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A space marine once told a rogue trader who believed the emperor to be a god. "The emperors blood flowed through the veins of his primarchs, his sons. And their blood flows in me, does that make me a god? I bleed and die like any other. And for a god to beat an immortal monster is not nearly as inspiring as a man that conquers the immortal."

“No pity. No remorse. No fear” - Grimaldus

I imagine their confession booth is just a trash compactor

Chris Tester is so damn good. If I ever needed someone to voice a character in my fiction, he’d be near the top of the list

The best part of the Grimaldus performance was the mocking sarcasm contrasted against righteous bloodthirst. Shit was immaculate

Fantastic content as ever Wes - honoured to play a small part in it and help spread the good 40k word when needed, so thanks again for asking me!

Chris Tester is a fucking gift to the 40k community I swear.

I work as a chaplain in the United States VA system. I'm just glad to have representation in 40k! I think this video has inspired me to make a unique chaplain model based on my Custodes army!

Grimaldus’ speech gives me chills everytime, I’d definitely take out my fair share of xenos filth in the Emperors name after hearing that

"Did you pray today?" "Did you pray today?"

Real-world military Chaplains are the best individuals I have ever met. In all of my time within the US Army, it was always the Chaplain who helped me the most. They're the reason why Chaplains in 40K are *my* favorite Space Marines unit, and why I have so many in all of my armies.

I retired from the US Army infantry and I was an open atheist throughout which can be rough in the infantry, but the man I had the most respect for in my first unit was Major Carrothers our Chaplain. He is a great man who I was honored to serve beside through some of the bloodiest fights in Iraq. I was actually very lucky to run into him when he became the post Chaplain at the base I work as a contractor at a few years ago. Seriously a great man. The vast majority of chaplains are great people. Not all, but the majority are.

I remember the intro segment of Devastation of Baal, when a father and his son (civilian) encountered a curious Space Marine Chaplain for their first time and his presence alone shook them to their core and kinda paralyzed the father for a bit, even after the Chaplain assured the dude that he was there not to harm them but to pay a visit to their lord (Sanguinius’ shrine), the dude was still bone shocked, even though he was your regular generic hardworking and rough treating father with attitude problem, a Chaplain standing infront of him alone shattered the tough act that he had on and even kinda humbled the guy. Then, a lady spoke, “You fool, they’re not here to pray, they’re all here to die” You should talk about Devastation of Baal, it is definitely not talked about enough especially that first chapter, since whenever people talk about the Devastation of Baal novel, it always just feels like.. a simplified summarization of a shortened conclusion.

Well, that gave me goosebumps in a way I've never felt before!!! That Grimaldus speech was insane!!!!❤

The Blood Angels chaplains also have the added duty of giving those who fell to the black rage an honorable death. They will even abandon military goals to hunt them down and give them their fitting end. Astaroth the high chaplain is my favorite blood angel. he actually will travel to successor chapters and make sure the deed is done. This has caused some friction between him and the flesh tearers s he once passed judgement on a squad. However he has also spoken in defense of Gabriel Seth. so it makes for an interesting situation. Also, noteably the emperor has made more exceptions than mars. Sanguinious asked the emperor not to destroy the faith of Bhaal who saw Sanguinious (and by extention the emperor) as a god as one example.

Give us a deep dive into the Kleptomarines (Blood Ravens).

For anyone not knowing this: Chris Tester voiced Heinrix Van Calox in the recently released Rogue Trader game by Owlcat. Another great performance by him. While I appreciate the zeal and ardour he gives off with Grimaldus' speach, the more subtile, insinuating tone he pulls off playing a member of the Inquisition is a masterpiece.

I used to view chaplains as closer to irl chaplains and priests Nowadays I view them as mostly Drill Instructors and to a degree, consultants and counsellors, vital to maintaining the mentality and spirit of soldiers through both words, penance and example In a way they also play a part in a selection cadre, picking desirable neophytes and "flagging" astartes that may need guidance in some fashion

I literally just began painting a Chaplain for my new Blood Angels army and I see this has been uploaded. Perfect timing!

What more can I say? I loved this "in depth" dive on the Chaplains as a whole and it was really nice to see "Nick" return as a guest on this episode, as his voice really is amazing. Anyway, have a great new year Wes, and we shall greet you in 2024. 😎

My favorite kind of chaplain is honest just the space wolves one. Having that spiritual leader mixed with apothecary making them the main life blood of the whole chapter that even most egotistical and selfish space wolves will respect and honor them as they are your beginning in being introduced to the chapter and possibly the end when you are dying and the wolf priest comes to collect the gene seed. Just takes already awesome marine and make it even more awesome

By the Emperor!! It was such a fantastic surprise to see Chris here! Love his 40k stuff. Amazing. Nice going Wes! ❤

Chris tester part is amazing, just wow. The video overall also a true gem to our community.

The Sangunary priests serves as the apothecary, but they definitely do watch for signs of the red thirst. The Chaplains of the Blood Angels look for early signs of the black rage and are leaders of the death company. Mostly this is due to the fact that they are able to be the heart of the chapter and aim their rage towards the enemy before killing them when their duty is done.

Oh I’m excited. Seeing the chaplain on bike is what got me into the modeling side of the game. Skull dude on a machine gun bike? Fuggetaboutit

The voice actor for Grimaldus went soooooo hard, love it

My wife is a chaplain, she was very amused when she found out what I thought about when she first told me her profession.

The Importance of Chaplains can never be understated! Many have a spirit and soul no matter how atheistic they are their spirit still impacts their will, thus the Chaplains are needed to be the pillar of strength and the comfort for the withered souls. Chaplains are a necessity in any military force or even civilization as the human spirit always needs guidance through the dark.

They’re beautiful. More capable of empathy than other battle brothers, yet the least likely to allow it to cloud their judgement; kind, yet they are merciless. When loyalty is without question, the chaplain is capable of directing that loyalty.

@54:39 Did he straight up bust out some Milliput to fix his wing in the lore? hahahaha SICK!

Been wanting a chaplain and now i need to run to the store!!

Thank you for this content. Even if would get idea to delve into interesting topic like this one, I would never have the time and resources to churn through all the sources, codexes, books etc. You lore guys are a amazing gift from The Emperor!

waking up to a weshammer video... today is gonna be a good day

I love Chris’s work. He has amazing advice for voice acting and you can see how much he simply loves it

the bull took Optimus' brothers words to heart. be strong enough to be gentle.

Haven't watched yet, Wes but just want to say I appreciate how much work goes into these deep dives and I'm putting it in my queue!!! Happy New Year!

Hey, it's me. Your favorite underrated guntuber. I got into the 40k lore, and I'm hooked. I also really appreciate the taticus promo code. Thanks for everything

Great video and the end gave me chills, love your deep dives please keep doing them, I'm a big fan of your work😁

This video is right on time to help inspire me. I just got Chaplin for xmas. I can't wait to paint him but i have to figure out what chapter my marines need to be. Thank you for all you amazing videos!

There are also a few examples of a Chaplain becoming Chapter Master. The Consacrators, A 2nd founding Dark Angels successor currently have A Chapter Master who is a Interrogator Chaplain,, Grand Master Nakir. Nakir holds one of the highest ranks in the Inner Circle of the Unforgiven chapters as Master of Souls. He is one of three Chaplains who are members of the highest rung of the inner circle, Sapohon is the Dark angels Master of Sancjty, and Head Chaplain of not only the Dark Angels but all of.the Unforgiven, Asmodai is Master of Inrerogations. Nakir and his chapter specialize in recovering lost relics of the 1st legion. They are one of the more frequently seen Dark Angels successors in lore appearing in the Azrael novella, the novel the Unforgiven(both by Gav Thorpe), they have their own short story in the Successors anthology and they appear in Arks of omens the Lion fighting alongside their parent chapter are thus present when the Lion is reunited with his younger modern sons. Nakir, is so trusted by Azrael, that he has been given overall command of the Rocks defenses twice in the lore, which allowed Azrsel to take A more active part on the front lines. The first time is when Astelan's warband of Fallen And Typhus and his death guard attack the rock in the novel the Unforgiven. The second time is at Wyrmwood in arks of omens. Nakir is only know member of a DA successor to currently wield one of the five Heaven fall blades, he wields the Sword of Souls. It seems to have been the only heaven fall blade to regularly be wielded by a member of one of the successors as its previous owner wss Orlais, A grandmaster of the Disciples of Caliban chapter. Nakir lewd a years long crusade to recover ir, he presented it to Azrael thinking to return to the Parent chapter but Azrael gave it back saying Nakir earned it.

Love the video, thank you Weshammer for including so much black templar lore. Theyre my favorite!

Is this the first video Wes has done that had sources listed as they come up in the video? Idk if I just started noticing it but either way it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time and I’m so glad to see it

About the judiciar it must be an inconsistency or chapter to chapter case because in the Hammer and bolter episode of Lucius, the judiciar didn't speak at all and it was referred to have taken a bow of silence, so in my headcanon its just a chapter to chapter case because as real life the interpretation of rules vary , or it depends on how strict the chapter is.

Hey Wes! Love your videos man. I’m a vet, so I want to thank you for the little military history for everyone. I wanted to let you know that some chaplains carry a sidearm while deployed over seas. I served with a Chaplin who actually had a combat action ribbon due to some fighting in Afghanistan. Also thank you for jump staring my love for 40k man! You’re videos were my first introduction into the grim dark. Thanks again!

Awesome episode ! Realy, thank You for good work and that Chaplain voiceover :)

That Grimaldus speech just hits hard. That man just earned a new subscriber

Dude that black templar speech went so hard

I’ve come back so many times just to listen to Grimaldus’ speech. So fucking good

With the judicars I remember it being said that they take the vow of silence only during battle to let there actions stand on there own though honestly I couldn't tell you where I remember this from? Maybe one of the 9th edition live streams when they were talking about the new models?

The chaplain aesthetic is just...👌🏾

Thank you Wes happy new year

Fantastic art choices for this video. Truly stunning!

i feel like we all need a battle therapist. also that voice actor does goddamn good work...

Excellent work as always!

That Grimaldus speech always fires me up

Great, now i have to rewatch Richard Boylan’s Helsreach animation for the 1000th time. 😅

You were not kidding! Hell of a job, Chris! That speech was incredible!!!

14:44 Dude, I heard the speech and I tried to pick up a bolter and chainsword that I don't actually have so I could fight the xenos and heretics. Chris' voice is truly amazing and fits like a glove in Warhammer 40k.

I absolutely love your content especially these long form videos. Your video 40K timeline explained is what got me into Warhammer so I thank you for that.

Chris Tester's voice was SO DAMN GOOD, IT GAVE ME CHILLS!! Amazing video as always, WesHammer. Keep it up!

Woo, that Grimaldis quote gave me SHIVERS!

really enjoyed this video, big thanks - very much enjoy how you present the lore and information

Love the chaplains.

I've never heard Chris Tester before, but I have goosebumps from that speech.

Working in a VA hospital as a trauma therapist, I always appreciated working with the chaplains. There was one Army chaplain in particular, a Catholic priest, who was just stellar. He never proselytized to anyone and didn't try to convert folks, just sat with the Vets and got them talking.

Apothecary is gonna be a great vid too they are the multitaskers and shoulders that carry the burden of repairing or retrieving any gene seed from the fallen brothers

This is my favorite saying from a space Marine Chaplin It's from the blood angels series on Warhammer Plus You blood you were born, in blood you are honored

The 10th edition SM codex doubles down on the vow of silence. Not just on their datasheet, but on page 39 where it talks about becoming a chaplain. It says they are forbidden to speak. My guess is that there was a communication error or editorial miss in the writing of the books.

Always a pleasure wen weshammer uploads a new vid🎉

Wow! Just wow! That Grimaldis voice-over was incredible.

41:40 well damn, Lorgar's handsome! No wonder he could be so charismatic and influential as well 😂

Happy new year brother. Stay safe down there as we roll into 2024. I look forward to both supporting and enjoying more content ❤ keep being amazing

This is the collaboration I’ve been dreaming of

Always a good day when Wes dropped a new video

45:28 - How Magnus finds the time to get that JACKED between reading ancient scrolls, conquering worlds, and surfing warp waves, I'll never know.

Nice, fresh release AND a top 10 topic I love in 40K

I just love that the therapy experts for space marines are the guys with black armor and a skull helmet

Hearing that speech... man Imma go defend Helsreach now if you'll excuse me :D

Nothing beats weshammer when it comes to something to listen to while painting.

The Grimaldus peptalk had me a lil fired up

Super excited for this episode!

Mr. Weshammer, I LIVE FOR YOUR DEEP DIVES.

Chris CAMEO! Hell yes! Thank you Wes!

Finally! Thanks, Wes!

I have literally replayed Grimaldus speech, shouting it word for word and making it my own for a goddamn hour now😂

I love using Chaplains in Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters. The buffs they give to the rest of the Grey Knights squad is hilariously busted. Crit chance for bolters, or crit damage for melee.

Yay, my name is finally of use 😂 Edited* Wes you have upped the effort. I am pleased to see it. These videos take Alot of effort to make. People don't always know the amount of time it takes. Finding the art, the editor, the voiceover, the other people to do voiceovers for you, the selection of what story to use, the tone, and infinitetum. @Weshammer Happy Christmas and New year. You have carried on and tried new stuff m always trying to stay on this KZfaq thing. I admire that. When a hooby become a job it can become sour. You are a light in the dark, a bulwark against the storm of my mental health. You have helped this soul not implode this year, and I say well done brother. Erebus did nothing wrong as he believed what he was doing was right. He of course is hated for many good reasons. I am a little good and little bad. There is darkness and light in all of us it takes guidance and knowing who to take guidance from. You and a few other channels have me in your debt. Love ya brother and sisters you crazy souls. 💯❤️😈🤖🫡

There is something really wholesome about someone gushing about their favorite thing. Awesome video all around especially if you aren't a 40K type like myself. Art was dope too.

Oh Natrually RP put the soul into Grimaldus speech I was about to charge straight through my desk at work

Was a Medic in the Army and was deployed a few times. Can confirm that our Chaplain was an awesome guy! I am not religious, but he and I were super close while I was in. You said in your video that a great Chaplain is not feared... but loved... you are correct Wes.

Mate Chris has such a great great voice to listen too. So much power in his words

I'm willing to be wrong but I thought the sanguinary priest was just the Blood angels apothecary equivalent

That speech got me all emotional

14:35 THE BEST PART OF THE VIDEO ,AMAZING SPEECH

This Chaplain of the Black Templars Weshammer I give you the blessing of the Emporer for your and the my fellow Templars to see your way to Champlain hood

great video, god that speech was so hype

hello WestHammer happy Christmas and new year 2024

The Grimaldus speech needs to be my wake up alarm. It’s smelling salts for the ears.

I actually had the honor of being a Marine instructor for the Navy RPs that act as the Chaplain’s bodyguards at FMTB East. Great shout out to that tradition and real world example of the Chaps.