Controlled Fire - Mantic Firefight Podcast

The biggest shake-up to Firefight since the first Command Protocols is almost here! Luke and Sam unpack their Top 10 changes to the Firefight rules: what are the new rules and updates that will change the way you play Firefight?

A new era of Firefight gleams over the horizon... what are your wishes for the new Command Protocols? Mike and Luke unpack suggestions from the community for where they hope Firefight will go in the coming months.

Have you experienced the pain of slow, indecisive opponents? Or do you see your opponent’s eyes glaze over as you take back a move for the third time? Sometimes you’ve gotta go fast! Luke, Sam and Mike unpack strategies for playing Firefight games quickly, both in organised events and in casual games.

"The doctor will see you now..." Luke, Sam & Mike put on their scrubs and latex gloves to perform surgery on some units in need of urgent care. Can they resuscitate these units? Will some languish on life support? "This one's competing against a Wolverine! Get the crash-cart here, stat!"

The most mysterious of alien races are mysterious no more! Mike, Sam and Luke delve deep into the intricacies and obscurities of the Asterians. With the sheer number of units to explore, it's the longest episode of Controlled Fire yet! Master of Puppets Shields Not Required

Mantic Games have just release the roadmap for all the exciting things that we can expect for 2026. Clive (aka Cleric) from Mantic Games joins the Controlled Fire team to share the juicy details of what to expect from the upcoming global campaign, miniature releases, and the new Sci-Fi book!

The Dying Light is a Firefight/Deadzone narrative campaign, running in the broader Brisbane area for the last 8 months. Sam, Luke and Mike sit down with Mark to talk about everything involved in setting up and running a successful narrative campaign in the Warpath universe.

For the Council! The Enforcers are the Council of Seven's brutal fist, ensuring their will dominates across the Galactic Co-Prosperity Sphere. Join Luke, Mike and Sam as their unleash their hidden (or not-so-hidden) sociopathic tendencies and explore the Enforcers. Blitzkrieg Finders Keepers What a Shocker!

Clash of Protocols 2026 was an excellent tournament with Firefight players from all over Australia converging on Canberra to stake their claim in the Warpath Universe. Mike, Sam and Luke look at all of the lists from the event, giving their thoughts on list construction and reflections from the Clash of Protocols games.

What's in store for Firefight and Deadzone in 2026? What should we expect from DreadBall All-Stars? The Controlled Fire team sit down with Mantic CEO Ronnie Renton for the inside word on what to expect in the Warpath Universe in 2026!

There's more to a game than winning - it's about the stories that emerge from the unpredictability of the tabletop. Join Luke, Mike and Sam as they embrace the chaos of Narrative Missions.

If you could pick one unit as the best Command choice in Firefight, what would it be? How about the best Support choice? Join Mike, Luke and Sam as they explore which options across all Firefight factions are the "Best in Class".

We like big bases and we cannot lie! Sam, Mike and Luke break down all matters related to size: Are big bases a help or a hindrance? What sneaky plays can you make with increased coherency range? Join the Controlled Fire team to see how different sizes measure up!

Rats! Rats! Rats! With the new Voltaic Rising expansion for the Veer-myn, it's the perfect time to delve into the subterranean tunnels of the Veer-myn! Join Luke, Mike and Sam as they unearth the most tricksy faction in Firefight. CF 17 Tricksy Cheese CF17 Two Strikes And You're Out CF17 Maximum Power!!!

If you thought we were done with the sweeping changes that Alignment Protocols has brought to Firefight: think again! This month, the Controlled Fire team unpack the changes to Designation Keywords and Orders across all of the Firefight factions. Is there still more to come next month? We'll have to wait and see...

It's here! The biggest shake-up to Firefight since Command Protocols has landed. Join Luke, Mike and Sam as they begin to unpack all of the changes that Alignment Protocols has brought to Firefight. As part one of two, in this episode the Controlled Fire team work through the changes to the core game rules and adjustments to faction lists.

The Death Arc holds a dark secret that once brought down a glorious Star Empire. Now, unchecked corporate greed has awakened something unspeakable. Something that corrupts and consumes. A threat that grows, adapts and repurposes everything sent to oppose it. Join Sam, Mike and Luke as they catch The Plague! CF14 Godzilla CF14 Three is a Magic Number CF14 Fast and Furious

What's in store for the future of Firefight? What are Alignment Protocols?! Mat and Richard from the Firefight Rules Committee spill the beans on the upcoming balance adjustment. Strap yourselves in and get your protocols aligned!

Not one... Not two... Not three... But FOUR new units for the Asterians! Hot on the heels of FoolCon '25, join Luke, Mike and Sam as the Controlled Fire team explore the latest releases for the Asterians, and unpack their approaches to tournament play: How to build; how to deploy; and how to keep your cool when a Veer-myn Progenitor surprises everyone by dropping a Wolverine tank!

Join us for a special bonus episode where Mike, Sam and Luke take flight with the TAD-65 Hornet, and break down all of the reasons that you might want to include one in your games of Firefight.

Games of Firefight aren't fought in a void (except maybe in the nefarious plane of the Nightstalkers) - battlefields are covered in terrain of many kinds. Join Luke, Mike and Sam for an exploration of all the terrain types in Firefight, and how to exploit these for your advantage! The Controlled Fire crew also unpack the latest addition to the Marauders - the Salvage Engineers!

Before humanity had even left their homeworld, the Star Realm of the Forge Fathers was already an expansive galactic power. How do these doughty, dour and downright difficult-to-damage aliens play in Firefight? Join Mike, Sam and Luke as they explore the fire and steel of the Forge Fathers. The Star Realm Endures! CF10 Stake Your Claim CF10 Shift This! CF10 Stop! Hammer Time

How many Orders can a Unit technically receive in an Activation? Is it easier to trap a retreating unit with terrain or a flanking unit? What's the quickest way to lose the Bodyguard scenario? Luke, Mike and Sam unpack and unpick some of the situations that cause rulebooks to come out, or "gotchas" that can catch newer players unawares. Jump in, and never be caught unawares by odd quirks again!

What is Turn 0? Turn 0 is the most important turn of the game! Join Sam, Mike and Luke as they unpack all of the critical decisions that happen between list-building and activating the first unit. Turn 0 is where you set yourself up for glorious victory or ignominious defeat!

"Which Firefight Faction should I play?" is the eternal question, both for new players coming into the game or hardened veterans deciding on their next army. Mike, Luke and Sam break down each of the nine current Factions in Firefight, discussing their playstyles, strengths and weaknesses, and advice for starting a new army.