Louise uncovers Warhammer's best kept secret: The Rainbow Warriors! 

Louise, you crushed it as an Rogue Hobbies first video ! It's the complete package: fun and quirky, lore packed, and an inspiring painting tutorial to boot ! Can't wait for the next one

The reason the Sister of Battle is shooting the warrior is because it is an allegory to the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior. The Sister has a Fleur de Lis, a traditional French Symbol, but she also has a goat's head as a pauldron insignia, as a reference to operation Satanique.

My favorite kind of 40k lore. 2% obscure esoteric lore, and 98% wild speculation. I love it

Hiya Louise! Really old person here, wanted to point out a reference you missed to the our lovely Aztec themed space bois. In the 6th edition codex (came out in 2012) that the Rainbow Warriors, Relictors, and Fire Lords Chapters all went out and fought a massive daemonic incursion in 748.M41 ... the costly battle saw all three Chapters lose their respective Chapter Masters before the daemons were driven back. So, they're still kicking around a few hundred years before the modern lore ...

I love seeing someone so young bringing back the lore from when 40K was fun and took itself less seriously.

I have always liked the Rainbow Warrirors! For Pacfic Islanders, the rainbow is seen as a good omen. Warriors would often ride/sail into battle with the rainbow in the sky behind them. Thus "Rainbow Warriors"! So I have always thought of them as Islanders! Great video!

That crystalline power sword looks incredible. Thank you so much for showing how you painted it!

The symbols remind me of the 42nd & 45th Infantry Divisions from WW2 They were known respectively as the Rainbow Division and Thunderbirds with matching badges (a half arc rainbow and a thunderbird).

Absolutely love the callbacks to Rogue Trader in the painting details; anyone who keeps the early history of this game alive in their hobby is a real treasure.

ok - couple of things: 1) I now want to create a Rainbow Warrior chaos marine - specifically so i can have a *Painbow* Warrior! 2) in all future videos, i hope to see ArmKnee become standard language, replacing elbow in it's entirety 3) You look like you're having fun. Happy new career! :)

Rainbow warriors, located in the Prism sector. It's quite clear they are Pink Floyd fans, and the records were deleted probably because they cannot be found (Because they are in the Dark Side of the Moon)!

I'd like to share my own thoughts on the Rainbow Warriors, which comes mainly from near my entry into the 40k hobby in 1993. Back then i too was intrested in the cool colour scheme that i'd seen in the rogue trader book and was eagerly awaiting news of them in the soon to be released Second Edition (sadly nothing ever came), but the general thoughts from the players and the staff at my local GW store was that like most of the other chapters, the RW were inspired on an ancient earth culture, in this case The Aztecs (for the reasons Lousie stated in her video). It was theorised by many that the reason there was artwork showing a space nun (sister of battle not existing yet in name) was a reference to Cortez and christianity assaulting the south american natives. Basicly, the RW were relaxing on Prism, happily human sacrificing people to the Emperor, when the Ecclesiarchy came down on them like a tonne of bricks (presumably whiping them out as they were not featured in later media).

"I just really like goblin green bases and honestly, my seratonin is my top priority right now" is such a fucking MOOD.

Very excited to see Sugs branch out on her own. She's going to smash it!

Interesting Fact. Sugs got my 7 year old into Warhammer with me. He saw an Ork video of hers and it just clicked with him. Now he loves his Orks and paints then with me while I do my Warhammer stuff. It has become a thing where we will put on various things Sugs has done while we hobby together.

NGL, I've never had a chance to watch Louise's stuff before, but between the praise I've heard from so many others and that fantastic teaser video yesterday, I'm already super excited to see what she ends up doing with this channel.

Everyone who's been into 40k since the late 80s knows about the rainbow warriors. Shout out to Bolt Thrower for getting me into warhammer with realm of chaos slaves to darkness.

1. Please paint a whole army of Rainbow warriors. 2. When you paint a Rainbow Terminator please paint his power fist with rainbow stripes.

Armknee is now my favourite name for the body part formerly known as elbow. 😂 Great to see you striking out on here and taking the leap. Can’t wait to watch your channel grow and evolve.

"I kinda expected this to be [something] but it sort of turned into something different" I think this will be basically this channel manifesto

Skulls for the algorythm, blood for the algorythm!

If I didn't know anything about this channel I would never guess this was a first video! Really strong start! Best of luck Sugs!

I love when you tubers get a little rambling in their videos cuz it feels like we actually see a part of the person making the video and it feels so authentic and I love it. Amazing first video, can't wait for many more!

As an oldie who started with Rogue Trader and have always wondered what might have happened to those fancy Rainbow Lads, I'm completely on board with this. Great work, Louise! Also: Space Wolves will always be grey (at least in my heart).

As an Old Guy myself (I had a copy of WH40K Rogue Trader in my youth though I never figured out how to play), I'm a big fan of the Oldhammer mindset so naturally I'm drawn toward anyone making their own lore. But I also appreciate the dopamine ping one feels in their brain when you're able to use the existing details in official lore to work out a consistent history for a more obscure chapter. So I enjoyed your lore exploration and explanation easily as much as your amazing painting skills and decisions! The old school details like the checkered bands and the hand-made slogans! The battle damage! It's so much fun to watch you paint them and see how well they turn out. (As for the white skull aquila on the chestplate, I would guess it's to symbolize the white light which gets refracted by prisms into the rainbow bands on the head and legs.) I'm really looking forward to more of your videos!

I first was introduced to 40K via that old Rogue Trader rulebook. I *poured* over the art in that book trying to decide what color scheme I wanted for my marines. I kept falling upon the Rainbow Warriors but constantly scared myself away because I didn't think I could paint a tiny rainbow, much less dozens of them. You absolutely make it look easy and best of all, totally stellar! I'm excited to see where you go from here!!

My favourite Warhammer channel by a mile! Your enthusiasm is so contagious that your videos make me smile all the time. I saw your Sphiranx at Warhammer World without knowing you yet and it stood out as my favourite model of the whole building. Please keep this channel growing! You’re great!!

Great content. To add to your lore I remember hearing an audio book of a bunch of deathwatch marines chatting to each other and one asking another about his og chapter and he refused to comment on the subject and the space wolf laughs and mentions rainbow warriors then a dark angel walks in and he starts taking the piss out of him saying that they chase each other round their ship naked and whipping each other with towels or something it was a strange chapter.

Wow this is your first proper video?! What an amazing start to your channel! Feels like you've been doing this for years. I cannot wait for more.

I love the way you've done that sword! It looks incredible. As for lore, maybe the Rainbow Warriors were set up? Just because that one Rogue Trader image has one getting shot by a Sister of Battle, does she have to be working towards the Imperium's best interests? She is called Sister Sin, after all. Maybe she's working with the Runious Powers on a plot to remove an inconvenient loyalist chapter? Or maybe the Rainbow Warriors followed in the example of one of the things which inspired them, Greenpeace, and turned against the Imperium for ideological, but non-Chaos related, reasons? Idk, I just really like imagining people in the Grimderp 40k universe doing things that are very much not ̶c̶a̶s̶h̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶e̶y̶ Imperium approved, but which fall outside the usual reasons people get chased out of the Imperium with boltgun rounds (xenos-fraternising, mutant-tolerating, wytch-harbouring); things like being radically socialist, or just refusing to lick the boots of an obviously corrupt and ineffectual fascist state.

So excited to see where this journey takes you. Thanks for taking the chance - the leap of faith! The world has your back.

Honestly, signed up for WH+ for YOUR painting videos (plus some of the other stuff) but once I realized that you weren't there for all of them, I was immediately bummed out because you're a fantastic painter. Excited to see what you put out on your channel! Cheers!

First time seeing you and your art. Phenomenal work! Your painting is so clean and inspired.

This is so fun and engaging. The editing is absolutely immaculate! I can't wait to see more

This was siiiiiiick! I am so hyped that you've opted to start this project/channel, and kicking it off with a deep dive into the Rainbow lads in the murky-yet-prismatic origins of Warhammer 40k? Inspired. And has definitely inspired me to give one a go.

Any Rogue Trader related content is very much welcome and your dedication to the pursuit of any lore or mention of the chapter and their world is great. I also have to mention the fact your shelf contains the games Trolls in the Pantry and Oi! Dats my leg! Is outstanding. I'd forgotten thry even existed!

Congrats on your new endeavour! 🎉 Also, wow I love how you did the sword 😍

The Rainbow Warriors' symbol was also featured in the command center room in Space Crusade, which was my first clue that other chapters existed besides the Ultramarines, Blood Angels and Imperial Fists. For 10 year old me - back in 1990 - that was a big revelation! 🤩 BTW, Lou, your Mindstealer conversion is bloody brilliant. 😎

lore + painting + amazingness = winning

I love crack lore explanation time with Louise! 😂❤

This is awesome, and different to most other channels, carry this on and you'll be one of my must watch. sound sync was a little off though.

Taste the Rainbow Great vid and wonderful paint job! I remember these guys from ages ago when I first started the "hobby". Being an Ultrasmurf fanboy this was indeed a treat for me. That sword is an absolute beauty and steals the show imo. Not a fan of the classic goblin green basing, but to each their own :)

Watching this video about obscure Rainbow Warrior lore just filled my heart with joy - Louise is just so bubbly.

Hi, nice video, thanks. The rainbow is an important symbol in Hawaiian folklore. In fact the university of Hawaii sports teams are called the rainbow warriors. Legend has it that Hawaiian warriors could not lose a battle if a rainbow appeared in the sky. The kahunas see the rainbow as a symbol of transformation and as a path between the heavens and earth. Anyway, good luck to you. Aloha

While I'm not super into Warhammer, Boltgun made me look into the lore of the world and the history of the hobby. Even though I'm not into the model side of 40K (not yet) your channel has a special quality that I haven't seen a YT channel exude in a while. Your passion and the joy this hobby brings you bleeds through the screen, and I hope you keep making videos for as long as possible.

Happy Easter everyone and congrats Louise! This is going to be great!!!!

“Arm Knees.” A bullet point that’s say “ Don’t leave me.” Hahaha, I love this! It’s awesome to see you making content! I love the prismatic power sword. It is so pretty, and your Rainbow Warriors are always so rad! I look forward to more content from you!

This video is fantastic! I seriously don't understand why GW wouldn't want a video like this under their channel. Its got cool lore and fantastic painting instruction. Its a shame Louise didn't have the freedom to do this under GW but super happy to see her free on RU-vid now

Never heard of rainbow warriors before, but love the lore and your ideas on what their history/future is... also seriously wish I could paint like you. So creative & just love how you work everything out x

Have you seen the fan-reinterpretation that basically makes the Rainbow Warriors into Mezoamerican Aztec warriors? With plumes and obsidian swords. It's badass.

Absolutely brilliant, and welcome to the next chapter in the Book of Louise! My own headcanon for the Rainbow Warriors is they're made up of Loyalist (or repentant) Marines from otherwise Heretic Legions or rogue warbands and the rainbow colour scheme is made of of the armour colours of the original legions when it was first founded and "officially" made an Ultramarine successor chapter.

The humor and editing here are top notch! Can't wait to see more!

Rainbow Warriors "heretical"chapter tactic : looking amazing to subjugate their enemies... Too cool to be shot at ! Can't wait to ear your stories about your other miniatures ! (Please tell us more about your Orks !)

🎉 Very awesome 🎉 Thank you! 🎉 I have always appreciated the Successor Chapters of the Ultramarines the art, lore, and the differences found.

What a great introduction to a mysterious chapter ! Loved the storytelling and that paintjob was the perfect illustration, subscribed !

I remember the Rainbow Warriors from my RT days. Nice to see them getting some love now.

This is absolutely fantastic! Seriously, a real pleasure to watch this, I can't wait to see everything else you're going to do now! Like, a million little nurglings out of ten

The Rainbow Warrior you have painted for this video looks really cool. The green base is a classic detail. Do you plan to make up an army of some size for this chapter? I think they would look awesome on the battlefield. Great atart for the channel, and look forward to following you on your RU-vid journey.

So in the Rogue Trader the Rainbowwarrior (Greenpeace) is shot down by a Sister of Battle who weares a Fleur de Lis (a symbol of French royal might) Not very mysterious at all. Satire all the way. Good luck with the channel!

I've seen a lot of fanart and kitbash's depicting the Rainbow Warriors with a strong Aztec aesthetic and I honestly dig it.

Armknees off the table during meals, please.

Seeing 'Trolls In The Pantry' and 'Oi! Dats My Leg' on the shelf just gave a 30 year flashback, wow! Loved those games.

This is the best use of Ghaal I've seen in a long time.

Love learning more about 40k. Could you do more dives into forgotten or overlooked chapters/elements of 40k?

It's fantastic to see Louise be able to do her own thing! She is a brilliant artist and a very cool person. Excited to see more :)

I like the format of this video, in that it's mostly lore being told, with painting methods peppered in visually over the top of it. It works really well, and stands out from the rest of the typical painting tutorial videos. Looking forwards to seeing more vids in the future ❤

Hey! I saw you on warhammer plus master class videos!!! Congratulation for opening new channel!!

never heard of the rainbow warriors before, but I love what you did with their style. welcome to youtube! wishing you a good start and lots of good times on the ol' platform :)

I honestly hope that you have more lore integrated into your future painting videos- this was a joy to watch, and your enthusiasm certainly jumped out of the screen! Great work! Brilliant to see you back on screen and not just a pair of anonymous hands!

Cool little vid. I laughed at the "Satan" Gorogoroth clip, that brought back some memories. Cheers!

I've never watched your stuff from previous place and I'm a new follower. You've blasted off the starting grid with the perfectly timed turbo boost and you've smashed it with your first episode, their loss and our gain, Keep doing what you've started.

Never heard of those crystalline power weapons. They look really cool.

Hell yeah, happy to see her branching out on her own

Fantastic video 1! Best of luck and can’t wait to see more!

Was really looking forward to the launch of your channel! You bring so much positivity and energy to the hobby! Looking forward to more

Being only familiar with you from the occasional masterclass on WH+ I was pleasantly surprised with this video after watching Midwinters little intro video. This was a lot of fun to watch and your personality is awesome. Loved the format of this video and the tomfoolery tinged lore.

I have found inspiration from this video, just from your passion for the Chapter. While Rainbow Warriors are awesome, I have been struggling to come up with lore for my Dark Angels successors. This has given me some passion to keep digging into it. Glad to be a subscriber and glad to see you on your own channel! 🎉

Brilliant video, informative and fun. Great start to your channel, congrats! Looking forward to more vids!

Love the energy and the video! It was recommended to me randomly but I'll sure stick around! Great job!

HYPE!!!

This was a really interesting watch, I'm not the biggest fan of most space marine chapters but this definitely gives me a similar vibe to my favorite chapter which is the Blood Ravens, who also have somewhat of a connection to thousands sons. Super cool color scheme either way, might something I try if I pick up a one off marine.

absolutely loved your warhammer painting videos because I got to learn a lot of cool techniques to add to my painting but this... this is on an entirely new level of cool!

So awesome! Great to see you blazing a trail on your own and now I think I need to paint up a Rainbow Warrior...

Viewer: So is this going to be a painting video, lore video, history of the hobby … ? Louise: Yes.

I don’t normally say this but SLAY QUEEN

Fantastic... love the energy, love the content, love the outtakes, love the edits, and love the miniature! Boom! #RoguesFTW

Loved it. I was painting as I had it on, and you were really great to listen to. Was nice to hear someone thoroughly enjoying it but not being even close to taking it all too seriously!

Ah, a fellow neuro-spicy

7 seconds into the video and my yellow boys already getting attacked with a ludicrous SpongeBob amalgamation 😢

You are my absolute favorite hobbie-human and I'm so glad to see you doing your own channel now. I'd watch your content 24/7

I know I"ll like this channel when we get a clip of Ghaal sipping wine and saying Satan in the first couple minutes of the video lmao

I came for a painting guide on Rainbow Warriors, now I'm falling down a 🌈 Rabbit Hole! Great video Louise, I was not expecting a video of this quality on such a small lore tidbit. I got a box of old plastic Rogue Trader Imperial Space Marines and your video has convinced me make them Rainbow Warriors

I'd love to see your take on Rainbow Warriors' tanks or transports!

Great first vid, awesome techniques on your rainbow warrior! 💪👌👍🔥

Great video, very interesting! The paint job is fantastic, I love all the little flourishes and the sword came out fantastic!

I can't wait to see what Louise will do with this channel. GW really is dropping the ball with the way they treat their creatives and presenters, and they are going to continue driving them away if they don't fix their attitudes about giving them credit for their sculpts/paint jobs and showing their faces on tutorial vids

Rainblowing my mind

Awesoooooome! This was an instant sub on Patreon! Looking reaaaaaally forward to more videos!

Really loved this video! Subscribed as a result! Very cool take on their lore, and I enjoy how you painted the mini. Thank you so much for sharing!

40k needs more colours!