SANGUINIUS MEETS JAGHATAI KHAN!

Sanguinius: My brother, at last, is a pleasure to meet... Jaghatai Khan: Gotta go fast! You are too slow! *runs away*

Sanguinius: You’re Jaghatai Khan? I’m Sanguinius.. Khan: BIRD! Sanguinius: no no no, Sanguinius Khan: BIRD!

You're a hero dude. The Khan doesn't even win the poll and we still get a video on him. Ya da best dam 40k lore channel

I feel like Jaghatai explained himself because Sanguinius took the time to a) not lecture him and b) listen to him

It's interesting how sanguinius is everything Fulgrim wanted to be, and could have been without the hubris.

*Sanguinius weeks starts* Papa Bone: *happy skeleton noises*

Sanguinius: I love all my brother, but.. that one brother... PTSD kicks in of Vulkan crushing him and his wings with a mega hug

This is such a welcome reveal of what makes Sanguinius so special in his brothers' eyes. I mean, even Angron and Perturabo can't find a reason to be angry at him. And he almost guilt-tripped Curze into seeking forgiveness. Gonna be an awesome week!!

I'd like to read about how Jaghatai takes seeing Sanguinius' broken body in Dorn's arms. I can't imagine he took it well.

I can only imagine Khan: So...can you go fast with those wings? Sanguinious: Uh...ya? Me: 😂

When angel dust meets speed

I suppose, Sanguinius wasn't named Warmaster, because he was supposed to be named Regent, after the need for Malcador's way of prosecuting things has passed of course. Knowing the man, he would be more than willing to pass the title to Sanguinius, and play an advisory role. And to be clear, no one would've objected to this, not a single primarch. That is why both Guilliman and Lion can agree to name Sangiunius Imperator Regis in Imperium Secundus.

I feel bad for whoever these two campaigned together against. Blood Angels and White Scars would be devastating and awe inspiring to see.

I appreciated this scene from the audiobook. The khan almost immediately finds reluctant kinship with the angel. The jab at purterabo from sanguinius was hilarious as well.

The bromance between sanguinius and The khan is one of The underrated relationship of The primarchs

Angel boy: nice to meet you Khan: ha ha fast thing go zoom

Thinking on why the Emperor chose Horus over Sanguinius, a thought struck me. It might be that the reason for Horus being chosen may very well have been a too human trait. That the Emperor was afraid for what would happen if he chose Sanguinius. In truth, it could take multiple routes along that path of logic. A: If the Emperor was indeed a bit more cold and pragmatic regarding the Primarchs, then the fact that Sanguinius was a mutant would take him out of the running to be the symbol chosen to rally around. He would serve as a tool for the Emperor's plan, and then be easily discarded at the end. More so since he failed to meet the standards of perfection of the human form. B: The Emperor could have been afraid that the genetic flaw in Sanguinius would present an unacceptable danger, or weakness, should he be elevated to Warmaster. That at the most inopportune time Sanguinius would fall prey to something he couldn't fight, and that all the grand vision the Emperor had for the galaxy would be thrown into disarray. Or, C, the one I kind of favor: That the Emperor was afraid that Sanguinius was too much like Him. That, for all the personality, for all the charisma, the vision, the dedication to the cause of humanity, that instead of seeing those things, everyone would focus on that ethereal aspect to them. That always, no matter what, the Emperor is defined by his god-like psychic might, his psychic presence. Never His personality, never his humor, never his humanness. In fact, the Emperor is simply considered Not Human, above and beyond human; even though there are times when the Emperor is just as human as any non-psyker. Sanguinius? The very same thing was pointed out in this video. Everyone focuses on his beauty, his regal appearance, his wings. He is kind, passionate, charismatic, and obviously possesses a tactical mind and dogged determination. Jaghatai recognizes these for a moment, and yet is still immediately drawn to Sangunius' appearance. His angelic form. Any average human would obviously be drawn to the same thing, the ethereal nature of Sanguinius. The non-human, heavenly, god-like aspect, rather than the human within. The Emperor passed over all the Primarchs, save Horus, because they embodied some aspect TOO much: Conrad: Too broken, too focused on retribution. The Lion: Too secretive. Angron: Too angry and wrathful. Lorgar: Too pious. Jaghatai: Too wild and free. Dorn: Too regimented. Fulgrim: Too vain, too obsessed with the appearance of perfection. Vulkan: Too idealistic and gentle. For Sanguinius? Maybe it was simply that Sanguinius was too much like the Emperor, in all the ways the Emperor feared. That he was too obviously unlike the average human. That he was too easy to deify. That he was too beloved; so much so that none would ever think to question him, in the same way that none but Malchador would dare question the Emperor. But Horus? He was loved, but not universally held above questioning by his brothers. Ambitious, but not unmalleable (much to the galaxy's detriment). Demigod-esque, but not wholly un-relatable to the human condition; indeed, perhaps too human in his flaws. So the Emperor chose Horus, maybe because He thought that Horus was close to what He wished He could be. Someone that humanity would follow eagerly, but not deify. Someone that could bear the Imperial Truth without being seen as something beyond what humanity could be. But, that's just my ramblings on the subject.

I honestly think that the whole "Why Horus vs Pigeonboi" warmaster debate has to do with assertiveness. Sanguinius is described time and again, despite all his charisma, beauty, grace and charm, to be have an element of relaxation inherent to his personality. He's been written, even in this very reading, to recline into his seat. When Fulgrim has that little argument with the Khan and the Angel is present, he barely gets involved at all. He seems almost passive, almost because he knows he's loved by everyone so he doesn't take sides. Horus, on the other hand, is very fucking opinionated in comparison. They might be as good in terms of skill in different stuff, but Horus (to me at least) seems WAY more possessed by a burning need to DO SOMETHING instead of just be languid in his acceptance of his purpose. Sanguinius is very accepting of who he is and what he is for. Passivity to his father's cause because his heart is already there, whereas Horus is more active because his HEAD is there. Eventually, I think it's because Horus convinces himself of the path to Chaos. Chaos just nudges him in the direction because he's got that classic fault of thinking he knows all. Sanguinius believes in his heart, and therefore is incorruptible. Horus believes with his head, making him potentially the most valuable asset the Emperor had, until with lil' Chaotic glimpses and pokes his head convinces him of a superior path. If anyone has any other opinions, I'd love to hear them. This, to me, is the defining difference between the Angel of the People, loved by the whole Imperium as a symbol of hope, and Horus as the spearhead and thinking brain, driving the great crusade with a burning will.

The Edict of Nikaea was utterly asinine. It robbed the Loyalist Astartes legions of one of their greatest weapons against the forces of Chaos.

Wait! Jaghatai laughs??? Only Sanguinius can catch him and make him laugh. Thank you for this Wolf Lord. My two favorite Primarchs having a good time is definitely a highlight to my year so far.