Episode 154 - Armageddon pt 1 – a planet that is a hellscape, a future hero of the imperium ascends, and the greatest ork to ever be born is reborn.
Summary
Hosts John Barsad and Brad Chester explore the lore of Armageddon, detailing its history as a teleported hive world and its harsh, toxic geography. They discuss the Steel Legion, an elite Imperial Guard regiment known for its heavy armor and mobility, and introduce Commissar Sebastian Yarick, an expert on Ork tactics. The episode also covers the planet Urk, a former human colony turned Ork stronghold monitored by the Dark Angels, setting the stage for the Second War of Armageddon.
Topics discussed
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Intro, Show Notes, and Merchandise
Coldest City Debate: Ushuaia vs Antarctica
Disclaimer on 40k Lore Canon Conflicts
Armageddon's History: From Uloran to Colonization
Armageddon Geography and Population Density
The Fire Wastes, Mining, and Phoenix Islands
Toxic Rivers, Ice Caps, and Penal Colonies
Hive Cities, Equatorial Jungle, and Manufacturing
The Steel Legion: Tactics and Composition
Origin Story of Commissar Yarrick
Yarrick's Philosophy and Obsession with Orks
Planet Taos and the Rise of Ghazghkull
Ghazghkull's Vision and the World Eater Hulk
Arrival at Armageddon and Von Strub's Blunders
Preview of the Second War of Armageddon
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