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Some Thoughts on the Necrons

What follows are some of my thoughts on the Necrons, and how they will be treated in Embers. 
 

The Necrons are the oldest faction by far, older even then Chaos and have the most advanced Materium technology in the history of the Galaxy. I consider the defining aspect of their history, and the history of the galaxy as a whole in fact, to be the War in Heaven, and what they did to win it. The War in Heaven was the galaxies first galactic war, where the Necrontyr fought against the ...

Some Thought on the Adeptus Astartes

What follows are some of my thoughts on the Adeptus Astartes, and how they will be treated in Embers. 
 

The Adeptus Astartes are above all heroes, in a setting that runs on the Rule of Cool. This is reflected on all levels from most chapters methods of selecting neophytes, which would not be out of place as the beginning of a heroic fantasy book, to their attitude, origins and even the way they wage war. As such each Battle Brother is a hero in his own right, with the universe co...

Some Thoughts on Tau

What follows are some of my thoughts on Tau, and how they will be treated in Embers. 

The Tau are the youngest faction in 40k by an incredible amount, a fact that colors all aspects of their interactions with the galaxy. On the upside this youth gives them a level of flexibility lacking in more established powers, and makes them the only group in 40k to be making constant improvements to their technology. On the downside they lack the hard won experience with the dangers of the galaxy tha...

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Some Thoughts on Eldar

What follows are some of my thoughts on Eldar, and how they will be treated in Embers.

As far as I cam concerned the key element of the Eldar is their history, and the Eldar Empire. The Eldar Empire spent between three and sixty million years (depending on the source, 60 in Embers) as the most powerful  force in the galaxy by a massive amount. Only in their early years did the Orks provide any real threat to them. As a result of this history they developed their culture, technology and ps...