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A fourth Juggernaut just hit the desk, the kids are calling shots at 50 points, and our paint snow turned pink after varnish… so yes, we’re juggling hobby joy, real problems, and a whole lot of Khador. We kick off with why moving from 30 to 50 points unlocks the real game: more warjacks on the table, deeper synergies, and the tension between assassination lines and objective play. Then we hold court on the dreaded snow-bleed issue, comparing Citadel technicals, pigment reactivation, and Speedpaint 1.0 vs 2.0 to help you protect your bases and your sanity.

From there, the mask drops and the knives come out. We break down SKS-6, Khador’s clandestine strike team from Section III, and show how the lore maps tightly to rules. Kaptain Zahara Velkul’s alchemical mask and Field Marshal Prowl convert clouds and cover into stealth and vision control. Razor brings rare Khador accuracy, grenade utility, and a shield-saw that forces bad trades. Sergeant “The Jackal” Lazarenko lives up to his name with the Jackbuster rocket with brutal damage, critical stagger, and Marksman to demolish the right columns. The Hounds arrive with advanced deploy, shield wall resilience, anti-blast assurance, and signature weapons that carve into infantry and heavies alike. If you like tempo theft, precision attrition, and tricks that punish sloppy positioning, this cadre is your toolbox.

We widen the lens to the current Mark IV cadence: character-forward cadres, flavorful trios, and strong caster identities that make list building simple yet sharp. We sketch paths for Old Umbrey around Yana, debate Razor’s point efficiency versus broader chassis, and look ahead to Kithguard reveals and STL drops. Finally, stakes go narrative as we weigh the community’s power over Admiral Boomhowler’s fate with death, survival, or a Cryx turn. Each with ripples for the meta and our armies. Come for the covert ops and stay for the practical tactics, honest hobby talk, and a few spicy predictions.

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A rogue with a badge isn’t supposed to be this effective. We open the case file on Allister Caine and the Hellslinger Starter Cadre. How a rule-breaking gun mage, a rebuilt Black Thirteenth, and a purpose-built warjack named Deuce became Cygnar’s sharpest scalpel on the modern battlefield. From the stolen skyship that saved his daughter to a promotion earned by the spymaster who once hunted him, Caine’s story is messy, human, and surprisingly tactical.

We connect the dots from early gun mage education to the Arcane Tempest’s formal training, mage lock firearms, and the doctrine that made precision fire a strategic pillar. Dixon Lynch’s innovations, the myth of the Hellslinger Phantom, and the recommissioned Black Thirteenth give this cadre real lineage. On the table, that history turns into tools: Caine’s witchmark into calamity sequencing, smart rack picks like Snipe or Deceleration, and Teleport that rescues overreach. Deuce backs the plan with true sight through clouds and stealth, arcane munitions that flex into blast or decrepitation, and focus economy near gun mages that keeps the damage rolling.

Bastian Falk holds the center with leadership that grants Reciprocate—miss us and you get punished—and a rune-forged scattergun that sets models ablaze or breaks armor where it counts. The Black Thirteenth—Ryan, Watts, and Glover—bring brutal damage, Pathfinder, Reposition, and chain attack control that forces your opponent to respect every lane. We share what clicks, what needs finesse, and where lore and balance meet in a cadre that feels fast, surgical, and dangerously fun.

If you love sharp lore, tighter lists, and hobby energy that spills into organized play, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with your local meta, and drop a review with your two must-pick rack spells for Caine. What combos are you riding into your next game?

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Some messages can’t wait for Monday. Tony sits down on Thanksgiving to share a sincere thank-you to the listeners who turned a casual creative outlet into a lively tabletop community where families, friends, and new faces feel at home.

We talk about why consistency matters during the busiest season of the year and how we’re recording ahead to keep your weekly mental reset on track. Between turkey, paint pots, and dice, we reflect on the simple rituals that hold a hobby together: showing up, sharing wins, and welcoming people in. You’ll hear how bringing kids into the scene deepens the joy of the game, passes on good habits, and keeps the table open to fresh ideas.

There’s practical value here too. We’ve teamed up with TorstenandHarvester.com to offer a time-limited 20% discount for Warmachine, including pre-orders where possible, running from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. If a product you want isn’t listed, message us and we’ll help connect the dots. The bigger picture: partnerships work best when they lower the barriers of entry and make it easier to grow armies, leagues, and friendships.

We’re entering the holidays energized, organized, and optimistic. Expect steady episodes, more listener spotlights, and a continued focus on community-led growth. If you’ve been part of this journey by downloading, sharing, commenting, or teaching a new player, we thank you. Subscribe, leave a quick review, and tell us what would make your local scene stronger; your ideas shape what we build next.

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