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Episode 123 - The Alpha Legion pt2, Alph legion take their place amoungst the legions (and irritate all of them in the process) Jan 27, 2026

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On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Alpha legion. We open with our own theories of what happened to them during the Horus Heresy, did they take different sides, did they go their own path, or maybe they were just weird and ineffective. We then talk about their crazy infiltration during the great crusade and how that set them up for some of their more wild events during the Heresy. Namely the infiltration of the Raven Guard after Isstvan 5, which is absolutely crazy. Then their very odd interaction with the White Scars out in Chondax. And their more direct interaction with the Space wolves in Alaxxes. We then close with Alpharius infiltration the shattered legions.

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Episode 122 - The Alpha Legion pt1 the rise of the 20th. Jan 20, 2026

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On today’s cast we begin out coverage of the great enigma that is Alpha legion. And boy is the a doosy. Opening with the origins of the 20^th legion, or really the rumored origins of the 20^th legion. Their early hints at their existence and purpose, and our theories on what they were really for. From there we go through the numerous stories of Alpharius and Omegon, are they all lies? After those we get into the Alpha legion as part of the great crusade. Their insanely intricate plans, that really just annoyed their brother Primarchs, while also blowing the minds of everyone else. We then close with the two brothers meeting with the Cabal.

Episode 121 - The Months of Shame Jan 13, 2026

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On today’s cast we cover the after effects of the 1^st war of Armageddon with the months of shame. From the decisions on Armageddon by he inquisition with what to do with the populace and solders of Armageddon, to the opening of hostilities between the Wolves and the inquisition. From there e move to the massive escalation of the conflict with the Inquisition and Grey Knights violated the rules of parley. And then close on the events in and above Fenris that led to the conclusion of the conflict.

Episode 120 - 1st (ish) War of Armageddon - The Battle for Armageddon Jan 06, 2026

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On today’s cast we jump into the events of the 1^st war of Armageddon (sort of). We open with a dive into what Armageddon really is and where it actually came from (damn it ad-mech). Then we talk about the Grey Knights, doing a bit deeper dive into them and their function in the imperium. Then we get to the warp and Angron doing a YOLO into the galaxy. After all that we get to the meat and potatoes of the conflict, the planetary guard, the Space Wolves, and now the Grey Knights. Then onto the final battle itself and the breaking of the black blade! We then close out on the Inquisition’s decision post battle and how that is not going to go over well in part 2 of our cast.

Episode 119 - Demetrian Titus - lead up to, events of, and post of Space Marine 2. Dec 30, 2025

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On Today’s cast we close out (for now) our Titus coverage. We open with his discovery by the inquisition from his statis prison by Inquisitor Thrax. From there, we follow his adventures with the death watch that lead him to the surface of Kaduku leading to his reunification with the Ultramarines. Then we go into the events of Space Marine 2 and their totally dissimilar plot elements from Space Marine 1. After we go over his absolutely incredible secret level episode. And we then close on what we know leading up to the 500 worlds campaign due out in 2026!

Episode 118 - Demetrian Titus - His origins and events of Graia Dec 23, 2025

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On Today’s cast we close begin our coverage of the most famous character in all of 40K (seriously, it is wild when you think about it) Titus! We open with has back story from a average recruit from a forgotten world, to his trials and eventual ascension to captain of the 2nd company. Losing quite a lot of friends and allies along the way. And then to his arrival on Graia and the events of Space Marine 1. We then close out on Titus’ imprisonment by Inquisitor Thrax and what became of good old Thrax.

Episode 117 - Salamanders - Key characters and successor chapters. Dec 16, 2025

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On Today’s cast we close out our coverage of the Salamanders, with a focus on the Salamanders post Vulkan. So we open before Vulkan is gone with Cassian Vaughn and the Disciples of the Flame. Then we move over to Vulkan He’Stan and the origins of the forgefather. After that we have some fun with Adrax, the grumpiest of the Salamanders. Then we jump into a bunch of the events of the Salamanders, mostly them getting pulled into massive conflicts where they take heavy losses but save the day. The attack by Perigno, the ork invasion of the Osiris sector, purging of the genestealer cult on Ymgarl, defeating Soulsmelter, and of course the 2^nd and 3^rd wars of Armageddon. We then close out on their few but fun/awesome successor chapters.

Episode 116 - The Salamanders, Vulkan takes one to the dome, and then another, and then some more.... fine Vulkan just dies a lot Dec 09, 2025

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On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Salamanders with a dive into Vulkan coming to lead his legion. With his initial efforts to uplift their technology and recruitment pool by building up nocturn, then his saving of the legion from certain destruction at the hands of the orks. And then to make Brad sad we spend a bunch of time on Vulkan being a A-hole. We then jump to Vulkan and the Salamanders all dying it Isstvan 5, well not Vulkan because he is a Highlander. But then Vulkan is captured by Konrad, which is not ideal We then close with Vulkan returning to Terra just in time to assist the Emperor in his hour of need.

Episode 115 - The Salamanders, rise of the 18th legion and Vulkan Dec 02, 2025

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On today’s cast we talk about the Salamander (finally). Starting with the origins of the 18th legion and their actions during the unification wars. AKA underground bunker attack! We then talk about the after affects of this, namely the 18th legion being a tiny legion in comparison to the other legions. And just before they were potentially going extinct we jump to Vulkan! And his super fun but also weird origin story, namely the point where he meets the emperor and they have a very strange competition.

Episode 114 - Drukhari Kabals and real space raids Nov 25, 2025

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On today’s cast we talk about the Drukhari some more. Starting with the rise of the Kabals in the dark city. With a focus on their origins, how they function, how they are created, and their role in the Drukhari. After that we go into the real space raids themselves, less about the during and more the preparation that goes into them, and what is done with the bounty upon return. We then close out on the act of building your own realspace raid for the table top.

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