Episode 148 - Titan Legions pt 1 - The origins of Mars, creation of the first titans, and the hilarity that is titans themselves
Summary
Hosts John Barsotti and Brad Chester explore the lore of Warhammer 40k Titans, contrasting their Mechanicum origins with Knight Houses. They discuss the Void Dragon’s influence on Mars, the creation of machine spirits, and the Psy-Carnivora conflict that spurred Titan development. The episode details Titan classifications, pilot roles, and the unique biological requirements for operating these massive war machines.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: BetterHelp and summer mental health
Intro, show notes, and Patreon support
Listener mail: Poconos, paintball, and Discord
Knight Houses vs. Titan Legions comparison
The Void Dragon and St. George lore
C'tan shards and the War in Heaven
Mars, the Machine Spirit, and the Emperor
Psy Carnivora and the origin of Titans
Titan mechanics: Princeps, AI, and Pacific Rim
Sponsorship: Pebble and Quince
Titan vs. Knight pilot relationships
Titan classes: Scout and Dire Wolf
Battle Titans: Reaver and Warbringer
Warlord and Emperor Titans
Titan House lore and Tyranid invasion
Titan Legions and the Treaties of Mars
Sponsorship: Miraval and Emory University
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