Ashes of the Imperium – A Warhammer 40,000 Podcast

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve and Dan discuss the first of the new narrative book series, Arks of Omen - Abaddon! We discuss the new narrative story arcs emerging from the Warmaster's latest schemes, as well as delving into some other lore snippets that exist in the book. We also create 25PL Boarding Action forces, using the new rules for combat aboard Space Hulks. El...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode I'm joined by David Hardy (aka @SpaceCrusader on Insta and Twitter ) to talk all about his awesome retro Ultramarines, and using old school paint schemes on new models.  Check them out in all their Goblin Green based glory in this Warhammer Community article from earlier this year. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please c...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode I'm joined by Gary to talk all about his awesome Kill Team narrative one-dayer, titled Moroch in Flames! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link . We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please f...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode the team kickstart the podcast after a short break with a review of the recent Rising Tomb Part One narrative event, held at Warhammer World and hosted by GW Events Team. A copy of the original pack can be found here .  Sign up for the waitlist for Part Two in January 2023 here . The pack for Part Two can be found here . Element Games Affi...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we're joined by Tony from the Narrative Wargamer Podcast to talk all about the amazing Crucible of War narrative 40k event! Check out The Narrative Wargamer Podcast here . Their instagram is @narrativewargamer The next Crucible of War narrative event is due to be held 15th October 2022, book your tickets here ! View the event pack for October's...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we finish off our Tyranid Codex coverage and discuss the new campaign and Crusade rules. We also answer our first listener voice note request to discuss an army concept! Do you have any army you'd like us to put our own narrative spin on? Write in to us, or use the Anchor voice note facility! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, pl...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we talk all about how making armies with the new Tyranid Codex! Stay tuned for more Tyranid goodness in the future, with our dedicated Crusade rules episode coming soon! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link . We receive a small commission based on your purchas...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we start our coverage of the brand new War Zone Nachmund campaign series with a run-through of the first book to hit the shelves, Vigilus Alone! If you need a narrative catch up for all that's going on in the Vigilus system and wider Nachmund sector, then jump right on in to this very episode! Dan and Steve also create two narrative forces to f...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we wrap up our Octarius coverage with a run-through of the new campaign book, Critical Mass! Dan and Steve also talk about their #sparkiestofjoys projects; those amazing dream ideas that never stop getting the hobby juices flowing, even if we never end up completing them (or even starting them) Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show,...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve wrestles with his desire to start a Genstealer Cults army whilst balancing his unique narrative take on the army, whilst Dan muses about what project(s) he plans on bringing to life in 2022.  What have you got planned for #NewYearNewArmy? Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Dan and Steve bring you their review of the Containment Mission Pack and the campaign rules featured in Book 1 of the War Zone Octarius campaign series! The team talk about the brand new Planetstrike rules and how can bring your epic battles to life with thematic new rules and missions. Steve also then talks about a dedicated Crusade night he r...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Dan and Steve bring you their review of Book 1 of the War Zone Octarius campaign series! The team talk about their favourite narrative moments from the lore at the start of the book, before discussing how the new Narrative and Matched Play rules impact their fledgling Crusade armies designed in last week’s episode. What’s your favourite aspect...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Dan and Steve talk all about the latest Flashpoint articles in White Dwarf! This time we explore War Zone Octarius and the goings-on in this segment of the galaxy... The team talk about what Crusade forces they'd create to match the on-going Octarius narrative, which will soon be followed by some Campaign Books. Steve creates a sneaky Ordo Xeno...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Dan talks through a new project inspired by the recent Warhammer+ short, Old Bale Eye. Putting his Chaos Renegade Guard to one side, he dives straight back into one of his first ever army - Mechanised Astra Militarum! The team talk through how to approach making a modern army from an older model range, and the restrictions that imposes. They al...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve is joined by a couple of friends from his gaming club. The team chat about what narrative gaming means to them, and why they love it. What's your favourite narrative gaming moment? And why? Let us know on our social media channels, we'd love to hear from you! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at El...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve and Dan are back on the airwaves to talk all about the new Ork and Death Korps of Krieg. With plenty of other content creators talking all about the game itself, the mechanics of the rules, etc, the AOTI gang thought they'd do something a little different! The team chat about expanding the new Kill Team box with two Narrative Play Crusade...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve and Dan dive into what makes a good battlefield in 40k and how to use scenery to help forge a narrative in your games. The team chat about three different tables; a T'au Empire Starport, an Ork junkyard and a planet in the midst of a Tyranid infestation. What scenery do you wish Games Workshop made? Have you created any interest scenery p...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve and listener Lee explore how he could shape and expand his new narrative project. With a lifelong love of Space Marines, Lee wants to take advantage of the expanding Crusade rules and create something unique for when lockdown is relaxed enough for him to get gaming with mates again. Lots of questions and options are discussed! Some questi...

Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In White Dwarf 461 Maelstrom of War returns to the battlefields of the 41st Millennium! Steve and Dan talk all about the brand-new set of rules featured in this month's White Dwarf. The rules, which are exclusive to White Dwarf,  include 30 different Tactical Objectives, a Maelstrom of War Mission Pack, four Deployment Maps, four Stratagems, and six Missi...

Welcome back to Explorator!  In this new series, the AOTI40k team will be exploring aspects of the Warhammer 40k universe. The topic will be looked through the following three lenses; Lore, Modelling and Gaming. In this episode, Dan is joined by the one and only Chapter Master Valrak! We chat all about the most yellow of all Space Marine Chapters - The Imperial Fists. Dan, naturally, swings t...

Our second 9th Edition Codex review features the scions of Mortarion, the Death Guard! Tune in for: Faction Overview Steve's Crusade Army List Dan's Crusade Army List Crusade Specific Content in the Codex And more hobby goodness! Tune in next week for a return to our Explorator series with the one and only Chapter Master Valrak! Element Games Affiliate Link Support the show by shopping at Element...

Dan and Steve are back after with their third and final episode covering the Argovon Flashpoint!  Stay tuned for more Narrative and Crusade content soon! Element Games Affiliate Link Support the show by shopping at Element Games via the this link . Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.com and let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear...

Dan and Steve are back after their Christmas break to talk  all about the second article from the Argovon Flashpoint series in White Dwarf. The team examine the two planets featured in the article, as well as coming up with new forces (or expanding old ones) for use in Crusade games. This episode wasn't released before Christmas as planned, so stay tuned for the final Argovon Flashpoint episo...

Our very first 9th Edition 40k Codex review show! Dan and Steve get to grips with the shiny new (ish) Necron Codex. In this episode we the team use the new Codex review format to talk all about Necrons. Tune in for: Faction Overview Steve's Crusade Army List Dan's Crusade Army List Crusade Specific Content in the Codex  And more hobby goodness! Tune in next week for a return to the Argovon Sy...

In today's episode Dan is joined by a hobbyist with a hell of a story to tell. Heather lost her dominant arm in a motorcycle crash some years ago and is still hobbying  on, dubbing herself The Real Iron Hand! We talk about how she's found learning to paint all over again and how her  Space Marines (Iron Hands, obvs) were recently featured on Warhammer TV! Heather is on Twitter as @realir...