IRON HANDS - ISSTVAN AND AFTERMATH IN collaboration with HORUS HERESY LEGIONS: ► Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1031140/The_Horus_Heresy_Legions ► Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Everguild.HorusHeresy ► App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id1398384203 ► Website: www.horusheresylegions.com/ Join the Iron Hands and relieve the Dropsite Massacre on Isstvan V in the new single-player campaign: 'March of the Gorgon'. Play as the infamous Shadrak Meduson, deadly Gabriel Santar and the indomitable Ferrus Manus as the Iron Hands battle their former brothers for survival on the surface of Isstvan, in a war that will shake the Imperium to it's core! The campaign only runs for a few weeks. Take part now by downloading the game on Google Play Store, Apple or Steam with the links below. The tale of Shadrak Meduson and his shattered legions, attempting to hurt the Warmaster as he speeds toward Terra. Then going on to a breakdown of the Iron Hands and a look at their present and future. RELATED VIDEOS FULGRIM: th-cam.com/video/g5xdbh14Eic/w-d-xo.html
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I can vouch as well. The game is basically ad free. Very similar to MTG arena but for a warhammer 30k card game. It is actually possibly the best mobile game I have played. Mainly that it is truly add free and not pay to win. Yes you can buy better cards with real money. But it is not ever advertising that. In fact I don't know where or how you purchase "gems" for this purpose. Similar to MTG it can often come down to deck building and what you draw. Even a great deck can lose with a bad draw.
Never forget: Ferrus was first to die. Sanguinius was next. But only the Angel is praised for his death. Ferrus was forgotten. Just as fast as his Legion. Broken. Cast adrift. Left behind by all. But Iron endured. The Tenth closed ranks and grew. Medusans do not give up. Nor give in. Nor forgive. Or forget. The Tenth is a machine that will roll over the Galaxy without pity. Without pause. Without mercy. And it will be meted out with the same care and temperance that was shown to them for so long by both friend and foe. Remember brothers: The Flesh is Weak. But the machine knows only Truth. For the Gorgon!
Thank you for this video, Baldermort, unfortunately Iron Hands always have been underrepresented for reasons stated at the start, it's good to see someone doing him justice
I am a fan of the lore and quite the Warhammer 40k nerd for quite some time now and I am still amazed how deep this lore is. One never stops to discover interesting characters, story arcs and details all the time. This is just one example and you are right, I was never fully aware that Fulgrim tried to turn Manus or that this attempt affected in the way that he believed he had to prove something, which might have made his actions more inconsiderate. Not at least because GW and Black Library put so much focus on so few things for apparent reasons.
@@Baldermort it is long enough as it is. As you said there really isn’t much lore on them compared to some of the other 1st founding legions/chapters and this is mainly because their biggest role in the story was so early, but despite this I love them just the same. I was drawn to them because when you think sci-fi war you think cyborgs and who doesn’t love cyborgs. Beyond that it’s their way of war that appeals to me. No nonsense, practical, brutal as war should be.
@@Baldermort This was SO GOOD. You captured the true tragedy of the 10th's embrace of the machine and how it was something their Primarch never ever wanted to see happen to them. It mirrors the tragedy of a man's crusade to end religion, only to be placed on a golden throne and worshipped fanatically as a god. The true grim darkness of 40k, is the irony.
The sons of Ferrus Manus are legendary warriors who have served the Imperium for the past ten thousand years, and while they still mourn the loss of their father they turn that sadness into anger and rage against the enemy of mankind. The Iron Hands are the most indomitable of their fellow Space Marines and they will never break, and that strength will continue to inspire others to stand against evil.
“We are Iron. We do not bend. We are Iron. We do not falter. We are Iron, for ours is strength and furry. We are Iron, sons of the Gorgon. Sons of Ferrous Manous.”
Ah the Legion where amputation is simply the graduation ceremony. An entire legion filled with Skywalkers(they are all missing a hand) They are the cultural dwarves of Warhammer 40k Space Marines, lots of gadgets and doohickies, lots of tech and a stubborn demeanor to go with it.
This is so freaking cool! Lore that follows suce a great game! (They release new campaign missions each month focusing on a different chapter or legion rather. Last month was Emperors Children, now Iron hands. I am actually really enjoying the lore I am learning there, and this is a great accompanying video!)
@@Baldermort amen to that brother! Btw your lore videos about the Blood Angels is what made me choose them. The videos put me to tears while I was listening, no joke. Wanted to thank you for that - it really helped during some dark times in my life. A sincere thanks to you Brother.
FOR THE GORGON Ive been a big Ironhands fan for a long time, them, necrons, & orks were what first got me into 40k thanks to two close buddies of mine.
The story of Shadrak Meduson and how he fought, was betrayed by his own and died are surprisingly great despite it being a bit haphazard and clearly not fully planned out beforehand. It also shows both the strength of the 10th Legion and the weaknesses, that turned them into the brittle jet enduring force, they are today.
@@Baldermort it's one of the mysterious points for me. Unlike Horus and Sanguinius who are utterly gone. The Traitors sans The Twins bound to The Ruinous Power and I'll Leave Speaking of XI And II to my betters. The Gorgon is Simply Dead of Boby. And a body can be reforged. To quote, "We can rebuild Him, We Have The Technology."
@@AgeofGuns Hey now, that Barbie doll was one of the greatest dualists to ever live, and he had to give in to a daemon to withstand Ferrus' rage and defeat his brother and damn himself forever.
I used to look down on the cyborgs of the Iron Hands. Seeing them as little more closed minded mortal resenters. Then I read about Ferrus Manus, and was in turn inspired by his pure devotion to humanity. Recognizing his impact on those around him by encouraging personal strength(body & mind) and self-reliance for the sake of others. Ever bit the bright Sun that the Phoenician was once, but with one iridescent different… Ferrus Manus’ light burned hotter.
Your collaboration with Horus Heresy Legion makes for truly awesome videos! As someone who have read every single Horus Heresy title, I am always amazed about how accurate and extensive their lore summaries are, and you bring it to life beautifully as well as contributing your own thoughts.
I do it regularly. I see iron warriors on a script, I say iron hands. And vice Versa. It’s why I never cover the hands. Editing and re-recording are a horror.
@@Baldermort I believe you Buddy, my closest friend in my gaming circle runs Iron Warriors for Horus Heresy and I run Iron Hands ... We get the same problem repeatedly 😂 Tbf. It's still super clear what your intention was so no re recording is necessary.
Yes, and an actually good author to write them, Chris Wraight could do it, his Wrath of Iron was pretty good, also would love a Hero of the Space Marines type series on my boi Shadrak
I give the most love and attention to my Iron Hands collection than all of my armies. I cut, file, and replace at least one hand on each model with a bionic bit sourced from many kits, 3d printed bits sellers, resin etc. Many models have bionic legs and other bits added as well. I paint them in a black scheme with hints of purple and green like oil which is a tough scheme and sort of above my level. I give each model the proper decals, oil paint weathering, rubble filled bases. I think I do this to try to make up for everyone else passing over them.
The iron hands are certainly least in my mind when I think about color scheme, culture, or deeds. But they are spectacular despite my lack of personal interest.
Brilliant brother Baldermort, brilliant! And one thing was always true, the iron hands could always be relied on to lend a hand… in a quite literal sense.
Thank you so much for showing my favorite legion some love. It would be nice if black library and gw could show them a little more love then they do now.
I've been arguing these same points about the Iron Hands on the 40k lore for months you have no idea how much vindication this makes me feel. Thank you for the great video
Wasn’t able to watch this until today but really enjoyed it. Always a interesting to think on how different the Iron Hands would be today if Ferrus Manus didn’t fall during the drop site massacre. And how different the Horus Heresy outcome could have been. Also thanks again for having my pictures in your videos (12:17 «You gets no mercy from the Iron Hands» 26:41 «Iron Hands»)
And another absolutly amazing entry. You, brother, realy know, how to make each topic shine, how to highlight the best in each aspect of the universe, you focus on. To ignite such passion, that a "Okay, but not my favorite"-faction feels relatable, even - excuse my lack for better words - lovable in a way, even more: natural, as in "a needed element of its ecosystem", realy is a talent. And we need such positive voices in the ever darkening times. For me, it also caters to the whole, as every faction feels in the right above all others, creating the real horror behind it all just for those, who peak in from outside, seeing how wrong just all of them are at the same time.
Thank you, nothing more to be said. I thanked for the video on The Phoenix, and I thank you now. You do justice to those forgotten and scorned. Thank you.
As a Salamander myself, I have much respect for my cousins in the Iron Hands, both of our legions suffered great loss but we will never give up! FOR THE EMPEROR!!!
Hey uncle Balders, hope you are doing better soon. Thanks for this vid, Iron Hands is actually one of the knowledge gaps I have so cheers for uploading this piece on them!
Holy carp dude! This vid is amazeballs. I have an old (started in 3rd) Iron Hands founding chapter of mostly first born marines. I collected all the way through to 8th when I added a few primaris, but missed the days when they were the hotness. This makes me want to drag them out for some crusade games.
I always thought that Iron Hands are criminally underrated in stories and lore because they have so much to give : loyalty and the stubbornness of the fists , proficiency in technology and heavy weapons of the Mechanicum but without their treacherous tendencies, and a tragic history that can rival Blood Angeles. It's a shame really that they are reduced to autistic techboys. They could truly be one of the strongest legions that Emperor commands only if they could be rebuilt into legion again and given enough credit by GW. Wishful thinking I know, but the ability is definitely there. I think that Iron Hands legion in full power could wipe the floor with so many enemies of the Imperium today from Tyranids and Genestealers to Iron Warriors and Orks. Basically anywhere where everything needs to exterminated without hesitation.
Thank you for the video dearest bard, and thank you for covering another of my favored chapters. When making my homebrew the sons of Ferrus were among my choices for their parent chapter, until that spectacular coverage of Rogals sons changed my mind I would like to apologize for not havign tuned in more, but I always return for your astounding recounting and the stories. Abundance Tertius is developing well, so thank you for the sharing of the hobby with us!!!
I remember you first video, on the iron hands. And here we are back with them. And here I sit watching a man who is both experienced and yet still as passionate as when he first began. You have done well baldimort, and I am proud. And for my part I have built a formidable iron hands army and have begun writing a short story. If you wish to see, I would be happy to show you.
Notbean! My gods. Brother, how are you? Seems like an age. If I recall rightly, you were with us from very early days indeed. Thank you for all of your support in those early days. It means the world. ;)
I am so looking forward to your entry on the Gorgon! Fulgrim's story was quite good as well. As I learned more about the Drop site Massacre and what happened to the Tenth Legion it brought to memory "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The Iron Hands don't question the Imperium and what it stands for. They do not answer for their unique customs. That is not their job! They take the fight to the enemy and force them to fight on their back foot. It's my personal belief that the Emperor's Children and Iron Hands were meant to complete each other: the 3rd having the ambition to being the best at whatever they choose and the 10th having the determination to get it done. Same with the Primarchs. When Fulgrim turned to chaos Ferrus lost his senses (literally) and when Ferrus died so did Fulgrim's will to live. That is my point of view. So thank you brother for doing all this work. It's so much fun to hear these stories. Farewell!
THANK YOU UNCLE! A TRULY LEGENDARY PICTURE YOU HAVE PAINTED (PER USUAL!). And You Said it PERFECTLY.....The Legions that Horus Just "Sent Away" maybe he thought he could turn or destroy later after his Victory... BUT THE IRON HANDS, THE SALAMANDERS, AND MY RAVEN DADDY AND MY BROTHER RAVENS .....WE HAD TO BE PUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY.....AS WE WOULD NEVER BETRAY THE BIG E....OR HUMANITY. "VICTORUS AUT MORTIS!" [VICTORY OR DEATH!] -BATTLE CRY OF THE RAVEN GUARD SALUTATIONS TO OUR IRON HANDED COUSINS... WE FEEL YOUR LOSS... WE WILL HAVE OUR REVENGE FOR ISSTVAN 5....... RETRIBUTION IS NIGH...
Alas I wish I had iron hands such as the gorgon then I wouldn’t have burned my hand on heated metal today. Thanks for the video I preparing to move so it is nice to have something to listen to
Hope we get a Unification Wars and Solar reclamation to go along with the Scouring series so we get to see more lore on the Iron Hands as they where one of the big players in the beginning of the Great Crusade and we can see the 1st Dark Angels as they develop the Princepia Belecosa and how the other Legions adapted them before the Primarch's where found.
Of all the primarchs, Ferrus best understood what his purpose was and accepted it most fully...to smash the enemies of the Emperor. Not to slaughter pointlessly, not to learn about his defeated enemies, or waste time building cities..but to crush the enemies of the Emperor and move on until no more enemies remained. He knew it, he accepted it and that was why he was respected.
Totally agree! Ferrus knew he was a weapon, he knew his purpose and the purpose of his legion. He wanted for nothing more. And we havent seen any evidence of him having aspirations of grandeur, like many of his brothers.
41:30 Okay hang on a minute, that is not what happened and you know that to be absolutely true. Corvus barely escaped Angron after fighting 98 days, Manus and Vulkan only fought day one. So this man just witnessed many of his brothers turn traitor, nearly kill him, and his legion entirely. What else do you expect him to do then return to Terra and ask his father for Forgiveness and then permission to Fight and die to the end in his way.
The Flesh is not weak. Iron will break before it bends. It is the Hand that forges Iron that hold true strength, and know how to use it. Remember the Gorgon! The Dauntless! For Ferrus Manus!
@@Baldermort as always, thank you for sharing your art with us. And I agree, I think we’ve not heard the last of Ferrus Manus. If there was anyone to lead a Legion of mysterious and fiery space marine specters, it would be Him, if not in *Spirit.*
2 months late to the party,...sorry. Came in as usual looking forward to learning lore on a legion I know little about. Then I hear a voice that gives the First and our Primarch his due. Thanks to you and Wolf Lord Rho I get to hear positiveness about the Sons of the Lion. Thanks as always Baldermort. Right now You and the other channels are my only avenue into this hobby and I thank y'all for that. Thank You!
While I am a Dark Angels player, and fan, I am grateful for this tribute to Ferris Manus and his 10th Legion. I have admired his determination to make Fulgrim and Horus pay for their treachery and betrayal. Thank you for your fantastic narration on this aspect of the lore. You are a treasure. 😁😁👍👍👍
Once again love your videos and coverage of the legions, characters and more of 40k. I forever look forward to when you'll cover my favorite primarch, Angron. With the same attention and care you've done to the other characters you've covered.
I guarantee that when I get to Angron it’ll be every bit as enthusiastic and forceful as any other. I will. I don’t do primarchs often ad they’re so draining. But I’ll see what I can do soon.
IRON HANDS LETS GOOOOOO! Edit: I mean the flesh is weak, ehm Thank you for this Baldemort, we recieve no attention at all and you talking about us is an absolute honour.
If the Iron Hand didn't shatter during the drop site massacre, Horus wouldn't able to reach Holy Terra. We don't bend. We don't retreat. We don't forgive. We endure any challenge. Our will forge the futur Let's the other legion take the glory because we know what it take to survive in a galaxy their is only war Stevens, chapter master of the Iron Ghost
Excellent I love this, you have a knack for making the 10th shine! They are so often ignored in favor of other legion/chapters despite having some really cool idiosyncrasies. Whats not to love about extra bionics and heavy weapons? I have been having plenty of fun making some and the conversion potential I up there for sure. I have especially like exploring the heavily implied necron origin to ferrus' hands and what that might mean for daddy obsessed members.
Not just Transhumans...Cyborg Transhumans. Really the most terrifying Legion and latter Chapter along with their few successors. The Iron Hands and the Red Talons should be right in that list of most fearful Chapters along with the Minatours, Black Templars, and Charcaradons.
You've made me appreciate the Iron Hands just that much more. Thank you for sharing your work Baldermort, it is a comforting thing to have in a world of shit that is the world leaders making. Thank you
I gotta say. I certainly hope you cover the traitors in as much depth and detail versus that 20 minute vid of NIght Lords. Yeah yeah, fan boy here. but still!! You do great work and am looking forward to more!.
Another mix-up of Iron Hands and Iron Warriors around 7:00 eh? Don't worry about it. Overall this piece nicely fits with the characteristic and passionate entries you are renowned for. Well done.
Ignoring the law and subject in this video (obviously that's why I'm here in the first place though) I need to say the research and especially the narration is truly fantastic. Such passion and inflection pulls you in and makes you feel like you were almost there in this fictional world. Absolutely excellent.
My dearest Sir Baldermort! I am certain I am not alone in thinking that Games Workshop need to employ you as an official voice actor for the Black Library audio books.
Men if the first legion didn't get to terra so late and that asshole of Luther didn't betrayed the lion it really would be different,but this is not about the lion this is a about the gorgon beside the lion ferrus is a primarch with a great power and intelligence I would love to see him return to us
@@Baldermort me too! It's so hard since I fell in love with the iron warriors and imperial fists first and since the icon is also a hand and also has iron in the name it's very befuddling
IRON HANDS - ISSTVAN AND AFTERMATH
IN collaboration with HORUS HERESY LEGIONS:
► Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1031140/The_Horus_Heresy_Legions
► Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Everguild.HorusHeresy
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Join the Iron Hands and relieve the Dropsite Massacre on Isstvan V in the new single-player campaign: 'March of the Gorgon'.
Play as the infamous Shadrak Meduson, deadly Gabriel Santar and the indomitable Ferrus Manus as the Iron Hands battle their former brothers for survival on the surface of Isstvan, in a war that will shake the Imperium to it's core!
The campaign only runs for a few weeks. Take part now by downloading the game on Google Play Store, Apple or Steam with the links below.
The tale of Shadrak Meduson and his shattered legions, attempting to hurt the Warmaster as he speeds toward Terra. Then going on to a breakdown of the Iron Hands and a look at their present and future.
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I highly recommend the game, it's a lot of fun. Let them know Balders sent you :)
@@BohdanKaiba how do you tell them he sent us!?
I can vouch as well. The game is basically ad free. Very similar to MTG arena but for a warhammer 30k card game. It is actually possibly the best mobile game I have played. Mainly that it is truly add free and not pay to win. Yes you can buy better cards with real money. But it is not ever advertising that. In fact I don't know where or how you purchase "gems" for this purpose. Similar to MTG it can often come down to deck building and what you draw. Even a great deck can lose with a bad draw.
Fun game
- 2 year dedicated player
Never forget:
Ferrus was first to die. Sanguinius was next. But only the Angel is praised for his death.
Ferrus was forgotten. Just as fast as his Legion. Broken. Cast adrift. Left behind by all.
But Iron endured.
The Tenth closed ranks and grew. Medusans do not give up. Nor give in. Nor forgive. Or forget. The Tenth is a machine that will roll over the Galaxy without pity. Without pause.
Without mercy.
And it will be meted out with the same care and temperance that was shown to them for so long by both friend and foe.
Remember brothers: The Flesh is Weak. But the machine knows only Truth.
For the Gorgon!
thats because ferrus was kind of a git
My father's name is William Miller. As a good son, like the Iron Hands.... I will respect my sires legacy until the end.
FOR THE GORGON
@@AgeofGuns Ooof.
@@AgeofGuns damn...didnt have to go that deep
Thank you for this video, Baldermort, unfortunately Iron Hands always have been underrepresented for reasons stated at the start, it's good to see someone doing him justice
One of the coolest legions but people don't like them
@@richardvaldes3959 hey, u the 8th legion guy? And yes u r correct
@@shouryajitbhattacharya2900 that's me brother! Where do you know me from? hahah. I'm always in the shadows making comments on content
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I am a fan of the lore and quite the Warhammer 40k nerd for quite some time now and I am still amazed how deep this lore is. One never stops to discover interesting characters, story arcs and details all the time. This is just one example and you are right, I was never fully aware that Fulgrim tried to turn Manus or that this attempt affected in the way that he believed he had to prove something, which might have made his actions more inconsiderate. Not at least because GW and Black Library put so much focus on so few things for apparent reasons.
As an iron hands player I thank you for this.
Sorry it’s not longer. :(.
@@Baldermort it is long enough as it is. As you said there really isn’t much lore on them compared to some of the other 1st founding legions/chapters and this is mainly because their biggest role in the story was so early, but despite this I love them just the same. I was drawn to them because when you think sci-fi war you think cyborgs and who doesn’t love cyborgs. Beyond that it’s their way of war that appeals to me. No nonsense, practical, brutal as war should be.
Me too❕And may worthy Baldermort be blessed by the Omnissiah for it. 🦾
I too appreciate it. Iron Hands are so underrated
My favorite chapter being discussed by my favorite lore master? WHOO-HOO! Great way to start the weekend!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@Baldermort This was SO GOOD. You captured the true tragedy of the 10th's embrace of the machine and how it was something their Primarch never ever wanted to see happen to them. It mirrors the tragedy of a man's crusade to end religion, only to be placed on a golden throne and worshipped fanatically as a god. The true grim darkness of 40k, is the irony.
Ferrus Manus and the Iron Hands, incredible strength, loyalty, brutality, and tragedy. Why I love them so much.
The sons of Ferrus Manus are legendary warriors who have served the Imperium for the past ten thousand years, and while they still mourn the loss of their father they turn that sadness into anger and rage against the enemy of mankind. The Iron Hands are the most indomitable of their fellow Space Marines and they will never break, and that strength will continue to inspire others to stand against evil.
“We are Iron. We do not bend.
We are Iron. We do not falter.
We are Iron, for ours is strength and furry.
We are Iron, sons of the Gorgon.
Sons of Ferrous Manous.”
Shadrak Meduson is super Cool, I never heard about this guy before! I loved hearing about him!
Ah the Legion where amputation is simply the graduation ceremony.
An entire legion filled with Skywalkers(they are all missing a hand)
They are the cultural dwarves of Warhammer 40k Space Marines, lots of gadgets and doohickies, lots of tech and a stubborn demeanor to go with it.
This is so freaking cool! Lore that follows suce a great game! (They release new campaign missions each month focusing on a different chapter or legion rather. Last month was Emperors Children, now Iron hands. I am actually really enjoying the lore I am learning there, and this is a great accompanying video!)
We work together for a reason. :). I play and it’s a great way to get lore done. :)
@@Baldermort amen to that brother! Btw your lore videos about the Blood Angels is what made me choose them. The videos put me to tears while I was listening, no joke. Wanted to thank you for that - it really helped during some dark times in my life. A sincere thanks to you Brother.
FOR THE GORGON
Ive been a big Ironhands fan for a long time, them, necrons, & orks were what first got me into 40k thanks to two close buddies of mine.
The story of Shadrak Meduson and how he fought, was betrayed by his own and died are surprisingly great despite it being a bit haphazard and clearly not fully planned out beforehand. It also shows both the strength of the 10th Legion and the weaknesses, that turned them into the brittle jet enduring force, they are today.
It's a crying shame that the Gorgon and Xth are celebrated so little.
True. :(
@@Baldermort it's one of the mysterious points for me. Unlike Horus and Sanguinius who are utterly gone. The Traitors sans The Twins bound to The Ruinous Power and I'll Leave Speaking of XI And II to my betters. The Gorgon is Simply Dead of Boby. And a body can be reforged. To quote, "We can rebuild Him, We Have The Technology."
@@AgeofGuns Hey now, that Barbie doll was one of the greatest dualists to ever live, and he had to give in to a daemon to withstand Ferrus' rage and defeat his brother and damn himself forever.
I used to look down on the cyborgs of the Iron Hands. Seeing them as little more closed minded mortal resenters. Then I read about Ferrus Manus, and was in turn inspired by his pure devotion to humanity. Recognizing his impact on those around him by encouraging personal strength(body & mind) and self-reliance for the sake of others. Ever bit the bright Sun that the Phoenician was once, but with one iridescent different… Ferrus Manus’ light burned hotter.
Sons of Medusa player here but yes thank you.
Thank you for listening brother. ;)
Your collaboration with Horus Heresy Legion makes for truly awesome videos! As someone who have read every single Horus Heresy title, I am always amazed about how accurate and extensive their lore summaries are, and you bring it to life beautifully as well as contributing your own thoughts.
Oh crumbs. You know it better than I. I’m still sloughing through. I read slowly. Sorry. :(
@@Baldermort don't you apologise! Your insides on 40k are always solid to great!
Thank you for this astounding vision of the iron hands! They deserve it
Iron hands are so underrated that even Baldemort confuses them with Iron Warriors even in his own video (the part where he introduces Shadrak Meduson)
I do it regularly. I see iron warriors on a script, I say iron hands. And vice Versa. It’s why I never cover the hands. Editing and re-recording are a horror.
@@Baldermort I believe you Buddy, my closest friend in my gaming circle runs Iron Warriors for Horus Heresy and I run Iron Hands ... We get the same problem repeatedly 😂
Tbf. It's still super clear what your intention was so no re recording is necessary.
It's great to see another video about Iron Tenth!
Xth Legion need more love
Yes, and an actually good author to write them, Chris Wraight could do it, his Wrath of Iron was pretty good, also would love a Hero of the Space Marines type series on my boi Shadrak
I give the most love and attention to my Iron Hands collection than all of my armies. I cut, file, and replace at least one hand on each model with a bionic bit sourced from many kits, 3d printed bits sellers, resin etc. Many models have bionic legs and other bits added as well. I paint them in a black scheme with hints of purple and green like oil which is a tough scheme and sort of above my level. I give each model the proper decals, oil paint weathering, rubble filled bases. I think I do this to try to make up for everyone else passing over them.
The iron hands are certainly least in my mind when I think about color scheme, culture, or deeds. But they are spectacular despite my lack of personal interest.
Amazing timing as always brother ! Diving into it now!
Brilliant brother Baldermort, brilliant! And one thing was always true, the iron hands could always be relied on to lend a hand… in a quite literal sense.
Parrum pun ting!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
Oh you…. DARE?!?!!! Lol
@@fumarc4501 sorry, did that come over a little heavy handed? 🤣
Thank you so much for showing my favorite legion some love. It would be nice if black library and gw could show them a little more love then they do now.
It's always a treat when Brother Baldermort releases a 30k lore video.
I've been arguing these same points about the Iron Hands on the 40k lore for months you have no idea how much vindication this makes me feel. Thank you for the great video
Wasn’t able to watch this until today but really enjoyed it. Always a interesting to think on how different the Iron Hands would be today if Ferrus Manus didn’t fall during the drop site massacre. And how different the Horus Heresy outcome could have been.
Also thanks again for having my pictures in your videos (12:17 «You gets no mercy from the Iron Hands» 26:41 «Iron Hands»)
Great video! Thanks baldy. I read the lore in this game in your voice in my head. It makes the game that much better
And another absolutly amazing entry. You, brother, realy know, how to make each topic shine, how to highlight the best in each aspect of the universe, you focus on. To ignite such passion, that a "Okay, but not my favorite"-faction feels relatable, even - excuse my lack for better words - lovable in a way, even more: natural, as in "a needed element of its ecosystem", realy is a talent. And we need such positive voices in the ever darkening times.
For me, it also caters to the whole, as every faction feels in the right above all others, creating the real horror behind it all just for those, who peak in from outside, seeing how wrong just all of them are at the same time.
Thank you, nothing more to be said. I thanked for the video on The Phoenix, and I thank you now. You do justice to those forgotten and scorned. Thank you.
As a Salamander myself, I have much respect for my cousins in the Iron Hands, both of our legions suffered great loss but we will never give up! FOR THE EMPEROR!!!
❤
Hey uncle Balders, hope you are doing better soon. Thanks for this vid, Iron Hands is actually one of the knowledge gaps I have so cheers for uploading this piece on them!
Holy carp dude! This vid is amazeballs.
I have an old (started in 3rd) Iron Hands founding chapter of mostly first born marines. I collected all the way through to 8th when I added a few primaris, but missed the days when they were the hotness.
This makes me want to drag them out for some crusade games.
I always thought that Iron Hands are criminally underrated in stories and lore because they have so much to give : loyalty and the stubbornness of the fists , proficiency in technology and heavy weapons of the Mechanicum but without their treacherous tendencies, and a tragic history that can rival Blood Angeles. It's a shame really that they are reduced to autistic techboys.
They could truly be one of the strongest legions that Emperor commands only if they could be rebuilt into legion again and given enough credit by GW.
Wishful thinking I know, but the ability is definitely there.
I think that Iron Hands legion in full power could wipe the floor with so many enemies of the Imperium today from Tyranids and Genestealers to Iron Warriors and Orks. Basically anywhere where everything needs to exterminated without hesitation.
Thank you for the video dearest bard, and thank you for covering another of my favored chapters. When making my homebrew the sons of Ferrus were among my choices for their parent chapter, until that spectacular coverage of Rogals sons changed my mind
I would like to apologize for not havign tuned in more, but I always return for your astounding recounting and the stories. Abundance Tertius is developing well, so thank you for the sharing of the hobby with us!!!
It’s only ever here as a relaxant at your pleasure good sir. :)
Just about to build a 30k Iron Hands army, it's like he knew!! Thanks Baldamort
I remember you first video, on the iron hands. And here we are back with them.
And here I sit watching a man who is both experienced and yet still as passionate as when he first began.
You have done well baldimort, and I am proud.
And for my part I have built a formidable iron hands army and have begun writing a short story. If you wish to see, I would be happy to show you.
Notbean! My gods. Brother, how are you? Seems like an age. If I recall rightly, you were with us from very early days indeed.
Thank you for all of your support in those early days. It means the world. ;)
I am so looking forward to your entry on the Gorgon! Fulgrim's story was quite good as well. As I learned more about the Drop site Massacre and what happened to the Tenth Legion it brought to memory "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The Iron Hands don't question the Imperium and what it stands for. They do not answer for their unique customs. That is not their job! They take the fight to the enemy and force them to fight on their back foot. It's my personal belief that the Emperor's Children and Iron Hands were meant to complete each other: the 3rd having the ambition to being the best at whatever they choose and the 10th having the determination to get it done. Same with the Primarchs. When Fulgrim turned to chaos Ferrus lost his senses (literally) and when Ferrus died so did Fulgrim's will to live. That is my point of view. So thank you brother for doing all this work. It's so much fun to hear these stories. Farewell!
THANK YOU UNCLE! A TRULY LEGENDARY PICTURE YOU HAVE PAINTED (PER USUAL!).
And You Said it PERFECTLY.....The Legions that Horus Just "Sent Away" maybe he thought he could turn or destroy later after his Victory...
BUT THE IRON HANDS, THE SALAMANDERS, AND MY RAVEN DADDY AND MY BROTHER RAVENS .....WE HAD TO BE PUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY.....AS WE WOULD NEVER BETRAY THE BIG E....OR HUMANITY.
"VICTORUS AUT MORTIS!"
[VICTORY OR DEATH!]
-BATTLE CRY OF THE RAVEN GUARD
SALUTATIONS TO OUR IRON HANDED COUSINS...
WE FEEL YOUR LOSS...
WE WILL HAVE OUR REVENGE FOR
ISSTVAN 5.......
RETRIBUTION IS NIGH...
Your videos have really made me rethink my opinion of the iron hands and Ferrus
Thanks the Gods, Old and New, for the 10th! Favorite faction!! I love my Steel Confessors
It's always a good day when a new Baldermort video drops
Alas I wish I had iron hands such as the gorgon then I wouldn’t have burned my hand on heated metal today. Thanks for the video I preparing to move so it is nice to have something to listen to
Ouch! Hope it recovers quickly Brother.
It is a small burn and should heal fast but thank you good sir
The flesh is indeed weak, brother
Pro tip, apply vinegar to keep the burn spot from scabbing or scaring.
Haven’t even watched it yet and I know it’s going to be another amazing vid from our favorite servo skull
Hope we get a Unification Wars and Solar reclamation to go along with the Scouring series so we get to see more lore on the Iron Hands as they where one of the big players in the beginning of the Great Crusade and we can see the 1st Dark Angels as they develop the Princepia Belecosa and how the other Legions adapted them before the Primarch's where found.
A perfect, just woke up from a unintended nap
Great work, it’s always a pleasure Sir Baldermort.
Love the videos man ,i throw them on every time i paint. Ill sauce some dollars your way just as soon a i have some extra moneys!!:)
Thank you! But get that plastic first brother. A view is enough. :)
Of all the primarchs, Ferrus best understood what his purpose was and accepted it most fully...to smash the enemies of the Emperor. Not to slaughter pointlessly, not to learn about his defeated enemies, or waste time building cities..but to crush the enemies of the Emperor and move on until no more enemies remained. He knew it, he accepted it and that was why he was respected.
Totally agree! Ferrus knew he was a weapon, he knew his purpose and the purpose of his legion. He wanted for nothing more. And we havent seen any evidence of him having aspirations of grandeur, like many of his brothers.
41:30 Okay hang on a minute, that is not what happened and you know that to be absolutely true.
Corvus barely escaped Angron after fighting 98 days, Manus and Vulkan only fought day one.
So this man just witnessed many of his brothers turn traitor, nearly kill him, and his legion entirely.
What else do you expect him to do then return to Terra and ask his father for Forgiveness and then permission to Fight and die to the end in his way.
Baldemort is a preeminent storyteller par excellence. Cadence and emphasis is just brilliant, makes listening so enjoyable. Ta
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The Flesh is not weak. Iron will break before it bends.
It is the Hand that forges Iron that hold true strength, and know how to use it.
Remember the Gorgon! The Dauntless!
For Ferrus Manus!
Indeed. The riddle of steel. :)
@@Baldermort as always, thank you for sharing your art with us. And I agree, I think we’ve not heard the last of Ferrus Manus. If there was anyone to lead a Legion of mysterious and fiery space marine specters, it would be Him, if not in *Spirit.*
glad you are getting collaboration from GW man =D you deserve it =)
Thank You for this Legendary dedication to the Iron Hands. So well done, so stirring. Well done Brother B.
Listening to your passionate delivery always makes my day better
I love you baldmort. You always offer unique perspectives that often challenge my views of 40k.And I love that.
Another amazing entry Baldermort! I love when you deep dive the loyalist legions and the individual characters. Most excellent work as ever.
2 months late to the party,...sorry. Came in as usual looking forward to learning lore on a legion I know little about. Then I hear a voice that gives the First and our Primarch his due. Thanks to you and Wolf Lord Rho I get to hear positiveness about the Sons of the Lion. Thanks as always Baldermort. Right now You and the other channels are my only avenue into this hobby and I thank y'all for that. Thank You!
What a great surprise. The Iron Hands are one of my favourite and yet, most ignored first foundation chapter!
I know! It’s ludicrous as they’re bloody cool!!!!
So as I go on lunch I get a new videos WOOHO!
While I am a Dark Angels player, and fan, I am grateful for this tribute to Ferris Manus and his 10th Legion. I have admired his determination to make Fulgrim and Horus pay for their treachery and betrayal. Thank you for your fantastic narration on this aspect of the lore. You are a treasure. 😁😁👍👍👍
Once again love your videos and coverage of the legions, characters and more of 40k. I forever look forward to when you'll cover my favorite primarch, Angron. With the same attention and care you've done to the other characters you've covered.
I guarantee that when I get to Angron it’ll be every bit as enthusiastic and forceful as any other. I will. I don’t do primarchs often ad they’re so draining. But I’ll see what I can do soon.
IRON HANDS LETS GOOOOOO!
Edit: I mean the flesh is weak, ehm
Thank you for this Baldemort, we recieve no attention at all and you talking about us is an absolute honour.
Great video only marred by the Iron Hands being misspoken as Iron Warriors every now and then.
It’s a verbal tic I cannot remove. :(. Sorry.
This was so good and beautifully narrated!
So fulgroms moment was epic. And this even at the start I can tell is going to be a epic video. Thank you
If the Iron Hand didn't shatter during the drop site massacre, Horus wouldn't able to reach Holy Terra.
We don't bend. We don't retreat. We don't forgive. We endure any challenge. Our will forge the futur
Let's the other legion take the glory because we know what it take to survive in a galaxy their is only war
Stevens, chapter master of the Iron Ghost
Shadrak Meduson was a total rockstar of an Astartes. Tybalt Marr got what he deserved.
i love this chapter for their sheer practically and deadly efficiency 😌😌
Aye. They scare the willies out of me brother Urahara. :)
@@Baldermort lmao i dont blame u if i saw them march-in towards me id turn around to 😂
Always a pleasure to see you pop up Baldy as I know my time will be well spent in the hands of a master storyteller 👍
Excellent I love this, you have a knack for making the 10th shine! They are so often ignored in favor of other legion/chapters despite having some really cool idiosyncrasies. Whats not to love about extra bionics and heavy weapons?
I have been having plenty of fun making some and the conversion potential I up there for sure. I have especially like exploring the heavily implied necron origin to ferrus' hands and what that might mean for daddy obsessed members.
you should check out laserforge minis. they have excellent iron hands proxies
@@rowdyzack5914 I have bought some, they are indeed very good!
That transition to the intro was smooooth
ferrus manus is one of my favorite primarchs so any lore on them and his sons are a pleasant suprise
It's even sadder how Ferrus legion has gone in a direction that he never wanted them to.
Not just Transhumans...Cyborg Transhumans. Really the most terrifying Legion and latter Chapter along with their few successors. The Iron Hands and the Red Talons should be right in that list of most fearful Chapters along with the Minatours, Black Templars, and Charcaradons.
You've made me appreciate the Iron Hands just that much more. Thank you for sharing your work Baldermort, it is a comforting thing to have in a world of shit that is the world leaders making. Thank you
Shadrac.....been watching Sharpe's Challenge again recently??
Crumbs. Not fir an age!!!! ;)
@@Baldermort they may well be unintentional, but it is fun trying to spot these little references 😀
I gotta say. I certainly hope you cover the traitors in as much depth and detail versus that 20 minute vid of NIght Lords. Yeah yeah, fan boy here. but still!! You do great work and am looking forward to more!.
To be fair, half hour was a long video for me then. It was a loooong time ago.
@@Baldermort You sir, are fine. I am merely being a sarcastic yet encouraging fan, ever waiting and wanting more. Always looking forward to your vids.
It may have taken me a long time but I finally found lore for the iron hands bravo 👏👏👏👏
Great stuff my friend
We iron hand players ain’t loved so much. But seeing this gives us hope.
Excellent work!!
Would love to hear more about Mad Doks and Cyborks in the next Kronan update and his Kunnin WAAAGH!!!
All the best
For the role they have played in the 40k universe, they sure aren't well represented. Thank you as always baldemort!
Another mix-up of Iron Hands and Iron Warriors around 7:00 eh? Don't worry about it. Overall this piece nicely fits with the characteristic and passionate entries you are renowned for. Well done.
thank you , as always !
The best legion, The Iron Tenth
As a Thousand Son the treachery and tragedy resonates with me. Awesome video.
Thank you kindly, for this an *all* you do good sir x
Ignoring the law and subject in this video (obviously that's why I'm here in the first place though) I need to say the research and especially the narration is truly fantastic. Such passion and inflection pulls you in and makes you feel like you were almost there in this fictional world. Absolutely excellent.
Red Talons are better Iron Hands then the Iron Hands.
Never heard of them. Thanks for the lore recommendation!
My dearest Sir Baldermort! I am certain I am not alone in thinking that Games Workshop need to employ you as an official voice actor for the Black Library audio books.
Men if the first legion didn't get to terra so late and that asshole of Luther didn't betrayed the lion it really would be different,but this is not about the lion this is a about the gorgon beside the lion ferrus is a primarch with a great power and intelligence I would love to see him return to us
Excellently put together
One of my two favorite Legions yay. Btw. Meduson was infact not an iron warrior :p 06:58
Sigh. Yep. I often say warrior instead of hand. It’s a mental tic. I had to edit one iron hands videos dozen times due to this. :(. Bollocks.
@@Baldermort me too! It's so hard since I fell in love with the iron warriors and imperial fists first and since the icon is also a hand and also has iron in the name it's very befuddling
Thank you!!!
This man should be the only one allowed to narrate warhammer
Oh, variety is the spice of life eh? And maaany despise my accent. Nobody is for everyone.
Aaaand…
Thank you for your kindness. It means the world. :)
Awesome loved the video I like the different timelines theory can you do a future video over the Dornian heresy?
I don’t know it well enough. I’ll work on it one day. Grimdark narrator has done a huge run in them though. :)
I would love to see u do some videos on Conquest last argument of kings
Sweet Young man Loved it 🤘😈🤘