"Brother Balermort IS the voice of the Dark Library - we will accept nothing less" ... Ennnnd QUOTE! It's a cruel world.

I Cato Sicarius heard my name so I Cato Sicarius arrived and I Cato Sicarius have never felt so proud to be of Ultramar, Courage and Honour

I do love the "we lead, not order" speech. That simple statement is what rl marines are taught to do. To be the rock others lash to during the storm.

Indeed, it is not their fault. Over the last years I have found myself reluctantly, grudgingly, agonisingly respecting and even somewhat liking the Ultramarines. Yes their name can be read almost literally as "super-duper space marines", yes they've come to overshadow their cousins by simple virtue that they look good and are easily presented as the shining example of their kind, and yes they are basically "vanilla marines" with very little to make them stand out among the pack against the likes of Space Wolves and Iron Hands, but that's almost the point of them! If Chapters in the current timeline can be equated to the various roles within their own structure then Black Templars would be the Chaplains, Blood Angels the Assault Marines, and Ultramarines would be Tactical Squads. They're the "go anywhere, do anything, kill anyone" generalists and my stubborn, heel-dragging determination to scorn them based on overexposure (and poor wording by *certain* individuals who shall remain nameless) has eroded in the face of these realisations. The big breakthrough, however, was when I got to know a little about Roboute as a character rather than a caricature... I might never love them in the same way as I love the Dark Angels, Salamanders or even late-founding chapters like the Lamenters, but I can no longer look down my nose and sniff at the blue boys from Ultramar. I'm still butthurt about how abruptly and ham-fistedly the Primaris were introduced, but now I can at least go ahead with gritted teeth and quietly repeat to myself "it's not their fault".

Why still after months of listening to you describe all these thing do I just sit and grin? It is like going back to the 90s and living my childhood once more. For that you will forever have my thanks, You are an expert in this craft my brother!

In my best Inspector Clouseau voice: "Not now, Cato!"

As an Ultramarines player of 25 years, I must say this was awesome! Well done!

One thing I can commend Baldermort on is that he will always be devil’s advocate for any faction and make you want more of them.

For the 13th! Every Word Bearer shall die for the betrayal at Calth.

A good quote, from I can't remember the source, goes as followed: "The folly of leadership is knowing, no matter what you do, behind your back there's hundreds certain that their own solution is the better one." I think, that this quote fits quite good with the Ultramarines, for they are leaders. So it is no wonder, that there are voices amongst us and in our beloved hobby, that think and say, the Ultramarines are getting their victories gifted by Games Workshop and their writers, that they never suffered as much, as other chapters, and now they got their Primarch back. I can understand that thinking, but what they seem to forget is, that a leading position is NEVER a gift, it is a DUTY, and that is, where the Ultramarines are the best. To fulfill their duty. And even if I call them very often "Ultra-Smurfs", as a joke of their colour-scheme, this chapter is one of the few, that have my highest respect. Now, who is in, to show the Ultramarines and uncle Baldemort some "Ultra-Love"?

Honestly, my respect for the Ultramarines was returned after listening to the audiobook for the Dark Imperium. Hearing Guilliman's thoughts and of his actions was amazing. He truly is a great character and I hope for him to be joined by his brothers. Or for him to be guided by the soul of his dear beloved brother Sanguinius, greatest of all primarchs. Thank you Baldermort for your fantastic narration and your interesting subjects. Keep up the great work and stay safe in these dark times!

Ultramarines are cool because they accept no excuse nor ever offer one.

I swear I saw the title as "ULTRASMURFS" at first. Tzeentch is subtle I've give him that.

I have detected a noticeable increase in arrogance and hubris at the mere mention of that name.

Dear Baldermort, thank you for making me once again PROUD to have an Ultramarine army!

The 13th Legion,one of more Practical and Relayeble Legions.

I was just listening to a 40k audiobook and came here and in comparison I realized what I was missing. A passion that can be heard and therefore felt throughout the narration but, also a story so near to the lore it is hard to imagine it apart from it; finally the story is told with a level of empathy that is shared by the listener throughout your exquisite narration and perfectly crafted details that make it believable. Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your gifts, you make me grateful to God Baldermort. COURAGE AND HONOR!!!

CW-the captain charges at the hive tyrant and after an epic and brutal duel his sword cuts deep, he cuts off several arms and finishes with a headchop as its disgusting xeno body falls to the ground, dead. Edit: i think the reason why Ultramarines are so lucky is because Guilliman keeps a bunch of orkz near Macragge, because orkz believe blue is a lucky color.

Robute needs the suport of his brothers more than ever before, The Lion must awaken, the Great Kahn and the wolf King must return! The Imperium needs them! Vulkan the Perpetual! your people need you!

Gargamel is gonna have a Field Day with these guys

I love the Roman allegory that infuses Ultramarine lore.

I've been a fan of the Ultramarines ever since I first play Space Marine eight years ago and have had a special place in my heart because of it. With Guilliman becoming one of my favorite Primarchs alongside Vulcan, Sangineous, Angron, and Magnus.

God ,baldi. You overcome yourself every time. Your voice in the story’s is so fitting. It seems that you feel the person you’re voice acting. As if you are there, battling the Tyranid itself. Keep it up brother

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All i've been hearing about the Ultras (lore-wise) the past years is... let's just say not very kind. You are the first one that actually does them some justice.

I'm really surprised to hear you describe the Ultramarines in this way because that is widely regarded as an outdated view by at least a decade. The consensus seems to be that the Horus Heresy, Dark Imperium and the new lore surrounding them have ridden them of their Matt Ward era image.

Good to see the blues get some love. They are too often unfairly scorned

This is my Favorite War-hammer 40K channel. Great content and I love the "forge the narrative" videos too. Your voice is the embodiment of rich and textured voice acting. Keep it up :D

I like how they call Guiliman's threats of civil war "diplomacy"

I was going to snark about the Ultrasmurfs but let's be honest, when I still played the tabletop game I played as the knife ears... XD

By Sotha I have been waiting for this! For Guilleman, for Ultramar, for the Emperor!!!

Currently going through the lore of all the major SM chapters and I have to say, it's either the Ultramarines or the Salamanders that have been my favourite videos so far. Easily one of the best 40K lore channels. Keep up the hard work and thankyou.

The smooth voice over and the story telling is why I keep coming back

(Groans) By the golden throne... it's cato sicarius.

For all the memes of their plot armour and Spiritual Liegedom, for all that their character is somewhat bland compared to many of their brother chapters, there is something to be said for a force of stolid, professional, well-provisioned warriors that can be counted on to get the job done capably and efficiently. Many chapters claim magnificent warriors, virtuoso's of the battlefield, but Rome wasn't built by warriors, it was built by *soldiers*, men who took orders, followed tactical doctrine and drilled until they could fight while blind. And then there is Ultramar, the Ultramarines' greatest vindication. If they had done nothing else, building this realm along would have turned aside all the jabs and barbs directed against them. For nowhere else can it be said that the dream of what the Imperium could have been has been preserved on such a scale.

My god, this guy must of had his voice box designed in a lab somewhere to be tailor made for Warhammer. You have an amazing talent for this man and I can't wait till the next one. :D

What I would give for you just to lead a Dark Heresy campaign for me is unimaginable. Your voice, your manner of speech, just the all around package for the greatest immersion possible. Not to mention the quality provided with every video you have uploaded.. You sir, are a genius.

First 15 minutes...quite literally being on the edge of my seat....I nearly fell off. :) Can't wait for the video about Macragge. Always been curious about that world.

again and again, i am stunned by how easy you draw us in with that EPIC storytelling voice of yours.

The Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine video game showed me the Ultramarines I wanted to see. Not the Codex worshipping GW poster boys, but the practical and stalwart defenders of mankind. Both in body and in spirit... and the occasional Leandros and Uriel to shake things up and make the mistakes like other chapters.

The Smurfs released a C'tan STAR GOD. WE'RE ALL GONNNA DIEEE!

If Gaius Julius Caesar and Smurfette had a grimdark lovechild in the far future... It would be an Ultramarine

"I, Cato Sicarius, approve this video. Because I, Cato Sicarius, am the most worthy chapter master of the Ultramarines and only I, Cato Sicarius, could have such fine taste! Ohohohohohoho!"

The rate in which your channel is growing says more about your content than I ever could.Excellent I swear just two months ago you were at under 20000 subs now you are close to 50000 well done sir, other channels feel like they are telling a fantasy but you make me live it.

That fight against the hive tyrant....brilliant...absolutely brilliant. I know some people enjoy the 'grim' darkness of the future...but for me....every moment of victory.....every moment of reprieve....those are the moments that are meant to be cherished. Excellent work as always.

Thank you Mr Baldermort ! The tactical way you drive the Captain duel was epic ! All planned, all tricks.... lovely :D By the way, i choose the Ultramarine to be my chapter, not cause of the poster boy, cause back in the day second edition starter box was Blood Angels! I choose ULtramar cause they are master of tactic, roman influence ( and i wish GW push more on this in minaniture design), and yes not fancy as other... but in my mind they are the most efficient in battle, perfectly managing all brothers inside a squad, and all squads together, with clear view of battlefield status like no human brain will ever do... like i will never do xD As always, good job Mr Baldermort ! Thx

Im really enjoying your writing. You've got a knack for capturing the "heroic oil painting" feel of the universe

Thank you Baldermort, your content is incredible, I have been listening to lore videos for years on KZfaq, but you are the one that has inspired me to start reading 40k books, Dark Imperium was incredible, so was the devastation of Baal, and the list is only getting bigger for me, my knowledge of the 40k universe has grown immensely over the last 4 months, and I have you to thank! Keep up the Emperors work!!

We march from Macragge! And we shall know no fear!!! Love your work dear Baldermort, always happy to hear your voice.

Stupidly underrated channel, you're narration PERFECTLY captures the feel and aesthetic of 40k.

Ultras are awesome as hell, I dare anyone to dispute it. They're just overexposed as hell, is all. Brilliant intro, dear Baldermort, you achieved such intensity :) EDIT: What in seven hells is going on at Abundance!? I'm beginning to worry.

As a player of Ultramarines since 1987, wow, and thank you.

Fantastic video for a Fantastic Legion! I loved it, I am getting more and more excited for the grand battle ahead!

You should definitely do more votes I loved seeing this play out! As always I love your stories and narrations and I will confess a fondness for Bobby B’s Blue Boys, but I have to say I love how you portrayed the hive tyrant. It seemed like a mix between a skilled swordsman and a feral apex predator. I appreciated our glorious captain but you really nailed the ‘nid!

34:00 - My god, man. Full body chills, and I guess I know what my first army is gonna be. Brilliantly written, Brother.

We need a longer video on the death guard and plague marines, they have lots of lore and gross machines/weapons to cover. It would be sick to have an updated/additional video on the topic!!!

"It was only through his diplomacy that Guilliman convinced the other legions the Codex was needed." There's layers of irony in this supposition. Just, layers of it, oozing, slathered over it, but I bet the all the Raven Guard remaining then agreed! Yes, both of them!

Really, I would have compared Roubtue to Augustus rather than Pompey. The adopted son of a murdered populist leader who rebuild the empire to a grander state than ever before. The only comparison that falls through is Augustus wasn’t a skilled battlefield commander, though he knew enough to find those who were. If not Augustus I would have probably drawn a comparison to Lucius Cornelius Sulla over Pompey. I would love to see that video, as I am genuinely curious as why Pompey?

OMG! This story was freakin brilliant Baldy! I love how you made a Capt. killing a Tyrant so believable.

The boys in blue! Ultramarines catch alot of flak and memecraft but I do love them so. Their aesthetic, their ideology, their fervor and grit, all bring great credit to their legion and their Primarch. We march for Macragge!!

Never realized how little I knew about this Chapter. I just see them all the time due to GW’s favoritism that I just assumed over time that I knew more than I did. Thank for the great video!

Baldy, you’re as reliable and classy as a Rolex. Love this channel. Respect from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

Yeah , the main reasons everybody hated the Ultramarines is because they kept getting the spotlight...and yeah its not their fault....Honestly ive been listening to audiobooks with Roboute Guilliman and i gotta say he is starting to become my favorite Primarch, only seconded to THE GLORIOUS SANGUINIUS AND HIS AMAZING BLOOD ANGELS! Guilliman is the most 'human" out of all the Primarchs i feel...his struggles are mostly maintaining order and sanity and trying his best to fulfill his fathers dream even if his Father wasnt a very good one....He still persists agaisnt all odds, and in the 42nd Melenium he is pushed even further beyond trying to carry the whole weight of the Imperium agaisnt the endless horrors the galaxy is throwing at us. And as for the Ultramarines, they are just doing their duty as they were trained to.. they are the most "space marine" space marines, accept for the Astartes from Astartes lol or Black Templars (literally space knights who fight space orks and space elves yeah nice GW "wink")

Man, I've always loved the Ultramarines in spirit. While I agree different or, well... inconsistent sources writing the Ultramarines' saga have tarnished their reputation, both for me, and in the fandom, I still enjoy them quite a bit. Thanks for the uplifting story to re-invigorate my love for them. I didn't even know that I needed it.

"Not today xenos!" WHOOOSH!!! ❤❤❤

My husband and I just finished listening. What an excellent listen (as always). And it helps that he plays Ultramarines (I don't play, but I enjoy the rich and eloquent lore.) Always nice to hear what you have to say. Cheers.

Baldermort, do you write the opening stories yourself? The opening tales of heroism are incredibly stirring and well-written. Bravo!

Uncle Baldermort...please take as much time as you want, to do whatever you want. Your content NEVER ceases to amaze and I look forward to all your content.

Looking forward to this very much! Thanks Baldermort!

The story line is definitely on par with the visuals of the astates youtube series. You are to be commended baldermort!

CW: Captain charges the Hive Tyrant and a violent battle ensues. The Tyrant severely wounds the Captain and his Honour Guard meet the Tyrant in combat in an effort to save him. After the Tyrant kills/knocks out the Honour Guard, the Captain musters the last ounce of his strength, charging the wounded Hive Tyrant one last time and dealing a fatal blow. His wounds taking their toll, he collapses with a smile on his face. "For the Emperor."

Goodness. That ending brought me to tears. “For the heart of the Imperium May reside on Terra, but the burden of it falls hardest on Ultramar”

Once again my friend: Stunning stories and a beautiful narration of the lore and history of this hobby!

You gotta have some respect for The Noble Rowboate, he of the long nap, for there was no other to take up the mantle(if only in part)of his Father. And so soon after being 'awakened'! Ah, much and more can be said regarding the valor of the Imperium's Boys in Blue, the battles won and worlds snatched back from between the very jaws of The Warp, for those be as numerous as the worlds of the Ultramar Sector, itself... And what other Legio of Astartes warriors have the strength of character to so quickly come to terms with the very possible reality of someday having an aloof, secretive, pointy-eared, elitist Xeno step-mom... ...Emperor save us all...

i always knew that Guilliman shared my affinity for destroying the oppressive rich and powerful

My primarc corax has ordered me, to suggest the ravenguard for a video

Guilliman is super Eisenhower and Cato Sicarius is super Patton, with all the headaches that implies.

Yes!!!! My glorious blue boys!

I will always be Black Templar until Emperor come. All thought the blue man marines are respectable.

29:13 I can think of no better way to wash away the grime of mary-suedom than to show Guilliman’s sons actually acknowledging their status as the “glue”. Not “THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL!!!”, but rather, the marines who can be trusted to fill any role decently enough, and are level-headed enough to hold their often fractious cousins together in pursuit of a greater goal.

Every time I see a new video I giggle like a school girl and listen to them around ten times. Thank you for your amazing work Bald :P

The ultermarnes omnibus was what really got me into 40k. Thought it was Dow that frist enlighten me to it's existence

Until this moment, i hadn't considered that the ulramarines held the universal second in command role, to any group they're attatched to

I often play against a good friend, an Ultramarines fan(atic)... After this video I persieve to understand his love for that faction! Thank you again Baldermort

My friend I only recently had the pleasure of discovering your channel, however, I daresay you are easily the best Warhammer KZfaqr I have come across. I do wish you the best going forward and hope you get the recognition you deserve for your astounding work.

Thanks for another captivating story, this is some of the best Warhammer 40K content the internet has to offer.

You could say... Ultramarine puts on Ultrashades: he bit off more than he could chew. Ultra yeaaaaaaaaaaHH!

lord baldemort, the video doesnt even need tot start before that like button is smashed into oblivion. Great quality vid as always!

Yeah...Great work again Brother Boldermort..I wont lie that the Ultramarines are not my favorite Loyalists (my top 10 are Imperial Fists, Black Templars, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, Astra Carcaradons, Salamanders, Flesh Tearers, Iron Hands, White Scars, Raven Guard)... ...but anybody that does love the Ultramaries should be proud they have a living Primarch, a whole (Romanesque) space empire, a genetic brotherhood amongst the majority of space maries chapters and have an impressive history fighting tyranids and ork.. and recently Chaos...

You sir, you are a fantastic storyteller! Truly wonderful.

"Misplaced something?" That whole back-and-forth was great dialogue.

You are above and beyond the best loremaster on youtube! I literally cant listen anyone else now

Thank you for the video Baldermort. Looking forward listening to it later tonight during work. Best time there is to listen to your videos. Edit: and as usual it was god damn amazing.

As a great man once said: IT IS I, CATO SICARIUS!!!

This is so cool, I look forward to all your videos but the Ultramarines are extra cool Thanks for your hard work!

Great video, I enjoy how you bring the Grim Dark to life.

You have made me change my mind about the ultramarine I Fricking love them

ULTRASMUUUUUURFS Sorry they are in reallity my favourite loyalists after the Salamanders

Amazing !! thank you once again :) …….& also its good to hear that you pronounce "Roboute" the same way I do. I jus never liked the sound of "Row-booty " :/ . lol

IT IS I! THE MOST ESTEEMED CATO SICARIUS!