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AOWdu 272.1 Grotmas Week 2: SW/EC/Harli Dec 23, 2025

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Gday ya lovely festive people. This week we complete the Grotmas detachments with awesome segments with Michael Mann for Space Wolves, Australia's own Rhys Cunningham for Emperors Children and Nick Nanavati himself for Harlequins!

Part 1 - Another Day Another Space Marine Takedown with Kasra Houshidar - 322.1 Dec 19, 2025

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AOWdu 271.1 Grotmas Week 1 Guard/CSM/BA Dec 16, 2025

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Hello one and all and welcome to week 1 of Grotmas, I have 3 guests with 3 detachments to review! It's a fantastic time and lots to digest and enjoy!

Hope you love it!

Part 1 - Breaking Down Teams with Boris Michev - 321.1 Dec 12, 2025

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In part 1 of this 2-part show, we reconnect with Boris Michev, who is high on Teams Warhammer. His team, Ignite, just went 5-0 with an amazing strategy and team comp, along with excellent on-the-table execution. In this episode, we break down Boris's approach to team tournaments and how to design a good team comp.

And then in part 2 of this show, we break down each of the teams' rounds in detail, going over the ebbs and flows of the tournament!

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AOWdu 270.1 Balance Slate and MFM Review! Dec 10, 2025

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Part 1 - Vitrix Guard are THAT good with Innes Wilson - 320.1 Dec 05, 2025

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AOWdu 269.1 Dark Angels Codex Retrospective (Noice) Dec 02, 2025

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Adam is joined by the delightful Kyle McCord who had an amazing run at WCW with Dark Angels and is here to give us the clean look back on the Darkest of Angels.

This book was met with the most meh of receptions detachment wise, but the unit options have kept it going through meta and meta and meta.

We hope you enjoy!

Adam

Part 1 - Space Wolves Win their 1st Super Major with Michael Mann - 319.1 Nov 28, 2025

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In part 1 of this 2-part show, we reconnect with Art of War's latest team member, Michael Mann! Michael has been on his Space Wolf Saga for a few months now, and he's already won a Super Major, the California Cup. In this episode, we break down exactly how his list operates.

And then in part 2 of this show, we break down each of his games in detail.

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AOWdu 268.1 Ultramarines New Stuff Review Nov 25, 2025

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Hello all and whilst I am a little late to the party reviewing the latest and greatest for the blue boys, i am joined by one of the most beloved and wonderful members of our community for the review! Kasra Houshidar!

We review the new Blade of Ultramar detachment in addition to the new datasheets! As voted by my patrons <3

Part 1 - Pure Harlequins Winning GT's! with Axel Ryden - 318.1 Nov 21, 2025

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In part 1 of this 2-part show, we get to know Axel Ryden from Sweden! Axel is a member of his national team, and he just went undefeated at a GT with Harlequins! We get to know exactly how the army operates.

Then, in part 2 for our patrons, we go game by game through his 5-round event

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Char1: 1x Solitaire (115 pts): Solitaire Weapons
Char2: 1x Death Jester (90 pts): Jester's Blade, Shrieker Cannon
Char3: 1x Shadowseer (60 pts): Warlord, Miststave, Neuro Disruptor
Char4: 1x Troupe Master (100 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol
Enhancement: Cegorach's Coil (+25 pts)
Char5: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol
Char6: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol

11x Troupe (190 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 3x Player with Harlequin's Blade: 3 with Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 4x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 4 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 3x Player with Fusion Pistol: 3 with Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade

4x Skyweavers (190 pts): 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
2x Skyweavers (95 pts): 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
2x Skyweavers (95 pts): 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon

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