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Episode 88 - Imperial Fists pt 2 - post Heresy Fists, Crimson fists, and Sigismund May 26, 2025

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On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the imperial fists, sort of. We open with the conclusion of the Siege of Terra and how it wrecks Dorn. From there we go into the 2^nd founding of the Imperial fists (Dorn was not about it), and dorns death (maybe). After that we spend time talking about the legacy of the Imperial Fists post Dorn and how they have preserved his legacy. From there we go into the Crimson Fists, their founding and their role as the Space Marine killers for the Lords of Terra and the inquisition. We then jump into the drama surrounding the sacking of their home world. We then close with the legend that is Sigismund, setting up our next cast on the Black Templar.

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Episode 87 - The Imperial Fists pt 1 - The Rise of the 7th legion. May 19, 2025

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On today’s cast we begin our coverage of the 7^th legion the Imperial Fists. We open with their origins during the Unification Wars. From there we talk about their role in the emperor’s crusade as the ultimate conquerors. Ater that we bring Dorn into the picture and his changes to the legion. We then spend time talking about how Dorn interacts with the other Primarchs, mostly he does not get along great with them. We then jump into the siege of Terra, and Dorn being the ultimate fighter of the galaxy as he puts a beating on all comers.

Episode 86 - Emperor's Children pt 2 - the Horus Heresy to Modern Era May 12, 2025

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On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the 3^rd legion of the Space Marines, the Emperor’s Children. We open with Fulgrim having to clear his possession by the daemon blade. From there we move over to the Fulgrim’s ascension to Daemon Prince. After that we cover the descent of the legion into just partying in the warp. From there we move to the hilariously uselessness of the Emperor’s children at the siege of terra (they did more for the loyalists than the traitors in function). After this we jump to the Emperor’s children post heresy with a focus on Lucius and Fabius Bile. We then close with the return of Fulgrim to the materium and the game of 40K.

Episode 85 - Emperor's Children pt 1 - The Rise and Fall of the 3rd Legion May 05, 2025

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On today’s cast we cover the 3^rd legion of the Space Marines, the Emperor’s Children. Starting with their founding from the conquered nobles houses of terra to their exemplary actions earning them the right to wear the Aquilla on their armor. We then spend time talking about the loss of their gene-seed and the presumed dooming of their legion, until the discover of their Primarch Fulgrim. We then dive deep into Fulgrim, his discover on Chemos though his joining of the emperor and making best friends with Ferrus Manus. After that we cover his exposure to corruption on Laer and the rapid descent into chaos from that moment. We then take a pause to discuss the effect of Slaanesh’s corruption on the rest of his legion and forces. We then close with a bang with the events of Istvaan III and V.

Bonus episode- A great discussion with John & Brad with Tom from Robots Radio. May 02, 2025

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Surprise! Today we have an extra episode available for all of you. This is not a podcast on Warhammer lore, but rather an episode to announce us joining an amazing group of Lore podcasts called Robots Radio. Is a collection of podcasts devoted to the lore of the gaming and nerd culture. In preparation we jumped on with Tom the head of the network as well as the host of the Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Lord of the Rings Lorecast. We discuss a range of topics, from our casts, his casts, and just gaming and nerd culture in general. It is a fun lighthearted dip that we hope you all enjoy.

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Episode 84 - The Age of Strife Apr 28, 2025

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On today’s cast we cover the transition from Age of Technology into the Age of Strife. We open with mankind’s unification into the federation. Then we cover the mass appearance of psychers across the galaxy, and how they began to cause chaos into the federation. But then things get massively worse as the men of iron rise up in the cybernetic rebellion. We spend time talking about the nightmare that was the cybernetic rebellion, both during and the effects of it afterwards. After this, the warp turns effectively opaque and the entire galaxy begins to burn with the effects of it. We then close out focusing on Sol during this period, with a focus on the planets and quick aside into the unification wars.

Episode 83 - The Golden Age of Technology and mankind's expansion into the galaxy. Apr 21, 2025

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On today’s cast we dive into the Golden age of technology. We open with the Age of Terra and some new lore about the Emperor and his battles with the Cognitae. From there we dive into the mankind conquering and terraforming Sol in preparation of launching into the galaxy. We then talk (briefly) about the men of gold, men of stone, and the expansion into the galaxy. After that we take a turn and focus on the technology of the Age of Technology and how incredibly advanced it is. After that we lean into the Men of Iron and their critical role in the growth of humanity. Then we cover the genetic engineering, both of the regular populace, as well as the creation of the navigators. We then close our coverage with the invention of the warp drive.

Episode 82 - Knights pt 2 - Discovery by the imperium and addition to the fold Apr 14, 2025

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On today’s cast we complete our coverage of Knights in 40K. We open with the great crusade and the re-discovery of the knight worlds. We then take a quick turn to cover the titantica on mars, that kind of lost their mind when discovering the knight worlds. From there we talk about the knight worlds joining the imperium (really the mechanicus) and how they were folded in. We also talk about the sacristans and their role to both the knight houses, and the Mechanicum (unknown to the Knight worlds). We then talk about Knights in battle and how they are used strategically. We close with the knight worlds being pulled into the horus heresy and the fall of some houses and the creation of the Freeblades.

Episode 81 - Knights - their origins and survival of the long night Apr 07, 2025

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On Today’s cast we begin our coverage of the Knights of 40K. We start with their origins in the Golden age of technology from the early colonists heading out into the galaxy with their STC’s. From there we talk about the Age of Strife separating the colonists from the rest of human civilization, but with a focus on how the Knight worlds survived. We than talk about the throne Mechanicum and the ritual of becoming, focusing on how they change the psyche of the pilots. More importantly, we talk about how this change affect the knight pilots to become better leaders and protectors of their subjects. We then close with a breakdown of the noble culture and knights themselves.

Episode 80 - Ynnari pt3 - Cawl and Guilliman save the Imperium Mar 31, 2025

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On Today’s cast we finalize our coverage, for now, on the Ynnari story ark. This time we are focusing in the events of the imperium at this moment. We open with a back story on Belasarius Cawl, his birth and rise through the ranks of the Mechanicum and ad mech. More importantly we talk about his Soul Merging technology and the tasks given to him by the Emperor and Guilliman before their falls. From there we jump to the Cadia and the almost success followed by significant failure of that battle. We then end with John getting super hyped talking about the return of the best of the Primarchs, Guilliman.

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