History WebVideo / FalloutLanius

%%* ForegoneConclusion: Given it's Lanius' origin story, it's to be expected.

%%* RedemptionEqualsDeath: Not for Lanius himself, but he seems to treat [[spoiler:challenging the remaining Hidebark warriors to one final battle as Legate]] as being this.

%%Who? * BloodKnight: He was ''already'' one for the Hidebarks, and actively revels in bloodshed.

%%* OneManArmy: There's a reason why he's so feared. And why Caesar, despite having lost scores of men trying to kill him, ''recruits'' him instead.

* ObligatoryWarCrimeScene: The Legion's shown putting a Hidebark mother to the cross, ''in front of her own children''.

* RealityEnsues: While the warrior who becomes Lanius, with just spears and clubs, can readily slay throngs of armored Legionnaries (some even using firearms), he's still just one man. Against the Legion, the Hidebarks were simply on borrowed time.

* DaysOfFuturePast: In addition to Caesar's efforts to invoke the Roman Empire, the tribal Hidebarks (while predominantly white) fit the SavageIndian trope.

'''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrM1_7wnDU Fallout: Lanius]]''' is a live-action FanFilm on Website/YouTube based on the VideoGame/{{Fallout}} series, and ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' in particular. The 19-minute film follows the rise of the infamous Legate Lanius from his origins as a ruthless tribal champion.

Shot around Perth, Australia in 2013 and fully crowdsourced, the film was well-received by fans and supported by both Bethesda Softworks and Obsidian Entertainment.

* BloodKnight: He was ''already'' one for the Hidebarks, and actively revels in bloodshed.
* CavalryBetrayal: Lanius sees his tribe turning against him [[spoiler:for killing the Legion delegate accepting said tribe's surrender]] as this. Which further cements his eventual joining the Legion.
* DaysOfFuturePast: In addition to Caesar's efforts to invoke the Roman Empire, the tribal Hidebarks (while predominantly White) fit the Native American motif to a tee.
* DeliberateValuesDissonance: Done both with Lanius' original tribe and the Legion.

* ForegoneConclusion: Given it's Lanius' origin story, it's to be expected.

--->'''Hidebark warrior''': You leave this world with nothing but blood and dust.
--->'''Legate Lanius''': I would not have it any other way. ''[Beheads warrior.]''

* GenreShift: In addition to being live-action, the film highlights both the Legion and tribals. Which is in sharp contrast to the overall post-apocalyptic RetroUniverse atmosphere associated with the franchise.

* NobleSavage: Averted. Even though Lanius and his tribe look the part, they're not exactly noble, at least by ''our'' standards.

* OneManArmy: There's a reason why he's so feared. And why Caesar, despite having lost scores of men trying to kill him, ''recruits'' him instead.

* RedemptionEqualsDeath: Not for Lanius himself, but he seems to treat [[spoiler:challenging the remaining Hidebark warriors to one final battle as Legate]] as being this.

* RealityEnsues: While the warrior who becomes Lanius, with just spears and clubs, can readily slay throngs of armored Legionnaries (some even using firearms), he’s still just one man. Against the Legion, the Hidebarks were simply on borrowed time.
* RockBeatsLaser: Even before getting his armor and infamous Blade of the East, he took on the Legion with little more than spears and clubs. It's also subverted however in that while Lanius does wipe out swathes of Legionnaries, all it ultimately does is delay the inevitable.

* ApprovalOfGod: The filmmakers got a thumbs up to say the least from both Obsidian and Bethesda, the current makers of the ''Fallout'' games.

* CaliforniaDoubling: [[LandDownUnder The Australian Outback]] around Perth is used to double for the post-apocalyptic American Southwest of the 2200s.

* RoleReprisal: Lanius is played by his original voice actor. Though Ulysses' narration is lifted straight from the game itself.

Shot around Perth, Australia in 2013 and fully crowdsourced, the film was well-received by fans and supported and supported by both Bethesda Softworks and Obsidian Entertainment.

'''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrM1_7wnDU Fallout: Lanius]]''' is a live-action FanFilm on YouTube based on the VideoGame/{{Fallout}} series, and ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' in particular. The 19-minute film follows the rise of the infamous Legate Lanius from his origins as a ruthless tribal champion.

'''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrM1_7wnDU Fallout: Lanius]]''' is a live-action FanFilm on YouTube based on the {{Fallout}} series, and ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' in particular. The 19-minute film follows the rise of the infamous Legate Lanius from his origins as a ruthless tribal champion.

* RedemptionEqualsDeath: Not for Lanius himself, be he seems to treat [[spoiler:challenging the remaining Hidebark warriors to one final battle as Legate]] as being this.

* RoleReprisal: Lanius is played by his original voice actor. Though Ulysses' narration [[spoiler:and Joshua Graham's voice]] is lifted straight from the game itself.

* TheStinger: [[spoiler:Joshua Graham quoting the Bible, specifically [[KillThemAll the passage]] from ''Honest Hearts'' before gazing to the audience.]]
* UnreliableNarrator: The film is based on what Caesar and Ulysses say about Lanius in-universe, with Ulysses' in-game dialogue even serving as the narration. Given the contradicting rumors of Lanius in-game as well as Joshua Graham's account [[spoiler:of not ever remembering Lanius being around in his days in the Legion]] however, this could also apply to the film itself. Leaving viewers wondering whether it's Legion propaganda or it actually happened.

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* DaysOfFuturePast: In addition to the Caesar's efforts to invoke the Roman Empire, the tribal Hidebarks (while predominantly White) fit the Native American motif to a tee.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: While Lanius [[spoiler:bludgeons the Legion delegate demaning he submit to Caesar]], he does ultimately "Render unto Caesar" with blood and much more. Especially this line.

* TheStinger: [[spoiler:Joshua Graham quoting the Bible, specifically the passage from ''Honest Hearts'' before gazing to the audience.]]

* RockBeatsLaser: Even before getting his armor and infamous Blade of the East, he took on the Legion with little more than spears and clubs.

--->'''Legate Lanius''': I wouldn't have it any other way. ''[Beheads warrior.]''

* {{Foreshadowing}}: While Lanius [[spoiler:bludgeons the Legion delegate demaning he submit to Caesar]], he does ultimately "Render unto Caesar" with blood and much more.

* CaliforniaDoubling: [[LandDownUnder The Australian Outback]] around Perth is used to double for the post-apocalyptic Nevada of the 2200s.

* Foreshadowing: While Lanius [[spoiler:bludgeons the Legion delegate demaning he submit to Caesar]], he does ultimately "Render unto Caesar" with blood and much more.

* UnreliableNarrator: The film is based on what Caesar and Ulysses say about Lanius in-universe, with Ulysses' in-game dialogue even serving as the narration. Given the contradicting rumors of Lanius in-game as well as Joshua Graham's account [[spoiler:of not ever remembering Lanius being around in his days in the Legion] however], this could also apply to the film itself.

* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Even before becoming Legate, Lanius is ''not'' a good man in any stretch of the word, particularly with women. It's also implied that even amongst his own tribe, he's barely tolerated for his more unsavory actions despite their respect for his prowess.

* Foreshadowing: While Lanius [[spoiler:bludgeons the Legion delegate demaning he submit to Caesar]], he does ultimately "Render unto Caesar" with blood.

* UnreliableNarrator: The film is based on what Caesar and Ulysses say about Lanius in-universe, with Ulysses' in-game dialogue even serving as the narration.