In this first episode of the new year, we follow-up on our initial impressions of 2nd ed. 30k from last summer now that we've had games in! Afterwards, in Tales of Heresy, we delve into the second part of our discussion of Wolfsbane by Guy Haley, which will double as an entry into our irregular AoD Learning Annex series, as Darren takes advantage of his expertise on northern myths and legends to offer a deep analysis of the second part of the book!

Episode 130: 2nd Ed Half Year In, Wolfsbane Part II

Sounds like there's been enough talk ... It's time for the main event! In this episode of the show, we conclude our analysis of Wolfsbane by Guy Haley, and we'll finally see who's the top dog (er, wolf), Horus or Russ. But that's not all, because to milk this topic as much as possible in the Strategium we'll discuss the Exemplary Battle about the assault on the Vengeful Spirit at Trisolian. Wolf vs. Wolf, place your bets!

Episode 131: Trisolian Exemplary Battle, Wolfsbane Part III

In this special episode of the Age of Darkness, we discuss 30k events both past and future! First off, we welcome Alex from the Death and Betrayal Podcast to talk about the recent LVO, before bringing on Lucas to discuss the upcoming Phyrix campaign at Adepticon! Afterwards, in Tales of Heresy, we do another one-off by analyzing the Primarch novella Ferrus Manus: Gorgon of Medusa by David Guymer!

Episode 132: LVO and Adepticon Events, Ferrus Manus: Gorgon of Medusa

In this episode, we welcome back our resident phosphex expert David to discuss how the Death Guard operate in the new edition, while in Tales of Heresy, we begin a new series on Titandeath by Guy Haley! But before all that, with Adepticon starting tomorrow, we welcome Zac and Jason to talk about some of the events that you'll be taking part in if you join us in Schaumburg, or ideas for your own events if you can't make it! ENGINE KILL!

Episode 133: 2nd Ed Death Guard and Titandeath Part I

It's the first days of summer, and you know what that means, an Adepticon recap! After an unexpectedly long hiatus, we are finally circling back on the events of a few months ago. To do so, we're honoured to be joined by friends of the show and Acon stalwarts Alex, Zac, Eric, and Lucas. After that, we continue our analysis of Titandeath by Guy Haley. Better late than never! Fire the Ursus Claws!

Episode 134: A Very Late Adepticon Recap and Titandeath Part II

In this episode we finally get to a subject that is so very dear to our hearts, the true backbone of the Great Crusade, the force without which neither side of the Interlegionary War could have prosecuted their campaigns, the poor god damned infantry, the Imperialis Militia. After that, we conclude our series on the magisterial novel Titandeath, and wind up with a crippling sense of indecision as we try to decide on working on Militia lists or Adeptus Titanicus. Oh and Epic just dropped.

Episode 135: Imperialis Miltia Part I and Titandeath Part III

In this episode we continue our analysis of the latest militia list, concentrating on the single biggest improvement, the troops section! After that, we take a quick palate cleanser before starting our discussion of the last book of the main series by delving into another of the Primarchs series, this time talking about Rogal Dorn: The Emperor's Crusader by Gav Thorpe!

Episode 136: Militia Part II, and Rogal Dorn by Gav Thorpe

How do you break an unbreakable wall? How do you defeat an enemy who has been expecting your plans for years? Well, let's see shall we! In this third episode of our Siege of Terra series, we analyze The First Wall by Gav Thorpe, and to do so we're delighted to welcome back a co-founder of this show, the venerable Mark! For freedom and the Warmaster!

Siege of Terra Special 3: The First Wall

And here we go! The last book of the main Horus Heresy series, and it only took eight years! In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by our returning champion and XIVth Legion chemical warfare expert David Karlin, as we begin our analysis of The Buried Dagger by James Swallow! But before that, we continue our extensive coverage of the Militia List! Will we ever finish? Who knows! Will we conceive of 20 more projects we can't afford to do? You betcha!

Episode 137: Militia Part III, and Buried Dagger Part I

In this episode, we finally conclude our lengthy series about the new Imperialis Militia list that we started in the summer - shout-out to our listeners that laughed at us when we said we'd get it done in an episode or two max, they know us better than we know ourselves! After that, we have arrived at the penultimate episode of our discussion of the Black Library main series, with the second of our three part analysis of Buried Dagger by James Swallow!

Episode 138: Milita Part IV and Buried Dagger Part II

Well this is it! We did it! This is our last Tales of Heresy episode about the main Black Library Horus Heresy series! Fifty-four books and at least 150 hours later, we've completed the project and it only took eight years! That's right in this episode we conclude our analysis of The Buried Dagger, but before that we conclude another series about the Imperialis Militia by finally seeing what our listeners have been up to! Never forget: Power armour is for posers!

Episode 139: Militia Call-In Show, Buried Dagger Part III

Not all heroes are Primarchs or First Captains - the First Interlegionnary War contained innumerable tales of ordinary Astartes performing extraordinary deeds. But few tales were as glorious as the odyssey of the warship Sisypheum. In this episode of our Siege of Terra series, we discuss the last ride of the crew of the Sisypheum as they deal with some crazy Moon shit as the Solar System burns around them. We are also delighted to welcome Mark back to the show to chat about Graham McNeill's wonderful sendoff for some of our favourite characters. I expect Sharrowkynn to do something cool.

Siege of Terra Episode 4: Sons of the Selanar

Reports of our deaths have been somewhat exaggerated! We are back! In this somewhat short episode, to get back into the swing of things, we discuss why you (yes YOU) should get into Legions Imperialis. This will serve to set up our upcoming series about how to play this epic new game. Afterwards, in Tales of Heresy, we announce how we'll be handling our recap/review of the entire Black Library Horus Heresy series - and how you (yes, again, YOU) can get involved. It's good to be back.

Episode 140: Why You Should Play Legions Imperialis

In this episode, we begin a series on how the latest 30k game, Legions Imperialis, works! Afterwards, having finally completed our analysis of the Black Library Horus Heresy series, we use a super scientific methodology to rank all the books, starting from the bottom! Which is the lowest ranked book? Will it be a surprise? Tune in to find out!

Episode 141: How to Play Legions Imperialis Part I, Horus Heresy Books Rankings Part I

In this episode, we continue our broad analysis of the main Black Library Horus Heresy series. Using our super objective and scientific system, we go through the books that fell roughly in the middle, from ranks 29 to 20. But before that, we continue our other series, where Mark explains to JP how to play Epic like he's five. Will he remember the rules? Anything's possible!

Episode 142: How to Play Legions Imperialis Part II, Horus Heresy Books Rankings Part II

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