The 40k Lorecast

On today's cast we continue our deep dive into the Eldar. We start with what an Eldar is, what they look like, how they move, live etc. Then we dive into the main craftworlds in the game. We also spend some time talking about what happens when GW allows the table top rules to match the lore (oopsie). We then move onto the Psychers of the Eldar. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Ret...

On today's cast we begin our dive into the Eldar. We start today on their pantheon, what it is, who it is, and how many of them are dead. We then jump into the craftworlds of the Eldar, their creation, function before the fall, and rise after the fall. We then conclude covering the webway and its function and presence in modern 40k. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Br...

On Today's cast we are covering another request from the Discord, the weapons of the Imperium. We go through all of the most commonly produced weapons utilized in the Imperium's war effort. We start off with ranged combat. From the Lowly bolt gun (which is actual a marvel of technology and power, but does not show at all on the table top) to the mighty Las-cannon. We then dive into melee w...

On today's cast we dive into the key regiments of the Imperial Guard and their origin stories. Tallarn and their wars with chaos. The Valhallans and their incredibly stupid origin story, but incredibly badass war with the Orks. Moridan Iron Guard holding the line against insert all chaos. Armageddon Steel Legion against Angron and then Ghaz (twice). The Catachan's against their own damn pl...

On today's cast we dive into what the Imperial Guard is. The incredible size and scope that it makes up. We then dive into the impressive ways that it functions both logistically and its command structure. We also spend some time talking about the ways that is wages war. How do mortal men stand against such incredible foes? simple, by holding the line! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Web...

On today's cast we cover the fantastic journey that is joining the Imperial Guard. We are aided in this endeavor by one of the greatest pieces of literature ever produced by Games Workshop "The Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer." We discus the unparalleled training and equipment you will be given. We also talk about the support you will be granted from leadership such as your...

On this cast we conclude our coverage of the Tyranid lore deep dive with a focus on the imperial history of the Tyranids. We open with the first official battle with Tyranids at Tyran against Hive Fleet Behemoth. We then move onto Macragg and Iyanden and their battles against Kraken. We then move onto the true nightmare to the galaxy with Hive Fleet Leviathan. We conclude with the devastation of B...

On todays episode we continue our dive into the lore of Tyranids with a focus on the stages of a tyrranid invasion, and key units of the army. We start with a dive into the stages of a genestealer invasion. Then we focus on the stages of a tyrranid invasion of a planet (spoiler alert it sucks) we then spend some time talking about how terrible the concept of Zoats were. We then finish up by talkin...

On today's episode we begin our deep dive into the Tyranids. We start of with where they came from, how that story has changed. After that we focus a bit on the mystery that is the Tyranid's purpose in the galaxy. With some focus on what is believed has brought them to the galaxy and where they appear to be going in it. We then finish with a coverage of some of our favorite fan theories on...

On today's episode we talk about pyschers in the Imperium of Mankind. How many are there (originally a lot, but that number diminishes quickly). We then take a quick dive into Navigators and Astropaths and how critical they are to the Imperium. After that we dive into the Black Ships and the incredible nightmare that they are. We then finalize with what the Imperium is really doing with all th...

 On Today's episode we take conclude our deep dives into the ruinous powers. On today's cast we will talk about Grandfather Nurgle and Slaanesh.  Who they are, what they represent, and their defining traits. From there we talk about their relms and the ways that they interact with the materium. We then move onto some of their more famous and key units (nurglings for the win). Lastly we tal...

On Today's episode we take our first of two deep dives into the ruinous powers. Our focus is on Khorne and Tzeentch. Who they are, what they represent, and their defining traits. From there we dive into their daemonic followers and a couple of their more famous units. Lastly we talk about how the Imperium (the inquisition primarily) feel about each god and the level of threat they pose to the...

On today's episode we dive into the origins of the Ruinous Powers. How the warp went from a tranquil see of power to a nightmare realm that is ravaging the materium. Who's fault was it, how did it happen, why does GW do lame writing that makes no sense on this topic, and more. We then do a shallow dive into each god as we will next be doing deep dives into each of them. Finally we conclude...

On today's quite long episode we talk about what is a Space Marine. We realized we could not talk about a Space Marine without also talking about their power armor. Rather than make two short episodes we just did a super long one. Today we start by talking about how a Space Marine is recruited, tested, and then turned into a Space Marine. Do at least 2 of the organs serve no function? Yes! We...

 On this episode we continue our dive into the lore of the Necrons. We pick up as they begin to awaken in the galaxy. One that is very much on fire and getting worse. We dive into the process and phases of a tomb world awakening. From there we dive into some of the incredibly advanced weaponry of the Necrons (including a John rant about what Gauss is and is not!). Then we finish up with what the N...

 On this episode we begin our deep dive into the lore of the Necrons. Starting back at the dawn of the galaxy and the rise of the Necrontyr. Followed with a very deep dive into their part and experiences in the war in heaven(s). We will then conclude with them entering a very long nap while the Silent King goes on a galactic walk about. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Br...

 On this episode we finalize out coverage of the greatest human sorcerer (outside of the primarchs, emperor, and malcador) Ahriman. On today's episode Ahriman arrives in the warp and is extra pissed off. From there embarks on the (at this point) most powerful spell ever performed, goes on the run, changes his mind and gives chase to his pursuers, only to finally uplift himself as the most powe...

 On this episode we cover the origins of the infamous sub-leader of the Thousand Sons. Ahriman is one of the oldest (non-perpetual) characters in 40k game. From his birth on Terra to his arrival in the immaterium we cover many of the key events (betrayals) that set Ahriman on his path. With an especial focus on his obsession with curing his legion and brothers from a terrible mutation. Patreon Mer...

 On this episode we cover where the vast majority of the citizens of the Imperium live.  In fact probably close to 90% of them live in Hive Cities. Are they good places to live? no, in fact might be the worst. Crime? yep. Daemons? yep. Roving bands of raiders and marauders under your feet? also yep. Not to mention corruption, disease, industrial accidents, and corpse starch. So hop in for a fun tr...

On this episode we cover where citizens of the Imperium can live. yeah most of them are not great. Unless you are in the nobility class, in which case most are awesome. Do you want to live on a planet of munitions? Planet of food growth? How about a Forge World or a Knight World. Personally we would pass on sentinel or Fortress Words, but you do you. * Also sorry for the lozenges, but it was that...

 On this episode we cover every imperial citizen's greatest fear: the inquisition. How each branch is structured and how they interact with each other (*spoiler alert not all that well*). We then dive into the lives of an inquisitor, their retinues, how they move through imperial space. We then talk about how an inquisitor achieves their job and the endless dangers from all sides. Lastly we sp...

 On this episode we cover the creation of a certain inquisitor's chapter. We talk about the galaxy of necessity that born the Ordo Xenos and some of its key elements, including a brief origin (and a badass one at a that) of the Death Watch. We then dive into the necessity of the Ordo Xenos both to the imperial structure but also for the citizenry. Lastly we debate which of the three branches o...

 On this episode we cover the rise of the worship of the emperor. From thew lowly cults on random worlds through the full blown Ecclesiarchy. We also dive into the reign of blood, creation of the sisters of battle, and some fun side stories. Including a great story of the Custodes doing some pretty cool crap. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * C...

On today's cast me move away from regimented canon to more "rumor" lore, with our coverage of the Rogue Traders. We cover what a Rogue Trader is, how they become one, and how they function within the imperium (they are very critical). We also dive into some of their models and ways to play with them in the 40k Universe. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Ch...

On this episode we conclude (for now) our coverage of Abaddon the Despoiler. We cover Abaddon from the 1st black crusade through the conclusion of the 13th. do we cover all of the crusades? No because some of them were lame. Do we find a way to talk about Orks? You have to ask? Come join us as we round out the coverage of Abaddon the Despoiler (*spoiler alert* Cadia does not stand) *** It has been...