Observations upon comments

Warhammer 40K - Episode 5 of the Secret Levels series

Interesting read of many of the comments regarding the suicide mission of Titus and his 40K comrades. 

(1) Comments of correction on the credits. Someone tried to correct the crediting the main foe as not a Tzeentch sorcerer but some pumped human corrupted who practiced the bird-beaky's way. Well, interestingly enough, Tzeentch sorcerers can be human too. Also why would the producers, who sourced the information directly from 40K, be so wrong that someone who believes they know better calls them out on it? 

(2) Many 'fans' of Syama Pedersen's style of work noticed it throughout Episode. He is even credited as part of the creative team. Yet some love to speculate that he played a greater role in the production. I'd like to think not. I'm just happy to see that his original work, Astartes, had such a profound effect and set a high bar according to many that has not always been met. Until now. Maybe he was more involved and that there are those wanting to take greater credit. It's possible but I'd like to think not. I prefer to believe he was PART of the creative process and not the main force behind the work. Consulted maybe, but not credited as a director or supervisor.  

(3) We're all in agreement though that it's easy to rewatch Episode 5 several times over because it's that good. It just sums up what Space Marines are meant to be - powerful yet fluid superhumans capable of serious damage. Not clunky robotic jerks who fall over at the merest wind gust! They are the front-line against the Warp. There is no room or place for namby-pampy wishy-washy emotional claptrap with agendas apart from fulfilling the Emperor of Mankind's will. With lots of faith and goddamn badassery combat skills. 

The fight with the Cultists was brutally good. Quite a few gasp moments. The outcome with the Chaos sorcerer was fitting as the team began to fall apart. 

Titus looks to be the main protagonist for what's to come. Here's hoping Leandros gets his in the end. The sin of envy is strong in the Ultramarines Chaplain. Very strong. If anyone is corrupted it's Leandros. Titus is just a fearless killing machine. 

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