The 40k Lorecast

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The 40k Lorecast is a weekly dive into all the Lore that surrounds Warhammer 40k. Brad Chester and John will take you on a deep dive into everything that is the lore of the Warhammer 40k Universe. Our weekly podcast is dedicated to exploring the rich lore of the Warhammer 40k universe, diving deep into the stories, characters, and events that make this universe so captivating. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the 41st millennium!

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Oct 28, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 58 - Adepta Sororitas pt 1- Rise of the Ecclesiarchy and creation of the Adepta Sororitas
On Today’s cast we begin our coverage on the Adeptus Sororitas. We start with a recap of the rise of Ecclesiarchy, the why and the how of its growth. After this we spend time talking about the rise and reign of terror or Goge Vandire. Namely his employment of the Daughters of the Emperor from San Leor. Then we go into the conflict between Vandire and the forces of the Imperium, and of course the turning of the Daughters from him. From there we close out on the re...
Oct 21, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 57 - Ad Mech pt 2 - Growth of the Adeptus Mechanicus and their function within the Imperium
On Today’s cast we finish up our coverage of the Adeptus Mechanicus. We start with what the machine spirit is (our bad on missing that on the last cast). We then dive into the growth of the value and thus the power of the Adeptus Mechanics within the Imperium, followed by a dive into the nightmare that is a forge world. After that we jump into the nightmare beings that are the Skitarii and Kataphrons. We then go into the tech priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus with all ...
Oct 14, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 56 - Adeptus Mechanicus pt 1 - Rise of the Mechanicum and creation of the Adeptus Mechanicus
On today’s cast we begin our dive into the Adeptus Mechanicus. We open with the origins of the Adeptus Mechanicus from well before the even the unification wars. From there we move onto the civil war that engulfed Mars that led to the rise of the Mechanicum. We then do a quick jump into the formation of Servitors and their value to the Mechanicum. After this we move into the arrival of the Emperor and the assimilation of the Mechanicum into the Imperium. We then ...
Oct 7, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 55 - The Grey Knights pt 2 - The rise of the Grey Knights
On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the Grey Knights. We start off with a focus on Malcador’s secret Titan moon project and poor Garo. We then dive into the origin story of Ianus and again some Malcador. After that we jump into the specialized weaponry and armor of the Grey Knights. From there we tell some of the better stories of the Grey Knights and their feats. We end though on the greatest character of the Grey Knights (and in the top of all of the Im...
Sep 30, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 54 - The Grey Knights pt 1 - The Flight of the Eisenstein and the Knights Errant.
On today's cast we start our coverage of the Grey Knights by focusing on their origin from the Horus Heresy. We open with, arguably the most exciting book of the Horus Heresy the Flight of the Eisenstein. From Nathaniel Garro’s discovery of the rebellion, through his journey back to Terra. After that we focus on the formation of the Knights Errant and their adventures in service to Malcador. We then close with the end of the Knights Errant as they are given an new purp...
Sep 23, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 53 - The Death Guard pt 2- The split of Mortarian and Typhus
On todays cast we conclude our coverage of the Lore of Mortarian and Typhus. We open with the events leading up to the Istvaan III massacre and the Flight of the Eisenstein. Thereby marking the first serious public rift between Mortarian and Typhus. We then spend some time talking about each of their paths post drop site massacre. After that we dive into the conversion of the Death Guard to servants of Nurgle. After that we spend time on the rise of Typhus in ser...
Sep 16, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 52 - The Death Guard pt 1- The origins of Mortarian and Typhus
On today's cast we begin our coverage of the story of the Death Guard. Namely that stories of Mortarian and Typhus. We start with the story of Mortarian’s arrival on Barbarus and the revolution he leads there. Then the arrival of the Emperor and Mortarian taking control of his legion. From there we flip over to the origins of Typhus and his rise next to Mortarian. From his early days on Barbarus, to his fighting next to Mortarian, and then to the beginning of the rift ...
Sep 9, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 51 - The Officio Assassinorum - Pt 2
On todays Episode we conclude our coverage of the Officio Assassinorum. We dive into all 6 temples, actually we even cover the short lived 7th temple. We focus first on each factions style and purpose. We then move onto their equipment and weaponry and how said equipment and weaponry help them achieve their missions. We then have a little fun talking about some of the crazy stories from the lore about the assassin’s themselves Support the show
Sep 2, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 50 - The Officio Assassinorum - Pt 1
On todays episode we begin our coverage of the Officio Assassinorum. We start with a quick delve into the Schola Progenium, and get out of that as quickly as possible. We then talk about the history of the Assassins on Terra from before the Unification Wars up to the start of the Great Crusade. Then we talk a lot about the value the Assassin brought to the Imperium during the Great Crusade and then into the Horus Heresy. We then finish off with the Assassins between M3...
Aug 26, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 49 - The Talons of the Emperor pt 2 - The Sisters of Silence
On today’s episode, we dive into the Sisters of Silence. We start with an in depth dive into the Pariah gene. From there we talk about the mysterious rise of the sisters from the unification wars into the great crusade with the daughters of the Crow. We then talk about what a sister of silence is and how they function as an organization. We then move onto their growth during the great crusade and their “disappearance” after the fall of the emperor. We then close ...
Aug 19, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 48 - The Talons of the Emperor pt 1 - Adeptus Custodes
On Today’s episode we dive into the Adeptus Custodes. We start with the process of making a Custode, both the creation and training of them. We then move into their history within the Imperium and what their purpose was for the emperor and how it evolved as the imperium grew and changed. We then move into their resurgence at the conclusion of Abaddon’s 13th black crusade. We then finish with a dive into the stories of Valdor and Trajan.Support the show
Aug 12, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 47 - Eldar pt 4 - Eldar Weapons, Vehicles, Wraithhosts, and a little bit of Ynnari
On today's episode we conclude (for now) our coverage of the Eldar. We dive into the weaponry and vehicles that the Eldar bring to bear on the battlefield. With some especial fan-boying about how broken and annoying they have been over the editions. We then jump into Wraithhosts who are both amazing and, in the case of the Wraith Knight, game breaking. Because we had some time left over, we decided it was a good time to tell the first part of the Ynnari story so as to ...
Aug 5, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 46 - Eldar pt 3 - The Aspect Warriors and Phoenix Lords
On today's episode we continue or coverage of the Eldar. Our focus today is on both the Aspect Warriors themselves as well as their founders the Phoenix Lords. We open with what an Exarch is and how they function in the Aspects. From there we cover each of the Aspects, what they are, how they wage battle, and all the fun levels of broken they have been on the tabletop over the years. We then dive head first into the Phoenix Lords themselves, their origin stories and wh...
Jul 29, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 45 - Eldar pt 2 - What is an Eldar, their Craftworlds. and their Psychics
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.Support the show
Jul 22, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 44 - Eldar pt 1 - the Eldar Pantheon, Craftworlds, and Webway
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.Support the show
Jul 15, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 43 - The weapons of the imperium
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 weapons such as the chain-sword, power-fist and thunder-hammer. Does john go...
Jul 8, 2024 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 42 - The Regiments of the Imperial Guard
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 planet (every day). The Cadians holding the line against the forces of ...
Jul 1, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 41 - What is the Imperial Guard
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!Support the show
Jun 24, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 40 - Congratulations on joining the Imperial Guard! Here is a handy primer you can reference for any and all questions.
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 noble Commissar. We even spend some (unnecessary) time going over the pathetic Xeno spec...
Jun 17, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min
Episode 39 - Tyranids pt 3 - Imperial history of the Tyranid invasions.
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 Baal and where we are from a "modern" 40k standpoint with the Tyranid inva...

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Episode 58 - Adepta Sororitas pt 1- Rise of the Ecclesiarchy and creation of the Adepta Sororitas

Episode 57 - Ad Mech pt 2 - Growth of the Adeptus Mechanicus and their function within the Imperium

Episode 56 - Adeptus Mechanicus pt 1 - Rise of the Mechanicum and creation of the Adeptus Mechanicus

Episode 55 - The Grey Knights pt 2 - The rise of the Grey Knights

Episode 54 - The Grey Knights pt 1 - The Flight of the Eisenstein and the Knights Errant.

Episode 53 - The Death Guard pt 2- The split of Mortarian and Typhus

Episode 52 - The Death Guard pt 1- The origins of Mortarian and Typhus

Episode 51 - The Officio Assassinorum - Pt 2

Episode 50 - The Officio Assassinorum - Pt 1

Episode 49 - The Talons of the Emperor pt 2 - The Sisters of Silence

Episode 48 - The Talons of the Emperor pt 1 - Adeptus Custodes

Episode 47 - Eldar pt 4 - Eldar Weapons, Vehicles, Wraithhosts, and a little bit of Ynnari

Episode 46 - Eldar pt 3 - The Aspect Warriors and Phoenix Lords

Episode 45 - Eldar pt 2 - What is an Eldar, their Craftworlds. and their Psychics

Episode 44 - Eldar pt 1 - the Eldar Pantheon, Craftworlds, and Webway

Episode 43 - The weapons of the imperium

Episode 42 - The Regiments of the Imperial Guard

Episode 41 - What is the Imperial Guard

Episode 40 - Congratulations on joining the Imperial Guard! Here is a handy primer you can reference for any and all questions.

Episode 39 - Tyranids pt 3 - Imperial history of the Tyranid invasions.