Episode 50

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25th Nov 2025

Designing a Necron FLAYED ONES Sub-faction | 40k Homebrew

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The Flayed Ones are Necrons lost to the Flayer Virus - the death knell curse of the C'tan Llandu'gor the Flayer. Likened to Zombies, Flayed Ones stalk the battlefields of Warhammer 40,000 to feed an insatiable hunger. On the tabletop, they have but a single unit, so we, Joshy and Jonny, thought, "But what if there were more?"

This is a casual two-part episode, beginning with an analysis of the new datasheets compatible with the Kill Team "Canoptek Circle" for use in 40k, and then sharing our ideas on just how Warhammer could expand upon the Flayed Ones.

We have a lot of fun theorising such things. Let us know on Discord if you'd like to see more detailed homebrew content!

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Hello There!

2:06 Discussing the Kill Team - Canoptek Circle datasheets for use in 40k: Geomancer

6:48 Canoptek Macrocytes

14:11 Canoptek Tomb Crawlers

21:06 Homebrewing a Flayed Ones sub-faction

27:48 Epic Heroes: Valgul & Xun'bakyr

31:57 Flayed Destroyers

36:36 Flayer Vehicles

38:56 Warriors and Canopteks

44:12 A Cryptek & a C'tan

48:28 Death's Sabre

50:23 Detachment Ideas & looking to the future

55:40 Closing thoughts

59:41 Outro / December Schedule Teaser

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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About the Podcast

TTP Field Manual
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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.

About your hosts

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.