Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*The first two editions of Warhammer 40,000 stand apart as some of the strangest and most experimental eras in the setting’s history. In this episode, the crew dives into the wild foundations of early 40k, from the grimy satire and anarchic worldbuilding of Rogue Trader to the darker, more defined identity of 2nd edition. We explore the shifting art styles, bizarre lore, unforgettable characters, and over-the-top wargear that gave the universe its unique personality. Alongside the lore, we break down how the rules reflected the era itself, with detailed customization, chaotic gameplay, deadly vehicles, and armies packed with flavour over balance. It’s a look back at a version of 40k that felt unpredictable, weird, and full of imagination, where every page seemed to introduce something completely unhinged.Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40kPatterns

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*In this episode, we venture beyond conventional tanks and transports to examine the strangest and rarest vehicles ever employed by the Space Marines. From the mighty Stormbird and Kharybdis Assault Claw to specialized assault craft, tunneling war machines, and experimental one-off creations, we explore the incredible diversity of technology available during humanity's golden age of conquest. We'll uncover obscure designs, abandoned prototypes, and legendary relics that appeared only briefly in Imperial history before fading into myth. Whether soaring through the void, burrowing beneath enemy fortifications, or existing as unique creations known only from fragments of lore, these forgotten war machines reveal a side of the Astartes arsenal rarely seen in the 41st Millennium. Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*This episode focuses on the colossal armored behemoths once fielded by the Space Marine Legions. We explore legendary super-heavy tanks such as the Fellblade, Falchion, Glaive, Mastodon, and Typhon Heavy Siege Tank, machines capable of shattering fortress walls and turning entire battlefields into wastelands. From massive plasma weapons and volcano cannons to bunker-crushing siege mortars, we break down the origins, capabilities, and battlefield history of these awe-inspiring engines of war. Join us as we uncover why these titanic relics have become vanishingly rare in the modern Imperium and what made them some of the most feared weapons ever deployed by the Adeptus Astartes. Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*From the swift and deadly Sicaran to the colossal might of the Fellblade, this episode of Lorehammer explores the rare, ancient, and retired battle tanks of the Adeptus Astartes. We delve into the forgotten armored engines of the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, examining their origins, battlefield roles, and the reasons many vanished from common service. From relic tank destroyers and siege engines to super-heavy behemoths capable of leveling entire battlefields, these venerable war machines represent a lost age of Imperial industry and military power. Join us as we uncover the history, legends, and enduring legacy of the rarest tanks ever to serve the Space Marine Legions and Chapters.Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*From the iconic Thunderhawk Gunship to the swift Xiphon Interceptor and devastating Fire Raptor, this episode explores the aircraft that carry the Adeptus Astartes to war. We break down the origins, battlefield roles, armament, transport capabilities, and specialised variants of Space Marine air power, including the Storm Eagle, Stormraven, Caestus Assault Ram, and chapter-exclusive craft such as the Nephilim, Dark Talon, and Corvus Blackstar. Whether delivering warriors into the heart of battle, smashing through voidship hulls, or dominating the skies with overwhelming firepower, these armoured war machines represent the fury, mobility, and relentless assault doctrine of the Emperor's Angels of Death.Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*From the daemonic whispers of the Warp to the crushing hopelessness of the far future, this episode we dive deep into horror within the universe of Warhammer 40,000. We explore what makes 40k terrifying beyond simple violence, discussing atmosphere, psychological dread, body horror, cosmic horror, and the themes that define some of the setting’s darkest stories. From terrifying factions and cursed worlds to unforgettable moments from novels and lore, we break down how tone and storytelling shape fear in the grim darkness of the far future. Whether it’s the horror of Chaos, the silence of abandoned void ships, or the tragedy behind the Imperium itself, this episode examines why horror feels so natural within 40k.Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k