal, refused to do anything for the thousand sons and basically went my house my rules on magnus regarding psykic powers, put horus in a position he really wasn't suited for (warmaster, horus even states sanguinius would have been the better choice), basically ignored cruze's problems, misused perturabo and didn't appreciate him enough.

    • @Elmithian
      @Elmithian Před 4 lety +48

      @@some_shitposting_idiot3023 What the god emperor was, was a human machine. He couldn't understand human emotions, sure, he could pretend and act, and he clearly had a driven goal.
      But he couldn't comprehend the emotional effects of his actions. To him, reality is nothing but logic. He understood that to appeal to people and works, he had to apply certain emotions to certain actions, but even then, it was to keep up his goals for humanity.
      He is less naive, and more a being that doesn't truly understand the concept of emotions. He can use his intellect to simulate them, but he couldn't truly understand them, nor properly see from other people's perspective.

    • @some_shitposting_idiot3023
      @some_shitposting_idiot3023 Před 4 lety +24

      @@Elmithian he clearly does understand emotions, it's why he didn't kill horus instantly but please keep defending the man who did literally nothing with his life when he could have prevented humanities collapse

    • @Elmithian
      @Elmithian Před 4 lety +23

      @@some_shitposting_idiot3023 A psychopath can analyse and predict emotions, but can't understand them.
      He isn't a psychopath by our understanding, but he certainly does think differently from humans overall.
      Also, where the fuck was I defending him? Nothing of what I said was meant as a defense. He fucked up, there is no arguing that. I am simply giving my thought of why he seems so completely blind. And my previous points explain that better than painting him as a child. Which is silly, a child is simply a human that lacks experience, that bastard certainly doesn't lack it.

  • @trajanfidelis1532
    @trajanfidelis1532 Před 4 lety +223

    The necrons perfectly blend tragedy/gothic/cosmic horror and sci fi! Truly an iconic species in all Sci-fi. Baldamort you need to make a story narration channel, you have the perfect voice for horror fiction (lbh any fiction)

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +26

      I agree. The Necrons have come on a lot since their early days. really been fleshed out.
      I don't actually read horror. It gives me the willies. :)
      Thanks for watching, brother. :)

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +9

      PISTOL PETE that is astonishingly kind of you. Thank you for listening :) :).

  • @Jaeger_Bishop
    @Jaeger_Bishop Před 4 lety +520

    A voice so...perfect for these stories, a vocabulary that so very well articulates the gravitas and all that makes Warhammer 40K so loved by it's core fans. My only problem, is that you seem to be criminally under-subscribed, yet your content is right up there with Lutin 09 and Oculus Imperia. A marry Christmas to you good sir, may you gain the recognition you deserve in the new year.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +46

      Jaeger_Bishop oh, that’s so colossally gracious of you. I can only hope and work to improve and maybe get more subs in the future. If you ever get ten seconds and feel the same way in 2020 perhaps give me a share somewhere. It’s true, my failing is advertising. I’m a bit of a donkey at it. :(.
      Merry Christmas my friend and I hope you have a glorious, interesting. healthy wealthy and fun 2020. :).
      Thanks for watching. :).

    • @deedee6799
      @deedee6799 Před 4 lety +8

      Not only core fans can appreciate Warhammer videos............

    • @Jaeger_Bishop
      @Jaeger_Bishop Před 4 lety +4

      @@deedee6799. Good thing I never said otherwise.

    • @deedee6799
      @deedee6799 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Jaeger_Bishop ok OMG..... Don't have to be a core fan to love 40k.....😏
      You know what I'm wrong and you are right sorry

    • @Dadecorban
      @Dadecorban Před 4 lety +2

      Lutin 09 pads every video by saying the same thing over and over but with different synonyms.

  • @PointlessSideQuestLP
    @PointlessSideQuestLP Před 3 lety +42

    A subtle thing, but I love how manipulative the inquistor in the opening story is with the psyker. Amidst all the cataclysmic destruction and over the top evil of the Warhammer setting, it's nice to see reminders of the much more mundane, everyday darkness of humanity, even if it's something simple like an emotionally damaged person being exploited by someone who pretends to care about them.

  • @borderlands10
    @borderlands10 Před 4 lety +64

    Joining the Warhammer community has been the greatest decision I ever made when it comes to hobbies; Such a vast universe rich with lore, so many enthusiasts such as yourself to regale us with the tales of the 41st millennium with such passion.

    • @CH1EFBL1TZ
      @CH1EFBL1TZ Před rokem +1

      Yes yes yes!!!! I am just now falling into this universe head first, I'm in love with the books and the CZcams channels like this are incredible.

  • @baldermort
    @baldermort  Před 4 lety +176

    Merry Christmas to my habitual disliker. Your efforts actually assist my site. Cheers dude and I hope you have a prosperous and fun filled 2020! :). Xxx

    • @VedaRa501
      @VedaRa501 Před 4 lety +20

      It the Inquisition. lol

    • @popamonkey190
      @popamonkey190 Před 4 lety +2

      Merry Xmas! Friend base United!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +9

      How unexpected. :P (Monty Python time)

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +4

      Merry Christmas Popa. Thank you for all of your support and patience. I hope you have a phenomenal 2020. :)

    • @carlstanford7607
      @carlstanford7607 Před 4 lety +3

      Please bear in mind the dislike may be related to them trying to adjust the CZcams algorithm not your content.

  • @CBRN-115
    @CBRN-115 Před 4 lety +22

    Rejoice, for the Silent King is returning to his subjects
    May his immortal reign never falter

  • @Shrouded_reaper
    @Shrouded_reaper Před 4 lety +33

    The final words from the psyker at 8.20 are truly staggering, some of the best voice acting I have ever heard. Fantastic 10/10.

  • @galacta7300
    @galacta7300 Před 4 lety +36

    Truly, the only blight that festers here is a underwhelming, unjust subscription count that is far to inadequate for the a amount of hard work and effort pushed into each and every one of these videos. This is a crime against you that shall not stand. Whilst I resume my perusal through your architectural library of incredibly insight videos, I will do my best to spread the word. And soon, perhaps very soon, you shall obtain the number or views, subscribers, and support you richly deserve.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      ハングリーGalacta well, to be fair, I did this one while under 2k subs. I think I’ve done ok really. CZcams is quite hard to get noticed at start.
      Thank you fir anything and everything brother. It is always appreciated more than people can know. :) :) :)

  • @ToppovDejungle
    @ToppovDejungle Před 4 lety +29

    tfw you know you have just discovered an absolute gem.

  • @avirusjareesum8979
    @avirusjareesum8979 Před 4 lety +61

    I don't expect Baldemort to see this, but I wanted to say that I have listened to the description of the silent king at 8:15 about 20 times because I think it's the single best overall description of the Silent King I have ever heard.

  • @CousinJesse1
    @CousinJesse1 Před 4 lety +32

    Baldermort crew checking in YEAH BUDDAAAYYY

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Sorry I have not been responding. I was working like a dog to get this one out today. Yep. I sincerely hope to be able to get to the mighty vessels of the 40K universe. I just need to get more of the introductions out of the way first. As always, thanks for your support JJ. :)

  • @nemesorofthokt2755
    @nemesorofthokt2755 Před 4 lety +52

    This is beautiful. Probably the best retelling I've ever heard, and with such a great narrator voice. The only lore mistake I noticed was the homeworld thing (it was to the fringes of the galaxy, not the homeworld they were pushed back, which is why they look like a ring on the map and had so many troops yet remaining), and for a 50 minute video one minor mistake is great. I'm so glad I found this channel, and really wish it was more subscribed to.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +8

      Hmmm. We need to discuss that, as you seem to know a lot more than I do! (which I always concede is my Weakness. I am never able to match an old hand at their specific lore because I dabble everywhere. Its so huge)
      Aza garod was contacted and my sources state it was he who was eating their home world sun, which lead to their mutation and horrific life of pain and misery. If Aza garod was not above their homeworld, then how were they mutated? If he was and they retreated to the outskirts of the galaxy - which I was convinced was where their homeworld was situated - then how did they contact him while being hemmed in by the cosmic toads?
      Not a challenge, a genuine request for enlightenment. :)
      I look forward to this discussion like few I have done in months. :)
      It will be great to throw it around with someone who knows more than I do. :)

    • @nemesorofthokt2755
      @nemesorofthokt2755 Před 4 lety +7

      @@baldermort Yeah, one of the great things about 40k is there is just so much lore, but as a consequence its impossible to really know more than one faction well. Its a lot easier with the crons though because we have more or less no novels. Anyways, on Kaelis Ra, the lore is never concrete on the matter of who is first or where, but that bit is as far as I know correct. The necrons rolled a 1 on a d100 and got death for a star leech. This, being lovecraftian, was something no amount of science could fix, and stayed with them. They then ran into the old ones and rolled another one being the only faction unable to get FTL, which meant all the old ones could fight each individual group and world while the crons were perpetually late to everything. They fought damned hard, and lasted astonishingly long (centuries) given they were fighting a species that made the eldar look like children WITHOUT FTL, but in the end logistics as always decided everything. Which kind of makes me wonder how they could function and swap goods, probably just small scale with eternity gates or something similar. Anyways, here is the error. You say they were pushed back to the homeworld, where the codexes state they were pushed back to "Isolated and forgotten worlds" not one planet. After that came that huge mess with the C'tan which is purposely vague and then the stuff in your next video (which I haven't seen yet). There were some other errors, like with Szarekh who could in fact feel as much as a normal person could (which really tore at him and lead to his self exile, as he naturally felt really really bad about his mistakes), but I didn't mention that because that info came out long after your video (this month in the WD 450, its really important for necron fans) and I actually hadn't heard anything about pre-old one encounters with xenos, but that was the only thing that stood out. Back to the nightbringer though, the necron homeworld is stated to be in the halo stars, which is also where they were pushed back to in 3e, though the halo stars mention is removed in later editions (5e onwards). The homeworld should still be somewhere in segmentum obscurus though, as the Atun Dynasty is said to rule the northern rim of the galaxy, which the codex then mentions as the birthplace of the necrontyr. So basically look at the galaxy map and find the Atun, its somewhere over there, which may retcon the halo stars bit.
      Anyways, always happy to chat about necrons. Feel free to ask me anything anytime, though naturally I make just as many mistakes and sometimes just say things that are questionable due to the way 40k lore often contradicts itself.

    • @yehiahuzayyin7972
      @yehiahuzayyin7972 Před 3 lety +2

      @@baldermort and I also felt like I had to point out, Aza'gorod wasn't the strongest of all the C'tan. That was Mag'ladroth the Void Dragon

  • @CNNBlackmailSupport
    @CNNBlackmailSupport Před 3 lety +12

    This story and the Power Armor story are my favorites. Something about them just captures a primal feeling. The Power Armor one says "TOGETHER" (like when Gimli and Legolas say they can fight by a friend).
    This story says "WONDER"

  • @BlazingTiger786
    @BlazingTiger786 Před 4 lety +39

    It's insane how perfect your voice is for these series. I really hope you understand. I subbed after literally listening to a couple of words and i was like I need to listen to your ever video about 40k

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you brother Tiger. I shall try my best not to let you down. :)

  • @cringelord1809
    @cringelord1809 Před 3 lety +18

    The entire "psychic revelation" part sends shivers down my spine. So amazingggg.
    Baldemort, i must applaud you. I love your videos but that part is probably my favourite part in all of them.

  • @RockerDanM
    @RockerDanM Před 4 lety +54

    Truly, in terms of power in the 40k universe, the Necrons in the current timeline should be nigh unchallenged. Orks and Eldar may exist but are shadows of their strength during the War in Heaven, so the only challenge that can truly fight the united Necron race is the Tyranids. Though given a long enough war, the Orks might return to their Krork forms, though by this point the galaxy may already be under the rule of the Dynasties.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +12

      Exciting isn;t it? I love the new lore and the old. I think it is developing nicely. :)
      Thank you for listening brother lector. :)

    • @valtersplume3726
      @valtersplume3726 Před 3 lety +10

      Tyranids have nothing on the Necrons. Necrons aren't edible.

    • @draochvar9646
      @draochvar9646 Před 3 lety +10

      You have to consider though: the last 65 million years have not been kind to the Necrons. Vast parts of their realms lie shattered, tombworlds have been annihilated or corrupted by degredation or the Flayer Virus and the different dynasties are as divided as the Craftworlds of the Eldar. The Necrons are not what they once were, they are as much of a shadow of their former greatness as their ancient opponents.

    • @praisethesun.praisedeussol6051
      @praisethesun.praisedeussol6051 Před 3 lety +2

      The Orks grow even if defeated that's why no one can Win against Ehm

  • @genericedgelord3489
    @genericedgelord3489 Před 4 lety +51

    We, who shatter infinity
    We, who shackle the gods
    We, who flay mind and body!
    Our name, DEATH
    Our number, LEGION!
    The age of the machine is at hand
    and the Silent King shall stand before all!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +9

      We serve the Silent King and await his return. Thanks for watching dude. Edgelord.

    • @EloquentTroll
      @EloquentTroll Před 4 lety

      Until the Krork show up

  • @maxxray3665
    @maxxray3665 Před 4 lety +31

    Dude ive been looking for a new channel.
    One that focus on Warhammer lore.
    You paint a masterpiece and explain why it's so.
    Keep up the good work man

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Incredibly generous of you to say that, brother. I hope you enjoy some of our other pieces. NO, I'm not nuts when I use the plural. This is a community site - directed heavily by the gentle listeners. Glad you can join us, no matter how long that may be for. :)

  • @scrubsrc4084
    @scrubsrc4084 Před 4 lety +25

    This vid should get some serious traction now the silent king returns

  • @bryankia
    @bryankia Před 4 lety +18

    Brilliant work. I will soon consume all your content. Much like C’Tan did the unsuspecting necrons.

  • @nathanielh.6711
    @nathanielh.6711 Před 3 lety +8

    I've discovered Baldermort's necron lore playlist. Currently playing on repeat.
    Amazing voice and narrative building is something else.

  • @latayantheazran
    @latayantheazran Před 3 lety +9

    I didnt really care about the necrons until i saw this video. Now i have over 2000 points of them, and find myself rewatching the video once a month or so. This is truly your best video to date sir Balders.

  • @dandegr
    @dandegr Před 4 lety +37

    If the silent king comes to miniature need to be stronger than a Primarch

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +13

      I would want him to be more of a force multiplier myself, but I was looking at the Ossiarch king figure. Now something like THAT would be awesome. A stand with an entourage on it. Yes please GW! :)

    • @moonson8804
      @moonson8804 Před 4 lety +3

      No he should be immortal but he cannot cause damage, he insteads buffs whatever Necrons are in a 12inch radius,
      He can be disabled temporarily but he'll reboot as long as there is another necron unit in play.

    • @some_shitposting_idiot3023
      @some_shitposting_idiot3023 Před 4 lety +3

      @@moonson8804 that'd be too powerful, there'd be no reason to ever not run him, and a constant buff is just broken, now if they limit how many wounds he can take per phase or outright turn then sure he'd be more balanced with a 4inch increase on his aura range

    • @emperoramp9305
      @emperoramp9305 Před 4 lety +1

      Well now that reality is now, kostas

    • @overlordinquisitor6565
      @overlordinquisitor6565 Před 3 lety +3

      Well do I have news for you...

  • @user-lc4xh7ts7h
    @user-lc4xh7ts7h Před 4 lety +42

    After seeing the 40k short films that were made by the Astartes creator and who I hope Games Workshop gives him a 40k animated movie to direct someday. An idea occurred to me. I started watching the Witcher Netflix series and my response to it has been Meh. I'm coming to think that maybe the best possible option for success for fantasy movies and tv shows should not be live-action, but animated. If the Astartes creator can make a Warhammer 40k animation that sucked me into that universe in less than two minutes imagine what animation can do for other fantasy books and rpgs. With animation, you don't have to worry about the laws of physics endangering your cast and the budgets would nowhere be as expensive as those half a billion-dollar budgeted marvel movies. So why not take the chance. Imagine a Warhammer Fantasy animated movie that tells about the tales of Malus Darkblade. Or how about a Conan the Barbarian animated series that is drawn and animated to look exactly like those Frank Frazetta paintings coming to life. Or imagine when George RR Martin finally finishes his song of Ice and Fire series. Imagine an animated adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire where you get to see larger battles, more lore, giant ice spiders, and what the Iron Throne really looks like in the books. I really think the film business should strongly consider Animation as a better alternative instead of having Actors stand in front of a green screen. Hopefully, that will come true someday.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +10

      91481 H2 they are doing animated Warhammer series soon. If you love the expanse of possibilities I might suggest anime. It’s just amazing, as soon as you get past the cultural difference in story telling approaches, it’s very satisfying indeed. :).
      Astartes? The author/creator needs a team and support. He has more skill and talent than a million of me. Pure genius.

    • @10thCompanyCaptain
      @10thCompanyCaptain Před 4 lety +2

      Baldermort is an anime fan I am 0 surprised. (I am too)

    • @davidingbar846
      @davidingbar846 Před 4 lety

      Gotrex and Felix would be awesome

    • @luxordeathbed
      @luxordeathbed Před 4 lety +2

      Astartes is a one man band that absolutely crushes anything I have seen yet 40k animation related thus far. Every episode is something new and better.

    • @davidingbar846
      @davidingbar846 Před 4 lety

      @@luxordeathbed I'd expand that to all recent sci fi. Astartes blows all of them out of the water. The Expanse, Stargate... all look overwritten and childish.

  • @yehiahuzayyin7972
    @yehiahuzayyin7972 Před 2 lety +5

    Szarekh is one of the most interesting head figures in Warhammer 40k. Morally he is a very complex character. Whereas other heads of factions could be qualified as good people in terrible situations, such as Guilliman or Farsight, while others are definitely just evil people doing evil for the evulz, such as Vect or Abaddon. Szarekh is in a weird spot that leaves much of his morality up for interpretation depending on how you see his actions.
    Szarekh's actions have both been tremendously evil, such as what he did to his own people turning them into Necrons (though in fairness, he didn't know all the details of the deal), but also tremendously good, such as killing the C'tan and freeing his people from his own grip (like a certain someone also said he would do once humanity had evolved enough). Not only did he forsake power, but also out of guilt he left the galaxy. This does show some character development, more than most 40k characters get.
    Then we don't know what he had been doing for 60 million years, it should be interesting to know what other galaxies think about the Silent King.
    All we do know is that Szarekh came back, not just to save his people from the Tyranids, but to save most of the sentient life in the galaxy. And here is where motivation becomes extremely important to know where Szarekh lies within the moral spectrum.
    You see the official reason why the Necrons are trying to save other sentient species from the Nids and the Great Beast is supposedly to later see if it is possible to make some reverse biotransference, which should mean Szarekh's desire to save other races is fueled out of selfish motives.
    But the Indomitus book offers a different possibility for the motivation within the Silent King's attempt to save other sentient species. The plasmancer says that Szarekh ordered his Nemesors to try to preserve human life if possible in order to "use them as labor" in case biotransference is not possible. Now think about it, using humans as labor is a terrible idea if you are a Necron. Necrons have drones in droves to do manual labor, so autonomous humans who need amenities and extensively processed biomatter are useless as a workforce to them. Yet Szarekh insists on telling the Necrons to preserve the life of these meatbags for two ultimately futile endeavors.
    What if he is actually just trying to convince overlords to not kill sentient species by using these two motives as excuses to justify such an order?
    Szarekh has clearly done horrible things, but it is entirely possible that he is trying to redeem himself for his actions, both towards his people and towards the galaxy. Or he is a lighter shade of grey, not-so-Grimdark imperialist who just wants to rule over as many diverse subjects as possible without being a murderous jerk. Clearly the morality of Szarekh requires a lot more study within the black library, after all we don't see many great redemption arcs in Warhammer 40k, and Szarekh can provide us with one.

  • @eichler721
    @eichler721 Před 3 lety +29

    The Silent King is so OP in the Lore he has a Void Dragon Transcendent Shard as a power battery for him along with his own power. His fleet has enough firepower to wipe a whole Hive tendril but let's the BloodAngels absorb most the losses and then moves on to destroy another like its Nothing. Abbadon is nothing to this guy. He is the biggest bad out their as he has more forces then any Demon Primarch and he has the individual power to take on any of them. His tactical brilliance is beyond compare until you talk the Emperor and maybe the Lion. We need a book where we see his real power against a greater Demon or such so people understand his true potency.

    • @yehiahuzayyin7972
      @yehiahuzayyin7972 Před 2 lety +2

      Actually it's a Burning One Shard that he uses as a battery

    • @LordSerion
      @LordSerion Před 2 lety +7

      That's why we won't see it I guess. Necrons are more than capable of using any of the "I WIN" buttons they have - and they have several of those - but that'd be the end of the W40K world. Which would not necessarily be a bad thing but unlikely.

    • @ryan1000011
      @ryan1000011 Před rokem +1

      Remember that a less powerful necron wants Abbadon as a Musium piece
      I don't really think any of em consider him a threat at all 😂

    • @eichler721
      @eichler721 Před rokem

      @@ryan1000011 exactly the most powerful non Primarch Chaos Warrior is trying to be captured by a Lord who in life was a book keeper for the Necrons. If someone like the Stormlord or the Silent King arrived he would be slaughtered in the lore.

  • @michelecastellotti1884
    @michelecastellotti1884 Před 3 lety +12

    if star wars youtube channels had people as talented as you and passionate and have such voice, it would be perfect.
    also, the necron story is very depressing, i dont blame them for what they did

  • @CyberSlayer128
    @CyberSlayer128 Před 4 lety +8

    Time for a refresher I'd say.

  • @sethierot7067
    @sethierot7067 Před 3 lety +5

    And so begins my Necron Video Binge, Thanks for the Entertainment in advance :D

  • @judgedreddthelaw3418
    @judgedreddthelaw3418 Před 4 lety +7

    Your voice is PERFECT for 40k....it's just perfect in general!

  • @leemoulder84
    @leemoulder84 Před 4 lety +8

    This is such a beautifully presented story, so well written and spoken. Thank you for filling in the gaps in my 40k knowledge. I tip my hat to you Sir Baldermort.

  • @fumarc4501
    @fumarc4501 Před 3 lety +5

    That introduction gave me an ASMR. Truly a work of brilliant writing and masterful presentation. I simply cannot do without the part 2 in a single sitting. Bravo maestro!

  • @ardmanuk8536
    @ardmanuk8536 Před 4 lety +10

    Pure class. What delivery!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      Thank you, brother. I sincerely hope you enjoy some of my other offerings, Thank you for listening. :)

  • @justinwells6160
    @justinwells6160 Před 3 lety +4

    I enjoy the boldemort series far too much. Absolute legend

  • @Necron_Lord
    @Necron_Lord Před 4 lety +13

    Magnificent. Absolutely magnificent.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Gavin Botha thanks Gavin. Credits on part 2. :).
      Thanks for listening, as always. :).

  • @alfredkabatay656
    @alfredkabatay656 Před 3 lety +6

    The crazy thing about the silent king is, he has the tech to revive the one being, capable of defeating his gods. He is capable to reviving the Emperor and he definitely would, if only he can get in contact with a loyal primarch.

    • @dylanroemmele906
      @dylanroemmele906 Před 3 lety +4

      Or they could just turn off the golden throne and let the empire die then become reborn.

    • @CH1EFBL1TZ
      @CH1EFBL1TZ Před rokem

      @@dylanroemmele906 Do they know that he is a perpetual?

  • @thetalantonx
    @thetalantonx Před 4 lety +6

    Brother Baldermort - Thank you for this amazing video and glimpse into that grim darkness. You stand both sentry and storyteller, your torch held high as beacon to those who would listen and marking the peril awaiting those who would wander too far. Knowledge does not come without a price, but with you as guide I pay it gladly.

  • @pedropete52
    @pedropete52 Před 4 lety +5

    Your story telling reminds me of "The Nameless City" by H.P. Lovecraft

  • @TheBaronVSP
    @TheBaronVSP Před 4 lety +6

    The overall quality of this is fantastic! Subbed without hesitation.

  • @philanselmo2904
    @philanselmo2904 Před 3 lety +13

    "they STREAMED for weeks and months before they were used to the never ending pain"... is what i first heard. i listened 3 more times and then finally heard it as "screamed", which obviously made far more sense. until then i was having a real good laugh thinking of kids streaming teletubbies nonstop and, imagining a scene similar to the famous brainwashing sequence in "a clockwork orange", they endured the sun baby and his colorful demons until they were dead inside. you know, like someone driven insane by the touch of chaos. if i had any modicum of video production skills i would love to make a short about that, as it sounds awesome.

  • @GlobTheDabGlob
    @GlobTheDabGlob Před 3 lety +6

    By the emperor I’m so glad I found this channel. Detailed and awesome narration in each video diving into the lore, plus I really like those long run times as well. New fan lol.

  • @subjectbarnes
    @subjectbarnes Před 3 lety +3

    It doesn't matter how many times I watch your Necron videos; they always send chills down my spine. I love being a Necron fan and I love having found your channel. Thank you, gentle storyteller.

  • @solemnreign7574
    @solemnreign7574 Před 4 lety +1

    These are some of the best and I mean BEST lore videos of 40k. Please keep going and never stop!

  • @johangustafsson9522
    @johangustafsson9522 Před 4 lety +6

    Just found your channel. Enthralling voice. Thank you. Subscribed off course!!

  • @oOComatoseOo
    @oOComatoseOo Před 4 lety +7

    Your voice is amazing dude I really like your narrating. I am from germany and only a few of the audiobooks from w40k are translated in German so I listen to them in english on Audible. I heard Gareth Armstrong, Jonathan Keebler and David Timson telling the awesome lore of w40k and I like all 3 of them, they really do an amazing job in my opinion. But damn I would like to hear you narrate one of these Audiobooks! Your voice is really captivating!
    And sorry if my english isn't spot on!😅

  • @OEFarredondo
    @OEFarredondo Před 4 lety +45

    The 1 dislike is the psycher that died

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +7

      Abel Arredondo Lol. he had it coming. Mutant weirdo. ;).
      Thanks for listening, brother. And taking the time out to comment. :).

    • @imperialinquisitor510
      @imperialinquisitor510 Před 3 lety

      We are monitoring him.

  • @Nirvanic89
    @Nirvanic89 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Currently watching all your necron videos.. they are starting to become my favorite faction

  • @Sara3346
    @Sara3346 Před 4 lety +2

    I truly appreciate the way that you will have Warhammer fantasy images into this, though the entire presentation was great.

  • @TheChunkASaurus
    @TheChunkASaurus Před rokem

    Thank you so much for everything you are a master of your craft and a voice forced to be reckoned with. I will never cease to listen.

  • @AscendtionArc
    @AscendtionArc Před 4 lety +3

    A brillant video.
    Well done and thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @evanshankel2472
    @evanshankel2472 Před 4 lety +3

    Dude im binge watching all your 40K Lore videos, I just subscribed but I love your narration style and it made me renew my love for Warhammer!!!! Thanks for making me realize why I love 40K again brother!!!!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      It DID! Yes!!! Another brother returns to the flock! I know we can all get fatigue some times, but this is one of the best hobbies out there. Its made my day to know I may have restarted the fires!
      Thanks for sharing that, brother. Means a lot. :)

  • @DS-ql8wy
    @DS-ql8wy Před 4 lety +2

    An amazing introduction Baldermort, keep it up my dude, and have a good day :)

  • @petarrimenov1274
    @petarrimenov1274 Před 4 lety +5

    Haven't commented in a while but haven't missed a video made ! Keep it up, love ya!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks dude. Every watch is appreciated. Have a fantastic festive seasons if I don't catch you before. :)

  • @Armscavalera
    @Armscavalera Před 3 lety +2

    Dude the way you describe Szarekh gives me shivers... Szarekh is in a league of his own

  • @joelsmith9696
    @joelsmith9696 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow. Another great job sir. Glad you are back.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Joel Smith thanks Joel. Glad you enjoyed it. :).

  • @andreabuscaroli3396
    @andreabuscaroli3396 Před 3 lety +3

    I keep listening this. each time gave me chill. Please baldemort, keep going, keep narrate with your beautiful voice and keep narrate about necron when you can. We need a rightful voice to be presented as the immortal ruler of the cosmos we are

  • @cn240studios5
    @cn240studios5 Před 2 lety

    Hell yeah dude, this is badass. What a great thing it is you're doing here.

  • @sofusnielsen1
    @sofusnielsen1 Před 3 lety +1

    This is beautiful, keep up the great work man

  • @kemster99
    @kemster99 Před 3 lety +3

    This is the first time watching your videos and just subscribed. Excellent narration. Excellent voice. I am a big fan of A Border Prince book readings and I will definitely check out more of your channel and also your guild members. Thanks for the outstanding content!

  • @Zelturon91
    @Zelturon91 Před 4 lety +2

    Found this channel today and i love the storytelling, This and Luetin so far are the only voices i can "stand" listening to for a long time :>

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for listening, brother Zelturon. :)

  • @matthewseanmclachlan
    @matthewseanmclachlan Před 2 lety +1

    Been looking for a channel to delve into the stories behind 40K. Finally found it :)
    - Great writing
    - Great production
    - Great voice

  • @CrayZtwin1
    @CrayZtwin1 Před 4 lety

    Your my favorite WH40k channel hands down. Just found you and binged my way through all your videos. Nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw the Black Templar and Legion of the Damned. Out standing good sir !

  • @andriykorobov
    @andriykorobov Před 4 lety +15

    the pic at 31min is from star gate Atlantis, im guessing from the attack on the replicator world

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +5

      YEP! I find art difficult to gain, but the SG pyramids look was just too good to miss. :)

  • @AlfieVsLion
    @AlfieVsLion Před 4 lety +6

    Newly subscribed viewer, just wanna say amazing work, brilliantly produced and narrated. You, sir, deserve far more subscribers, and I have no doubt it will happen. Thank you so much from an Irish fan.. 👍

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. It is just entertainment. I am elated you liked it. :)
      *waves back from Blighty*

  • @goliathsteinbeisser3547
    @goliathsteinbeisser3547 Před 4 lety +6

    I like to think that some of the Old Ones were willing to help but the work of healing the Necrontyr DNA and their psyche (to give them peace) and the customary caution of the Old Ones took too long and the Necrontyr were impatient, relations eroded and internal politics lead to the Necrontyr declaring War and time running out for The Old ones attempting to heal the Necrontyr.

  • @elias1579
    @elias1579 Před 4 lety

    Most under appreciated video on the channel! Amazing

  • @WarWithReality
    @WarWithReality Před 4 lety +6

    You Sir, are incredible! The short story at the beginning was amazing, I love it!
    Subscribed.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      WarWithReality thank you, brother. I try to reflect the grand scale and feel of the grim dark as best I can.
      Welcome to the tribe, brother. :).

    • @WarWithReality
      @WarWithReality Před 4 lety +1

      @@baldermort You're doing a fantastic job. Keep up the good work, and thank you!

  • @IDICBeer
    @IDICBeer Před 4 lety

    Totally awesome mate, really enjoyed that. Hope your having a great Chrimbo

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      IDICBeer 40k thanks boss. Working on part 2 now. :). Glad you enjoyed it. :).

  • @Ben_of_Langley
    @Ben_of_Langley Před 4 lety

    I've only just randomly found this channel this being the second video but I absolutely love the way you do your videos I don't know what it is about your voice but it really fits with the 40k lore videos it almost like listening to one of the black library's audio books so you definitely have me hooked

  • @SailingScore
    @SailingScore Před 3 lety +1

    I had heard lots of good about your content from watching Adeptus Podcastus and I am far from disappointed. This is the first video I sat down to listen from you and... man! Baldermort, you are doing something truly great in my humble opinion. I’m hoping to hear more from the Ancient rulers of the Galaxy. Your videos might become my go to for hobbying background.

  • @nickm501
    @nickm501 Před 2 lety +2

    I cannot wait to watch all your other content.

  • @Bigbadredg14nt
    @Bigbadredg14nt Před 3 lety +1

    Gotta say, your voice lends so much to this story. I love it.

  • @Taydutt13
    @Taydutt13 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations on 200k you tell the most amazing stories and I am proud to be a gentle listener

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před rokem

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @richardkesner5195
    @richardkesner5195 Před 4 lety

    Welcome back, good Sir. Excellent video as always.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you, brother. I hope the next few are also to your liking. Pat 2 of the Silent King will be up Friday. I want to put out a few snacks for the chrimbo first. :)
      Thanks for listening/watching, as always. :)

  • @crushingriptide788
    @crushingriptide788 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Honestly one of the best videos ive ever listened to.

  • @squirrellordsgaming2772
    @squirrellordsgaming2772 Před 4 lety +1

    Keep this great work up!! I love the talent and passion you pour into your videos. I'm painting my armies and preparing to come back into the hobby since I left during 3rd edition...

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      Welcome back to THE hobby brother!!!! Magnificent news. :)
      Its a fun game now - yes, some detail has been lost - but its swift and jolly. Can;t wait until you take the field again. Do tell me how it goes? Well, if you get the time. :)

  • @racspartan1
    @racspartan1 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are great. I already have a better understanding of the War in Heaven Lore. The intro was awesome too.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for taking the time out to comment and like, brother Spartan. Very appreciated indeed. :)
      Thanks for listening. :)

  • @jamestown8398
    @jamestown8398 Před 4 lety +5

    The Old Ones are entirely to blame for this. Supposedly they were open-handed, but when they met the species that needed their help most of all they did nothing. They decided to sit by and do nothing while the Necrontyr lived and died in brief agony out of what can only be described as arrogance.
    If the Old Ones had shown compassion to the pained children lashing out then there would be no War in Heaven, and the Necrontyr would likely have been the best allies the Old Ones could ever hope for. Perhaps the Old Ones could have used this to change the Necrontyr for the better; "As we showed mercy to you, show mercy to the less powerful races you meet on your journey". I hope when the Old Ones were devoured by the Star Gods that at least some of them realized they had only themselves to blame.

    • @shadowlord1418
      @shadowlord1418 Před 3 lety

      The old ones had no obligation to help the necrons waged war out of pure jealousy

    • @jamestown8398
      @jamestown8398 Před 3 lety

      @@shadowlord1418 You sound like Ayn Rand.

    • @shadowlord1418
      @shadowlord1418 Před 3 lety

      @@jamestown8398 you sound naive

    • @valen2040
      @valen2040 Před 2 lety

      The Necrontyr proved themselves untrustworthy before they even met the Old Ones. Out of pure jealousy, they killed entire races that the Old Ones created. Their children, if you will. If the Old Ones helped them, how long would it be before that jealousy made the Necrontyr covet the knowledge of their saviors and turn on the Old Ones and their races again?

  • @jimpyre5038
    @jimpyre5038 Před 4 lety

    These are awesome. Great work!

  • @jimimarshall6471
    @jimimarshall6471 Před 4 lety

    Great stuff as usual my man, thank you.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      Biers No Frills thanks Biers. Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching. :).

  • @jackmyers8687
    @jackmyers8687 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic video as always my Lord Baldermort.
    One of the most interesting characters in the new law. Ancient, ambiguous, aloof, powerful and utterly lethal. Plus's a gorgeous model. With the exception of the Void Dragon, I think this is the best character in the Necrons. When you can kill a God and chain him to your Throne, you know your a badass!

  • @PhilBarratt
    @PhilBarratt Před 4 lety +1

    Absolutely fantastic work. Thank you

  • @Duke_of_Seshington
    @Duke_of_Seshington Před 4 lety +1

    You are on point today Sir. Gripping intro!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      David Ryan thanks, David. Trying out little things to make a better vid. It’s all about the entertainment in my mind. :). Thanks for listening. It is very appreciated. ;) b

  • @patrik9328
    @patrik9328 Před 2 lety +2

    You sir, have a voice of great story-teller

  • @bore6505
    @bore6505 Před 3 lety +3

    I just wanted to say that I got into 40k last year during the heights of the pandemic. I looked into Necron first (now I have an army) and came across your series in them, and I’ve been hooked ever since. You’ve made this year truly great for me, keep up all the great work you do!

  • @michaelmayr1990
    @michaelmayr1990 Před 3 lety

    I have to say sir whenever I listen to one of your tales that you open your videos with, I get inspired to pick up pen and paper (we’ll keyboard and screen really) and start to write.

  • @ChurchMouse12
    @ChurchMouse12 Před 3 lety

    The history is so cool...and I think I'm in love with your voice

  • @StevieB8363
    @StevieB8363 Před 2 lety

    I've been watching Warhammer 40K vids for several years now, but this was the best and most detailed description of the origin of the Necrons I have ever seen. Hail Baldermort!

  • @bluebuda8170
    @bluebuda8170 Před 4 lety

    I was wondering if we'd get anything new from u before Christmas. So happy. 😊

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +2

      I said I'd be away for a week, not quitting. 😇 Hope you enjoyed that one BB. Part two nearer the weekend, but more coming before the fatman in red. Thanks for your support, as always. :)

  • @3QUIN3
    @3QUIN3 Před 4 lety

    That was a trip, thank you!

  • @merlinmystique
    @merlinmystique Před 4 lety

    AMAZING work

  • @myellaspeed3379
    @myellaspeed3379 Před 4 lety

    Well, now im sad and horrifed. Another cracking video, cant wait for part 2. You have a good xmas champ, aw the best for next year.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +1

      MyElla Speed thanks for coming on the ride and all your kind words. Merry Christmas. Part two on Friday. :).

    • @myellaspeed3379
      @myellaspeed3379 Před 4 lety

      This rides just getting started haha. Thank you for all the wonderful videos, they have pulled me out of the hobby rut i was falling into(we'll no talk about the real life one haha). Have a good un and roll on friday!

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety

      MyElla Speed thanks Myella. Just never let the drudge get you down. It is what it is. So make sure you DO make time for fun and you. Thanks for everything, as always. Make 2020 your year. You got this. :).

  • @thebard7983
    @thebard7983 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome story

  • @kimckenzie6161
    @kimckenzie6161 Před 4 lety +17

    Just wanted to say that I thoroughly have enjoyed your reading here, and think you have a brilliant voice for this setting. I am curious, as a voice actor and someone who has been in the 40k community for some time (I voiced Vulkan and some other characters in the Emperor Text to Speech series and some different games/mods for the community), what is your recording specs, the microphone you use and your general experience with voice over related stuff? I feel like you have a candid voice to engage in a lot of things. Wouldn't mind speaking to you about it at some point to be frank. Either way, I definitely will be tuning in for more.

    • @baldermort
      @baldermort  Před 4 lety +3

      Dear brother ki. Sorry to disappoint, but I only use a Samson G-Track Pro, as the internet told me it would be clearer. I do some noise reduction and a compressor, but that's about it? I have no experience at all. Sorry. I now it shows a lot, but am hoping to get a voice coach if I can get funds together for it from patreon? I am trying to learn more?
      Everything I do is trial and error, sometimes after watching a youtube guide. Its a stiff learning curve and I can only try my best to make it fun. Sorry. I simply don't have your experience or credentials.
      Thank you for listening, brother McKenzie. :) :)

    • @jimnpen8451
      @jimnpen8451 Před 4 lety

      Vulkan was awesome, I loved the smooth transition to the ork voice