Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

Lorehammer Crew

Lorehammer is a podcast that focuses on the lore of the Warhammer 40k setting. In each episode we talk about a specific aspect of the universe, sharing known information followed by a discussion portion. Easily digestible, informative and entertaining, welcome to Lorehammer.

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107 - Kor'vattra, The Tau Navy
04-09-2024
107 - Kor'vattra, The Tau Navy
**DISCLAIMER**TAU ARE NOT COMMUNISTSThe Tau are not communists. They're the exact opposite of communists.Communism believes in:The dictatorship of the proletariatThe abolishing of all class and caste systemsThe right and necessity of the working class to control the means of productionThe abolishing of private property and the holding of all things in the common good. (NOT the "greater good", that's Utilitarian garbage that means something very different)An actual communist would hate the Tau. The Tau are Plato's Republic. They're rigid, ultra-hierarchical technocrats where a tiny elite caste (the Ethereals) own and control everything .An actual communist would want to:Abolish the Caste systemKill the Ethereals (The Ethereals are like the pure embodiment of everything Marx hated about western capitalism and oligarchies, the wise philosopher-kings who believe they have the right to control everyone else's lives)Distribute means of production and defense (including technology and weapons) among the different members of the former castesEstablish some kind of state council so that things like food and education could be centrally managed and given out to those in need. (Pretty much the exact opposite of what the Tau would want to do).People who call the Tau "space communists" are either totally ignorant, or they're deliberately playing into the somewhat racist stereotypes of Asian people that the Tau embody. Don't do that. But also have fun.*Please refer to Episode 29 for further insight on the above.********************************************************************Welcome back to Lorehammer, where we explore the bright future of the Warhammer 40K universe. Today, we're shedding light on the Kor'vattra, the dynamic and visionary space navy of the T'au Empire. The Kor'vattra isn't just a fleet; it's the embodiment of the T'au's hope for a unified galaxy, where cooperation and progress reign supreme. Designed with cutting-edge technology and guided by the principles of the Greater Good, this fleet is a marvel of efficiency and precision. From its powerful Lar'Shi class cruisers to the nimble battlesuits that dance through the void, the Kor'vattra is a testament to the T'au's belief that a better future can be built, one carefully planned step at a time. As they venture into the stars, the Kor'vattra carries with it the optimism of a people who see endless possibilities in the cosmos, always striving to bring their vision of peace and prosperity to every corner of the galaxy.If you want to get involved with our Livestream, 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
103 - Old Terra
16-07-2024
103 - Old Terra
In the ages of Old Terra, spanning millennia since the darkness of the Age of Strife, the Emperor reigns from His once-glorious throne amidst the shattered remnants of a once-vast world. He commands not just the fealty of countless souls through the ancient rites of techno-barbarism, but also the allegiance of myriad clans and city-states that sprawl across the ravaged continents. His dominion extends over a world scarred by the horrors of nuclear cataclysm and the ceaseless wars that followed.Yet, even in His embattled state, the Emperor maintains His vigilance. His enigmatic powers pierce through the shifting tempests of the Ether, guiding the warp-tinged fleets that navigate the treacherous expanses between terrestrial domains. Armies march in His name across the ruins of forgotten civilizations, defending against the myriad threats that beset His realm. Foremost among His champions are the techno-barbarian lords, augmented with ancient sciences and clad in armor forged from the bones of extinct titans. Their ranks are bolstered by devoted adherents: the warrior tribes of the steppes, the iron-forged legions of the smiths, and the secretive cabals that wield the forbidden sorceries of the Ancients.To be a leader in these tumultuous times is to command amidst untold tribulations. It is to govern amidst the harsh and blood-soaked customs of a world in constant strife. These are the chronicles of an epoch forged in the fires of an abandoned age. Remember not the allure of lost technologies and arcane sciences, for they are now naught but myth. Forsake the aspirations of progress and enlightenment, for in the grim and savage history of Old Terra, there exists only the ceaseless clash of arms. Amidst the echoing void, there is no respite, only an eternity of conflict and the whispered machinations of the undying spirits.If you want to get involved with our Livestream, 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