Best Adeptus Custodes Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 332: Tenth Edition’s Second-Year Gradecard 2:20:29

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We are two years into 10th Edition, and it’s time for our yearly scoring of how the game is delivering on various promises. With 12 more codexes, 2 more narrative campaign books, a new tournament mission pack, 30 extra detachments, and 4 quarterly balance updates released since last time, there’s a lot of change. Has the game continued on a solid t…

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1.16 - A Mind Too Small for Doubt 45:27

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The Inquisitorial agents fought to gain entrance into the nearby ship. When Morgan entered, she came face-to-face with a chained up and bloodied Talos Ivo, who was quite cheerful about his impending rescue. Solomon took it upon himself to protect Talos throughout the chaos, and Talos’s guileless charm may have helped forge a burgeoning friendship w…

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1.15 - Talos Ivo 55:19

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The agents made their way toward the Jumentierre Estate, and found improvised Valkyrie fliers that would give the Crimson Brothers advantage in the fight. The area was guarded by two Hereteks and a swarm of servo skulls, so Morgan opted for a stealth approach. She sent data from a nearby cogitator to CLO53T, who confirmed that Talos Ivo was meant t…

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Episode 331: 10th Edition Leagues of Votann 3:19:39

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We may be down two hosts, but that doesn’t mean we’re coming up short this episode – it’s time to delve deep into the new Leagues of Votann codex! In part one, we look at the new Votann models and dig into the updated lore of the Kin. Then, in part two, we look at the completely reworked army rule and all the datasheets to see what’s changed in wha…

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1.14 - A Deft Touch 46:40

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Having escaped the Flensing House, the band took a short rest to treat their wounds and regroup, now in the company of two Arbitrators and a soldier. The Judge’s wounds were severe, but only after Morgan pressured him, did he allow Damien to heal him with powers from the warp. Solomon, meanwhile, noticed the Judge having a private conversation with…

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1.13 - A Complicating Factor 44:57

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After finishing off the Flayed Man and the Ascended Brother, Damien and Judge Rex sifted through data and learned that Talos Ivo had been transferred to the Jumentierre Estate. Meanwhile, Morgan and Solomon continued fighting their way into the Flensing House, but Damien and the Judge made it out, along with two Arbitrators and another soldier figh…

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Episode 330: Triple Feature – Previews, Templars, and Knights 3:29:10

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Not one, not two, but three things to discuss! First off, we talk about the latest Summer previews, including the surprise Votann drops and the new Space Marine characters and combat patrols. Then, it’s off to the first of two codex reviews with a look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. How do these overly zealous crusaders fare in this ne…

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1.12 - Heretic vs Heretic 47:24

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Inside the Flensing House, Damien fought and seriously wounded the Flayed Man, while outside, Larsa Quinn was killed and Arbitrators joined the fight against the Flayed Guard. Despite their heretical clothing, Solomon’s shouted praising of the Emperor convinced the Arbitrators that he and Morgan were on their side, and they all started fighting the…

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1.11 - Reinforcements & Warpfire 44:30

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Morgan retrieved the damaged Romeo, but was spotted and a firefight ensued. Judge Rex and Damien continued to fake their way through checkpoints within the Flensing House and learned that Talos Ivo had been taken further up the building to the Flayed Man. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Tyler Hewitt, and Dungeon Master…

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1.10 - Blood Sacrifice 43:44

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Morgan and Brother Solomon provided overwatch from an adjacent building, while Damien and Judge Rex talked their way into the higher levels of the Flensing House. Thet were warned about the presence the Crimson Brothers upstairs, but when Damien sent Romeo, Morgan’s servo-skull, back to her with an update, Romeo was suddenly shot out of the air by …

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Episode 329: Catching Up with Crusade: Armageddon 2:18:59

2M ago2:18:59

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It’s time to finish catching up with all the things we’ve put off due to Midwest Conquest and multiple new codexes, so as promised, it’s time for our look at Crusade: Armageddon – but that’s not all! In part one, we dive into the balance dataslate, points updates, and new detachments released both before _and_ after the Chaos Knights codex. Will th…

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1.09 - The Flensing House 51:29

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The inquisitorial band trudged through the battlefield wasteland, heading toward the northernmost hive of Arcturus IV, in the hopes of retrieving their Heretek target, Talos Ivo. At a checkpoint into the underhive, they were forced to prove they were in fact Khornate cultists. To avoid carving the symbol of Khorne into their own flesh, Morgan grabb…

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1.08 - The Symbol of Khorne 50:50

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At the crash site, the Inquisitorial agents discovered that their target, Talos Ivo, was gone and the Arbitrators were on their way to the hive to locate the Khornate cultists. Morgan suggested they disguise themselves as cultists and move quickly and covertly to get ahead of the Arbitrators and find the Heretek first. They donned cultist robes and…

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1.07 - In the Guise of the Heretic 51:19

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The agents flew across the battlefield in their stolen Aquila Lander toward the crash site and their Heretek target, only to spot several Khornate cultists already there, pulling people out of the wreckage. The band seemed to have the upper hand until their Lander was suddenly shot out of the sky and plummeted toward where they stood below. Featuri…

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Episode 328: 10th Edition Chaos Knights 1:45:27

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The Year of Chaos continues, and this installment stomps in with giant robotic feet! In this episode, we take a look at the new Chaos Knights codex. In the past, we’ve been pretty firm that Knights aren’t the most fun army to play against, and Chaos Knights in particular have been pretty one-note with the “Oops, All War-Dogs” build. Does this new c…

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1.06 - Crash Site 42:41

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Judge Rex and the Mechanicus representative presented arguments for who should gain custody of the Heretek, but the Magistrate revealed their target’s transport had crashed in enemy territory and the Magistrate would deal with him. Having few options left, the agents stole an Aquila Lander and headed to retrieve their mark. Featuring players Del Bo…

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Episode 327: Midwest Conquest 2025 1:30:40

3M ago1:30:40

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Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Like last year, Kevin and Dennis ran the Narrative event, and this time it’s bigger than before. Escalating game sizes, heroic and villainous tracks, assist characters – listen to find out how they ran the event, and what Rob’s experience was like playing in it. Also, we discuss the winner…

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1.05 - Arbites v. Mechanicus 46:08

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The agents set out on their first mission, to extract an imprisoned Heretek whose experiments should prove useful. Armed with forged papers for prisoner transfer, they arrived at the fortress precinct on Arcturus IV, a planet in the midst of a civil war, now having to convince the magistrate to release the Heretek to their custody. Featuring player…

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1.04 - Arcturus IV 46:28

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Brother Solomon convinced the rest of the inquisitorial band to undergo a secret ceremony from his homeworld, in order to understand each other and become a more cohesive unit, each sharing a secret fear and a secret hope. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Tyler Hewitt, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Enjoying Agents o…

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Episode 326: 10th Edition Space Wolves 1:57:54

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The release schedule is fast and furious now, just like the army we’re looking at today! In this episode, we dive into the new Space Wolves codex supplement. The viking-themed fighters from Fenris return, and we take a look at how well they’ve managed the conversion from index to codex. Did they finally get sagas right? Are the new Space Wolf termi…

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1.03 - The Secret Ceremony 51:11

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Interrogator Morgan Rhalls, working under Special Condition, collected the final members of her new crew: a psyker, Damien Proxima, and Avarice, their savant. They boarded their rogue trader vessel, The Lucky Strike, and began to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings and their new allies. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Jo…

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Episode 325: 10th Edition Thousand Sons 2:13:18

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Just as planned, the last of the four god-specific legions has made their appearance! In this episode, we delve into the new 10th edition codex for the Thousand Sons, the masters of chaotic magic. In an edition where psychic powers aren’t really a thing, how has Games Workshop made a psychic army function? How will the new version of Cabal of Sorce…

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Episode 108 - The Anphelion Project Lore Review (Imperial Armour Volume 4) 59:57

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The Ashes of the Imperium podcast returns for a deep lore dive into one of the most haunting Warhammer 40,000 stories ever told – The Anphelion Project. Dan and Max explore the events of Imperial Armour Volume 4, as Inquisitor Solomon Lok investigates a disturbing silence from a secret Imperial base on Beta-Anphelion IV. We unpack the narrative bea…

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1.02 - A Pious Psyker 56:23

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Having received orders from her inquisitor, Interrogator Morgan Rhalls set out to gather the operatives for her new retinue. Judge Buchanan Rex and Brother Solomon Gale have now joined Morgan as agents and they have set out to meet their next contact, a psyker. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Tyler Hewitt, and Dungeon …

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1.01 - Special Condition 1:05:08

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Interrogator Morgan Rhalls is hauled out of prison and assigned a team of hand-picked operatives to lead on a mission ordered by Roboute Guilliman himself. Her task is so secret that she's forced to operate under special condition - her actions will be denied even by her own Inquisitor. Can Morgan become a true Agent of the Inquisition? Or will she…

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Agents of the Inquisition Teaser Trailer 0:51

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Interrogator Morgan Rhalls is hauled out of prison and assigned a team of hand-picked operatives to lead on a mission ordered by Roboute Guilliman himself. Can Morgan become a true Agent of the Inquisition? Or will she and her team fall to Chaos before their duty is done? (Series uses D&D 2024 Rules!)…

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Episode 324: 10th Edition Death Guard and World Eaters 3:13:31

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The Year of Chaos is now in full swing, with not one, but two Chaos codexes dropping simultaneously! In this episode, we dive into the new Death Guard and World Eaters codexes. In part one, it’s Nurgle time, as we pick through plagues with the Death Guard. Has their contagion-based army rule changed? Are they finally tough enough to justify their b…

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Episode 107 - Lions of the Emperor: Adeptus Custodes Lore vs Rules - Narrative Detachment Review 1:09:22

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In this episode, we delve into the Lions of the Emperor detachment for the Adeptus Custodes in Warhammer 40k. We explore how this new detachment captures the essence of the Custodes' lore; elite warriors standing alone against overwhelming odds.We discuss the new Detachment Rule, which buffs isolated units and reflects the Custodes' legendary solo …

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Episode 323: The Adepticon 2025 Previews 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

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Adepticon has come and gone, and it brought a new set of Warhammer previews! Games Workshop gave us a little bit of everything, from an army for the Old World never before seen on the tabletop, to a new pair of Kill Teams duking it out, to several 40K army updates, to a brand new Crusade book! We dig into the reveals, and give our thoughts – what’s…

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Episode 106 - The Last Titans Kickstarter with Megabeast Games 51:11

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In this roar-some episode, Dan is joined by returning co-host Steve to discuss his latest project, Last Titans, now live on Kickstarter from Megabeast Games. Together, they explore the game's concept, which combines the thrill of dinosaur survival with fast-paced, family-friendly gameplay. Steve shares the inspirations behind Last Titans, including…

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Episode 322: The Spring 2025 Balance Update and Other Goodies 2:00:55

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It’s a new quarter, and that means a new set of balance updates – but that’s not all! In this episode, we discuss several changes and new options that GW […] The post Episode 322: The Spring 2025 Balance Update and Other Goodies first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Black Templars – The Emperor’s Crusaders 44:10

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"No Pity! No Remorse! No Fear!" In this episode of The 40K Lorecaster, we follow the Black Templars, the most zealous and relentless of all Space Marine Chapters. Unlike their Codex-compliant brethren, the Black Templars reject the idea of peace, waging an eternal crusade in the name of the Emperor. We’ll explore their origins from the Imperial Fis…

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Genestealer Cults – The Hidden Threat Within 1:20:05

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Episode 16: Genestealer Cults – The Hidden Threat Within "One day, the sky will open, and our true gods shall descend…" In this episode of The 40K Lorecasters, we uncover the Genestealer Cults, the terrifying infiltrators who corrupt entire worlds from within. These fanatical hybrids, born from the Tyranids’ insidious infection, spread their influe…

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Adeptus Custodes – The Emperor’s Golden Guardians 1:00:10

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"We do not serve the Imperium. We serve the Emperor Himself." In this episode of The 40K Lorecasters, we unveil the Adeptus Custodes, the legendary warriors who stand eternal vigil over the Emperor and the Imperial Palace. Far beyond the strength of even a Space Marine, each Custodian is a genetically perfected warrior, hand-crafted to be the ultim…

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Grey Knights - The Emperor’s Daemon Hunters 28:06

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"We are the Hammer. We are the doom of Daemons." In this episode of The 40K Lorecaster, we unveil the most mysterious and elite warriors of the Imperium—the Grey Knights. Clad in blessed Aegis armor and wielding powerful psionic abilities, these secretive Space Marines are the Imperium’s greatest weapon against the horrors of Chaos. We’ll explore t…

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Episode 321: Crusade – Nachmund Gauntlet 2:12:56

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The next Crusade book is upon us, and it’s time to return to the Nachmund Gauntlet! In past editions, the fighting was mostly focused on Vigilus, but this time around, […] The post Episode 321: Crusade – Nachmund Gauntlet first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 320: 10th Edition Emperor’s Children 3:38:47

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It’s time for excess as a new faction is released! In this episode, we crack open the new Champions of Slaanesh launch box for the brand-new Emperor’s Children. We take […] The post Episode 320: 10th Edition Emperor’s Children first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 319: A Bit of Random Hobby Discussion 1:43:39

6M ago1:43:39

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We’re between releases and down a host (for a good reason!), so why not take some time to catch up with what we’ve got going on? First, our thoughts on […] The post Episode 319: A Bit of Random Hobby Discussion first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 318: 10th Edition Aeldari 3:16:43

7M ago3:16:43

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The Craftworlds are back with a new codex and new ways to play! In this episode, we delve into the new Aeldari codex, including the new Battle Focus rule, all […] The post Episode 318: 10th Edition Aeldari first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 317: The Las Vegas Open 2025 Narrative 2:14:16

7M ago2:14:16

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Preferred Enemies returns to Las Vegas for the LVO Narrative! This time, Dennis joins Kevin for his first Las Vegas Open experience. While over 1000 players were duking it out […] The post Episode 317: The Las Vegas Open 2025 Narrative first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 316: 10th Edition Astra Militarum 2:29:20

8M ago2:29:20

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The first new codex of 2025 is here, and it’s the Hammer of the Emperor – the Astra Militarum! In this episode, we crack open the new Death Korps of […] The post Episode 316: 10th Edition Astra Militarum first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 105 - 2024 Year In Review and 2025 Hobby Resolutions 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

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Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! As 2025 arrives , Dan and Max reflect on the last year's Warhammer releases, sharing their top picks and standout moments. They discuss their favourite modela and Codex, from within the 40k range and more. Looking ahead, they discuss their hobby resolutions and predictions for 2025, aiming for more intentional …

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Episode 315: Grotmas – A Lot of Presents, A Bit of Coal 2:55:04

8M ago2:55:04

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We’ve already talked about the balance dataslate and Deathwatch, and now it’s time to unwrap the rest of the Grotmas present bounty! In this episode we get through (most of) […] The post Episode 315: Grotmas – A Lot of Presents, A Bit of Coal first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.…

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Episode 314: It’s a Grotmas Miracle! 2:31:58

8M ago2:31:58

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With Dennis and Kevin back from the Grand Narrative, we can now talk about some great and wondrous things! First up, we discuss the Warhammer preview and how it might […] The post Episode 314: It’s a Grotmas Miracle! first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 313: The Grand Narrative 2024 2:58:04

9M ago2:58:04

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Hundreds of players descended upon Atlanta to play in this year’s Grand Narrative, and we had two representatives of the Preferred Enemies crew in the thick of it! Which grand […] The post Episode 313: The Grand Narrative 2024 first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 312: Vehicles in 40K, Then and Now 2:17:00

9M ago2:17:00

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In our last episode, we discussed old mechanics from 40K’s history. This time, we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the game – vehicles. From the days of Third Edition […] The post Episode 312: Vehicles in 40K, Then and Now first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies