Episodes
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with Brazilian Patriot, Daniel, on the recent Brazilian Presidential Elections (2026)- A brief history of Brazilian politics, the disaster that has been communist rule in Brazil, rise in crime and two-tier Justice system that punishes the innocent and protects the…
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- Contemporary Geopolitics, Westphalian system, Enlightenment influences, High Medieval Heritage (Ghibellines vs. Guelfs), role of the Latin Church during the Medieval era- Discussion of Hard Power vs. Soft Power, Legitimacy, Subjugation, conflicts of ideology/religion, Hegemonic…
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AGONIA
Mission Plan:- Ephemeral Eternity Article by Prophet - Discussion on the Article, the Polarity of Existence, the meaning of Finitude, Purpose in Life- Parting thoughts and pragmatic advice for the LegionariesFurther Reading:- Sun and Steel by Yukio MishimaLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Mirror of Princes, Economicus, The Prince and the rise of a new American elite- The Managerial Class, Elite Theory, and the evolution of the American political economy- Making sense of the rising Tech Elites, ambiguity of the economy, coming era of disruption and instability-...
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- Hegemonic Empire, Hegemony and its relation to Economy of Force, Border Defense, Power Projection- Strategic Depth, Client States and Buffer States, the Use and Abuse of Hegemony- How Hegemonic states Territorialize, reading from Edward Luttwak- Using Rome as an educational…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Continuation of a discussion on the Warrior Ethos in Myth and Religion - The immanent nature of Perennial Traditional Religion, Engaging with the Divine in Act, Pantheistic v Monotheistic worldview and worldfeeling, and Eliade- Remartialization Initiative by SecWar and the Army's...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with West Coast Platonist XSubstack- Introduction to WCP's thought and Towards and Ontological Politics, Origins and Inspiration- Centrality of Heidegger, Schmitt, Strauss- America's Dasein, its coming into being, its destiny as a civilization-people- Thoughts given to...
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- The Storm of a Nation's History- Progression of Regimes and it's Organic life cycle, the Possibility of Rebirth- Toynbee v. Spengler and the Aristotelian Cycle of Regimes (Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Tyranny) and the purpose of Tyranny- The present challenge of American/Western...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with Adam Smith from M20C on "The Anduril Thesis" by Kyle Harrison and Sachin Maini- Palmer Luckey, Arsenal-1, Silicon Valley, Patriotic Captain of Industry- Dept. of War R&D, Cost Plus Acquisitions Contracting- Anduril's Philosophy, Cutting Edge Tech, Patriotic...
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan:- Guided reading of Chapter 1 and 2 of MCDP 1-4 "Competing"- Discussion about War, Political Actor Competition, Game Theory, Narrative Formation- Continuum of Conflict, Forms of Competition, Era of Great Power Competition- Necessity of Self-Study PME for all citizens- Commandant's...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with GildhelmXSubstack- Introduction into Vitalism as a Philosophical School- Application of the Biological Existential to Military Arts and Leadership- Intuition v. Rationalism, Cognition, Physiognomy, Graphology, IQ, Clausewitz's "Coup d'œil"Logistics:My Book “Caesar...
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan:- Reading and Commentary re "The Campaign Ends at the Breach" article - Modern Breaching Operations and the Role of Engineer Capabilities- Offensive Operations in the Modern Battlespace overcoming prepared Peer Defenses- The importance of PME and continuous education in the Military...
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AGONIA
Mission Plan:- Readings from 1951 FM 22-10 US Army Manual "Leadership" Chapter 1- Discussions and personal illustrations, vignettes, and other commentary- The importance of PME (Professional Military Education), how to study, analysis mental models, active readingFurther Reading:- “FM 22-10:...
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan: * Historical evolution of military trends, their origins, and how to use military history to predict the martial reality of the future * Readings from “The Offensive” by Col. Sidorenko * Reflections of past martial-material developments, emerging trends and centers of gravity, my...
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BRUTA HISTORIA
Mission Plan:- Discussion about the Combat Efficiency of the Imperial Japanese Military during the Showa Era- The Warrior Ethos and the utility of “Loving your Enemy” as a way conquering him- General historical analysis of early 20th Century Geopolitics, the state of the Soviet Military during…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with Lyss P. Hacker (@endofthecycle)- A general overview of Evola- The Metaphysics of War and Spirituality of War in the Modern AgeLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- The Military World Games v. Fake and Gay “Olympics” and “Professional Sports”- The purpose of sports, Military Training, the Greek Agon- Culture and the caustic effect of Rationalism on us- Active Justice v. Rationality- Agonal vision of life, attitudes, which will cause our…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan- Interview with Mishima Head- GWOT Experience, first two patrols, surrealism and tragedy- Experience of fighting in Afghanistan- Cycling back home after the tours- Message of how to adjust and how to go forward and win at lifeLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX...
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COMMANDER'S TENT
Mission Plan:- Discussion on Modern State Competition, 4/5Gen Warfare- The elements of state power (economic, military, organizational, cultural/ideological, technological)- The Second Nagorno-Karabakh War (X thread embedded)- Ernst Nolte and the Metapolitical phenomenon- The evolution of the…
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AGONIA
Mission Plan:- “Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy” by Dr. Costin Alamariu- Callicles, Socrates, and the secret intention of Plato- Overcoming the nomos, molding your own Politeia- The Peloponnesian War- The power of speech and force in the politicalFurther Reading:- “The City and…
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AGONIA
Mission Plan: - “Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy” by Dr. Costin Alamariu- The interrelationship between Philosophy and “Tyranny” - Covert teaching of Tyranny in Plato’s Political Philosophy - The Origin of Culture - Plato, Pindar, and the Homeric Ethos Further Reading: - “The City...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: - Discussion of Patrick Saltykov's Essay "Radical Aesthetics" - Developing ideas of Being versus Becoming, Eros, and Radical Aesthetics - Plato v. Aristotle, Monotheistic v. Pantheistic Philosophy, Purpose and Meaning over mere Utility and Comfort Further Reading: - "Selective...
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan: - Discussion on the elements and meaning of "Power" in the Political - Readings from Galbraith's "The Anatomy of Power" - Sources (Personality, Organization, Property) and Mechanisms (Condign, Compensatory, Conditioned) of Power - Why Power: NON SIBI, SED PATRIA. - Contemporary...
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BRUTA HISTORIA
Mission Plan:- DoD (Department of War) Reforms and Reflections- The Warrior Ethos, Soviet Spetsnaz- Reading from “Spetsnaz: The Inside Story of the Soviet Special Forces” by Viktor Suvorov- Reform Suggestions: Agonal Principle of Martial Culture as the key to Excellence (Competition and the...
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan: The Modern Officer Corps The Essence of Officership Commentary, Analysis, Critique, and Suggestions for improving the Officer Corps Reading from "The Soldier and the State" Further Reading: "The Soldier and the State" by Samuel P. Huntington Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by...
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COMMANDER'S TENT
Mission Plan: GEOPOL 22JUL25 PRC History, Geopolitical Interests Chinese Civil War Emerging Nations Hegemonic Clash Taiwan Further Reading: "World on the Brink" by Dmitri Alperovitch "Stealth War" by BGen Robert Spalding Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing...
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AGONIA
Mission Plan:- Modern Liberal Zeitgeist (Elderly Effeteness)- Lansquenet origin, early modern warfare, Condotierri- Reading from “War as an Inner Experience” by Ernst JüngerFurther Reading:- “War as an Inner Experience” by Ernst JungerLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX...
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CAESAR IMPERATOR
Mission Plan:- Rubicon Decision Tree Example- Popular support as center of gravity- Real Life Coup D’Etat (Rubicon Example)Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
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BRUTA HISTORIA
Mission Plan:- The Origin and Life of Agathocles, the Great Autocrat of Syracuse- The Role of Tyranny in High Culture- The Role of Leadership and Will in Greatness- The Ideal of a Soldier-PrinceFurther Reading:”PAIDEIA” by Werner Jaeger”AGATHOCLES” by TillyardLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator"…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Interview with Warrior (Patrick Saltykov) about his book “Promethean Dreams”- The Agonal principle of life- No Triumph without Tragedy, No Victors without the Vanquished, no Ups without Downs- The Future of Aesthetics, Radical AestheticsLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Interview with Claw - Author of "Books of Bask" series - Science Fiction and its spiritual superpower - Vitalism over Moralizing PedantryLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing CompanyDVXPublishingCompany.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- The state of the Republic 250 years on- The ills of our time have to do with culture- Citing a great example of the past for an ideal- American Starship Troopers reformsFurther Reading:”PAIDEIA” by Werner JaegerLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing...
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CAESAR IMPERATOR
Mission Plan: - Caesar appraises the political landscape in Rome - Optimates leverage lawfare and raise legions to destroy the Populares faction under Caesar - The Roman Revolution - Decision tree, Commander's Intent, seizing Fate by the throat Further Reading: - "The Roman Revolution" by Ronald...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: - Adventures of lives past - Vietnam Jungle exploration with the tribes of the highlands - Great central Asian steppe living - American Frontierism and the American Essence and TraditionLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing CompanyDVXPublishingCompany.com...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: - Interview with Mr. Calloway (@BetrayerWriting) on his new book "White Against Red" - Warfare changes but War and the Warrior Ethos are Perennial - Modern Zeitgeist of slop; Vitality in the face of the Spiritual Weakness of Modernity - Writing fiction, the importance of fiction,...
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CAESAR IMPERATOR
Mission Plan: * Introduction to Caesar's Civil War; Commentary on the text * Late Roman Republic; Social Civil Conflict * Modern Applications, the nature of war and the political * Providing a model for analysis, the education of a Soldier-Prince for you, Legionary * Where left off with Caesar...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Interview with Tiberius- Discussion regarding the modern US Military, Hegseth, Patriotic Reform - Full Spectrum Dominance, Hybrid Warfare, the Political, Information Dominance - The Martial Ethos, changing the political through culture - Honor, Courage, Excellence as core…
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan: * Guided Reading of Edward Luttwak's "Strategy" * Paradoxes of Strategy, the Indirect Approach * War versus Warfare, Irrational versus Rational * War as a human endeavor and the shortcomings of rationality, rationality as a tool not an end Further Reading: "Strategy: The Logic of…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: - Interview with Mark from Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast - Eternal Warrior Values; Honor, Courage, Contempt for Danger - Modernity and the need of Purpose and Spirituality - Germanic Sagas, Pagan pre-Christian Spirituality and Philosophy Further Reading: - "The Archetypes and The...
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AGONIA
Mission Plan: * The Will and its Anatomy * Application of the Will * Objects of focus: “The Enemy” and the “Patria" (SuperEgo) * Virtue “Ethics” and its uses * Legionary command and self-conquest Logistics:My Book"Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: * Interview with Will Tanner from American Tribune News * President Trump, Foreign Policy, Domestic Policy, what his administration will portend * American History and Politics, the Wider Anglosphere * Liberalism is Communism * A new horizon, Musk and Thiel as a new Elite * Advice…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: * Interview with Mark from Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast * The Warrior Ethos, Cycle of Civilization, the Reality of Life * Evolution of the US Army from Cold War through the GWOT and back to Conventional Warfare focus * Southern Honor Culture Logistics:My Book"Caesar Bellator" by…
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan:- MCDP 5 Chapter 3 Planning Effectively- Planning horizons- Planning progressions and principles- Planning up and down the chain of command- Commandership and Planning- Battlefield Planning with Col. HackworthFurther Reading:MCDP 5 PLANNING”About Face” by Col. HackworthLogistics:My...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Interview with Montana- Reading Strauss - Platonic Concepts of the “Ideal”- The importance of Plato- Plato’s Background and esoteric v. exoteric writing- Gramsci, the role malleable quality of culture, and Ideology Further Reading:The City and Man by Leo StraussLogistics:My...
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TECHNICA
Mission Plan:- MCDP 5 Chapter 2 Guided Reading Transmission- Types of Planning- Complexity v. Simplicity- Forward v. Back Planning- Point v. General Goal Setting- NATO v. Warsaw Pact Planning and Command CultureFurther Reading:MCDP 5 PLANNINGLogistics:My Book"Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX...
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: * Current Events, Crises, America's retreat on all fronts * Looming conflict over Taiwan * Belt and Road/String of Pearls * The geopolitical nature of Han China, its perceptions, and its vision * Phenomenon of "Baizuo", Liberalism, and factions within the PRC * CCP infiltration of…
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WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Interview with Adam Smith from Myth of the 20th Century- Hybrid Warfare- Sean McFate’s vision of 5GW/Hybrid Warfare- Understanding the goal of war and the political- War is multifarious and does not depend on one form of conventional war which is now antiquated- Primacy of...
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POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- What is the State, City, Patria, and Justice/Law/Culture- Strauss’ read on Aristotle- Aristotle’s "Politics" - Nature (Physis) versus Custom (Nomos)- The Purpose i.e. "the mission" of a nationFurther Reading:The City and Man by Leo StraussLogistics:My Book"Caesar Bellator" by Lance...
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BRUTA HISTORIA
Mission Plan: - The professional life of Erik Prince, Patriotism and Professional Integrity - Private Military Contracting versus Mercenaryism Defined - DoD Contracting, "Cost+Rate" contracting model versus Prince's Honest Business Model contracting practice - Blackwater, GWOT, and the centrality...
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