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Episode 49

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20th Nov 2025

ALL of the C'tan: Necron Gods | 40k Lore

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*SPOILERS* for the 40k novels: The Infinite and The Divine (2020), The World Engine (2014), Belisarius Cawl: The Great Work (2019), as well as the Horus Heresy novels: Pharos (2015), and Mechanicum (2008)

These spoilers will be announced ahead of their discussion. You can skip to the next timestamp to avoid.

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The C'tan are primordial. They are the beginning. They were the great Star Gods whose patrons were the Necrontyr, and were also their undoing. The Necrontyr were saved by way of becoming the unliving Necron. They would be deceived, and they would have their revenge.

This episode is a great capsule of lore regarding these figures, exploring their origins in the lore and their role in shaping the universe. We discuss them individually, as well as their powers, and the instruments required to contain their fragmented essence.

Let us know who your favourite C'tan is on Discord!

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Hello There!

3:03 In the Beginning.. What is a God?

14:38 Infinite and The Divine SPOILERS

20:36 The War in Heaven

26:45 Powers of the C'tan

36:30 C'tan Shards - the Necrons took Revenge

48:53 The Nightbringer & The Deceiver

57:48 Lesser Known C'tan: The Burning One; Lash'uddra

1:05:07 Llandu'gor the Flayer

1:11:05 Yggra'nya the World Shaper

1:21:47 Zarhulash the Potentate + The Pharos

1:29:14 The Void Dragon, and the Dragon of Mars

1:39:50 Tsara'noga the Outsider

1:45:54 Closing Thoughts

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TTP Field Manual is brought to you by Joshy and Jonny, best friends and gaming enthusiasts from their local group, Trust the Process Hobbies. Die-hard fans of tabletop gaming, we use this podcast as a platform to share our ramblings in and around the hobby (though we cannot shut up about Warhammer).

By day, Joshy is a therapist; by night, he's an RPG aficionado who grew up on Final Fantasies and crafting his own Dungeons & Dragons worlds. Jonny, a technician, spends his downtime conquering more video games than Joshy can keep track of.

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From the grimdark depths of Warhammer to the weird corners of indie skirmish games, we’re here to help you explore, expand, and enjoy 'hobby'—wherever it takes us. Expect insights, unfiltered opinions, and an approachable take on miniature wargaming, model releases, lore deep-dives, rambles, and the occasional video game or book chat.

Join us as we light the way for gamers, hobbyists, and lore fanatics through the ever-expanding worlds of tabletop gaming, with new episodes weekly. Whether you're a battle-hardened gamer or eyeing your first box set, you're in good company.

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Joshua Bryant

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By day, Joshy is a therapist; by night, he's an RPG aficionado who grew up on (not-so) Final Fantasies and crafting his own Dungeons & Dragons worlds.

Josh loves sci-fantasy, and so is quite at home with Warhammer! He plays Necrons, Adepta Sororitas, and Aeldari. His playstyle is reserved and cagey, preferring to outmaneuver his opponents before delivering the killing blow. His painting approach is a blend of fast painting styles and technical effects. He's the resident lore expert and wishes he could apply his encyclopaedic brain to other areas of life.

Jonathan Langtree

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Jonny, a technician, spends his downtime conquering more video games than Joshy can keep track of.

Jonny is a big fan of magic in his games and putting together vicious combos. He's the de facto Champion of Chaos when it comes to Warhammer, playing Chaos Knights, Thousand Sons, and Chaos Space Marines. He loves synergistic army lists and is always putting together new ideas. His painting approach is classic 'Eavy Metal.