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-Isyander

Everything below is for the omnissiah. But like, you can read it if you want. Just a synopsis of the video you're watching.

In this episode, we cover the Imperial Knights within the Warhammer 40k universe. These towering bipedal engines of war hail from feudal worlds known as Knight Worlds with each Knight being piloted by a Noble on the Throne Mechanicum. With Knights sworn to the Emperor being known as Questor Imperialis and those to the Omnissiah as Questor Mechanicus. Operated from Knight Households or Questoris Familia, these Knights are piloted by Knight Scions.

The history of Imperial Knights dates back to the Dark Age of Technology, with colonization ships reaching their pre-chosen worlds and facing lethal wildlife or hostile conditions. The first Knight suits, created by STC machines, were designed to defend against predators and hostile Xenos. Over time, a feudal system formed, with those protected by the Knights becoming vassals to their masters.

During the Age of Strife, Mars sent expeditions to find remnants of human knowledge, leading to the discovery of Knight Worlds. These worlds, ruled by aristocratic nobles, welcomed the Tech-priests as saviors. The Tech-priests traded with these worlds, providing technical expertise and rebuilding assistance in exchange for manpower and security against enemies like Orks and Eldar Exodites.

Knight Worlds flourished under the wing of Forge Worlds, with the Tech-priests and Knights becoming mutually dependent. Each Forge World became the hub of an empire consisting of the Forge World and its surrounding Knight Worlds. The Knights learned much from the Tech-priests, transforming their societies into technically sophisticated cultures.

Knight Worlds operate under a strict feudal system, typically sworn to either the Adeptus Terra or Adeptus Mechanicus. Each world is led by Knight Houses, made up of Nobles who pilot Knight suits into battle. To become a Knight Pilot, one must undergo the Ritual of Becoming. Knight Houses sworn to the Adeptus Terra are led by a High Monarch, with Barons ruling fiefs of territory. Knight Houses sworn to the Adeptus Mechanicus often accompany the Collegia Titanica or defend key Forge Worlds.

Knight armour comes in various forms, with common types being the Knight Paladin and Knight Errant, both using the same basic body form but fitted with different weapons arrays. All Imperial Knights are protected by thick adamantium armour and Ion Shields. Other types of Knight armour include the Crusader, Castellan, and Lancer, each suited for specific roles in warfare.

The types of Knights include the Questoris Pattern, Cerastus Pattern, Dominus Pattern, Acastus Pattern, and Armiger Pattern, each with unique characteristics and weaponry. Some Knights, known as Freeblade Knights, do not owe allegiance to any House and wander the galaxy independently.

Knight Houses are classified by Household Grade, a rating used to classify the size of a Knight House by the number of operational Knights. The Household Grade ranges from Primus Belicosa, denoting a high number of knights, to Tertius Grade households with fewer knights.

In this video I try to cover all the comprehensive details of the Imperial Knights, including their history, society, types of Knights, Knight armour, and notable Knight Scions. It provides an in-depth look into the world of Imperial Knights, their role in the Warhammer 40k universe, and their significance in the lore and gameplay. While also having a dash of humor whenever possible.

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00:00 Intro
01:57 A Fun Rhetorical Device
07:42 What's the difference between titans and knights
08:56 Where did the Knights come from
14:45 The Knight's scary training
20:55 What are the Knights like
32:45 The Knights and artistic consistency
37:24 Drop Keeps
45:51 Tabletop-Talk
51:46 Closing Thoughts
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