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Detachment Focus: Gladius Task Force (Updated October 3, 2025)

Liam "Corrode" Royle - October 3, 2025

We take a deep dive into the Gladius Task Force Detachment for Space Marines, the bar against which all others are measured.

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[40k] Ben Jurek’s Road to LVO: Final Prep for LVO XII

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - October 3, 2025

In his final Road to LVO XII, Ben Jurek runs through his final event prep and how he chose which army to bring.

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Detachment Focus: Anvil Siege Force

SRM - October 3, 2025

The Anvil Siege Force doesn't see a whole lot of table play as far as Space Marine Detachments go, but we're taking a look anyway, just in case. Maybe it'll surprise you.

Battle Reports

TheChirurgeon’s Road Through 2025, Part 41: Challengers Cup

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - October 2, 2025

In this week's Road Through 2025, TheChirurgeon talks about his games at Challengers Cup.

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Detachment Focus: Mortarion’s Hammer (Updated September 29, 2025)

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - September 29, 2025

We take a deep dive into the Mortarion's Hammer Detachment from the upcoming codex: Death Guard.

Competitive Play

Goonhammer Reviews: Codex Drukhari, 10th Edition

James "One_Wing" Grover - September 27, 2025

Last but not least, the tenth edition Drukhari Codex is here! We take a look at all the changes and improvements to the 40K universe's problematic faves.

Competitive Play

Detachment Focus: Kabalite Cartel

James "One_Wing" Grover - September 27, 2025

The Kabalite Cartel is here to do business, and business is good. Or at least plentiful. We look at the new Drukhari Codex Detachment!

Competitive Play

Detachment Focus: Spectacle of Spite

James "One_Wing" Grover - September 27, 2025

The wych cult is here to put on a show in the Spectacle of Spite Detachment, and we take a look at how all that razzle-dazzle works out on the table.

Competitive Play

Detachment Focus: Covenite Coterie

James "One_Wing" Grover - September 27, 2025

The Covenite Coterie are here, hailing from the unseen underbelly of the Dark City, and we're taking a look at the new Detachment.

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TheChirurgeon’s Road Through 2025, Part 40: Challengers Team Prep

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - September 25, 2025

This week Rob and the gang are headed out to Salt Lake City for the Challenger's Cup, and he's stepping into the role of Team Quartermaster with both feet.