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Member Monday! X3 SPACE MARINE CODEXES CONFIRMED!

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Overview

This episode is a “Member Monday” livestream where the host reacts to and interprets multiple Warhammer 40,000 rumors and update leaks—with a major focus on claims around Space Marines receiving free Codexes. The host also moderates chat, runs membership-driven gags/giveaways, and discusses side topics like other Games Workshop ranges and a tabletop/Kickstarter project.

Main points: Space Marines “free Codex” situation

What the host claims is happening

The host states that a “free Space Marine Codex” release is confirmed, framing it into multiple physical format tiers:

  • Standard release (“floppy”/paperback-style)
  • Limited edition hardback
  • “Super limited” version (with the host suggesting it could sell out via scalpers)

Price expectations and rationale

  • The host expects the physical bundles (for higher tiers) to land around ~£120.
  • He argues profit margins should be high because he believes the books are cheap to produce.
  • He repeatedly emphasizes that his priority is using the physical books for lore/imagery and reading rules, noting that rules tend to change frequently anyway.

Datasheet math: how many are expected in the new Codex

A major segment involves the host and “Alejandro/Allspecs” working through expected changes to the number of datasheets.

  • Starting point: 101 datasheets in the current Codex
  • After removals/consolidations (including items moved to Legends and other subtractions): expected total becomes 85 datasheets for the new Space Marines Codex
  • Some additions are expected, including Armageddon-themed units and new characters/wargear

The host highlights patterns such as:

  • Generic options and various units/vehicles seeming to disappear into Legends or be consolidated
  • Librarian/Ultramarines-related content changing, including a claim that “my librarian” is gone
  • Rumors of missing inclusions treated as evidence of broader removal/consolidation

Rumors/expectations about specific releases (e.g., Dreadnought)

“Venge Dread/Dreadnought” discussion

  • The host leans toward the rumor that Venge Dread/Dreadnought is not part of this immediate Codex wave.
  • Instead, he expects it as a mid-edition release, meaning it may arrive later via:
    • app updates/additions, or
    • a second wave product drop

He also argues GW’s typical pattern includes:

  • a second wave of releases, and/or
  • accompanying app updates

Strong commentary: Ultramarines favoritism + character complaints

The host delivers extended criticism that Ultramarines receive disproportionate love.

Core complaints

  • GW is said to overemphasize Ultramarines in too many spotlight moments.
  • Other chapters (and even non-Ultra factions) are presented as being neglected.
  • He warns this could drive players away, making the setting feel too one-sided.

Criticism of a new Ultramarines character/model

The host especially criticizes a new Ultramarines character/model (spelled inconsistently in subtitles: Connor/Conorius), calling it:

  • a wasted character
  • lacking enough impact for the plastics/production space it takes
  • something that could have gone to more interesting, previously-hyped concepts/chapters

Broader impact on collecting

He argues that if Ultramarines are always the centerpiece, collectors may stop collecting Marines due to:

  • repetitiveness
  • perceived imbalance in what’s being prioritized

Other faction/rerumor threads

Space Orcs

  • Discussion includes Orc book language mentioning “scar boys” and “knobs”.
  • The host speculates this could hint at future Orc expansion/reworks (possibly “2.0” style updates).

Beyond (novels / audiobook)

  • The host praises/discusses reactions to “Beyond”.
  • He jokes about how a specific moment (where Beyond starts singing) might translate to an audiobook format.

AOS & Old World

The host claims rumors suggest:

  • an AOS reset
  • renewed focus on Old World/Tomb Kings, including possible new Skeleton support

He frames this as backed by his rumor network (“confirmed by too many sources”), while repeating a disclaimer that “all rumors are lies.”

Disclaimer tone: The host reiterates “all rumors are lies,” even while treating some claims as likely or heavily sourced.

Extra content & community mechanics (stream structure)

Although not “news,” these elements are central to the stream:

  • Heavy membership/funding gags, including threats of making people gift memberships
  • Chat moderation
  • Multiple giveaways, including a member wheel
  • Promotion of a creator/partner’s tabletop Kickstarter / 3D-printing and battle-train/cart scenarios
    • Scenario mechanics discussed include escort/protect or capture-and-race-style gameplay
    • Shipping limitations mentioned (including EU shipping restrictions)

Presenters / contributors

  • Varak / Var — main host; livestream control, Q&A, analysis, giveaways
  • Woodimp — mentioned repeatedly; 3D-printing and Kickstarter/shop contributions
  • April — recurring “manager/assistant” figure (account/password/review handling)
  • Alejandro — credited for the datasheet “math”
  • Allspecs — credited with additional calculations
  • LostLeftTenant — super chats/gifted memberships mentioned; participates in interactions/giveaway
  • Gra(i)n Train — gifted membership mention
  • Mark — gifted membership mention
  • Mr. Milky Monday — gifted membership mention
  • Stow — painter whose work is promoted
  • Gage (Marius Gage) — referenced multiple times during Ultramarines discussion
  • Beyond — referenced as the author/character connected to the novel/audio (not a live contributor)

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