Episode 68 - Xenos of the 40k universe. The Vespid.

About this episode

The episode discusses the Vespid, their origins, society, and relationship with the Tau Empire.

Hey Scummers! This week on the Underhive Lorekeepers Podcast, Spamuel forces Nathan to endure more than ninety minutes of something he never asked for, never wanted and will likely spend the rest of the year complaining about. The Vespid. That's right, we're talking about the Tau Empire's favourite winged allies, the Stingwings themselves. Hailing from the crystal-covered world of Vespid, these insectoid xenos have buzzed their way across battlefields for centuries, carrying neutron blasters, mysterious communication helms, and enough unanswered questions to make an Inquisitor nervous. Join us as we dive into the origins of the Vespid, their hive-based society, their first contact with the Tau Empire, and the ongoing debate surrounding those suspicious Communion Helms. Are the Vespid loyal allies fighting for the Greater Good, or are they simply the galaxy's most heavily armed bee colony? Nathan certainly has some opinions, most of those opinions can be summarised as "burn them". Several bee puns are made. None of them improve Nathan's mood. The discussion only stings further when we explore how the Tau managed to recruit the Vespid into the Empire. Nathan remains…

People in this episode

Hosts: Spamuel, Nathan

Topics covered

• Vespid
• Tau Empire
• xenos lore
• insectoid allies
• first contact
• hive-based society
• alien recruitment

Keywords

• Vespid
• Tau Empire
• xenos
• insectoid
• neutron blasters
• Communion Helms
• Greater Good
• alien insects
• obscure lore

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tau Empire

Places: Vespid, the crystal-covered world of Vespid

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