Episode 151 - The Tanith First and Only pt 2 - Voltemand, Bucephalon, Fortis Binary, and Menazoid Prime
Summary
Hosts John Barsati and Brad Chester continue their Gaunt’s Ghosts series, analyzing War Master Makaroth’s aggressive Sabbat Worlds Crusade. They detail the Tanith regiment’s exploits on Voltemont and Caligula, highlighting internal Imperial Guard politics and friendly fire incidents. The episode also introduces key characters like Gaunt, Korbeck, and Larkin, culminating in the pivotal battle for Bucephalon against Chaos Lord Nocad.
Topics discussed
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Intro, Discord community, and Patreon support
Host's travelogue: Muay Thai and diving in Thailand
Discord updates and Warhammer 40K game news
War Master Makarov's aggressive command style
Gaunt's Ghosts book series overview and reading order
The Siege of Kandahar and Gaunt's court martial
The Battle of Caligula and psychic storms
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Key characters: Gaunt, Ron, Emcall, Bragg, and Larkin
The Battle of Bucephalon and Nocad the Blighted
The Battle of Fortis Binary and the Vitrian Dragoons
The Menzanoid Incident and the corrupted STC
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