The 40k Lorecast Episode 1 History of Mankind - Age of Terra, Technology, Strife and the appearance of the Emperor
Sep 25, 2023
Dive into the fascinating origins of humanity in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Explore the Age of Terra and the leap into space colonization, along with the transformative roles of AI and psykers. Unravel the chaos and conflict during the devastating Age of Strife, which shaped human civilization. Discover the enigmatic Emperor, born from the sacrifice of early psykers, and his controversial decisions and impact on humanity. Learn about the ruthless Thunder Warriors and their legacy, all setting the stage for epic future confrontations.
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Age of Terra: Colonization and Conflict
- During the Age of Terra, humanity colonized and terraformed the solar system, but lacked faster-than-light travel.
- Mars became a distinct entity, and conflicts arose between Earth and Mars.
Navigators and Warp Travel
- Mankind developed mutant navigators (astropaths) with a third eye, enabling warp drive usage.
- This allowed faster-than-light travel and interstellar communication, jumpstarting colonization.
STCs and the Pinnacle of Human Achievement
- STCs (Standard Template Constructs), advanced AI, enabled the creation of anything from resources.
- This led to the establishment of specialized worlds (agricultural, industrial, resource) and the pinnacle of human achievement.