Sins of a Death World - Warhammer40k short film

[chrishamilton]

Okay but are we just going to ignore that the Kreiger leading the charge has no weapon which implies that his plan it to PUNCH THE EVER-LOVING SHIT OUT OF THAT DAEMON.

[TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

Death Korps of Krieg in fandom: ahahaha shovel go whack
Death Korps of Krieg in Lore: Endless suffering

[ImperialPropagandist]

This is my love letter for Warhammer40k and for the fans, I hope you like it! I'm so sorry for the quality, I kinda half-assed it since it might get taken down soon anyway. I really wished I had the opportunity to create something like this back then when there was no such policy before, I had to focus on freelancing for my family. Thanks everyone for the wonderful world of Warhammer40k!

[scrooge]

There will be no glorious parades in his name, no one will ever remember his glorious deeds. All what he has ever earn will be a shallow, unmarked grave on a distant world. Untold light-years away. And he does the duty the Emperor expect of him. He dies standing, AND HOLD THE F****G LINE.

[Gabryal]

Humanity looked out at the terrors of the galaxy and said "We can be scarier"

[scottreichek]

The thing I love here is this first man, who gets up and runs with everything he's got...he's not a captain, or a sergeant. He's a nobody. Pvt. Schmuckatelli. He's just the one simple soldier, who doesn't even know if the men around him are even alive, and he runs at this giant thing like he's gonna rip out its heart with his bare hands if he has to.

[jamesanakin]

Beneath this mask, there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea. And ideas are lasproof.

-Nameless Kreiger

[mortallychallenged]

This is genuinely incredible. I'm sure a lot of people already said that but I deeply mean it. It differs from other animations focused on combat and explosions, here there's a more artistic feel to it. I beg you go keep making more like this, GW be damned.

[hordelord]

great to see more 40k animations during these dark times

[josephmahar]

Courage in prehistory: facing the unknown







Courage in 2021: uploading Warhammer fan animations

[lorenzoramirez]

I feel weak. I lay on the cold dirt next to my fallen brothers who served their purpose. The daemon continuing to chant it's heretical spell as it believed to have slaughtered all in it's path to victory. Some would give us a raised mug for our loses. Pity us for our failure to guard the hellish relic. And as I lay here in the mud, I couldn't understand the point, we failed our duty, we are undeserving of their care. These thoughts clouded my mind as my breath grew slower, shallower, ever more difficult to do.

``Not yet.`` I rasped.

My body ached while my energy was sapped. ``My task is not finished.`` My gloves grew tight as my fists clenched. My teeth grinding against each other while I slowly stood, the pain inflicted on my body threatening to force me down. I refused it's promise of sleep and peace. ``I refuse to fail here.`` I took a step forward. My hands lay empty as I look onward.

The chanting grew louder, scorching my mind with it's dark words and false gifts. but through the painful words of heresy, His voice spoke louder. keeping my mind clear of taint. Pushing me onward to strike down the daemon that is spreading it putrid filth across this planet. He has demanded my service, and I shall answer His call.

I broke into a sprint.

I pushed my body onward, the Quartermaster's sermons replaying in my mind. ``In life, war.`` I stumbled over a corpse. ``In death, peace.`` I remained balanced and ran on. ``In life, shame.`` The pain only grew worse. "In death, atonement.`` His final words sprang forth from my lips. ``ONLY IN DEATH. DOES DUTY END.`` I screamed out.

I paid no mind for the pain, only giving my thanks for it kept me awake. I paid no attention to the blood and mud my boots sank in, It fueled my belief and righteous faith. I didn't bother for a weapon, for the He will grant me the strength and will I need to strike down His foes. As I ran I see and hear more of my brothers stand and run. Others that were too weak to run crawled. Others gave effort to move, but were already on their way to His merciful light. Some held blades, or used whatever one could grab as a club. while others carried rifles, fully prepared to unleash their own righteous fury against the diabolical taint. But only one held up our flag, and only one gave out the order.

``CHARGE DOWN THE ENEMY! REMOVE THE FILTH THAT CLAIMS THIS PLANET! HE DEMANDS YOUR LIFE, YOUR DUTY, AND YOUR SACRIFICE! FOR THE HOLY EMPEROR! FOR THE IMPERIUM! FOR THE FUTURE OF MANKIND!``

Only the roar of our voices and the sound of engines revving gave acknowledgement. Faith and duty swirling together in a mass charge. We drew closer to our enemy, The beast stared us down like bugs and taunted us like children. It's hellish laughter echoing over the field of mud and corpses. .

. . .

Our task is finished. Our duty is complete. And atonement was our gift long awaited.


Edit: Some grammar errors
Edit #2: A small rewrite
Edit#3: Another rewrite.
Edit#4: Spelling correction

[CQBlitz]

They are men of focus, commitment, and sheer fucking will

[NastyStankyChicken]

I see this as the Death Korps still fighting on in the warp even after death.

[michaelkimberling]

This to me is a statement to GW. I doesn’t matter how much you try to crush us we will rise again and again each time stronger than the last until you are overwhelmed. Fight on brothers!! Only in death does duty end!

[zacharyzier]

My own mental headcanon has the following being the story:

The previous night’s attack was a total disaster, seemingly the entire first wave that went over the top was killed. But come morning the sentries see one man stand from the carnage in no man’s land, and they watch him charge forward with only his bare hands. Ther Kriegers hear what’s going on, they gather at the trenches, hundreds then thousands, as they watch another and then another and another of the first rising from the mud and continue forward. Almost as one and without orders the entire cancelled second wave charges from the trenches. The thundering of boots drowning out the treads tanks. The demon before them turns around, and feels fear.

[Timber_LXG_]

The unbreakable will to fight is why I love the deathkorps, no matter the odds, horrible man eating monsters, demons from nightmares, or demigods treading the battlefields, the deathkorps are always ready to fight for an Imperium that cares not for him. True courage is being scared to death, but still fulfilling one's duty.

[temp]

Kriegers : start standing up
My brain : *AND THATS WHEN, THE DEAD MEN, ARE WALKING AGAIN!*

[garank]

Broken we bow before you.
We fought the greatest Horrors, faced the most evil Terror and danger.
Children of your spawn we sined.
We defied your gift.
We bleed, died, our bodies Broken but we fought on.
Never relenting, never tiring, never lowering standards.
Because we know why we damned our selves...we thougt duty ends in the later part of our lives.
This corruption poisend us forever more.
And because of the sins of our damned for fathers duty isnt ended with our death.
For us duty and loyalty is eternal.
The emperor protects

[JSteves]

This isn't really just a fan animation, it's a piece of classical art.

[Seraphinus]

Enemies of the Imperium: "haha human go squish!"
Kriegers: "I didn't hear no bell"