The Freeborn Shard
By The Freeborn Shard
As of March 2022, we begin to focus on the much-anticipated Antares 2.
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The Freeborn ShardNov 12, 2022
3.5 - Antares 2 Vorl, and Revenge, Part V
The Vorl are now released for Antares 2. Episode 5 completes the 5-part radio play 'Revenge', and starts with an overview of the Vorl development, what they are and how to use their very different capabilities on the table. Episode 5 continues the story of 'Revenge' with 'The Chamber of Victory' - the reaction Fartok receives when he returns to Gharon Prime. The Ghar clones are played by Tim Bancroft and the narrator and podcaster was also Tim Bancroft.
3.4 - Antares 2 Overview and Revenge, Part IV
Antares 2 is released. Episode 4 continues the 5-part radio play 'Revenge', and starts with an overview of the changes and why we made them in Antares 2 (Vorl should be next episode). Episode 4 continues the story of 'Revenge' with 'The High Council Debate' - the reactions in the High Council when news of Fartok's victory reached the ears of the Algoryn. First Councillor Foran Du’Rel was played by Jon Harrington, Intelligence General Gudess Ma Taryn by Rosemary Bancroft, Special Division Councillor Ess Ma Rahq by Laura Marinchek, Traditionalist Councillor Ko’Be by Sergey Allen and Progressive Councillor Altesz Janar (yes, one of those Janars!) by Kevin Stotts and the narrator and podcaster was Tim Bancroft.
3.3 - Revenge, Part III: The Massacre at Duret IV
Episode 3 continuews with the background narrative to the release of Antares 2 in the next month or so. Tim explains what's happening to Antares development, mentions an Antares 2 Boot Camp on 28th May, and then Episode 3 continues the story of the Battle for Duret IV, the planet over which Rebel Commander Fartok and High Commander Karg are fighting. We're continuing with the experiment of narrated, dramatised episodes: this one continuing from the viewpoint of the Algoryn defenders. General Ko'Be is performed by Jon Harrington, Commander Ess Vahn by Kevin Stotts, Junior Officer Janar by Sergey Allen (yes, related to Tar Es Janar), and the narrator was Tim Bancroft.
3.2 - Revenge, Part II: Fartok' Defeat
We continue with the background narrative leading to the release of Antares 2 this year. Episode 2 continues the battle for Duret IV, the planet over which Rebel Commander Fartok and High Commander Karg are fighting. This time, we're experimenting with a narrated, dramatised episode from teh viewpoint of the Algoryn defenders. General Ko'Be is performed by Jon Harrington, Commander Ess Vahn by Kevin Stotts, Junior Officer Janar by Sergey Allen (yes, related to Tar Es Janar), and Commander Hetch by Rosemary Bancroft. Narrator was Tim Bancroft.
3.1 - Revenge, Part I: Karg's Triumph
With Antares 2 due sometime 2022, we thought we'd introduce some of the background to the Antares universe as it has become to support the 2nd Edition. To start with, we'll run through a few episodes of a short story concerned with, of course, the Algoryn and the Ghar Commanders Karg and Fartok...
That story is called 'Revenge', and this is episode one of that story.
2.2: The Ongoing Story
Justin has a chat with WLG Antares writer Tim Bancroft and creator Rick Priestley about the ongoing story. What's happened, what might effect what's happening and, perhaps, what might happen in the universe of 'Beyond the Gates of Antares'.
2.1 The TableTop Warlords
A podcast for the game 'Beyond the Gates of Antares' by Rick Priestley and Warlord Games. Hosts are Tim Bancroft and Justin Shearer, and this is a special format focusing on individual features: this episode, the wonderful Tabletop Warlords Kevin Stotts and Sergey Allen.
Introducing Antares Radio
Sean, Keith, Dan and Jamie from the Stoke wargames club produce an entirely different podcast which we're proud to post up here as an alternative to the Freeborn Shard episodes: Antares Radio, a rough-and-ready view from the Antarean trenches!
Here, the group go over what brought them into Antares, what armies they have - and why - and where they want to go next. From 1h19m (approx) the Antares Radio group discuss what they're doing during the current isolation and what's going on at their local club in Stoke (UK).
Episode 23: Virai Faction Special
Freeborn Shard Episode 22: The Dronescourge Returns Special
Freeborn Shard 21: Vehicles and Antares Day
Episode 20: Tournament Tactics and Mahran Vesh
Freeborn Shard 19: Hauler and 2018
Episode 18: Dimensional Gates and Antares Base One
Freeborn Shard Antares Podcast 17: Birthday Bash News and Videos
Episode 16: Events and Reviews
Freeborn Shard 15: Chryseis Shard Special
Freeborn Shard 14: Liberators & Open Signals
Freeborn Shard 13: List, Lessons & Builders
Freeborn Shard Episode 12 : Tournament Preparation
Freeborn Shard Episode 11: A Year in Antares, Tactics and Scenarios
Freeborn Shard Episode 10 Part 2: Noise Sector
Freeborn Shard Episode 10, part 1: Strike on Kar'a Nine
Freeborn Shard Episode 9: Freeborn
Freeborn Shard Episode 8: Ghar Rebel Outcasts
Reviews, club nights, hobby and observations on the Tsan Ra and NuHu to start; interview with Mark Croft of Ladywood, Birmingham at 15:23 (on one the Antares Initiative clubs); Rebel Outcasts overview at 24:20; and interview with Daniel Ewing of the Poole Wargames Society, Parkstone at around 51:50 (another Antares initiative club).
Freeborn Shard Episode 7: The Isorians
Episode 6: Boromites
Episode 5: The Algoryn Prosperate
Freeborn Shard 4 - The PanHuman Concord
A few reviews, competition results, plus a look at the forces of the PanHuman Concord: the Concord Combined Command. Includes an interview with Rick Priestley on his inspiration and ideas for the Concord.
(Beyond the Gates of Antares)
Freeborn Shard 3 - Xilos
Reviews of 'The Battle for Xilos' figures and supplement, including proposed lists for the Ghar Outcast Rebels and the first scenario by Listmeister David Horobin and a quick interview with Rick Priestley.
(Beyond the Gates of Antares)
Freeborn Shard 2 - Ghar Special
The Freeborn Shard Episode 1
This episode features news,
a quick outline of the Starter Set, the Xilos Horizon, and what to do with it,
an interview with Rick Priestley about what's coming up in the new supplement
An overview of what's different about the universe and the game