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Deploy the Garrison: Season 4, Episode 3 - Battleforce Bingo

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan take a speculative look at what might be on the horizon for Star Wars: Legion. Using the official 2025–2026 roadmap as a guide, we discuss which Battleforces could logically emerge based on the units and characters slated for release.
From Clone Commanders to swoop bike pirates, we’re playing Battleforce Bingo and breaking down the possibilities.
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 4, Episode 2 Title: Delayed, Not Derailed – Our New Legion Era Begins

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of Deploy the Garrison!Kris and Alan dive deep into the early days of Star Wars: Legion’s new edition, reflecting on first impressions, game feel, and what it means to step into this fresh era of play. From the removal of Emperor Palpatine to the growing pains of terrain changes, they don’t hold back.
We also discuss the broader industry challenges tied to shipping and tariffs, including the announced delays for June’s releases, and what that tells us about the health of the game’s production pipeline.
Highlights include:– The impact of tariffs and logistics on hobby gaming– Wookiee woes and Kris’s first 2025 game– Alan’s local event hype– Updated design direction and organized play expectations– And yes... size does matter (sometimes)
Clarifications & External Links
In the episode, Kris refers to Games Workshop building their Memphis facility in 2018, to clarify, it was originally opened in the 1990s, with a major expansion unveiled in January of 2019, increasing its size from 100,000 to 150,000 square feet.Additionally, here is a link to the article by Stonemaier Games where they discuss tariffs that Kris references in the episode:https://stonemaiergames.com/the-math-of-tariffs/
Whether you're a casual player, competitive regular, or just Legion-curious, there's something here for you.
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 4, Episode 1 - Interview with Will Shick & Will Pagani

We’re officially kicking off Season 4 and welcoming in the new edition of Star Wars: Legion with a huge double interview! Will Shick and Will Pagani from Atomic Mass Games join us to talk through the April 15th rules update and what the next era of Legion looks like.
🧠 Topics include:
The removal of Emperor Palpatine and Imperial Royal Guard
Why this update marks the official start of the new edition
When to expect updated rules, card packs, and more
What’s coming for organized play, retail support, and community building
A look inside AMG’s design process (with a few laughs along the way)
This is a must-listen/watch episode for anyone invested in the game’s future!
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 3 Episode 18 - Adepticon 2025 Recap and Shick Said What?

Kris and Alan are back from Adepticon 2025!
We talk through Alan’s run in the World Championship, how he earned Best Imperial, and what we learned from our interview with Will Shick.
Big moments, big laughs, and some surprising insights from AMG’s head of studio—this one has it all!
 
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 3 Episode 17 - The Will Shick Interview

In this special episode, Kris sits down with Will Shick, Head of Studio at Atomic Mass Games, to talk about the future of Star Wars: Legion. We cover design philosophy, card packs, starter boxes, organized play, and what the GAMA 2025 reveals mean for the community. It’s a candid conversation with one of the most influential voices in Star Wars tabletop gaming.
🎧 Whether you're a competitive player or just love the hobby, this is a must-listen episode full of insights straight from the source.
If you prefer to watch the video (and see Kris's editing skills...) here is the link to the YouTube:https://youtu.be/0bx1-T_yWD0?si=a_nGBe1egfjhXC3f
 
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Lack of Focus: Episode 161 – From Planetary to Prerelease: SWU in Full Swing

Star Wars: Unlimited competitive play is in full swing! Join Ed, Kris, and Alan as they break down their Planetary Qualifier experiences, analyzing what worked, what didn’t, and how the meta is shaping up.
Plus, with Jump to Lightspeed prereleases happening, we take a look at how the new set could impact tournament play moving forward. Will the established decks hold strong, or will new archetypes rise?
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 3 Episode 16 - Corporate to Core Set: GAMA Decoded

🚀 GAMA 2025 brought major reveals for Star Wars: Legion! AMG showcased new starter boxes, card packs, organized play updates, and more. Kris and Alan break down the biggest announcements and discuss how these changes impact the community.
In this episode:
🏗️ Breaking down the new starter boxes – what’s inside and how they change onboarding for new players.
🎴 Card Packs explained – Universal, Unit, and Command Packs: what they include and who needs them.
🏆 Organized Play updates – League kits, grand tournaments, and the future of Legion events.
🎲 Adepticon plans! Alan’s list choices, event hype, and our travel schedules.
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Lack of Focus: Episode 160 – In Focus Movie Review: Excalibur (1981)

In Focus returns! This time, Kris, Ed, and Sean take a deep dive into Excalibur (1981), one of the most iconic (and sometimes divisive) takes on Arthurian legend.
Kris leads the discussion, breaking down Excalibur’s unique approach to the myth, its visual style, and how it compares to other Arthurian films. From Uther Pendragon’s chaotic rule to the mysticism surrounding Merlin, the hosts explore what makes Excalibur stand out and where it stumbles.
They also touch on the grounded vs. mystical interpretations of Arthurian legend, the film’s over-the-top performances, and how its gritty, dreamlike aesthetic shaped later fantasy films.
Sean returns after a few episodes away to join in the discussion, and as always, Ed has plenty to say about this 80s classic!
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