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Preferred Enemies is a podcast devoted to the Warhammer 40K miniatures wargame. We cover all aspects of the game, including painting and modeling, diving into the rules, and games both competitive and casual. Whether you're new to the universe of Warhammer 40,000 or a well-established player, we've got you covered.
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Preferred Enemies is a podcast devoted to the Warhammer 40K miniatures wargame. We cover all aspects of the game, including painting and modeling, diving into the rules, and games both competitive and casual. Whether you're new to the universe of Warhammer 40,000 or a well-established player, we've got you covered.
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A podcast focusing on the lore of the sprawling Warhammer 40,000 universe. With tongues firmly in our cheeks, we will help you to separate Drukhari from Dark Angels, Tyranids from Tau, and Craftworlds from Chaos Marines, and generally answer the burning question “what’s up with this Warhammer 40K stuff”Join Ben and Cral, a couple of self-confessed Warhammer noobs, as they journey into a fantasy institution guided by ageing fanboy Darren as he attempts to distill and summarise 30 years worth ...
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Welcome to the Vanguard Tactics Podcast! This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more confident 40K player. Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it is personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top. Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching ...
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The second episode of our Religious Codex Double-Feature is here, and this time we delve into the undercities of the Imperium to take a look at the Genestealer Cults. How did these half-human, half-alien hybrids get here? Will the Star Children truly save them? And how did they handle the transition from index to codex? We try to untangle their pla…
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It’s time to talk narrative play! In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Stover, organizer of Narrative events at the NOVA Open. You might recognize him from last year’s Grand Narrative coverage, but he’s more than a chaos cultist cosplayer; he’s the person behind one of the biggest narrative Warhammer 40K events in the country! We talk with Chris …
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It’s time to talk narrative play! In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Stover, organizer of Narrative events at the NOVA Open. You might recognize him from last year’s Grand Narrative coverage, but he’s more than a chaos cultist cosplayer; he’s the person behind one of the biggest narrative Warhammer 40K events in the country! We talk with Chris …
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The second episode of our Religious Codex Double-Feature is here, and this time we delve into the undercities of the Imperium to take a look at the Genestealer Cults. How did these half-human, half-alien hybrids get here? Will the Star Children truly save them? And how did they handle the transition from index to codex? We try to untangle their pla…
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Picking up from last episode we look at the most common forms of tyranids lifeforms and their roles within an invasion force. From Ripper swarms to the Carnifex we discuss some of the more esoteric forms that have evolved from their “humble” beginnings in 2nd/3rd edition. We then explore the four great tyrannic wars that have so devastated the Impe…
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A double event of codex religiosity is upon us, and first up are the militant arm of the Eccleisarchy, the Adepta Sororitas! In this episode, we dive into the new book for the Sisters of Battle and look at how these faithful females fared in the transition from index to codex. Can you actually have a good codex with only four detachments? Did the A…
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A double event of codex religiosity is upon us, and first up are the militant arm of the Eccleisarchy, the Adepta Sororitas! In this episode, we dive into the new book for the Sisters of Battle and look at how these faithful females fared in the transition from index to codex. Can you actually have a good codex with only four detachments? Did the A…
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Dave and Stephen talk hard realities and reasonable expectations in the new Codex: Adepta Sororitas in light of the new points changes in the latest Munitorum Field Manual. Rather than rush out a review of the new Codex, we decided to wait until we could discuss the new points as well, since these changes have a deep effect on the efficiacy of the …
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The Long War is upon us, and that means it’s time to discuss the forces that have been fighting it all this time – the Chaos Space Marines! Their new codex is out, so it’s time to discuss these traitor legions and how they’re reflected on the table in this new book. With eight detachments to choose from, what playstyles are supported? Which ones ar…
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The Long War is upon us, and that means it’s time to discuss the forces that have been fighting it all this time – the Chaos Space Marines! Their new codex is out, so it’s time to discuss these traitor legions and how they’re reflected on the table in this new book. With eight detachments to choose from, what playstyles are supported? Which ones ar…
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Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! Rise up in insurrection with Dan and Max as they deconstruct the latest missives from the Star Children! The team share the secrets of the Genestealer Cults in this new Codex review! Max samples the bitter medicine of the Twisted Helix and Dan infiltrates the Astra Militarum to bring some Hive Cult rebellion to…
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CIARO! Welcome to the first of our two part summary of the Tyranids. The not at all Xenomorph inspired faction from Starcraft Warhammer 40K. We examine who the tyranids are, where they are from, their forms and weapon symbiotes. We close out the episode with a look at how they process a world from an arboreal sphere of…
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It’s our 300th episode, and we celebrate with a double-helping of event coverage! In part one, we talk about the Midwest Conquest 2024, with Dennis and Kevin running a narrative event, Rob playing in the narrative event, and Richard judging the paint competition for the GT. We’re also joined by Daniel, one of the judges, to hear about the competiti…
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It’s our 300th episode, and we celebrate with a double-helping of event coverage! In part one, we talk about the Midwest Conquest 2024, with Dennis and Kevin running a narrative event, Rob playing in the narrative event, and Richard judging the paint competition for the GT. We’re also joined by Daniel, one of the judges, to hear about the competiti…
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Shield of Baal Campaign Warhammer 40k Lore and History Covering the Imperiums attempts to hold back the Tyranids of Hive Fleet Leviathan in the Cyrptus System before the reach the Homeworld of the Blood Angels Baal. Blood Angels, Flesh Tearers, Cadian and Sisters of Battle fighting Tyranids. Also Necrons.... 00:00:25 Introduction 00:00:57 Chapter 1…
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Armageddon Orbital War Warhammer 40k lore Great bit of lore expanding on the Orbital war for Armageddon after the 2nd and 3rd war and the invasions of Ghazghkull Thraka and his Ork hordes. Thanks! Emperor Protects! #warhammer #40k #armageddon -----------------------Affiliate links----------------------------- 🔴 You can get an audiobook here at Audi…
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Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this centennial episode, Dan and Max take to the skies and shadows with an in-depth analysis of the new Chaos Space Marines Codex. Celebrating their 100th episode, the duo delves into the darkness of the 41st millennium, dissecting the eight new detachments that bring the dread legions of Chaos to life. Max …
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It’s time for the second half of the double-codex release review, and this time, we’ve traded Richard for Dennis as we trade Orks for Custodes! The Emperor’s golden guard are here with their new 10th edition codex, and it’s definitely had… a reception by the community, that’s for sure. No need to be coy – this book is definitely weaker than the ind…
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It’s time for the second half of the double-codex release review, and this time, we’ve traded Richard for Dennis as we trade Orks for Custodes! The Emperor’s golden guard are here with their new 10th edition codex, and it’s definitely had… a reception by the community, that’s for sure. No need to be coy – this book is definitely weaker than the ind…
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Genestealer Cults Warhammer 40k Lore and History Exploring the vile Genestealer Cults. Thanks! Emperor Protects! #warhammer #40k #genestealers -----------------------Affiliate links----------------------------- 🔴 You can get an audiobook here at Audible for free following my affiliate link which helps me: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Membership…
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Following on from last episode we delve deeper into the Genestealer Cults and look at how they expand beyond their borders and corrupt the various institutions on a given planet. We look at how they take over a Planetary Defence Force and prepare the planet for the return of the Star Children. We then catalogue the many and varied troop types and h…
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Grey Knights Warhammer 40k lore and History complete history of the Grey Knights the Daemon Slayers. #warhammer #40k #greyknights Thanks! Emperor Protects! -----------------------Affiliate links----------------------------- 🔴 You can get an audiobook here at Audible for free following my affiliate link which helps me: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audib…
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World Eaters Warhammer 40k Lore History of the XII Legion War Hounds and then the World Eaters under Primarch Angron. Also covers Kharn the Betrayer and the World Eaters after the siege of the Emperor Palace during the Horus Heresy, the Battle of Skalathrax and the then into the era indomitus. Also the nature of chaos/khorne worship. Thanks! Empero…
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