Warhammer 40K: Laying Down The Lore

Laying Down The Lore

Join Dhar, Cral & Ben in this informative, irreverent, and largely irrelevant Warhammer 40,000 lore podcast.

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30: Tau Introduction Part 1 | Warhammer 40K Lore
Finally, a light in the grim darkness! We dive into all things Tau, Cral’s newest favourite faction, starting with their introduction into the games and their social structure A.K.A. the Tau Caste System and how that affects their position and skills within the overall Tau Empire. We explore the role and purpose of Tau Ethereals together with their mysterious origins and the concept of “The Greater Good”, and what that means for tau and non-tau alike. We close out the episode with a discussion on their most common weapons and their allies and auxiliaries, in particular the Kroot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show notes⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Quartermaster ⁠
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29: Necrons Introduction Part 2 | Warhammer 40K Lore
In this episode, we take a further look at the Necrons of the 40K universe (as opposed to the Necrons of other universes...). We start with a discussion on what happened during the 60 million year Great Sleep and the origins of some of the more aggressive necron troops. We then run through the most recent events from the return of The Silent King to the uncharacteristic Blood Angel Brofest. We close out the episode with a brief look at the most notable dynasties and the troops a Necron Overlord can field in battle. Job done! ⁠⁠⁠Show notes⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Quartermaster ⁠
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28: Necrons Introduction Part 1 | Warhammer 40K Lore
In this episode we have a brief look at the entire history of the 40K universe. We start with the C’tan and the Old Ones before diving into the Necrontyr, a down on their luck race from the radioactive Halo Stars. We look at their galactic expansion, their encounters with the Old Ones and their numerous succession wars. The War in Heaven is started and nearly lost by the Necrontyr before aid comes from the “Star Vampires” and their entire race becomes Bender Bending Rodriguez. We then follow their victory against the Old Ones, the Enslavers, the rise of the Aeldari, Krork and others before ending with a bit of a nap. Phew…. It’s a lot. ⁠⁠Show notes⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠ ⁠Quartermaster ⁠
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27: Orks Introduction Part 2 | Warhammer 40K Lore
We start the episode with a brief recap of the 6 clans and a bit of an analysis on some of the more unique troop types. We then have a look at some of the larger, and older, campaigns that have included Orks from Ullanor and the Great Beast to the 2nd and 3rd, or 1st and 2nd, battles for Armageddon. We touch on the rise of Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka and the hysterical Waaagh! Snagrod vs the incompetent defensives of the Crimson Fists. We close out the Ork intro with a brief rundown of their capacities and troops available on the tabletop. ⁠Show notes⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Merchandise⁠ Quartermaster
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26: Orks Introduction Part 1 | Warhammer 40K Lore
WAAAGH! Yes, it’s the turn of the orks. We dive into a brief history of their origins before painting ourselves red and battering through their Kulcha. We look at their society, the foundations of their armies and their most esoteric members. We then run through the 6 “clans” that define not only their way of life but also their way of War. throughout we have a bit of bants on the form and nature of “Freebooterz”. ⁠⁠Show notes⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠ ⁠Quartermaster ⁠
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