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In this episode we talk about one of the most cinematic, and certainly the most space-conscious, way to play 30k, Zone Mortalis! Afterwards, we continue our discussion of Saturnine by Dan Abnett!  Age of Darkness Episode 148 0.00  Intro 3.19  Strategium: Zone Mortalis 1.19.00  Tales of Heresy: Saturnine Part II 1.57.00  Hobby Challenge Closing song is "Machine Spirit" by E...

Having finished our reviews of the main Horus Heresy series, it's time to forge ahead with the Siege of Terra! In this e pisode, we begin a four 

In this overdue episode of the Age of Darkness podcast, we conclude our review of the 3rd edition Imperialis Militia list (#teamflakjacket). Afterwards in Tales of Heresy, in anticipation of our analysis of Saturnine, we take a quick detour to the Primarchs series to delve into Perturabo Hammer of Olympia. Will this be the first book in the Primarchs series where the protagonist comes off wel...

And we're finally here, the final 5 ranks of our extremely scientific and absolutely definitive ranking of the main Black Library Horus Heresy series! But before disclosing what books came out on top, we go back to one of main loves and analyze the 3rd edition updates for the true backbone of the armies of the Great Crusade and Age of Darkness, the glorious Imperialis Militia! Afterwards, in Paint...

The 3rd edition excitement continues to flow through our veins as we got the whole team back to talk about our first impression of the new ruleset! After that, in Painting Black ... and Other Colours, Myles takes us through weathering the black sands of Istvaan V, without black! And finally, in Tales of Heresy, we draw closer to the conclusion to our rankings of the main Black Library series with...

In this episode we get the gang back together to discuss our first impressions of the new edition, before welcoming a very special musical guest, Stuka! Afterwards, we continue our not at all controversial rankings of the main Horus Heresy series, tackling positions 20 to 11! Don't forget to check out Stuka's Bandcamp at https://stuka4.bandcamp.com and its merch store at https://www.etsy.com/...

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! Age of Darkness Episode...

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! Age of Darkness Episode 141 0.00  Intro 10.54&nbs...

Reports of our deaths have been somewhat exaggerated! We are back! In this 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...

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 aro...

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 l...

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 ou...

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 co...

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 Age of Darkne...

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!  Age of Darkness Episod...

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...

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!&n...

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 ev...

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!...

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 v...

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 o...

And we're back! In this much overdue episode, we continue our discussion of the 2nd edition legions, delving into the Raven Guard. To do so, we are honoured to welcome back an expert in the shadowy ways of the XIXth, Alex from the Death and Betrayal Podcast. Then, in Tales of Heresy, we begin a new series on Wolfsbane by Guy Haley. It's Horus vs Russ! Wolf vs wolf! Place your bets now!  Age o...

And we're back! In this episode of the podcast, we begin our discussion of the 2nd edition versions of the legions by delving into the glorious XIIIth! And who else could we possibly ask to join us for this discussion than the powerful Zac Padget, lord of Adepticon! And in case you were worried about not having enough Ultramarines content, in Tales of Heresy we jump into another novella in the Pri...

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Warhammer has metal baked into its very soul! Joined with the mightiest metalhead in the southern hemisphere, Benn, in this episode we take a deep dive into this relationship by exploring the past and present of Warhammer-themed metal! So turn up your volume and get in the pit! \m/ The Past and Present of Warhammer Metal, an Age of Darkness Podcast Spec...

In this episode, as Myles is away welcoming a new member to his family (congrats brother!), we are joined by Alex from the Death and Betrayal podcast, who beyond serving as a ringer, talks about his new global campaign, The Push for Beta-Garmon. After that, in The Strategium, we're back to discussing 30k 2nd ed (or V2 if you prefer!), and get all click-baitey by going through what we think are the...