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Sep 21, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Writing Homebrew 1: Astartes

from Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast Hosted by Lorehammer Crew

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*What makes a homebrew Space Marine Chapter feel like it truly belongs in the grim darkness of the far future? In this episode of Writing Homebrew, we dive into the Adeptus Astartes and explore how to build a Chapter from the ground up, from its founding, gene-seed and homeworld to recruitment, culture, beliefs, organization, combat doctrine, wargear, enemies and history. We’ll look at what makes a Chapter unique without breaking the setting, which rules are worth bending, which ones are better left alone, and some of the common mistakes that can turn a cool idea into lore that just doesn’t quite fit. Whether you’re creating your first Chapter or trying to take an old one and make it feel more complete, this episode is all about building Space Marines with a history, identity and reason for being.Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40kAstartes Chapter Builderhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1KP48INVRPu0Khfzhnu_sTenaRijuEJ5aLul5TKTOdJk/edit?usp=sharing

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