you know, Ive fallen asleep to this several times,not because its boring but because of how utterly relaxing it is. Wish youtube offered more than a like option
“Civilization and advancement is neither a natural state nor a guarantee of the flow of time, we are not owed progress by the falling grains of sand.” This probably my favorite quote at the moment. Kudos to you for summing up what history majors try to explain.
I think the crazy thing about the Age of Strife is just how fucking long it actually was. 5000 straight years of Mad Max meets Fist of the North Star. That's the length of time separating us from the Minoans of Crete, a civilization so old that they were forgotten legends by the time of Ancient Greece.
@@terminator572 I often forget just how long ten thousand years is when I look at 40k. It really feels like ancient history when I remind myself of it. The revival of gullieman would be like Hercules just popping up and saying 'yo fuckers'. It's crazy to think about.
What really gets me is the concept of time becomes more "compressed" as things like record keeping, printing, internet, and especially the radical extension of lifespan are invented/discovered what makes the Age of Strife hit so hard is it soft reset humanity's understanding of its own history, technological advancements, etc. - during what is known as the DAoT, 5000 years may have been a matter of 5-10 generations or even fewer - the difference between knowing of Minoan Crete on the one hand via legends of Atlantis and painstaking archaeological / anthropologic research and knowing of Minoan Crete on the other hand bc your great-great-great grandfather lived on the island and in fact probably extensively documented their time there Then suddenly all that goes out the window. Data hosting servers implode, worlds burn, an intergalactic empire at the height of its administrative, military, political, power - just goes away, and now we're BACK to examining fragments of third-hand sources and digging up shattered cities and shit. The library of Alexandria has burned again. What's nuts is this has happened in human history before - not just in terms of like single empires (Breaking of Alexandrian conquests, Warring States period in China, Decline of Rome, Fall of the Songhai Empire, European Dark Ages) - but an entire interconnected global economy - in the form of the Late Bronze Age Collapse. While there were human civilizations which carried on happily unaffected by this apocalyptic event which absolutely erased civilization across the Mediterranean, North Africa, Europe, & the near Middle East (including Minoan Crete) imagine if this had happened when there was a single united human culture and then at the end of it all there was a religious dogma which stated that original research or technological development was punishable by death and the only sanctified tech was the tattered ashes of the aforementioned Library of Alexandria
Age of Strife Terra is honestly one of the most interesting and severely underutilized parts of 40k. I would love to see a Warhammer 25k where you command armies of techno-barbarians on Terra.
I have said this before. GW could absolutely create a 3rd universe to game in if they wanted to. Pre Unification armies would be CRAZY looking and fun to collecy.
@@OrangeAmpedYou may have forgotten that Fantasy, AOS and Blood Bowl are all already separate universes. 30k and 40K plus this narrative set before both to an extent are all in the same verse as is what you are proposingm
The only 40k narrator whose voice and narration doesn't irritate me to brain damage. His command of English is refreshingly elite, his pronounciation isn't ridiculously over-exaggerated, and the speed it just right to remain interesting and even be calming for the purpose of listening for hours at a time. It is truly like listening to a historical audio-book. Great channel.
@@michaellaidler7143baldermort is fantastic. His video(s) on the Imperial Fists and/or Rogal Dorn are absolutely fantastic. Archer is the f*ck with the annoying voice. Dude is Norwegian or Belgian or whatever and puts on that crappy faux British accent. Not to mention his shitty politics, sexism, etc(didn’t he literally support nazi admins on his discord or something? I’ll have to look that all up again. There’s a Reddit somewhere detailing all that shit.)
You know what I like most about this channel, the fact that despite the potential centuries of research and study, the chronicler still doesn't know everything about the various subjects he discusses in these videos. That there are things still hidden from him either because he lacks the clearance required or because the truth has been thoroughly expunged for the protection of the greater imperium. It really helps give this channel such an immersive and genuine atmosphere.
@@pretzelbomb6105 or just mold could even be a factor we know the imperium uses velem and parchment so just the passing of time and moisture could destroy so many archives and info
Also it wasn't until millennium 23 that everything went to hell back in the dark age of technology things seemed way better than 40k/30k if you ask me warhammer is a super optimistic and super pessimistic setting at once in a way just for the dark age of tech existing alongside the rest of the setting
What video should I use to introduce my friends to warhammer lore? Reasonable brain: One of the short ones about The Emperor or Chaos Warhammer brain: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE UNIFICATION WARS
I tell them to dive straight into The Siege of Vraks. Lol Inquisitorial Rivalry. Imperial Politics. Heretical Cardinals. 3 of The Chaos Gods getting involved. Dark Angels being Dark Angels. Red Scorpions being Red Scorpions. The Death Korp of Krieg on Bath Salt. It's got a little bit of everything.
Im pretty new to 40k, only started learning about it a few weeks ago, never played the actual game, but ive been absolutely addicted to devouring as much of the lore as I can and your videos are by far my favorite. You truly have a gift for delivering information in a way that leaves me only wanting more. No one else on youtube has the ability to keep my attention for a full hour long video, keep it up!
GTgaming good channels for extra 40k content. Leutin09 does excellent atmospheric work on 40k lore, arch warhammer is very entertaining, Listen to impirium of man layering defense on his channel. Its a great video about the imperium of mans defences.
I am a 40k noob as well I recommend looking up the Death Korps of Krieg at first my favs were Primarchs and space Marine's until i was introduced to Krieg
@@OculusImperia just another example of your great taste...altho does this mean a copy of dune survived that far into the future, or did the worm god himself once live in our true Emperors galaxy ?
The first five minutes of this video is possibly your best work to date. That is some truly inspiring diction, my friend. 0:51 - "For is not the flow of time a constant thing? Almost crusting in its inevitable onward march. How can one as humble as I possibly decide at what point, in its long, long current, relevancy begins? *Yet I must, for it is my calling. Ever has it been so and it is a responsibility I bear with no small amount of both pride and respect."* - Oculus Imperia
Man, I can't be thankful enough for this content. Instead of facts and speculation of lore (in no way dumping on channels that do that. They have a rightful place as well.) you give an in universe account that creates a level of immersion that no other channel has yet to reproduce. Thank you so much for your time and dedication!
Yeah, only Baldermort, Luetin09 and AborderPrince have gotten to similar or equal levels of "Warhammer 40k Lore Immersion"......even then it's been mostly brief snippets of Stories or one or two solid Episodes here and there, this dude had an entire TH-cam Channel on a VERY impressive level of Immersion, and not one of those "Posts once or twice a year" type Channels.
His golden light is a beacon for those who wish to become greater. HE is the example of perfection that humanity should strive to follow In his glorious name... Ave imperator.
I guess it has something to do with the ruined atmosphere of Terra at the time. The creation and passage of clouds would have been near impossible at such levels of heat,which is why few,if any of the inhabitants, seem to be completely normal humans. Most are either mutants,cyborgs or both. The rest are mostly dead.
What would the eldar do if they needed water? Webway gate secreted onto a planet with abundant water (like terra of old) dropped to the bottom of the ocean and opened, and khaine presto, one drained planet. Plenty of other "gate" like structures or pysker powers in 40k lore too. It would totally be possible to steal a planets oceans without the need of ships to physically drain a planet.
A lot of water was probably tied up in industry, aging or otherwise. While that doesn’t explain where it all went in the past, the lack of natural water on modern Terra can easily be explained by it still being there, just in other places. Fire suppression systems, industrial cooling lines, nuclear power plants, and of course drinking water for an ecumenopolis.
Yes, they all died fighting the Emperors enemies. All of them died in heroic sacrifice. All of them are heroes. Not a single one died in any other way. Nope.
Temporary Fakename Apparently in the lore, there are still a few left alive... which don’t seem to hold any resentment? I’m unsure of the validity of it though
@@sclarke6969 Outcast Dead. It's not just some, either. It's Taranis, and McNeil has plans for him yet. After all, the Emperor's Children are still headed for the Petitioner's City.
I absolutely adore how you always specifically enunciate He/Him/His when referring to the emperor as one would in universe, its such a nice detail that really helps with the immersion
Grab you most classy red suit or gown and afix some rags to them. Once the moment comes pull the string that drops the rags away from you and praise the fallen angel that gave his life for his father and all that he holds dear.
No. However, we are upon the return of the adeptas sorroritas in wonderfull plastic!1 It shall be the best of Sanguinala this year!!!! For Sanguiniusand for THE Emperor of Mankind!!!!!!!
This video is insane. Amazing of course, but still insane. Rarely do I go back for a second listening to the entirety of a full 80 minutes video. Absolutely fantastic work.
One of the most interesting elements of the timeline for me personally, full of condensed human extreme condition and infighting, with all possible extremities included. And so beautifully put together. Fantastic gift for 30k, historitor. May you rest with the feeling of work well done, to later return to further remembrances. Thank you. P.S. I desperately want a Mount&Blade style RPG in exactly this setting. Anyone with me?
Stumbled across this channel while eager to learn about the burning of Prospero. My first thought was “OCCAM IS THAT YOU?” Very pleasant surprise to hear your familiar voice. The entire crew working with Bruva Alfabusa is a massive inspiration to me and now that I’m on the slippery slope towards getting deeper into warhammer (I just painted my first minis) I will be watching as many of these lore videos as I can fit in my lumpy cranium. Bless you sir.
Less than 2 minutes in and you've already hit 'stygian' and 'antiquity'? You outdo yourself, sir. I love this character and I want ALL the 40K words. All of them.
Thanks so much for this. I've been struggling with some serious anxiety and depression recently. Listening to your videos really helps me. Thank you for putting out such quality material. Hope you and yours are safe and well.
The glorious birth of the Imperium of Man, the Rise of the Emperor of Mankind, and the restoration of mankind greatness in the Galaxy. Truly our Emperor and his sons brought our very imperium into existence, were worlds were brought into the light of his glorious empire. Weren’t for Horus betrayal alongside his traitors brothers our Imperium truly been a vision of hope, but even in this Dark Imperium there will always be that vision of hope in our hearts, Ave Imperator.
I rarely make comments, but I have to say. I’ve been listening to your Warhammer 40k analysis since your beginnings. Your vernacular, your way of telling stories I guess is the best way I can explain. I don’t have to tell you. Your success on this channel speaks for its self. But I found myself listening to your earlier works, even though I’ve literally heard them dozens and dozens of times. But I never get tired of it. Usually I look for your breakdowns when I’m coming home from work. 1 to 2 hours of hearing my favorite fantasy pastimes, that I have time for. Until I come home to my family. But your second Unification War segment, the long one which I love. I simply can’t stop listening to it. Anyway , Thank You. May your endeavors in this and all your pursuits continue to bear fruit.
@@deanlawlor963 only thing that bugs me about it is that its not the most lore accurate. Id love just a game made by gw or maybe another company thats just dedicated to the unificationw ars, that would be cool as fuck
The superb artistry in the writing and delivery of this video made it easily worth the effort to produce timestamps for the different sections. Timestamps: 0:00 - 5:20 Prologue 5:21 - 15:59 The Age of Strife 16:00 - 29:22 The Terran horrorscape, ~M30 29:23 - 42:22 Emergence of the Emperor and early unification forces 42:23 - 52:57 Creation of the Primarchs and the Legiones Astartes 52:58 - 1:08:01 Early government and the culling of the Thunder Warriors 1:08:02 - 1:14:46 Unification and the Imperial Truth 1:14:47 - 1:18:32 Epilogue
@@commissaryarrick9670 the night lords were for subjugation, not extermination. World Eaters, Iron Warriors, Death Guard, Iron Hands, Space Wolves, and Dark Angels were the preferred legions for extermination campaigns against stubborn enemies
oculus always reminds me of drachinifel, the professionalism and wit hit alongside the works of actual historians working with actual history. its incredible stuff
Honestly...this is all I've wanted. If only you and fellow content creators were allowed to continue working unimpeded maybe this franchise could truly be known by everyone
I came across your works through recommendations from listening to 40k Theories and Luetin09 and this was the first of the many I have now listened to. At first, I assumed that you was reading from a book, brought to life in such excellent prose and mannerism that I was stunned and excited to discover that these are your own scripts. From this and the now many others that I have listened to and learned from, you are simply the Voice of these future dark times, the Orator of times past and of what is to come. You are Canon within the 40k universe and I am honoured to know of your Work and to learn from it.
Just found your channel. Long time 40k fan (since the early 90s) and this is the first time I’ve found any information about pre-Emperor Terra, save the old Dark Future novels. Sincere thanks and genuine appreciation for the work you must have put in to produce these works. Ave Imperitor you most noble of scholars.
That's the coolest map of Terra I've ever seen. I paused the video and stared at it for 15 minutes trying to see our world as it is today. Fuckin' nuts! Liked and subscribed! Edit: Glad to see the Aral Sea made a comeback !!!
I did not know there was even half the amount of info on this era that you scrounged up. The maps are amazing finds! Top notch content man, thank you very much
All hail the Warmaster, an hour of constant unending pleasure, truly a blessing on someone as lowly as I. wait what do you mean by saying that I should leave? aren't we serving the Warmaster? rebelion? huh?
Ive listened to this dozens of time. Only completed it maybe 4 times. Not because its bad, far from it, its on my going to sleep rotation, ive fallen alseep to your melodic voice more times then i care to mention.
I don't know if you will see this comment given the date of the vid, but I just felt a need to tell you I find your work amazing. Your style of narration, the soothing tone of your voice, the way you draw me into this concept of listening to a "simple chronicler" of the Imperium is true magic. Currently my favorite source of lore for a stunning universe.
Legit the best 40k lore channel on TH-cam! Your scripting is incredible and your voice is quality! Your passion for the lore is obvious too! I genuinely couldn't tell you how many times I've watched/listened to this while working on minis!
I have watched this and "A Pilgrimage to Holy Terra" scores of times over the past year. Your choice of words is remarkable and they really add amazing depth to the story you're telling and character your playing. You've done amazing work since, but I still keep coming back to these two as your pinnacles (so far!).
Ugh I just did laundry. The washer's machine spirit will be angry by the clogging caused by my heretical substance that this beautiful record had caused me to release. Truly the Man Emperor accepted my taco offerings to his alter.
This is by far much better than any other 30-40k lore youtuber as is much of your work - your character development of your lore speaker makes this all the more enchanting. Keep doing what you're doing! We appreciate it.
I'll tell you a particularly fine aspect of your writing that I haven't seen brought up before: your introductions. A solid intro that both contextualises and establishes a primary theme is a dying art. It's clear you labour over them, and I'm confident I can speak for the community in saying that we appreciate your efforts.
I have watched the whole thing for the fourth time while painting my imperial fists. In my opinion this is the best 40k related video out there. I hope you’ll be able to do more on the topic. I’d love to hear more about the techno-barbarian states, the half mad - half genius narthan doom or the thunder warriors. For now, thank you very much for letting my delve into this savage and distant world.
Stumbled upon WesHammer and got hooked with his 40k lore shorts. Yes it was about da Boyz, red go fast n blue be lucky. Started a pilgrimage and found Luetin09, now I'm trapped in the warp playing chess with Tzeentch listening to this masterpiece.
This continues to be my go to episode, I can't get enough of the research and narration place in this video. The amazing topic you cover. I usually listen to this while eating so I can enjoy it with all 5 senses
Unfasionably 2 years late to the party, but may I say sir your steadfast work enlightening the masses about these exceedingly rare, holy terran archive stacks about the Unification wars is a thing of beauty! Masterful storytelling at its best 👌
Simply brilliant. Equal to the research, preparation and delivery of a Sir Attenborough documentary. Utterly relaxing in presentation, eloquently stated and wonderfully informative. You provide a depth to the lore of this beloved franchise that is second to none. Well done, sir. Ave Imperator
The unification wars, and the most notable campaigns of the great crusade era by the legions are some of the most detailed and intriguing stories that i wish we could see more of in stories of their own or on the table top. thunder warriors against techno-barbarians, mutants, warwitches and the like would make for such a rich setting, focused in an aesthetic like that of John Blanche and a hint of necromunda tossed in there, then there's the World-Eaters campaign of Sarum, the Death Guard's relentless eradication of Galaspar, The pacification of Luna by the 16th...sigh i'd love to see that brought to life.
I revisit these videos when I'm writing whether be an assignment for college or a personal project. You're calming voice and wonderful words have helped me through some hard times. Thank you for doing what you do.
I sometimes put on Oculus when I’m finishing up work and by myself. I’d like to imagine he’s giving a lecture of sorts in a grand librarius of the imperium.
I have watched a LOT of Warhammer lore and subscribe to quite a few channels, but you sir, have made art. I cannot wait to see all you create and I will be watching everything you publish on this channel
Getting into wh40k lore is like peeling back the layers of some infinitesimally huge onion. I’m fascinated by the early eras and crave the illumination of literature and further explanation.
From fluff we have, it appears most of the surviving Thunder Warriors were going to die soon after the Unification Wars ended from their flaws. In fact it was expected that they would die so badly and not anyway a true Warrior should die. That part of the reason for the Mount Ararat was so the EoM could give the remaining Thunder Warriors a good death. It makes sense that the EoM actions can be both compassionate and selfish.
I think I’ve watched this video at least 20 odd times. Several times just to hear the soothing tones as a drift off (as other have said because its relaxing, not boring) and I’ve easily listened to it 10 times as I work on my Thunder Warriors. Stunning work, the video, the narration, the script, the music, top quality from start to finish.
How come this channel doesen't have more subs?! spread the word far and wide so this awesome content will reach as many as possible, praise be...the emperor protects.
Before i began listening i thought i'd heard and read enough about the unification wars to never really visit it again, yet time has kept putting this video on my display to procure. my sincerest appreciation and congratulations go out to you chronicler. Emperor preserve you. (*Cough* and The Dark God's watch over you.)
It pains me that you don’t have 10x the number of subscribers. Delightful, verbose quality every time. When, inevitably, 40K makes its way into the wider mainstream (e.g. Netflix, movies, public consciousness, etc), I hope your ken will be in high demand by producers and writers.
Honoured scribe, truly you are a blessing from our God Emperor. Not since the first Lord of Terra has there been such a loyal and honourable servant of our Master. Long may your Revelations bring light to our darkened corner of His galaxy. Ave Imperator
God Emperor I love this ish!! Someone really should write a book focussing on this age of mankind, it's an era ripe for the picking. The stories that could be told would be amazing. Instead we just get little snippets here and there. I know some people like it being ambiguous but I'm all for it to be fleshed out a little more. Great job Oculus!!
Imagine a game where you play as the emperor in the unification wars. You start as an enclave in the himalayas to conquer the entire planet, recruting yours troops, colecting resorces and genes to breed your thander warriors... man that would be AWESOME
You have to make him stupid powerful an have god mode on at all times just to make it proper. Who wants to play as a weak emperor or can't wipe out army's on his own....only a heretic that's who...A HERETIC...
A few others have said it. But I have used these videos to sleep...not out of boredom but because it's soothing. During the day I like to listen to pick up little ideas for my own projects. My favorite vid to listen to when falling asleep? Pilgrimage to Holy Terra. That one is amazing!
I’m a history major and I always love your videos because of how accurate they are to the process of history making, as well as how it is told. There’s discussion of historiography and other academic topics.
I first listened to this audio on a fan bus traveling through the Thai countryside. Its one of my fondest memories, and this is, by a healthy margin, my favorite lore video to this day.
you know, Ive fallen asleep to this several times,not because its boring but because of how utterly relaxing it is. Wish youtube offered more than a like option
Same. Your not the only one 😉
The story material,voice work,backround music,... Fine recipe indeed👌
Im about to do the same now. Gn and remember the Emperor protects
@@unitedsknight7476 sweet dreams and indeed the emperor does protect
Subscribe button?
Once again I ask for you financial aid.
"Unity had a bill,
and the cost was beyond imagining."
Orator extraordinaire, I salute
“Civilization and advancement is neither a natural state nor a guarantee of the flow of time, we are not owed progress by the falling grains of sand.” This probably my favorite quote at the moment. Kudos to you for summing up what history majors try to explain.
I think the crazy thing about the Age of Strife is just how fucking long it actually was. 5000 straight years of Mad Max meets Fist of the North Star. That's the length of time separating us from the Minoans of Crete, a civilization so old that they were forgotten legends by the time of Ancient Greece.
Hell the Imperium itself is about ten thousand years old. Our own history is just seven thousand years old give or take.
That's quite eye-opening.
And then people wonder how most of the Dark Age technology has been lost or is beyond understanding.
@@terminator572 I often forget just how long ten thousand years is when I look at 40k. It really feels like ancient history when I remind myself of it. The revival of gullieman would be like Hercules just popping up and saying 'yo fuckers'. It's crazy to think about.
What really gets me is the concept of time becomes more "compressed" as things like record keeping, printing, internet, and especially the radical extension of lifespan are invented/discovered
what makes the Age of Strife hit so hard is it soft reset humanity's understanding of its own history, technological advancements, etc. - during what is known as the DAoT, 5000 years may have been a matter of 5-10 generations or even fewer - the difference between knowing of Minoan Crete on the one hand via legends of Atlantis and painstaking archaeological / anthropologic research and knowing of Minoan Crete on the other hand bc your great-great-great grandfather lived on the island and in fact probably extensively documented their time there
Then suddenly all that goes out the window. Data hosting servers implode, worlds burn, an intergalactic empire at the height of its administrative, military, political, power - just goes away, and now we're BACK to examining fragments of third-hand sources and digging up shattered cities and shit. The library of Alexandria has burned again.
What's nuts is this has happened in human history before - not just in terms of like single empires (Breaking of Alexandrian conquests, Warring States period in China, Decline of Rome, Fall of the Songhai Empire, European Dark Ages) - but an entire interconnected global economy - in the form of the Late Bronze Age Collapse.
While there were human civilizations which carried on happily unaffected by this apocalyptic event which absolutely erased civilization across the Mediterranean, North Africa, Europe, & the near Middle East (including Minoan Crete) imagine if this had happened when there was a single united human culture and then at the end of it all there was a religious dogma which stated that original research or technological development was punishable by death and the only sanctified tech was the tattered ashes of the aforementioned Library of Alexandria
Age of Strife Terra is honestly one of the most interesting and severely underutilized parts of 40k. I would love to see a Warhammer 25k where you command armies of techno-barbarians on Terra.
Or even a book series
I have said this before. GW could absolutely create a 3rd universe to game in if they wanted to. Pre Unification armies would be CRAZY looking and fun to collecy.
mad-max war game
@@OrangeAmpedYou may have forgotten that Fantasy, AOS and Blood Bowl are all already separate universes.
30k and 40K plus this narrative set before both to an extent are all in the same verse as is what you are proposingm
@@isuckatusernames4297They could just reboot Gorkamorka for that though, not even counting their non Warhammer titles some of which get much closer.
The only 40k narrator whose voice and narration doesn't irritate me to brain damage. His command of English is refreshingly elite, his pronounciation isn't ridiculously over-exaggerated, and the speed it just right to remain interesting and even be calming for the purpose of listening for hours at a time. It is truly like listening to a historical audio-book. Great channel.
Baldermort is the worst
@@michaellaidler7143baldermort is fantastic. His video(s) on the Imperial Fists and/or Rogal Dorn are absolutely fantastic.
Archer is the f*ck with the annoying voice. Dude is Norwegian or Belgian or whatever and puts on that crappy faux British accent. Not to mention his shitty politics, sexism, etc(didn’t he literally support nazi admins on his discord or something? I’ll have to look that all up again. There’s a Reddit somewhere detailing all that shit.)
You know what I like most about this channel, the fact that despite the potential centuries of research and study, the chronicler still doesn't know everything about the various subjects he discusses in these videos. That there are things still hidden from him either because he lacks the clearance required or because the truth has been thoroughly expunged for the protection of the greater imperium. It really helps give this channel such an immersive and genuine atmosphere.
What I love most is the dulcet tones of his wonderful voice. I could fall asleep to these chronicles.
For every archive purposefully torched, a million have been collateral damage to some conflict.
@@pretzelbomb6105 or just mold could even be a factor we know the imperium uses velem and parchment so just the passing of time and moisture could destroy so many archives and info
heresy.
People say 40k is a pessimistic universe but the idea of there being an amazon rainforest left in the 39th millennium is insanely optimistic
Underrated and also depressing comment.
Life finds a way?
@@matthewstone1362 Life, uh.. finds a way, uh, indeed.
@@hamarbiljungskile8953 didn't it already?
Also it wasn't until millennium 23 that everything went to hell back in the dark age of technology things seemed way better than 40k/30k if you ask me warhammer is a super optimistic and super pessimistic setting at once in a way just for the dark age of tech existing alongside the rest of the setting
What video should I use to introduce my friends to warhammer lore?
Reasonable brain: One of the short ones about The Emperor or Chaos
Warhammer brain: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE UNIFICATION WARS
I tell them to dive straight into The Siege of Vraks. Lol
Inquisitorial Rivalry. Imperial Politics. Heretical Cardinals. 3 of The Chaos Gods getting involved. Dark Angels being Dark Angels. Red Scorpions being Red Scorpions. The Death Korp of Krieg on Bath Salt.
It's got a little bit of everything.
Arch Warhammer's video on Konrad Curze
Dominic Omegon battle for Armageddon arch warhammer 4 x hour plus videos lol?
@@jameslyddallYep.
@@Advo42069 Thats a surprisibly good suggestion!
PRAISE THE EMPEROR FOR HE HAS GIVEN US THIS HOLY CHRONICLE!
I AM PRAYING RIGHT NOW WITH UTMOST FERVOR 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Praise the emperor
Would make a hell of a video game
If only the history channel had documentaries this professional and detailed.
But...aliens!
Somehow this actually has less on ancient aliens than the History Channel...
If only the history channel had shows about real history, besides hitler anyway.
And entertaining
They did then Disney bought them
Im pretty new to 40k, only started learning about it a few weeks ago, never played the actual game, but ive been absolutely addicted to devouring as much of the lore as I can and your videos are by far my favorite. You truly have a gift for delivering information in a way that leaves me only wanting more. No one else on youtube has the ability to keep my attention for a full hour long video, keep it up!
Check out 'Helsreach' and 'Astartes' on youtube. 'Death of Hope' is awesome too.
Audiobookbay has all of the Horus heresy series as well as many other related titles
GTgaming good channels for extra 40k content. Leutin09 does excellent atmospheric work on 40k lore, arch warhammer is very entertaining, Listen to impirium of man layering defense on his channel. Its a great video about the imperium of mans defences.
Welcome, my friend. It's a rabbit hole you cannot escape
I am a 40k noob as well I recommend looking up the Death Korps of Krieg
at first my favs were Primarchs and space Marine's until i was introduced to Krieg
Opening with a Dune line. Always a good sign!
[OBVIOUS WINK]
@@OculusImperia Your work is par excellance, good sir, and I thank you for it.
I love Dune! Well done!
@@OculusImperia just another example of your great taste...altho does this mean a copy of dune survived that far into the future, or did the worm god himself once live in our true Emperors galaxy ?
So glad someone else picked up on that.
'mendicant nanoplagues' is one of the best grimdark phrases I've heard in a while, very good
Welcome to 40k (or, in this case 30k) where Grey Goo is mentioned in the same tone you use to describe a bad thunderstorm.
"How to make friends and unify Terra" by Emperor of Mankind
Emphasis on the "make"
* unification intensifies *
😂epic
The first five minutes of this video is possibly your best work to date. That is some truly inspiring diction, my friend.
0:51 - "For is not the flow of time a constant thing? Almost crusting in its inevitable onward march. How can one as humble as I possibly decide at what point, in its long, long current, relevancy begins? *Yet I must, for it is my calling. Ever has it been so and it is a responsibility I bear with no small amount of both pride and respect."* - Oculus Imperia
Man, I can't be thankful enough for this content. Instead of facts and speculation of lore (in no way dumping on channels that do that. They have a rightful place as well.) you give an in universe account that creates a level of immersion that no other channel has yet to reproduce. Thank you so much for your time and dedication!
Yeah, only Baldermort, Luetin09 and AborderPrince have gotten to similar or equal levels of "Warhammer 40k Lore Immersion"......even then it's been mostly brief snippets of Stories or one or two solid Episodes here and there, this dude had an entire TH-cam Channel on a VERY impressive level of Immersion, and not one of those "Posts once or twice a year" type Channels.
His golden light is a beacon for those who wish to become greater. HE is the example of perfection that humanity should strive to follow
In his glorious name...
Ave imperator.
1 hour and 18 minutes with the best warhammer narrator on youtube, Hell yeah!! brillint video
In the wise words of the great and noble Rogal Dorn; "Boiling water does not remove it from the planet".
Iorclins Eveirnis I imagine a good portion of terras water was harvested for early terraforming and colonization efforts
I guess it has something to do with the ruined atmosphere of Terra at the time. The creation and passage of clouds would have been near impossible at such levels of heat,which is why few,if any of the inhabitants, seem to be completely normal humans. Most are either mutants,cyborgs or both. The rest are mostly dead.
What would the eldar do if they needed water?
Webway gate secreted onto a planet with abundant water (like terra of old) dropped to the bottom of the ocean and opened, and khaine presto, one drained planet. Plenty of other "gate" like structures or pysker powers in 40k lore too. It would totally be possible to steal a planets oceans without the need of ships to physically drain a planet.
A lot of water was probably tied up in industry, aging or otherwise. While that doesn’t explain where it all went in the past, the lack of natural water on modern Terra can easily be explained by it still being there, just in other places. Fire suppression systems, industrial cooling lines, nuclear power plants, and of course drinking water for an ecumenopolis.
It's stolen by Ra Endymion's mother, it's in the opening of The Master of Mankind
RIP all the Thunder Warriors who fought and died in the name of Unity.
Yes, they all died fighting the Emperors enemies. All of them died in heroic sacrifice. All of them are heroes. Not a single one died in any other way. Nope.
Temporary Fakename Apparently in the lore, there are still a few left alive... which don’t seem to hold any resentment? I’m unsure of the validity of it though
@@absolutelyyousless7605 Where did you find this? I thought they had very short lifespans
@@sclarke6969 Outcast Dead. It's not just some, either. It's Taranis, and McNeil has plans for him yet. After all, the Emperor's Children are still headed for the Petitioner's City.
@@MrVlogman101 Mount Ararat is indeed a holy place.
I absolutely adore how you always specifically enunciate He/Him/His when referring to the emperor as one would in universe, its such a nice detail that really helps with the immersion
First Alfabusa, now this? Has Sanguinala arrived?
Grab you most classy red suit or gown and afix some rags to them. Once the moment comes pull the string that drops the rags away from you and praise the fallen angel that gave his life for his father and all that he holds dear.
Given how convoluted the imperial calendar is it could be
No.
However, we are upon the return of the adeptas sorroritas in wonderfull plastic!1
It shall be the best of Sanguinala this year!!!!
For Sanguiniusand for THE Emperor of Mankind!!!!!!!
@@arielnir2679 *Manperor of Mankind
Alfabusa is embarrassingly unfunny
This video is insane. Amazing of course, but still insane. Rarely do I go back for a second listening to the entirety of a full 80 minutes video.
Absolutely fantastic work.
One of the most interesting elements of the timeline for me personally, full of condensed human extreme condition and infighting, with all possible extremities included. And so beautifully put together. Fantastic gift for 30k, historitor. May you rest with the feeling of work well done, to later return to further remembrances. Thank you.
P.S. I desperately want a Mount&Blade style RPG in exactly this setting. Anyone with me?
Stumbled across this channel while eager to learn about the burning of Prospero. My first thought was “OCCAM IS THAT YOU?” Very pleasant surprise to hear your familiar voice. The entire crew working with Bruva Alfabusa is a massive inspiration to me and now that I’m on the slippery slope towards getting deeper into warhammer (I just painted my first minis) I will be watching as many of these lore videos as I can fit in my lumpy cranium. Bless you sir.
Less than 2 minutes in and you've already hit 'stygian' and 'antiquity'? You outdo yourself, sir. I love this character and I want ALL the 40K words. All of them.
You're easily impressed aren't you
Genocide Bishops would be a great name for a heavy metal band!
@Manish Erande put some drop-D in there and its a great start for a song!
this i am willing to state might be the most detail on this subject ever done i cant think of anywhere else all this has been put together
By the Emperor you weren't kidding when you said you had 'something big' on the way
21:50 Mariana Canyon, a nice little nod to the Mariana's Trench
Thanks so much for this.
I've been struggling with some serious anxiety and depression recently. Listening to your videos really helps me. Thank you for putting out such quality material. Hope you and yours are safe and well.
Thank you so much for expressing this! Genuinely happy I could have helped to make you feel better in whatever way I can
The glorious birth of the Imperium of Man, the Rise of the Emperor of Mankind, and the restoration of mankind greatness in the Galaxy. Truly our Emperor and his sons brought our very imperium into existence, were worlds were brought into the light of his glorious empire. Weren’t for Horus betrayal alongside his traitors brothers our Imperium truly been a vision of hope, but even in this Dark Imperium there will always be that vision of hope in our hearts, Ave Imperator.
I rarely make comments, but I have to say. I’ve been listening to your Warhammer 40k analysis since your beginnings. Your vernacular, your way of telling stories I guess is the best way I can explain. I don’t have to tell you. Your success on this channel speaks for its self. But I found myself listening to your earlier works, even though I’ve literally heard them dozens and dozens of times. But I never get tired of it. Usually I look for your breakdowns when I’m coming home from work. 1 to 2 hours of hearing my favorite fantasy pastimes, that I have time for. Until I come home to my family. But your second Unification War segment, the long one which I love. I simply can’t stop listening to it. Anyway , Thank You. May your endeavors in this and all your pursuits continue to bear fruit.
We need a Rome style game based on the unification wars
Hearts of iron iv has a mod called "unification wars" and is pretty fun to play
@@deanlawlor963 'VERY' fun
@@deanlawlor963 only thing that bugs me about it is that its not the most lore accurate. Id love just a game made by gw or maybe another company thats just dedicated to the unificationw ars, that would be cool as fuck
@@zoeissleepy708 give it 50 more years they'll get to it
Blessed be The Emperor! Did I die and enter heaven with a 60+ min Oculus video?
That sacral chant in the background and that voice make it sound so epic. I would enlist right away to defend the Imperium of Man
The superb artistry in the writing and delivery of this video made it easily worth the effort to produce timestamps for the different sections.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 5:20 Prologue
5:21 - 15:59 The Age of Strife
16:00 - 29:22 The Terran horrorscape, ~M30
29:23 - 42:22 Emergence of the Emperor and early unification forces
42:23 - 52:57 Creation of the Primarchs and the Legiones Astartes
52:58 - 1:08:01 Early government and the culling of the Thunder Warriors
1:08:02 - 1:14:46 Unification and the Imperial Truth
1:14:47 - 1:18:32 Epilogue
I love how in the top right there is 'Merica
"Measures were taken" to combat those who went back on their allegiance.
Aka, send in the 8th.
Or the 12th.
The nightlords , when you absolutely positively need to kill every Mothafucka on the planet . Accept no substitutes
@@commissaryarrick9670 the night lords were for subjugation, not extermination. World Eaters, Iron Warriors, Death Guard, Iron Hands, Space Wolves, and Dark Angels were the preferred legions for extermination campaigns against stubborn enemies
I like it how North America is just called “Merica”
I can't help be feel that that was probably rather intentional on the part of Games Workshop, a notoriously British company.
You mean like how only the future UK of Albia were the “Noble Ironclad tech Knights” brought in by diplomacy.:P
@@yecnay25 it's like a futuristic version of medieval times
@@yecnay25 because fuck america
@@jirojhasuo2ndgrandcompany745 Fuck all of uumanity. Terra and the Galaxy will be better off without puny ummies.
oculus always reminds me of drachinifel, the professionalism and wit hit alongside the works of actual historians working with actual history. its incredible stuff
Honestly...this is all I've wanted. If only you and fellow content creators were allowed to continue working unimpeded maybe this franchise could truly be known by everyone
"We are not owed progress by the falling grains of sand"
Phenomenal work, honored chroniclarian
You, Luetin and Baldermort simply run the show...bravo 👏
Don't forget 40K Theories and Bruva Alphabusa
@@weldonwinMajorKill and Arch too, though people have a difficult time separating his politics from his 40k work.
And grim dark narrator
I came across your works through recommendations from listening to 40k Theories and Luetin09 and this was the first of the many I have now listened to. At first, I assumed that you was reading from a book, brought to life in such excellent prose and mannerism that I was stunned and excited to discover that these are your own scripts. From this and the now many others that I have listened to and learned from, you are simply the Voice of these future dark times, the Orator of times past and of what is to come. You are Canon within the 40k universe and I am honoured to know of your Work and to learn from it.
A true blessing. Over an hour! And a map of pre-imperial Terra!
So much to thank for..
Random Despot: Yo don't mind me guys, just stealing the Pacific Ocean here haha
Rogul Dorn: This is *Funny* to me...
That despot's name? Carmen Sandiego
How?! Where?! What are you doing with it!?! That's like 50% of the surface of the planet!
Shut up, I'm doing evil and nefarious things with it!
Just found your channel. Long time 40k fan (since the early 90s) and this is the first time I’ve found any information about pre-Emperor Terra, save the old Dark Future novels. Sincere thanks and genuine appreciation for the work you must have put in to produce these works. Ave Imperitor you most noble of scholars.
“Mariana Canyon” is such a wild thing to even imagine!
That's the coolest map of Terra I've ever seen. I paused the video and stared at it for 15 minutes trying to see our world as it is today. Fuckin' nuts! Liked and subscribed!
Edit: Glad to see the Aral Sea made a comeback !!!
I did not know there was even half the amount of info on this era that you scrounged up. The maps are amazing finds! Top notch content man, thank you very much
All hail the Warmaster, an hour of constant unending pleasure, truly a blessing on someone as lowly as I.
wait what do you mean by saying that I should leave? aren't we serving the Warmaster? rebelion? huh?
*levels eradication ray and volkite pistom* In the name of the omnisiah and machine god, BE GONE BLASPHEMER!!!!
calm down toaster priest, we all know who is the one we should serve
Toaster priest 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
*Doorbell rings* Good day sir, have you heard of the glory of the Octed? Could you spare a minute to hear about the glory of Chaos?
Ive listened to this dozens of time. Only completed it maybe 4 times. Not because its bad, far from it, its on my going to sleep rotation, ive fallen alseep to your melodic voice more times then i care to mention.
This is an absolute work of art, really wish there was more information and art about all the periods surrounding the UW. Thank you so much.
I don't know if you will see this comment given the date of the vid, but I just felt a need to tell you I find your work amazing. Your style of narration, the soothing tone of your voice, the way you draw me into this concept of listening to a "simple chronicler" of the Imperium is true magic. Currently my favorite source of lore for a stunning universe.
Legit the best 40k lore channel on TH-cam! Your scripting is incredible and your voice is quality! Your passion for the lore is obvious too! I genuinely couldn't tell you how many times I've watched/listened to this while working on minis!
This is very impressive. I never thought I would see a mostly lore accurate map of Age of Strife era Earth.
I have watched this and "A Pilgrimage to Holy Terra" scores of times over the past year. Your choice of words is remarkable and they really add amazing depth to the story you're telling and character your playing. You've done amazing work since, but I still keep coming back to these two as your pinnacles (so far!).
Ugh I just did laundry. The washer's machine spirit will be angry by the clogging caused by my heretical substance that this beautiful record had caused me to release. Truly the Man Emperor accepted my taco offerings to his alter.
Ave Colonator, gloria in expulsis fecala...
@@blacklegionxvi8680 translation... he pooped himself, again
Actually, this is about the level the lore relates to in-universe reality.... :D
This is by far much better than any other 30-40k lore youtuber as is much of your work - your character development of your lore speaker makes this all the more enchanting. Keep doing what you're doing! We appreciate it.
I'll tell you a particularly fine aspect of your writing that I haven't seen brought up before: your introductions. A solid intro that both contextualises and establishes a primary theme is a dying art. It's clear you labour over them, and I'm confident I can speak for the community in saying that we appreciate your efforts.
I have watched the whole thing for the fourth time while painting my imperial fists. In my opinion this is the best 40k related video out there. I hope you’ll be able to do more on the topic. I’d love to hear more about the techno-barbarian states, the half mad - half genius narthan doom or the thunder warriors. For now, thank you very much for letting my delve into this savage and distant world.
Stumbled upon WesHammer and got hooked with his 40k lore shorts. Yes it was about da Boyz, red go fast n blue be lucky. Started a pilgrimage and found Luetin09, now I'm trapped in the warp playing chess with Tzeentch listening to this masterpiece.
Welcome to, in my opinion, the finest Loretube channel on this site.
Also do check out The Amber King and Only War
This continues to be my go to episode, I can't get enough of the research and narration place in this video. The amazing topic you cover. I usually listen to this while eating so I can enjoy it with all 5 senses
Unfasionably 2 years late to the party, but may I say sir your steadfast work enlightening the masses about these exceedingly rare, holy terran archive stacks about the Unification wars is a thing of beauty!
Masterful storytelling at its best 👌
A movie with The god emperor primarchs custodes astartes espcly the thunder warriors and the unification wars would be awesome.
Yes!!!
How about a game?
Simply brilliant. Equal to the research, preparation and delivery of a Sir Attenborough documentary. Utterly relaxing in presentation, eloquently stated and wonderfully informative. You provide a depth to the lore of this beloved franchise that is second to none. Well done, sir.
Ave Imperator
The unification wars, and the most notable campaigns of the great crusade era by the legions are some of the most detailed and intriguing stories that i wish we could see more of in stories of their own or on the table top. thunder warriors against techno-barbarians, mutants, warwitches and the like would make for such a rich setting, focused in an aesthetic like that of John Blanche and a hint of necromunda tossed in there, then there's the World-Eaters campaign of Sarum, the Death Guard's relentless eradication of Galaspar, The pacification of Luna by the 16th...sigh i'd love to see that brought to life.
I revisit these videos when I'm writing whether be an assignment for college or a personal project. You're calming voice and wonderful words have helped me through some hard times. Thank you for doing what you do.
The level of detail in your work is outstanding, And I love that you roll play the part! It gives the whole presentation a very immersive feel.
SUBSCRIBED! I'm so picky with voice-overs. You are now in the the only 3 i like. Along with Arch and Luetin.
The quality of Oculus' writing these days is AMAZING!
I sometimes put on Oculus when I’m finishing up work and by myself. I’d like to imagine he’s giving a lecture of sorts in a grand librarius of the imperium.
I have watched a LOT of Warhammer lore and subscribe to quite a few channels, but you sir, have made art. I cannot wait to see all you create and I will be watching everything you publish on this channel
This is the 8th time i've listened to this. You are such a storyteller. Please do more on the War in Heaven and pre Imperium!
Seeing thunder warriors in full gear, it is hard and horrifying to image which kind of weapons were able to kill them in the thousands...
Lots of dark age tech and a whole lot of blunt force trauma I’d imagine.
Who else thinks GW should make a game set in this era? Has anyone done a fan codex?
In my opinion I'd prefer not too have a game set it in it, because the setting would lose (even more) mystery which in part makes 40K so appealing.
IMHO (carefully modulated scream) I felt that about the HH but we got that.
Isn't the setting called "dark future"? Also made by games workshop.
Reino you might just be right!
Yes! I've been waiting for someone to make sense of these wars for me!
Getting into wh40k lore is like peeling back the layers of some infinitesimally huge onion. I’m fascinated by the early eras and crave the illumination of literature and further explanation.
From fluff we have, it appears most of the surviving Thunder Warriors were going to die soon after the Unification Wars ended from their flaws. In fact it was expected that they would die so badly and not anyway a true Warrior should die. That part of the reason for the Mount Ararat was so the EoM could give the remaining Thunder Warriors a good death. It makes sense that the EoM actions can be both compassionate and selfish.
I think I’ve watched this video at least 20 odd times. Several times just to hear the soothing tones as a drift off (as other have said because its relaxing, not boring) and I’ve easily listened to it 10 times as I work on my Thunder Warriors. Stunning work, the video, the narration, the script, the music, top quality from start to finish.
How come this channel doesen't have more subs?! spread the word far and wide so this awesome content will reach as many as possible, praise be...the emperor protects.
Before i began listening i thought i'd heard and read enough about the unification wars to never really visit it again, yet time has kept putting this video on my display to procure. my sincerest appreciation and congratulations go out to you chronicler. Emperor preserve you.
(*Cough* and The Dark God's watch over you.)
It pains me that you don’t have 10x the number of subscribers. Delightful, verbose quality every time. When, inevitably, 40K makes its way into the wider mainstream (e.g. Netflix, movies, public consciousness, etc), I hope your ken will be in high demand by producers and writers.
Incredible video. I’ve watched this at least 10 times.
Honoured scribe, truly you are a blessing from our God Emperor. Not since the first Lord of Terra has there been such a loyal and honourable servant of our Master. Long may your Revelations bring light to our darkened corner of His galaxy. Ave Imperator
God Emperor I love this ish!! Someone really should write a book focussing on this age of mankind, it's an era ripe for the picking. The stories that could be told would be amazing. Instead we just get little snippets here and there. I know some people like it being ambiguous but I'm all for it to be fleshed out a little more. Great job Oculus!!
Considering the partial disappointment of The HH siries I'm wart of such a thing
Praise the omnissiah and blessed be the machine spirit for by the Emperors will the astropath has received your communication.
I wept for the fate of the Thunder Warriors, it makes understanding why the Lupercal turned so much clearer. Brilliant,brilliant croncle thank you.
Imagine a game where you play as the emperor in the unification wars. You start as an enclave in the himalayas to conquer the entire planet, recruting yours troops, colecting resorces and genes to breed your thander warriors... man that would be AWESOME
I recall there being a Hearts of Iron 4 - Unification Wars mod that does almost exactly what you are looking for.
@@oskarwesterlund6928 oh will take a look, thanks for the tip
You have to make him stupid powerful an have god mode on at all times just to make it proper. Who wants to play as a weak emperor or can't wipe out army's on his own....only a heretic that's who...A HERETIC...
@@darthgorthaur258 you're the heretic for trying to suggest others even attempt emulating the grand father emperor's true power!
Total War: Unification Wars
My 4th or 5h time listnening this and it keeps getting better. I can only explain that with magic. Great job🎉
Such a poetic & beautiful narration, is your story telling
Thank you for making & sharing this story - Chronicler
A few others have said it. But I have used these videos to sleep...not out of boredom but because it's soothing. During the day I like to listen to pick up little ideas for my own projects.
My favorite vid to listen to when falling asleep? Pilgrimage to Holy Terra. That one is amazing!
YES.
Me too!
Why didn't I find this channel sooner? There's so much skilled storytelling and talented narration here
I’m a history major and I always love your videos because of how accurate they are to the process of history making, as well as how it is told. There’s discussion of historiography and other academic topics.
I have the Rona, and I'm quarentined at home. This is keeping me occupied, thank you.
Please keep safe! I hope you have the speediest recovery you can
I first listened to this audio on a fan bus traveling through the Thai countryside. Its one of my fondest memories, and this is, by a healthy margin, my favorite lore video to this day.
Are you crazy? Keep making these incredible great long videos and we'll run out of content by the middle of the century!
Jesus the roleplaying goes so hard I love it my guy!!