96 - The 4th and 5th Spheres of Expansion

What a whirlwind of an episode! We interview Black Library author Graham McNeil, as well as introduce you to a few members of our discord. You'll want to pay attention as well, since some serious news gets dropped! Enjoy Lorehammer's 100th episode!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A journey 40,000 years in the making. From His humble beginnings born in distant humanities past, to His rise and ascension as the God-Saviour of mankind, the Emperor’s history is shrouded in mystery. His powers are transcendent. His intellect is unmatched. His goal; to protect and secure humanity's future as rulers of the galaxy. And His road to this destination? Paved with the blood of innumerable bodies. Noble sacrifices and necessary murders go hand in hand for the fulfillment of His vision. This episode is all about the Emperor. Where did He come from? What is His purpose? Why is He the way that He is? All these questions and more are answered in this episode, in which we are joined by Jordan, and for the last time, Chris.If you want to get involved with our Discord, Patreon, or merchandise, click the link below!https://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40kSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Asked for more than any other episode ever, the Space Wolves are a Chapter that loves wolves. They love wolves almost more than they love killing Inquisitors and other Space Marines. And if that weren't enough to pump you up for this episode, their Rune Priests definitely aren't psykers. Lorehammer loves the Space Wolves more than Space Wolves love wolves... this episode gets dangerous...Joining us today for this glorious and thrilling tale are Peter, and Chris, for the last time.If you want to get involved with our Discord, Patreon, or merchandise, click the link below!https://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40kSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You feel the cold metal jack insert into your brain. A shock travels through your body as you welcome back your other half. A surge of impatience rushes through you, and it takes all your focus to calm him. The beast that you now inhabit shivers in anticipation, desperate to visit carnage upon your enemies. Your moorings are released, and with a resounding boom you take your first step. Death incarnate. Honor materialized. You and your Knight rush headlong into the fray, dismantling your opponents one stomp at a time, allowing your battlecannon to roar your praises across the battle, filling the air with the sound of your holy destruction.This episode is all about Imperial Knights! Mark finally decided to grace your ears with an awesome and amazing story that only Knights can bring. From their inception, to their inner workings, we take you through the entire journey. Joining us today is James.https://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40kSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is brought to you by the members of our discord! Each month for the past year we have run contests for our Patreon members, and for December the contest was to write a short story about the Sanguinala. This Imperial holiday focuses on the sacrifice of the Primarch Sanguinius and the hope he inspires across the Imperium. We have four stories; 2 honorable mentions, and our second place and first place finishers. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone that participated!Lorehammer40k Podcast | LinktreeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s December! And that means Listener Lores!!! WOOO! For this episode, we read Timberlakes Harlequin hunting Slaaneshi daemons, Scott’s Explorator Fleet Theta of the Mechanicus, Tony’s Orks of Cerberus II, 2Daniel’s 117th Catachan Regiment, and PJcolley’s space horror short story! We hope you enjoy them as much as we did reading them! If you have something you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the galaxy slowly gets smaller for the Tau, their need for haste to spread the Greater Good only intensifies. With the time between the Spheres shrinking between every Expansion, they are now more than ever driven by a need to have others support their philosophy; to aid them in it’s spread. Desiring to push beyond their Empire’s confines during the 4th Sphere, they invited disaster upon themselves, only compounded by their need to lie and spread propaganda. And in their ignorance of the galaxy they live in, their 5th Sphere has only been met by more soul crushing conflict.Join us, and Rio, as we dive into the Tau’s 4th and 5th Spheres.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Concerning Squats. We are rather peculiar creatures, content more with our own affairs of mining and trading agreements than the state of the Imperium and the galaxy as a whole. We are stalwart drinking companions, true warriors, and you’ll never find a better or stronger friend than a Squat. While our current predicament is a shame, with the right encouragement and direction, we may yet see a resurgence of the Squat race in our galaxy.” - Ancestor Lord Bilboa, 245.M36This episode is all about Squats! Join us, along with Paul and Chris (for the last time), as we navigate this race of abhumans.As well, take a look at this podcast, called the Hobby Happy Hour, created by Jon and Bob. The Hobby Happy Hour | Podcast on SpotifySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Previously released on the Let's Talk Lorehammer podcast, this episode was a meeting of brilliant minds including Mark, Erik, Matt and Bob. Our discord server has undertaken a massive project this past year in its attempt to recreate our version of the Necromunda world and book, which we dubbed the Necrommunity. In this episode we work together to build a hive city from the ground up, thinking and imagining every possible facet of a hive city.The audio was recorded remotely, and therefore is not the usual quality of Lorehammer. We thank you for your understanding!If you would like to be involved with the Necrommunity, please join our discord server! We look forward to seeing your contributions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Well this episode slipped through the cracks! Recorded a while ago, it seems that we failed to upload it! Enjoy this Listener Lore which includes submissions from McWeeklys and their Iron Marines, Isaac and the Death Songs Chapter, and finally Luke and another story about the Iron Skulls! If you have your own stories you’d like to submit, please send them to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lorehammer-a-warhammer-40k-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy