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Deploy the Garrison: Season 4 Episode 6 - Two Updates Per Year

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan break down the June 2025 points update for Star Wars: Legion and give their early impressions of the new Universal Upgrade cards. From subtle buffs to surprising reworks, we explore what might shake up the meta — and what still feels underwhelming (sorry, CM-0/93).
We also talk about hobby goals, Alan’s latest league game, and whether Kris is finally moving on from Wookiees.
🎁 Want to win a sealed Jyn Erso expansion?Watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube to find out how to enter:👉 https://youtu.be/zehGwo0wAq8
As always, thanks for listening — and don’t forget to share your thoughts on the new cards and points tweaks!
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 4 Episode 5 - Primed and Ready

This week, Deploy the Garrison goes hobby-first — Alan and Kris talk painting motivation, hobby systems, and breaking through the grey tide.
In the Officers Mess, Kris shares UK Games Expo highlights and a tense league game where Wookiees took on a GAR list featuring Anakin and Ahsoka. The discussion covers the tactical flow of that match — and how aggressive openings can sometimes leave your force vulnerable late.
Whether you're hobbying, gaming, or both, this episode is primed and ready.
🎧 Links:
https://dicehate.com/articles/this-week-hating-dice-week-23-24
https://youtu.be/TwLbFYKdf3Y
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Deploy the Garrison: Season 4 Episode 4 - Activation Advantage

In this episode of Deploy the Garrison, Kris and Alan cover a few recent games and take a tactical deep dive into one of the most important tools in Star Wars: Legion—early activations.
From units that thrive going first to those that set the pace without sacrificing position, we break down what gives you the edge when tempo matters most.
🪓 Officers Mess:
Kris returns to the table with two games using his Wookiees!
Lessons learned, deployment quirks, and how the new edition feels in motion.
🧠 Main Topic:
What makes a good early activation?
Which units or archetypes help you control the flow of a round?
How has the new edition shifted this dynamic?
💬 Sidebar Discussion:
Should Standing Orders still exist?
Is it a helpful safety net—or is it stalling the game's evolution?
🧭 Join us for insights, laughs, and a tactical discussion that might just change how you write your next command hand.
📖 Full episode notes and companion article available at dicehate.com

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 - 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!
 
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation!
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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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