Steel, Smoke, And Secret Kommandos

Send us a textA 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.If you enjoy the show, follow, share with a wargaming friend, and leave a quick review so more players can find us. What build are you bringing against SKS-6, and are you betting on objectives or the assassination line?Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: [email protected]