XVII Legion 'Word Bearers': Tactics & Structure (Warhammer 40,000 & Horus Heresy Lore)

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10 ай бұрын

Being a record concerning the tactical and stratgeic dispositions and character of the XVII Legion Word Bearers, with discussions therein upon it's use of auxilia and paranormally enhanced soldiery.
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@VictorIV0310 10 ай бұрын

Dark Mechanicum accompanying Word Bearers be spamming TempleOS scrapcode at the Loyalists.

@sethvoss1910 10 ай бұрын

This is really funny

@PandorasFolly 10 ай бұрын

Standing applause. The crowd goes wild

@LillianAredhel 10 ай бұрын

Lmao I can see this happening

@non-applicable3548 10 ай бұрын

Based brother terrance

@adamhunter1223 10 ай бұрын

Or trying to forcefully rewrite all the enemy cogitators to run on windows Vista.

@thewayfarer8849 10 ай бұрын

This Legion lore series was where it started, it's still unique, and some of the best easy listening you can find on the internet. Thank you.

@joshuafischer684 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy most of Arch's work too, though in recent times I think he has put in a little more humor than he should.

@alexbrown7708 10 ай бұрын

@@joshuafischer684I can’t watch his stuff. He gets pissy about dumb shit like a tech priest being non binary.

@ShadowCoH316 10 ай бұрын

@@joshuafischer684I'd rather listen to the LGBT-positive Oculus than whatever the fuck Arch has become.

@justainenglish3270 10 ай бұрын

Arch isn't all that bad. As long as they're making 40k content I'll keep supporting em. Although I think Oculus immersive writing and the character he portrays is really well done, and that is something the honestly no other channel has done. We may wait all month for 2 videos but Oculus's content is ALWAYS worth the wait.

@joshuafischer684 10 ай бұрын

@@ShadowCoH316 "I demand the entire world cater to my perversion"

@casketbase7750 10 ай бұрын

If Oculus wanted to do another interview vid like the Iskandar Khayon one, "The Anchorite" is a Word Bearer who repented on Calth. He's still in an Imperial prison cell, sometimes giving advice to the Ecclisiarchy but mostly praying in solitude for the Emperor's forgiveness. Oh, and a suicide attempt also got him put in a Dreadnought.

@brokedude9999 10 ай бұрын

He should Collab with with Baldermort.... Baldies got a Word Bearer character that's elite levels of cruel incarnate

@iainhansen1047 10 ай бұрын

Would be sick

@Discotekh_Dynasty 10 ай бұрын

Oh I would KILL for this

@howardblueraven1133 10 ай бұрын

Inquistor Calendra be itching to condemn Oculus but she's helpless as no famous heretics would entertain her, let alone interrogate them without the help of Oculus.

@piotrd.4850 4 ай бұрын

Splendid - it woud be race between Custodes and Ordo Hereticus who'd get him first.

@DenzelHashington 10 ай бұрын

Love the way Oculus ponders his choice of words, at points. So immersive

@TheWarmachine375 10 ай бұрын

Big E: "For the last time! I am not the Messiah!" Word Bearers: "HE IS THE MESSIAH!"

@erikjohnson5549 10 ай бұрын

They weren't completely wrong...

@cmstone5178 10 ай бұрын

He's a very naughty boy.

@lazylazymule 10 ай бұрын

Big E: "You're all individuals!"

@lordfrostwind3151 10 ай бұрын

Lorgar: "Fine Dad I'm gonna go start my own church with beer and chaos! You know what forget the beer."

@briochepanda 10 ай бұрын

I should know, I've followed a few!

@BlitzWhat 10 ай бұрын

If my dad smashed up the Lego project I'd been working on for weeks I would have turned to the worship of Chaos too, I really can't blame the man.

@lordfrostwind3151 10 ай бұрын

Russ: "Dad, that might have been a wee bit excessive." Emperor: "Lorgar is a big boy I'm sure it'll be fine." Russ: *sighs and checks to see if they're done with repairs from Angron's therapy session*

@palonoctisursa 10 ай бұрын

I think this was it, unless I miscounted that’s all 18 Astarties legions. Congratulations Oculus that’s a hell of an accomplishment.

@redline841 10 ай бұрын

What about [REDACTED]?

@Mole9961 10 ай бұрын

I just watched a Majorkill video talking about 40k content creators, specifically long form, and Oculus wasn’t mentioned. How do we fix this? This channel easily lives up to the mantle of Lutien and Baldermort. It irks me that shorts creators get tapped but the glorious Oculus isn’t getting the proper nod in the larger community. I MUST fix this somehow.

@andrewlowe3231 10 ай бұрын

I do not challenge the accuracy of the great lore master's record lightly. However, if my knowledge proves to be correct, this thrice cursed legion was humbled at the city of Monarchia on Khur, not the world of Nuceria. Let this be tested against your records with the hope that the integrity of your great archive is maintained. Regardless, may you continue to bless us with your extensive knowledge for you truly have a gift, and it is an honor to receive it.

@Azaghal1988 10 ай бұрын

perfect time, coffee is ready and I've got time :)

@krimzonstriker7534 10 ай бұрын

And so ends the Legiones Astartes Series. Praise be to Him on the Throne 🙏

@SC_3 10 ай бұрын

Some of the older Legions videos likely need a redo. Especially the Iron Warriors and Salamanders.

@ikenosis8160 10 ай бұрын

Gloria in excelsis, Terra. Thank you for your amazing work and dedication. I have been listening to your work on the Orks from last year and have done several passes I find it so compelling and brilliant. Excellent video today. Liked and shared. Godspeed. 🙏🏼🌟

@Duttyboy2402 10 ай бұрын

Was searching for a Word Bearers lore video, and low and behold one of my favourite 40k lore KZfaqrs delivers the goods! Great work as always!

@Bluecho4 10 ай бұрын

Highly recommend Oculus's many other videos. It's the "Good Shit", as they say.

@brokedude9999 10 ай бұрын

Only Oculus could make sharing a body with a Demon sound like homework for future students

@Azzie420 10 ай бұрын

Kharn? Lorgar asked in a soft tone. Have you heared about the Word? (Who Killed Argel Tal)

@Diomedes_XXII 10 ай бұрын

An unexpectedly early addition to the lore, much appreciated. Phenomenal content. ❤

@MayhapsOmegon 10 ай бұрын

Hydra maledictus.

@ctfireinsky9554 10 ай бұрын

SYMBOLISM, SYMBOLISM, SYMBOLISM!! Say it with me Occulus... symbolism. Regards, Adeptus Grammaticus

@Deridus 10 ай бұрын

No, he's using symbology correctly, here. It only looks wrong because we're more used the meaning of the symbol as opposed to the application of it. Ave, Dominus Nox.

@ctfireinsky9554 10 ай бұрын

My ears are assaulted by people's emperor forsaken habit of misusing the word symbology. I must admit that I failed to notice a rare and I do mean RARE correct usage.

@Deridus 10 ай бұрын

@@ctfireinsky9554 Have you seen Boondock Saints?

@ctfireinsky9554 10 ай бұрын

@Deridus yes, yes I have. Attention all Arbites be on the lookout for a reported Huge Freakin Guy he's wanted for serially crushing many innocent citizens.

@alexanderfielding 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou for being, for me, in my triumvirate of best lore channels on KZfaq ❤️

@Mr_Bunk 10 ай бұрын

Finally, the legiones astartes playlist is 100% complete. Pending any potential remakes, of course.

@gregmandu 10 ай бұрын

And thus the capstone is placed on the Legiones Astartes record stack. And what a record! Thank you once again, Oculus. It was worth the wait. Looking forward to Calth :)

@TheRickRouss 10 ай бұрын

Finding your content in my subscribed feed is like a Salamander finding an artifact of Vulkan. Such happiness

@agripinaa8684 10 ай бұрын

The art for the Gal Vorbak is absolutely beautiful!

@jaydugger3291 10 ай бұрын

The idea of early Imperial Heralds resembling the Inquisition appeals.

@Bluecho4 10 ай бұрын

Who knows. Perhaps one of the Second Founding chapters to operate in the wake of the Heresy were Loyalist "Word Bearers" who never wavered in their faith in the Emperor. Having proved this loyalty during the conflict, were quietly renamed and folded into the bewildering array of Imperium assets during the Scouring. A group regularly employed, in relative secrecy, by the Inquisition for their unique talents.

@Pylon069 10 ай бұрын

Bear witness to the grand lore master

@rhythminthemind7408 10 ай бұрын

Spelled it wrong. Loremaster.

@jakeku2662 10 ай бұрын

May you rest in the Emperor's light Oculus. Regain your strength so that you may continue your exemplary service.

@shanewright9941 10 ай бұрын

Maybe my favourite Traitor Legion. Great stuff as always.

@Carnage1138 10 ай бұрын

Yay! My favorite Traitor Legion. Thanks Oculus!

@stevemanart 10 ай бұрын

The bit at the end with a glimpse at how emotionally taxing all this is on him reminded me of how much I love the way the character seems to hate what the Imperium has become but also recognizes that every other option is so far worse for a human in his era. Which in turn reminded me a quote of a character I included in a Warhammer 40k TRPG campaign (used a homebrew instead of any official game) based on The Oculus. "The Imperium is the best we have, but it can be better. It should be better. It has been better and if my life's work can make it even one iota better then it was all worth it. That is why I look towards the past. That is why I share what I have learned, and that is why I will continue my work until the day my corspe is recycled into starche for the parishoners at the Palace gate."

@eichler721 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for starting and finishing the Astartes Legion series. Its how I found your channel.

@morlath4767 10 ай бұрын

And that's it....a week/two week binge of your excellent channel has me completely caught up. Thank you for every video, and I look forward to all the new ones in the future!

@jcp3666 10 ай бұрын

Your service to the Emperor is duly noted! The Emperor protects!

@trajanfidelis1532 10 ай бұрын

Hydra Dominatus

@sotiriospeithis6659 10 ай бұрын

Nice

@Deridus 10 ай бұрын

If you think this is nice, I worry for you. I approve wholeheartedly, but I am still worried. 😅 In all seriousness, it is always nice to see Occulus drop lore.

@davebowman9000 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait for what comes next! Thank you for your work!

@thesagepilgrim4441 10 ай бұрын

Yet another excellent product of your labor, sir.

@mikewaterfield3599 10 ай бұрын

Good to hear from you again chronicler.

@Jonahhi 4 ай бұрын

This was a masterful lore video on the Seventeenth. I applaud your precise work and depth of knowledge.

@ashtonmartin3398 10 ай бұрын

Another great vid from Occulus!

@Thedagda801 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful work

@ActionQuackson 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@chaosforever5667 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lore Master.

@Greebulous 10 ай бұрын

It's so hard to find good lore videos on Word Bearers. No one takes them seriously so half of them are just dismissive rants about Erebus or Lorgar. Still the best legion to date

@chrisroberts7000 10 ай бұрын

Ooooo. Our dear scribe needs a vacation. Better double check those wards. Wouldn't want Baldermort's Word Bearer to find an easy entry. I am rooting for you!

@daweimer71 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Your 40K lore videos are 🔥❤️🙌🏆🏆🏆

@rebirth5362 10 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this for a long time

@jakesassy101 10 ай бұрын

Praise be to the Oculus

@gatall91 2 ай бұрын

Many taunt Lorgar and the Word Bearers players but you must remember, they were able to grow to the size rivaling many of their contemporaries in both legion size, amount of armor, as well as the size of their fleet.

@christopherjolly8172 10 ай бұрын

Another great video

@Lemonhead209 10 ай бұрын

Very much looking forward to how he portrays the Calth Battle

@TheWarmachine375 10 ай бұрын

Which names are cooler for Lorgar's Legion? Word Bearers or Imperial Heralds?

@lookatthepicture4107 10 ай бұрын

Heralds, by a looooong marging

@13emstr 10 ай бұрын

Word Bearers. It just feels more important than the generic name Imperial Heralds.

@sirdrork8616 10 ай бұрын

Word Bearers for sure, it gives a much deeper sense of conviction and zeal

@lordfrostwind3151 10 ай бұрын

I kinda like Word Bearers personally

@timm2428 10 ай бұрын

Having a bad day anxiety wise due to ptsd. The heavens answer and oculus butt stuff loads a video.

@darkhighwayman1757 10 ай бұрын

I just finished the book with the furious abyss in it and man those Word bearers were some evil people

@lordfrostwind3151 10 ай бұрын

Yeah they took a running dive down the slippery slope. Went from pious Emperor botherers to the unholy fusion of eldritch cult with the Covenant.

@feralprocessor9853 5 ай бұрын

The Progenitors of the roles of Chapter masters and Chaplains to the Codex Atartes

@joshbrooks120 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Pemmont107 10 ай бұрын

Praise be the Urizen!

@ThijsSchrijnemakers 7 ай бұрын

thanks

@SolvableMattB 10 ай бұрын

Love my boys

@MandaloretheSavage 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if the Word Bearers were meant to be the mirror of the Blood Angels, leaders of the Imperial standards as the Hearlds before falling where the Angels were the fallen monsters of the empire before rising on the wings of their primarch to the heights on Imperial perfection.

@lookatthepicture4107 10 ай бұрын

Last time I was this earlier Thunder Warriors were still a thing

@ckennedy1973 10 ай бұрын

The Emperor protects

@lordfrostwind3151 10 ай бұрын

So, anybody in say the Custodese or the Emperor stop and think "man those chapter names sound awfully familiar in a really bad way?" I'm getting the impression the Emperor fundamentally underestimated or didn't understand what he was up against in regards to the Dark Gods, or he was massively distracted and or not paying attention to some really crucial stuff. Especially if he knew Colchis had only just been liberated from a chaos cult. I know secrecy was the Emperor's bread and butter, but of all the kids you need to have a special talk about the warp giving you a bad touch the one raised by a chaos priest would be the one that needa it!

@gerardmagos3608 10 ай бұрын

18:00 'humbling of the legion at NUCERIA' what?

@brandonmyers1400 10 ай бұрын

The Blessed lady be looking fine though..lol

@non-applicable3548 10 ай бұрын

Sneedus chucktatum

@TheWarmachine375 10 ай бұрын

Most Legions: *bringing many worlds in compliance with the Imperium at efficient pace* Big E: "Good." Word Bearers: *takes so very slow in bringing worlds by building up a lot of giant churches in worship of Big E and making everyone to convert* Big E: *brings out the Golden Paddle* "Lorgar, I just want to talk to you..."

@jwb_666 10 ай бұрын

Comment for the omnissiah

@MrLookatmyhat 10 ай бұрын

No notification

@jamesespinosa690 10 ай бұрын

Surely Erebus was First Chaplain?

@bodricthered 10 ай бұрын

Nah, that was kor Phaeron. Erebus was first Chaplin and everything's his fault

@jamesespinosa690 10 ай бұрын

@@bodricthered Did you read my comment? Kor is Master of the Faith I believe.

@feralprocessor9853 5 ай бұрын

Very zealous names for the Word bearer's Legion

@imintheraindripdripdrop 10 ай бұрын

TTS got me into 40k. But Oculus Imperia made me a fan

@melliteshastur4417 5 ай бұрын

''Man our legion of highly fanatical religious zealots turned out to not be atheist, who could have seen that coming?''

@margaretwood152 10 ай бұрын

🌟Great Accounting of our Darker brethren. Rest well indeed, my vaunted Remembrancer (but Stay Vigilant;-) (P.S. *_RED~O~LENT✅_* _-Ree~Doh~Lent-_ ❌)

@Deridus 10 ай бұрын

Grey, gray. Honor, honour. Sane, crazy, Worchestershire sauce, Fish sauce... I'm not really going to be overly critical about using a language that doesn't even follow its own conventions... It outright ignores them more often than not. Just be glad the man knew what the word meant and used it correctly.

@arihyvarinen9924 10 ай бұрын

Le comment beebboob

@ceceliagermann7716 10 ай бұрын

Would it be possible for you to caption your videos? I know it's a lot of work to ask, but auto captions are sketchy at the best of times and it'd make your videos a lot more accessible to a wider audience. Thanks so much for the hours of entertainment you've given us