WARRIORS OF FAITH - MINISTORUM PRIESTS AND CRUSADERS 

WARRIORS OF FAITH - MINISTORUM PRIESTS AND CRUSADERS Priests of the Ministorum are attached to the Astra Militarum/Imperial Guard Regiments - as are the mighty warriors who are the Crusaders. More akin to Paladins, they are some of the elite of the non-gene enhanced warriors of the Imperium. Patreon: www.patreon.com/join/3510517 DONATIONS: www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QC6NGS7BQPCC6&source=url TWITTER: twitter.com/BaldermortS STORY SO FAR = ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d7JueN_zNmo.html RELATED VIDEOS: DEATH KORPS OF KRIEG: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ZknI3DYsL8.html IMPERIAL FISTS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_nvK_Jq9Faw.html SPACE WOLVES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p9gicUOSOh4.html DARK ANGELS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d81QmB5gSrM.html WORD BEARERS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8xN9QUrkXsg.html CHAPTER FOUNDINGS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qR14JC36jdQ.html The short story chapters/scenes are included in weekly videos as episodic entries for subjects in the warhammer 40K universe. They are written specifically and individually as I never know where the votes will go at the end of each video. So they cannot be constructed all at once. Any inconsistencies are down to the duration between videos and, of course, my own failings. I am far from perfect, despite how I try my best to give you all quality videos to view/listen to. ALL PERSPECTIVES ARE MY OWN ALONE AND ARE NOT ENDORSED IN ANY WAY BY GAMES WORKSHOP. Art www.deviantart.com/admirawijaya/art/Crusader-Inquisitor-286132016 Ukitakumuki: www.deviantart.com/ukitakumuki/art/Only-War-Shield-of-Humanity-438385363 Or www.deviantart.com/ukitakumuki/gallery AlexBoca www.deviantart.com/alexboca/gallery DEVIANT ART: The Fear master: MOHAMEDSAADART CHURCH: MICHAEL FABRE

When the crusader gets shot by a lascannon in the face and gets back up, "Apologies brothers, our foe seems to have some wit."

RP: The Emperor is calling him to serve in a greater more holy role now. His work with his Regiment is complete I think.

RP "WHAT IS YOUR DUTY? TO SERVE THE EMPEROR'S WILL! WHAT IS THE EMEROR'S WILL? THAT WE FIGHT AND DIE! WHAT IS DEATH? IT IS OUR DUTY!'"

RP "Seargent, lend me your boots, mine are a bit...scuffed."

RR A commissar never abandons his loyal soldiers! They have their task set before them at Abundance!

RP, but his soldiers follow him. Literally diving into hell with their commissar. The warp is a strange thing after all. Perhaps they will still end up in Abundance. Possibly arriving via a portal that a chaos sorcerer opened thinking that it would bring chaos reinforcements. To bring things full circle.

The real question: What would Ciaphas Cain do? (inside: "Damn priest putting me on the spot.") "Come, Jurgen, walk with me one last time and pour one last amasec to toast the regiment." Jurgen: "Yes, sir." Both walk to the portal and have it blink out of existence. "...The Emperor Protects!" "Amasec, sir?" "Thank you, Jurgen."

RP The commissar knows his duty, to fight his last leading by example where his men still fear to tread, a final lesson to bright pupils!

RR The Emperor and the Third still needs him for Abundance Tertius!

RP I personally would like to see Rickard tell his men “I’ll be back”

RP, and his soldiers, seen the example, follow him. our comissair is remembered as a saint by the survivors while the regiment itself becomes a legend to which many guardsman aspire to become part of

RR "I'm am called elsewhere priest , his will be done!"

Probably the only commissar that old man Yarrick would tip his cap to.

RR The men and women of this regiment need their Commissar and he needs them. Glory awaits on Abundance!

RR Ricard may still go out with a bang, but he will do so along his regiment!

RP Trust in his light, the Emperor protects. Also while his temporal knowledge might be missed his spiritual sacrifice could come back and aid his men. As alway love your work.

Kaldor Draigo appears and tells the priest he looks like a radish, then destroys the portal.

"Even a man who has nothing can still give his life!" Three broken ribs, an arm smashed, his boots threadbare and thin, the portal yawning malevolently agape, Commissar Rikart would see his mission through and his duty fulfilled. RP

RP it’s the perfect ending to the Commisar and that one last push for the Imperium! “For the Emperor as the Emperor Protects….CHARGE!!!” Love how u let us choose the ending, really enjoyed this my good sir!💪🙏

RP he charges in with the priests with a final speech to his soldiers.

By the Emperor and the Imperium, may commissar Rickhart's name do down in history as the Emperor's Own. Baldermort, you have done it again you magnificent bastard.

RR As much as he wishes in his heart to join them in glorious emperor praised battle, he is duty bound to lead the cleanse of Abundance Tertius. Even in the schola he was never one to leave anything before he was done.

RP However, as Rikart walks through the portal, his 3rd charge after him, ready to aid their commissar without a second thought.

The legendary warhorn that is Baldermort's "CHAARRGGEE!!!!" will forever give me life

RR: Rickard joins the fight at tershus and sacrifices himself for his regiment to live, he gets healed by faith but sees how how goes out

Imagine being in a battlefield in the grim dark future you're busy trying to hold the line and a eldritch horror of a machine is bearing down on you and some mad man with robes, plate mail , a shield and a broadsword decides to square off with this thing and the last thing you hear before he charges into battle is *deus vult!* Who the hell is this madman?!

RR Richard may be old, worn and near his end, but he has more to give, and to lay down and die, to abandon his men simply because he might not be able to go on forever, that doesn't sound very commisarial to me

I'd hate to see Yarrick go he's one of my favorite characters, but definitely: RP

RR This video does bring up a very interesting point: the Emperor wanted to abolish all religion, but now because of Horus, the Imperium is united by the worship of the God-Emperor. Was that Horus' greatest final victory: he turned the Emperor into the very thing he tried to abolish? Or was it Horus' greatest failure: he turned the Emperor into the very thing he tried to prevent him becoming? After all that Horus fought for, his actions, and his failure to kill the Emperor, was the catalyst for the Emperor to become a god, even though the Emperor never wanted that, for himself or for humanity.

It amuses me when I think of them the same but opposite of the Sisters of Battle... "Misters of Battle"

RR "Get me closer I wish to hit him with my chainsword and steal his boots!!!"

I do wonder about your other half, rolling her eyes when she hears "CHARGE!" coming from the other room haha.

A glorious and proud ending will leave his troops with the a firey example that will guide their regiment for generations! I'd love to see the looks on the demon's faces when the commisar shows up on their doorstep!

RR Abundance Tertius will not be the same without this Commissar!

Ok randomly clicked this video not knowing the creator at all. Immediately blown away. My faith in the Emperor has never reached such heights as listening to this!

RP That speech brought a tear to my eye. I’ve been invested in the story of the 3rd since not long after it began, and damn it felt good to hear that. It’s a great way to continue their story, and it’s a speech that would make the likes of Sebastian Yarrick and Ibram Gaunt voice their approval. And it is if Rikart’s end comes with him leaving them true Warriors of the Astra Militarum, leaving to be at the side of the Emperor’s holy warriors. Well done as always, Baldermort!

RR I feel Rickart’s purpose is to win the Emperor’s fights not bear his light, faithful though he may be. This fight is won, and his men will need him for future battles.

RP Just seems like a proper ending for a warhammer character

RR: he is needed by his men for the coming fight and the Emperor wouldn't want a wasteful sacrifice.

RR He may be battered but there's fight left still in the old war hound.

RR I feel like this would be a fitting end for our beloved Commisar, but alas, Abundance Tertius awaits!

CHARGE! The 3rd Mech could use him, certainly, but he knows he has fought the good fight. He'll go down in a blaze of glory here I think. I can't see him looking for a way out. He shall be missed and his name added to the Roll of the Honored.

RP This is a truly fitting grimdark end for a Warhammer character, to go out in a blaze, having fought to the end, no Heroes journey ends with the pathetic whimper of refusing the call of duty and clinging to life

RP Mr. B's line about his boots swayed me. This was one of my favorite campaigns you have told thus far balders keep up the great work!

The Emperor Protects! Blessed are weeee!!!!

RR Rikart LEADS! He will not /follow/ the priest. If he is to fall in battle, he will do so among those that he leads in to battle, those he has reforged into a fist for the Emperor and the Imperium. He will stand firm at the gate should the sacrifice not be sufficient and then continue. Rikart shall endure, bolster The Third, and be there fighting to the end!

RR: He still has one last fight in him, let him dance the test of time for his last at Abunsance terhus

Maintain your faith Brother B- as you continue to plunge into uncharted waters in good and holy faith, more shall be revealed, and more shall be bestowed upon thee - lest thee betray thineself to brief uncertainties, and too skeptically admit oneself to opportunity. Saints be praised. Mrs. B be praised.

I don't know why, but when the Commissar told me that he was proud of me, I teared up. Also: 10:56

RR It was never mentioned that he passed on his knowledge, methods and wisdom forward. His regiment might lose cohesion without a leader of his caliber. Provided chaos still has any tricks up its sleeve in this planet, losing the two linchpins of the defenders could prove a fatal mistake.

RR This story has me gripped, a pleasure to be apart of and listen to!

Amazing story as always, good Sir Baldermort! We are blessed with the holy light of the Emperor himself for you and Mrs. B! Keep at it old chap! Your rations and banquets keep the sons and daughters of God Emperor sustained with his mercy ( and entertainment)! Till next time, and again thank you!

RR the old mans Duty is not yet done yet. Also fun fact the Crusaders rules even though they have the storm shield rule, the storm shield wargear is not listed for them in Guard codex.

This has to be the fastest I've clicked your video but your voice to immerse is me it to Warhammer 40k I have recently gotten into Warhammer I say recently but I've been getting into it for a year and yet I feel I have not scratched the surface for lore but thank you for this video

He goes out with his boots on! And as he goes his troops follow him looking like Aragorn leading his troops in ROTK and they unleash the full righteous wrath of the God Emperor to the warp only to pop up one day to save the day of another komissar in another one of your great grand and absolutely glorious stories. Thanks again for all the work you do B!

RP Though I believe it is not the last we see of him. His legend will grow, even in Hell.

RP. It's just too epic to turn down. He might also come back....but as what?

This was an awesome episode Baldermort. Thank you for giving some love to the Crusaders. I would kill for GW to give us plastic models, maybe one day. I got enough stuff to build anyways :)

RP, his men follow. The only fate that awaits them after what they've seen is death, so, why not bring it to the invaders one final time?

RR, I can’t bear to see such a good character finished.

Yes! Yes! Time to follow Rickharts tale, amazing way to enjoy lunchbreak, thanks Baldermort!

Following the priest doesn't necessarily mean the end for Rickart's story. With so much of what Majorkill calls 'warp spaghetti' flying around, there is the possibility of Saint Rickartstine coming back to survivors of the Third redeployed to Abundance Tertius.

RR: Rickard upon agreeing to join the ministorum in their sacrifice becomes enveloped in The Emporer’s golden light and is given a vision of battles fought alongside his men as they strike into the heart of the warp. Upon seeing the golden light the ministorum salutes Rickard and is enveloped by the light as Rickard blesses the men and their sacrifice for the greater good.

RP: Commissar heads into hell with the priests, leaving his marine regiment with a legacy to live for that surpasses the Commissar's own influence.

RP may the Emperor protect.

"I keep forgetting they worship Him now... Heh."

I love the look of the crusaders so much, they have clearly what is the end result of the development of a sallet helm, and the large cloak about them is awesome. Plus the fact that they are not space Marines but men in women trained with such fervor and zeal that they can fight daemons in melee.

RR by the emperor's gigantic balls, when rickhart told the men that he was proud and then told them to charge. i almost stood up and killed a demon my self. that was some bloody good story telling uncle baldemort. bless the emperor i found your channel.

I love this series! Space Marines are great but the Guard the average men are epic!

I have to say this is by far one of the most EPIC!! videos you have made in my opinion. Makes me feel like I’m there fighting the demons. Just amazing sir, you are my favorite RU-vid channel when it comes to lore, you make it exciting to learn about the grim dark.

RR "Never abandon your Comrades! Especially not for some lunatic Priest, the last good one burned with his Church a long, long time ago."

RR Giving it all up for a moment of glory, is still giving up. Not in character for this dogged commissar.

Yes, the story continued !

RP Rickard charges with the priests, but when the portal snaps shut, he finds himself still in the temple. As he turns back to his men, his wounds healed, his uniform clean and fresh, and his boots polished, he shouts to his men: Form up! The Emperor's work here is not done yet!

By the Throne and He who sits on it! This is my favorite story line by far dear Baldermort ❤

I hope this means we’re getting closer to Saint Celestine

Ah yes, the lapdogs of our pyromaniacle cousin Ordo. Black Templars are enough for us. - =][= Ordo Xenos =][= RR - How can such a badass possibly miss Abundance Tersius?

Grey Knights appear at the last minute and close the portal - Rickard gets a rejuve and a long overdue holiday on a pleasure planet with the regiment. Beers and smiles all round 👍🍻

RP. A commissar's job is to show his troops the way; by backing down he would be failing his duty to the God-Emperor, like that one guy (can't remember his name) on Abundance. Maybe he will meet Kaldor Draigo on the other side!

RR The Emperor protects, was not expecting a video today

RR! His place is with his men.

He takes this rare opportunity to appoint his relief from the ranks with field commission. To ensure his duties continue as he moves forth.

I have only just discovered these but they are SUPERB! The tension, the use of language, the scene setting are all magnificent. RP though as I imagine him refusing to back down from a fight...and eventually being spat back out of hell itself!

its always a good day when the commissar is in a vid

RR The imperium is short on heroes and The commissar is sorely needed

RR Rickard looked at the boots one last time. It was so tempting to go out like this, to have it end in glory, in honour, in legend. A tiny voice at the back of his head told him he would not get a second chance. Shine bright now, or drag his failing body through one last campaign. Glory, death and legend. Or exhaustion, pain... and duty. And that last word settled it. "We will see each other soon enough on the other side. Go where you are called, priest. Holy glory to you and yours. But we are the Astra Militarum. And we still have a job to do."

RP And the reminder of the 3rd all step forward as one to follow and he turns to them and say no this not your path. Abundance Tertius awaits your glory then steps into the rift with his last echoing words of "for the 3rd and for the Emperor" PS love these stories Baldermort please for the love on the Emperor keep them coming

RR Let the priest and his crusaders fulfill their destiny. Ricart has a responsibility to his soldiers, one last hurrah at Abundance Tertius.

Many Crusaders have served under my command, and many have gain my respect for their service under me and the Inquisition. At one point these brave men and women were pawns to the most sadistic of monsters in the form of Gorge Vandire, but once that pathetic man was slain they were reform into the fighting force of righteous fury by the Emperor Name.

Please have him say " don't weep for my leaving, just remember my stay with you me men. Remember my stay".

RR Abundance will call for the biggest ladder of all time, one with Bonus Bill as it's front line, with Rickard standing on top shouting *CHARGE* with one remarkably angry little tank spewing flames around the flanks. Also, I loved this. I asked for Janissaries, you did one better, even more fanatical warriors of the Mankind.

As always sir 🙏 Our gratitude ✊

Sometime I would love to see a video on your process and how you come up with these great stories🙂

I will always remember the Wrath and Glory campaign I played a few months ago with some friends of mine. These guys were very passionate in their RP like I was. I played a warlock of Biel-tan and he played a Crusader. The IC debates we had almost always attempted in the Crusader trying to kill me while I just chuckled at his childish flailings. It took us almost half a year to get to the end But still I will always remember that game, it was inspiring

Alternatively the idea I saw with the 3rd going with him is also dope af, I would accept that as well. Whatever you do, don’t you dare separate this man from his men.

He heeeey, a new video! Music to mine ears!

RP I want to see the Bald One come up with some way to make that awesome.

RR Ghazghkull steps through a rift in space and time created by Gork and Mork... "Wait, you not Yarrick...nice choppa though," and bellows so loud it shatters the portal before stepping back into the rift.

RP Rickard taking the priests offer would definitely cement him as a figure of legend in the minds of his legion, forever pushing those who served alongside him to fight on! harder and faster, as he once did.