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Adeptus Ridiculous

Join lifelong Warhammer fan Bricky, grimdark greenhorn DKdiamantes, and the stoic stallion Kirioth as they dive headfirst into the deep ocean of Warhammer 40,000 lore. Armed with the brilliant research of our lead writer Possum, the trio leaves no stone unturned. From superhuman space warriors and depraved cultists to green-skinned Mad Max rejects, no aspect of the grimdark future is too ridiculous for these nerds to tackle.

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Wednesday · 1 hr 22 min
THE DROPSITE MASSACRE | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The moment the Horus Heresy truly became a galaxy-ending war. Bricky, DK, and Kirioth dive into the black sands of the Urgall Depression to break down the most devastating trap in Warhammer 40k history. Horus laid the bait, and a deeply enraged Ferrus Manus charged right in. We cover the massive orbital drop, the brutal mechanized slaughter, and the grueling four hours that culminated in a single blood-red flare illuminating the sky. When the "reinforcements" finally opened fire, the Iron Hands, Raven Guard, and Salamanders were locked in an inescapable crossfire that would leave over 90% of their deployed forces dead or captured. From the sheer tactical devastation to Fulgrim pulling the ultimate cowardly move on his closest brother, this is the definitive breakdown of the day the Imperium broke. Support the show
September 16 · 1 hr 13 min
The Isstvan III Atrocity: The Heresy Begins
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous Horus Lupercal had a flawless plan to kick off his massive rebellion: send 100,000 loyalist Space Marines down to the surface of Isstvan III under the guise of compliance, sever their communications, and obliterate them with Life-Eater Virus bombs. The atmosphere would literally ignite, and 12 billion souls would evaporate in an instant. Clean, efficient, and devastating. Well, not quite. This week, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth dive headfirst into the blood-soaked tragedy of the Isstvan III Atrocity. We cover the desperate flight of Nathaniel Garro on the Eisenstein, Saul Tarvitz's heroic last-minute warning that allowed 2/3rds of the loyalists to seek shelter, and the agonizing final stands of legendary Astartes like Ancient Rylanor and Ullis Temeter. 00:00 Intro 08:00 The Isstvan III Atrocity Support the show
September 9 · 1 hr 13 min
Leman Russ BREAKS Magnus: The Burning of Prospero | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous Intro 00:00 Episode 8:00 Magnus the Red did absolutely nothing wrong... except for that one time he ignored the Emperor, accidentally shattered the secret webway project beneath Terra, and unleashed a demonic invasion. This week, Bricky and DK dive into one of the most devastating events of the Horus Heresy: The Burning of Prospero. The Emperor sends Leman Russ and his Space Wolves to bring Magnus in for a cosmic timeout, but thanks to a little treasonous whispering from Horus, things escalate from a simple arrest warrant to total planetary annihilation. Tune in for a chaotic breakdown of the Council of Nikaea, the sheer arrogance of the Thousand Sons' lack of anti-air defenses, devastating flesh-changes, and Leman Russ going full Bane on Magnus' spine. Support the show
September 2 · 1 hr 28 min
The Most Absurd Guns in the Adeptus Astartes | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous When you really stop to think about it, Space Marine weapons make absolutely no sense. Sure, we all blindly accept genetically modified super soldiers firing Pepsi-can-sized bullets packed with razor wire, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. This week, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth are diving deep into the absolute absurdity of the Adeptus Astartes arsenal to look at the weirdest, most broken, and outright illegal firearms in the galaxy: from lost Dark Age of Technology relics to chaotic master-crafted monstrosities, the Imperium has dreamed up some truly unhinged ways to rapid-fire war crimes across the battlefield. We are checking out lost art of Volkite and Phosphex combustion weapons, why Conversion Beamers require the operator to stand perfectly still on an anti-grav platform, and exploring exactly why the Deathwatch gets to horde all the most broken toys. Support the show
August 26 · 2 hr 12 min
When a Good Inquisitor Goes Bad: Eisenhorn's Descent feat. TheAmberKing
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The road to hell is paved with good intentions—and for Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn, every step brings him closer to the abyss. Bricky, DK, and special guest host TheAmberKing dive into Malleus, the second book in Dan Abnett's iconic Eisenhorn series. We are breaking down the slippery slope of radicalism, how righteous zeal twists into outright heresy, and why trying to save the Imperium at any cost usually means becoming the very monster you swore to destroy. Support the show
August 19 · 1 hr 53 min
EISENHORN: The Inquisitor Who Changed 40k | Warhammer 40k Lore ft TheAmberKing
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The boys are joined by TheAmberKing to dive into the grimdark detective story of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn! From freezing cryo-crypts on Hubris to chasing the heretical House Glaw across the Helican sub-sector, we break down the first chapter of 40k's most legendary Inquisitor. Expect xenos artifacts, corrupted Chaos Space Marines, and an escalating web of conspiracy that ends in absolute Exterminatus on 56-Izar. Support the show
August 12 · 1 hr 13 min
ELDAR ON DINOSAURS! | Warhammer 40k Lore Exodites
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous 00:00 Intro, New Orks 7:40 Exodites Check out Shy's new game : https://store.steampowered.com/app/4438400/Eldritch_Break/ For decades, they were the biggest meme in Warhammer 40k: elves riding dinosaurs in outer space. Now, they finally have a Kill Team box, and we are diving into the lore of the Exodites! Long before the Fall, these puritanical Eldar looked at the absolute degeneracy of their society, packed their bags, and decided to hard-reset their civilization on primordial Maiden Worlds. Bricky and DK discuss the history of these isolationist cousins of the Craftworlders, their deep connection to the World Spirits, and the absolute majesty of physically dominating a massive Carnosaur just to bring it to a gunfight. Plus, we cover the newest lore from the Kill Team box: Fangrippa da Skullbreaka's Beast Snagga Orks invading the sacred Maiden World of Syph. Support the show
August 5 · 1 hr 36 min
ARMAGEDDON HAS FALLEN | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The Fourth (or Fifth, or technically the Third Part Two) War for Armageddon is here, and things are looking incredibly grim for the Imperium. In this massive episode, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth break down the epic conclusion of the 10th Edition storyline and the explosive kickoff to Warhammer 40k's 11th Edition. Just as the Imperium thought the Orks were on the ropes after the Season of Fire, Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka initiates a master plan. Using the experimental Mega-Tellyshokka, an entire Ork armada is instantly warped into the system, displacing entire moons and space stations in the process. With Wazdakka Gutsmek's relentless Speedwaaagh! tearing across the planet and encircling Hive Volcanus, all hope seems lost—until a ghost steps off a Space Wolves gunship. Commissar Sebastian Yarrick, Ol' Bale Eye himself, has returned to rally the desperate defense. Support the show
July 29 · 1 hr 38 min
The High Elves Who Carried Warhammer Fantasy (ft. PancreasNoWork)
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous 00:00 Pancreas, New poster, Lunacy 11:30 High Elves Welcome back to the Realm of Ridiculous! Today, DK and Bricky are joined by the legendary PancreasNoWork to journey to the donut-island of Ulthuan and discuss the most arrogant, powerful, and utterly ridiculous High Elves in Warhammer Fantasy. Love them or hate them, the Asur have produced some of the greatest heroes in the setting. We're breaking down the legendary deeds, the massive egos, and the tragic lore of Ulthuan’s finest. From Aenarion pulling the Sword of Khaine to Alith Anar's absolute edgelord energy, who truly is the ultimate High Elf Chad? Support the show
July 22 · 1 hr 50 min
Devastation of Baal: Oh, so that's why they call it that | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous 00:00 New minis, Dawn of War, Intro 10:00 Devastation of Baal We’re finally covering the actual Devastation of Baal in full. Hive Fleet Leviathan is knocking on the doors of the Arx Angelicum, and Commander Dante is fighting through crushing existential dread and survivor's guilt to lead the sons of Sanguinius in what looks like a doomed final stand. DK, Bricky, and Kirioth break down the absolute bloodbath, from Gabriel Seth being the best boy and Ka'Bandha crashing the party uninvited, to Sanguinius forcing Dante to put another coin in the arcade machine of life. This episode features Dante from the Warhammer 40,000™ Series. Support the show
July 15 · 1 hr 46 min
Devastation of Baal Part 1: Fall of the Shieldworlds | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The Hive Mind is hungry, and it's heading straight for the Blood Angels. In part one of our massive Devastation of Baal coverage, we're joined by Kirioth to break down the Cryptus Campaign. What was supposed to be the ultimate shield system against Hive Fleet Leviathan turns into an absolute nightmare of frozen bug ships, desperate Cadian last stands, and a Tyranid swarm so massive it literally blacks out the skies. Things get so incredibly bleak that Commander Dante and the Blood Angels have to rely on a literal C'tan-throwing Necron team-up just to buy some time. We cover the tragic fall of the Shieldworlds, the Sanguinor finally breaking its silence, and why Dante is just having the absolute worst week of his long, long life. Part 2 coming next week! Support the show
July 8 · 1 hr 30 min
Cypher: The Fallen Angel Who Walked to the Golden Throne | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous For over 10,000 years, the Dark Angels have relentlessly hunted a mysterious figure known only as Lord Cypher. A Fallen Angel who has played both saboteur and savior, he haunts his former brothers while carrying the Lion's unbroken blade on his back—a weapon he never draws. In this episode, Bricky, DK, and The Amber King dive deep into the grimdark origins of Caliban. We explore the primordial, monster-infested death world; the rise of The Order; and the intertwined destinies of Zahariel, Sar Luther, and Lion El'Jonson. From the treacherous secrets of the Horus Heresy to Cypher's shocking arrival at the Siege of Terra and his eventual journey to the very steps of the Emperor's Golden Throne, we attempt to unravel the Imperium's greatest enigma. Support the show
July 1 · 1 hr 27 min
Carcharodons: The Silent Hunters | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous This week, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth dive deep into the bloody, silent, and downright terrifying lore of the Carcharodon Astra—better known as the Space Sharks. Operating beyond the Imperium's borders as a nomadic predation fleet, these pale, black-eyed killers are driven by a brutal necessity to harvest their own supplies and recruits through the infamous Red and Grey Tithes. From their mysterious origins and suspected Raven Guard lineage to the impossibly fast, terminator-clad Chapter Master Tyberos the Red Wake, we're covering exactly why you never want to see these guys show up to "rescue" your planet. Support the show
June 24 · 1 hr 40 min
You Have Been Lied To About 40k Orks | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous 0:00 Intro 14:00 Episode Think you know everything about the greenest, meanest, and most meme’d-about faction in Warhammer 40k? Think again. In this episode of Adeptus Ridiculous, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth team up to revisit the "You've Been Lied To" series, tackling the chaotic, retcon-heavy history of the Orks. From their earliest space-faring days in Rogue Trader to the modern setting, Games Workshop has fundamentally shifted how these green monsters function—meaning there’s a very good chance you’ve been fed some serious misinformation. We’re splitting this episode wide open to compare the hilarious old-school lore with the contemporary reality. Does painting a trukk red actually make it faster? And why—no matter what the internet tells you—an Ork cannot just pick up a stick, say "bang," and use it as a gun. Support the show
June 17 · 1 hr 18 min
URIEL VENTRIS: Least Depressed Named Ultramarine | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous Uriel Ventris is the young captain of the 4th Company of the Ultramarines Chapter of Space Marines. Captain Uriel Ventris was born in the subterranean cities of the Imperial Civilised World of Calth in the Realm of Ultramar and chose to become an Ultramarines aspirant when he came of age to participate in the Chapter's trials. He succeeded in his quest and became an Ultramarines neophyte and then earned his way into the ranks of the Ultramarines' officer corps through his bravery and devotion to the ideals of the Ultramarines primarch, Roboute Guilliman. However, some of his battle-brothers, like Sergeant Learchus, questioned Uriel's commitment to the Codex Astartes because his friend, mentor, and predecessor Captain Idaeus, though a hero of the Chapter, was known to break the Codex 's teachings regularly. 00:00 Lengthy Intro, Book club, Merch 11:00 URIEL VENTRIS Lore Support the show
June 10 · 1 hr 45 min
CIAPHAS CAIN - HERO OF THE IMPERIUM | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous Ciaphas Cain was an Imperial Commissar. He was in active service in the last century of M41, and was over 200 years old when he was recalled into service during the 13th Black Crusade of Abaddon the Despoiler, and it is certain that he survived more than a quarter of a century into M42. Propaganda made him out to be the hero of the Imperium circa late M41 although in truth he was mainly focused on surviving. (However, he differed from many other Imperial commissars in that he would not readily sacrifice soldiers unless it ensured his own survival.) Cain tried his utmost to avoid engaging in actual combat, but had to anyway to maintain his status as a Hero of the Imperium, which ironically involved him in more dangerous situations than any he would usually see as a commissar. He was responsible for many successful campaigns throughout his career and retired to become a professor at a Schola Progenium. In M42 the Cain Archive was published among the ranks of the Inquisition. They are sequestered by order of the Holy Ordos, and are kept and organised as the Cain Archive by Ordo Xenos Inquisitor Amberley Vail with whom Cain had many encounters over his career, and shared a close working and personal relationship. It is worth noting, as Inquisitor Vail does in footnotes throughout his memoirs, that Cain was a skilled liar and dissembler, and therefore anything to which he refers that is not independently documented could well be a fabrication to maintain his reputation. Support the show
June 3 · 1 hr 9 min
Skitarii: Mars' Immortal Cyborg Legions | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous In this episode, Bricky and DK dive into the irradiated, heavily augmented world of the Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii. From their origins as nomadic scavengers on the toxic dunes of Mars during the Age of Strife to becoming the unquestioning, cyborg foot soldiers of the Machine God, we cover exactly what goes into the Mechanicum's relentless forces. Discover the brutal process of the Corpus Skitarii, including the mandatory removal of eyelids & legs, and explore the massive variety of troops deployed by the Forge Worlds. We discuss Vanguard Rad-Troopers who dissolve their own armor with radiation, Sicarian Ruststalkers moving at blinding speeds as commandos, Pteraxii taking to the skies, and the Serberys Corps riding mechanical dogs into battle. Plus, a look at the highly questionable "Project Kataphron" and what standard Imperial Guardsmen actually think of their AdMech counterparts. Support the show
May 27 · 1 hr 25 min
Warlord of Warlords: Black Templars Vs Ghazghkull | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The Black Templars thought they were showing up to the feudal world of Gabal to burn away the "urc" filth and bring the planet back into the Imperial fold. They definitely weren't expecting to run straight into the Beast of Armageddon himself. This week on Adeptus Ridiculous, Bricky, DK and Kirioth dive into the absolute madness of Denny Flowers' Ghazghkull Thraka: Warlord of Warlords. We are talking maximum Orky goodness: the Blood Axes setting wildly elaborate mountain-crushing traps, Grotsnik performing completely unhinged mid-battle surgery, Glinteef Goldakka's fabled "Mega Smasha" titan-killer WarKopta and Ghazghkull going toe-to-toe with Black Templar Marshal Adenauer. Support the show
May 20 · 1 hr 37 min
The Humans Who QUIT The Imperium & Survived | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous In this episode, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth dive into the Severan Dominate, a rare example of a faction actually managing to secede from the Imperium of Man. On paper, seceding is as easy as just quitting, but the real difficulty is keeping the secession going. Led by the "pious" Duke Severus XIII, this splinter faction has held itself together in a dangerous area of space. Believing the Periphery sub-sector was his by right, the Duke orchestrated fake supply shortages to force his citizens into desperate rebellion. To maintain his grip, the Duke formed dark pacts with a desperate Drukhari kabal known as the Children of Thorns. Throw in an unexpected Ork invasion from Waaagh! Grimtoof, and you have the recipe for the only definitively successful secessionist group in 40K history. Support the show
May 13 · 1 hr 15 min
Why the Iron Warriors are Purging Cadia... Again | Warhammer 40k Lore
https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculous https://www.adeptusridiculous.com/ https://twitter.com/AdRidiculous https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculous The Iron Warriors are expanding their borders, and they absolutely do not care who they have to bulldoze to do it! This week, Bricky, DK, and Kirioth dive into the "Reign of Iron" lore supplement. With the Eye of Terror massively expanded after the fall of Cadia, Perturabo has set his sights on building the "Infinite Citadel" and claiming the highly-valuable Forge World of Agripinaa. But to get there, Warsmith Kravek Morne has to do some serious house cleaning. Listen in as the boys break down the Iron Warriors sneaking up on the Black Legion "Grave Robbers" who were looting Cadia, leading to the brutal execution of Lord Iordax Quan. From there, it's an all-out meat grinder on Toros Tertium against Ursula Creed and the Cadian 8th. And just when you think the Iron Warriors have it in the bag, Darnath Lysander and the Imperial Fists arrive to crash the party—mostly because they just really, really hate Perturabo's sons. Oh, and Eldrad shows up at the end. Support the show

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