HELSREACH - Part 8 - A Warhammer 40k Story 

Much like the battle for Helsreach I'm only just getting started. Trust me, the "epic" hasn't even begun!

Many ork boyz were harmed in da making of dis 'ere video

That... was a lot of work.

I especially love how you treated from 5:00 onward. That scene really demonstrates the great irony of the Astartes. Humanity's greatest defenders, generally lacking in their own humanity. Seeing "mere mortals" fight and die alongside him, with the same fury and honor he fights with yet without the near demigod-level of power he possesses, it humbles him. That's a pretty rare depiction of the Emperor's Angels of Death. Truly remarkable.

I love what you did with the dying guardsman and the Black templar. That little attempt to try to and comfort her as she was succumbing to her wounds really adds to the episode.

FOR DORN, THIS IS GLORIOUS! When the BT started to comfort the dying Guard, got a lump in my throat, even with the helmet on it was emotional.

That guardsman that went full auto on the ork knew what to do.

That scene with the Astartes and Guardswoman, I almost shed a tear. For any serving in the guard, being watched over by an Angel of Death is a comforting feeling, I could see how Primus was unable to do anything save try to offer some sort of compassion. Ironically he scoffed at normal humans, but what is it really that makes him so hesitant to show such things, they are beyond human and yet to see someone dying in front of you who'd been fighting against odds that we (people in the present age) could never imagine. I love Warhammer 40,000 because it's absolutely limitless when it comes down to any message and theme that if you have enough love for, you'll showcase to those who want to view your vision. Excellent work Richard, you deserve the praise for this video and I cannot wait until you showcase a battle between Astartes and Nobs hopefully.

One Lasgun doesn't do diddly but ten thousand...well that is a whole lotta of diddly

my dude, the plasma pistol sound effect was the best thing I have ever heard

Man, between this and the Lord Inquisitor it's clear that if GW wants to make another Warhammer movie they should just hire a bunch of fans instead.

1 like = 1 purged xenos

You creating some serious art, even non-wh40k fans mentioned the quality of your doing! Please continue with this beautiful series. Greetings from Germany

I'm here again years later to watch 4:20 over and over.

Best visualization of the 40k universe, to date. A labor of love that GW should seriously think about bringing Richard on board to create this type of content full time.

Is it just me or did Primus give a slight nod to the guardsman after she succumbed to her wounds

"A weapon" ORDINATUS ARMAGEDDON?

Just pure genius. Why can't Hollywood do something like this. Mr. Boylan here has a gift. That first hit with the Crozious was perfect. The guard dieing as the Space Marine crouches over her. Just capturing the feeling of the what Space Marines are supposed to be. Maybe it's best that Hollywood does not tackle WH40K - they would screw it up. Still The WH40K Cinematic Universe would be a thing of wonderment. Thanks for the great work. Please keep it up.

I can only imagine the feeling the guard lady felt. She probably has been told about the fabled Angels, the Warriors from Space, the mighty Astartes in stories from her childhood. They are considered as Holy, beyond corruption of mere mortals. Moments before she was called a sister by Grimaldus himself, and now she lay dying in immense pain but knowing she fought alongside representatives of the Emperor himself. Blessed she has been, thrice blessed she is now to have died in the service of the God-Emperor.

never click so fast before. And-its in color!

i didnt expect that you will use colors in this one! This cinematics are truly a masterpiece ! Keep up the glorious work !:)

Richard, I must say well done. The death of the guards woman was incredibly well done. An amazing portrayal of emotion all done behind a helmet. This speaks to the amazing skill of the animator. Bravo, I cant wait for more.

As always, incredible work.

I cannot deal with how good this series is. If I win the lottery I'm going to buy you, and install you in a studio on the grounds of my estate so you can make stuff like this for me all day.

FOR HELSREACH!!! To the last man and the last round!!

4:20 AND WE WILL CAST OUR ENEMIES FROM THESE HOLY WALLS!

I love how primus, who scoffed at the idea of battling alongside humans, is the one to comfort the dying soldier. In that moment it felt like he had remembered what it meant to be human and maybe was humbled by the bravery of the fragile mortals who fight with the same tenacity and fervor as any astartes. simply put it was a beautifully melancholy moment, well done sir.

DAT WAZ A GOOD ZOGGIN VIDYA BOSS!!! CANT WAIT FOR DA NEXT PART WAAAAAAAAAAAAGH

Stop overexceeding our expectations! Can't! Handle! TOO MUCH! AWESOOMMME!!!! *poof* I'm a Templar now, For Dorn! Purge the Unclean!

This was my favorite episode yet. Just the sight of the Stormboyz coming over the wall was enough to set my heart aflutter, plus the moment of the dying guardsman was really the best.

Prepare the Ordinatus!! Ordinatus Armageddon!!!

Man that battle on the hive walls. Chills down my spine!

Do you know with the beauty is of the scene with a female Imperial guard is dying? You never see Grimaldis' face. Yet you feel emotion. You feel the exchange of a motion between him and the female Imperial guard. Absolute artistry. That and the music. It tears your heart out. It has an 80's techno Blade Runner feel. Which is a great reminiscing thought. Can't stop watching this thing over and over again. You're a genius.

By far my favorite of the series. So amazing. I get chills as the guardsmen push the stormboyz off the ramparts every time.

I love Priamus’s character. He comes across as an cocky marine who’s so sure of his abilities, and thinks himself above normal humans, when really he’s just like them. He kept the guardswoman company during her final moments, shows unwavering respect for Bayard, even more so when he was killed, and in Priamus’s final moments, he sounded desperate and perhaps even afraid. “They’re breaking the temple down!!!” “Grimaldus…brother.”

Richard I've hailed your amazing talent and achievement a few times now but just want to say to all my brother 40k fans . I'm so proud to be counted amongst you. No one is bad mouthing, taking the piss or detracting master RC's artistry. I only read support, praise and thanks. I think we're a rare breed. Hjolda - for the Emperor

Absolutely incredible. That moment when the Templar's took to the field and the Guard counter attacked had me shaking in excitement.

I believe God-Emperor's name is Richard Boylan...

I find this...most pleasing.

I loved the fact you started with just Black and white really, not thinking colours would be necessary. But now colours are added, it looks even better. It just keeps getting better! Keep up the amazing work

Nice Work! The added clarity of color and lighter line work really makes your work pop more. I cant wait till the next part!

That single moment of tender mercy was the most powerful part of this entire scene. Love your work, dude! The Emperor Protects!

My goodness I didn't think you could get these any more awesome, but you managed with this episode! Wowzers! If this keeps up this series will be way better than the Ultramarine movie that got made, that's for sure.

Iman orkplayer by the way have been for almost 2o years now and that was glorious justseeing the IG flashlight us to death like that

More engaging than the action sequences of the official Space Marine movie. That had a budget of a million pounds and, you know, a full animation team. You should be proud of this.

For Helsreach

I was so delighted to see this had come out. I had already loved your work a great deal, but this took it a lot further. You added color and made it look overall better (even though it was not in need of anything better by any means). I honestly can not tell if this is 3D or 2D, with movement and overall look to this. This is a spectacular video, that is for sure.

You Sir are a champion!

2:09 Battle for Helms Deep, when the old man shoots a single arrow ahead of time. That scene reminded me of it lol

YES!! GOD DAMN THIS IS SO GOOD!!

I will post this on every Helsreach video, so you will be able to see it. Helloo Richard! (In Andrejs voice and manner) Reading books, listening to them, watching movies, playing video games, we experience a story which might be different if you watch it after you have read a book. Even though when people read book and then watch a movie, there is a chance that you might get conflict of how you imagined story and characters from reading the book vs how it is represented on movie or perhaps a video game. But I know that, with this movie of yours, there would be no conflict if I have read book first.. its that good. Its an art, not money grabber thing. I have watched it and loved it. Looked at every detail, expression, the angles, the way you presented the story, you animation skills, music, the whole black/white theme that demonstrated someones emotional&spirit state and then change to colorful when fighting started... I can go on so, congratz man, this movie of yours and everything in it, is perfect. The choice for Grimaldus voice actor is so fitting, like Robert Downey is for Iron Man. And for every other character, Aaron have nailed the voice choice. Andrej voice with that Russian accent, noice. Just noice. For me, Grimaldus is what a real Chaplain is, leader not boss. Someone who I would fight alongside with. With this movie you have showed that even though space marines are super soldiers, they are still humans and have heart. That even with Black Templars which are fearsome and fearless warriors you have showed that they care and love their brothers, that they aint heartless. You showed that Imperial Guard even without enchanments, they are fearless as much as Astartes. You showed reality in warfare with all those meetings and preparations that they had, that even if Grimaldus is Reclusiarch, someone who leads and inspires people, he let anger flow through him few times, yet as time passed on, he conquered that. You showed that even in grim dark universe of 40k, there is light, there is hope and that there is love. You showed what brotherhood really is and made some man shed a real tear. You touched my heart with this movie. I can go on an on with all of this, but RU-vid will not let me post comment with that many characters. You havent wrote the book but what you did is you presented this story perfectly. Your animations might not be as one the Marvel has (fancy and shiny) but they are very good and I like them(really, you are good with them), you are one man army, this was done with love and hard work. Thank you for this Richard.

Think I prefer the Black and White with just the odd important element colourised every now and then. Still brilliant either way. My favourite bit was the Stormboy leaping down right into Grimoldus's path. It was like "get fucked ork"

I love the punchy sound that you've given the Las guns.

Its fellow fans like you who make my love for Warhammer 40K so much more awesome. Keep Marching Bro.

The animation just keeps getting better and better.

May the emperor be with you

OMFG!!! Just so unquantifiably brilliant. The battle was amazing but Grimaldus and the dying guardsmen was beautifully done and the highlight of the episode. Well done fella, the Emperor himself would bow to your skill :)

My dads first reaction to the ork with the rocket was "ORKS CANT FLY!" He was very new to 40k at that time

Just picking this series back up. Been away with work. Love the color addition. As always great work. Primaris being utterly confused on what to with a dieing guardswoman, nice touch.

For the emperor!

Bravo! For many of the 40K content creators I've seen/read/played their visions into this setting, many are all too often fall into grand repetitive sweeping moments of oversaturated action or grim darkness (or both). In your series thus far you have taken the time to focus on the little human gestures between the stoic templar and those they have sworn to defend. This makes not only the characters feel more real but illustrates the subtle dynamics between the many human extremes (astartes, guardsman, princeps, even servitors) that are a part of 40K. After watching your first six episodes I picked up Helsreach, and while the source material is great you have injected more personality and drama in the moments of silence and action than even the book had. Im glad it has inspired you so, but you've an eye for telling stories without the aid of words and so again I say Bravo! I hope to see more if both time and sanity allow, Keep Rocking!

Just done watching and damn! You actually took your passion to put it into work. Impressive work.

I love the animation of this - I also love how you were able to bring some humanity to Grimaldus - I think ultimately that's what the story is about. He learns about being human again, and this allows him to reach even further than he would have been able to before.

Thank you for evoking the real story behind "Helsreach": the transformation of Grimaldus from someone, who nearly despises the"normal" humans into someone, who respects them truly, and who is respected by them. I like the scene, when Grimaldus face is half revealed, to show, there is still a human being behind this skull-front of the helmet.

Loving the addition of the tidbits of color. Really adds a lot. Please take your time and keep up the awesome quality.

That moment when the stormboy tried to get the jump on grimaldus... I'm still grinning ear to ear. Amazing work sir

The visual storytelling is superb.

PURGING WITH MY KIN

This is by far the greatest thing I have seen on RU-vid

Love the Gepard 30mm turrents as wall defenses. Saw these shoot in Germany eons ago. Nothing more badazz.

This is amazing. I imagine Helsreach must be somewhat inspired by the battle of Helms Deep in LoTR.

Now. In Colour.

I know everyone has said it before, but this is amazing. Thank you for doing this.

By the Emperor... This is awesome!

that was amazing always looking out for the updates these videos just get better and better and more and more intense every time well done great job

I WANT MORE. Art style is great, the story is awesome, and it's such a great tale.

I need more. I love this book. This is amazing and I love watching it.

You deserve more then just a like my lord you deserve the emperors blessing you deserve your work to travel across the stars and the story of the templars and steel legion will inspire humanity across every battlefield

This is the best series on youtube. Love your work.

THIS IS BRILLIANCE!

Very good Richard. I am enthralled by each episode.

This came out on the first day of school. Instantly feel better

I thought this couldn't get any better, then you update the video quality and add color. Fucking amazing man.

No lie, I LOVE that the Anti-Aircraft turrets on the city walls are literally the turrets off of German Gepard AA tanks.

COLOUR???? That was so f****** epic, it gives me goosebumbs

These only ever improve. I love them so much. Continue your work in the name of the Emperor, Brother Boylan.

Really, really good. I loved this book, and always thought it would make a great movie. Well done.

ITS HEREEEEEE

just discovered this... dude this is seriously amazing

Wow. Thank you for this.

Wow man everytime it hits me right in the feels

40,000 years and humanity preserves Gepard is absolutely amazing

LET ME GIVE YOU MONEY

Это шикарная вещь, дружище, продолжай в том-же духе

Aaaawwwwwfoook yeaah...ordinnatus hahaha....just curious about scene where Grimaldus barated a women into coming back from the dead..(arch wh description of grimaldus..) This thing, this series....impossibly epic....

Seriously good man, seriously good. Very much appreciated.

Richard Boylan, you should set up a Patreon page and link it in your videos. With the quality you are putting out, I am sure you will do well. Your videos are amazing!

rick and mort, Got, now helsreach. Best monday ever.

good to see that the flakpanzer gepard is still used 38.000 years from now

Just amazing, far better than any of the official gw animations