# legion (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover legion. Page: Feed: --- ## [Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores](https://23rdlegion.com/brother-bronte-by-fernando-a-flores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brother-bronte-by-fernando-a-flores) _2026-08-12 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ It s 2038, and the industrial South Texas town of Three Rivers is a dystopian wasteland. The mayor, who also controls the Big Tex Fish Cannery rules with an iron fist: outlawing reading and forcing the town s mothers into indentured servitude at the cannery. In the middle of this, Prosperina and Neftalí try to scrape out ... Read more The post Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores first appeared on… ## [3D Print: Sci Fi – Market Stand by Two Goblins in a Trench Coat](https://azazelx.com/2026/08/01/3d-print-sci-fi-market-stand-by-two-goblins-in-a-trench-coat/) _2026-08-01 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ A very quick one today just a couple of Market Stands that I decided to print, again inspired by watching Chris Peach aka Peachy s The Rambolorian YouTube series. Just as a couple of background pieces, I thought that they looked good and fit well into the more agrarian and bustling marketplace look that Star Continue reading ## [28mm RN-7 Medical Robots (Curufin 3D Prints)](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/28/28mm-rn-7-medical-robots-curufin-3d-prints/) _2026-07-28 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ More 3D Prints today. We have some more from sculptor Curufin with a Star Wars Legion-inspired theme, though this time they re.. well, they re not exactly infantry, nor humanoid, but they re your dudes -scale droids. Being the 28mm RN-7 Medical Robots that can be found as free STL files over on Cults3D. Pretty straightforward prints. I went Continue reading ## [Fabricator’s Lair 3D Prints- Epic Sector: Industry – Alternators](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/26/fabricators-lair-3d-prints-epic-sector-industry-alternators/) _2026-07-26 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ It s been a bit of awhile since we ve had anything from Fabricator s Lair to show. I have a couple more of the little pieces that can be found in the Epic Sector: Industry bundle. These ones are the Alternators . As with many of these smaller terrain pieces, they re pretty simple while still having enough detail Continue reading ## [3D Print: Gothic Computer Terminals “Sample For Tribes December 2023” by Forbidden Prints](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/24/3d-print-gothic-computer-terminals-sample-for-tribes-december-2023-by-forbidden-prints/) _2026-07-24 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ Another set of 3D printed computer terminals today for Dave Stone s Season of Scenery 2026. This time it s another pair of computer terminals, but with a more Grimdark theme. These come from Forbidden Prints on Myminifactory with the catchy name of Sample For Tribes December 2023 . Despite this one being another free file, I am actually Continue reading ## [3D Print: Sci Fi – Console Banks and Terminals by Sablebadger](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/21/3d-print-sci-fi-console-banks-and-terminals-by-sablebadger/) _2026-07-21 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ Continuing with the Star Wars-ish theme as we move into July and Dave Stone s Season of Scenery 2026, I ve got a whole bunch of printed computer consoles painted in a Star Wars Imperial style. I was inspired to print and paint these by watching through Chris Peach aka Peachy s series of YouTube videos showing the Continue reading ## [June 2026 Monthly Round-Up](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/17/june-2026-monthly-round-up/) _2026-07-17 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ Today we have a rather strongly themed monthly round-up for June s models. Yep! Every one of June s completed models are from a single faction in a single game. Not that I didn t also work on a bunch of other random things, but the completed stuff did manage to be tightly focused. Not that I didn t Continue reading ## [Star Wars Legion: 3D-Printed Imperial Officers – Skullforge and Black Remnant](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/15/star-wars-legion-3d-printed-imperial-officers-skullforge-and-black-remnant/) _2026-07-15 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ The final model post for June is this one a trio of 3D prints with a slight difference. These three models from left to right are Authority Field Commander from Skullforge, Authority Old Captain from Black Remnant and Muddy Officer from Skullforge. The interesting thing about these three is that I printed them myself Continue reading ## [Star Wars Legion: Imperial Specialists Personnel Expansion](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/13/star-wars-legion-imperial-specialists-personnel-expansion/) _2026-07-13 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ The Empire continues to rise with today s post, with two sets of the Imperial Specialists Personnel Expansion painted up. I went with the standard feldgrau uniform for the Imperial Officer here, though she does look a little too shiny here so I may have to go back and sort that out in the future. The Continue reading ## [Star Wars Legion: Death Troopers (Anvilrage Miniatures “Enhanced Troopers” 3D Print)](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/11/star-wars-legion-death-troopers-anvilrage-miniatures-enhanced-troopers-3d-print/) _2026-07-11 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ Today s Imperial models are 3D prints once again. These Death Trooper proxies are known as Enhanced Troopers from Anvilrage Studios. I picked up these models from Garfie s Games on eBay. These The Death Troopers wear really shiny armour that s pretty much in all black. This presented an interesting proposition to paint. I mean, it would Continue reading ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jeglv47faFNN) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Star Wars Legion: Stormtroopers (1st Edition) – But in Red this time. “Crimson Stormtroopers”](https://azazelx.com/2026/07/09/star-wars-legion-stormtroopers-1st-edition-but-in-red-this-time-crimson-stormtroopers/) _2026-07-09 · Azazel · Azazel's Bitz Box._ Another set of Stormtroopers today, and as the title says and your eyes clearly show, but in red this time . Why would you do that? you re probably not asking. Well, I mma gonna tellya why anyway. It s pretty simple really. I have two of the original core sets and also some of the newer models. If Continue reading ## [Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos (Magic: The Gathering) by Seanan McGuire](https://23rdlegion.com/strixhaven-omens-of-chaos-magic-the-gathering-by-seanan-mcguire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strixhaven-omens-of-chaos-magic-the-gathering-by-seanan-mcguire) _2026-07-07 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ \*\* This book was provided to me by Random House Worlds in exchange for a fair and honest review \*\* I m just going to cut to the chase, right off the bat, and say that this was a hard one to read that I almost DNF d about a dozen times. The premise was plenty intriguing. ... Read more The post Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos (Magic: The Gathering) by Seanan McGuire first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/06/16/fun-fact-the-old-mate.html) _2026-06-16 · John Payne_ Fun fact - the Old Mate has changed hands in the championship final only three times final: 2023, 2024 and 2025. Will Legion join the Free Jacks in this exclusive club? #mlr2026 ## [Old Mate Post Season](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/06/14/old-mate-post-season.html) _2026-06-14 · John Payne_ The Old Mate makes it to the playoffs once again. It has missed the playoffs only once (not including the aborted 2020 season) - in 2021 when New England Free Jacks took it from Rugby ATL in the final regular season match and the Free Jacks failed to make the post season. It has changed hands in the first round of the playoffs in 2018 (Seattle taking it from San Diego), 2019 (Seattle taking it… ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/05/24/the-old-mate-remains-with.html) _2026-05-25 · John Payne_ The Old Mate remains with Chicago who seem to be getting very comfortable with it. However, this week the broadcast cut before the fan celebration again. As a demonstration of rugby culture, can we make sure this gets on broadcast every week? Ideally with fans from both teams sharing a drink! #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/05/17/watching-the-free-jacks-from.html) _2026-05-18 · John Payne_ Watching the Free Jacks from Foxboro MA! #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/05/13/can-you-beat-this-open.html) _2026-05-13 · John Payne_ Can you beat this open and honest discussion about some key MLR topics including RRS and state of the business? youtu.be/Is1kGeB01… #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/05/13/old-mate-remains-with-chicago.html) _2026-05-13 · John Payne_ Old Mate remains with Chicago , and now travels with them to California , hoping to tie up their longest previous reign of 5 defenses (2025 week 3-\>week 9). California is aiming to take it back from Chicago after losing it to them in week 3 of this season! #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/05/05/the-old-mate-stays-with.html) _2026-05-05 · John Payne_ The Old Mate stays with Chicago . Anthem will travel to make their 5th ever challenge and their 1st for 2026. This will be Chicago’s 4th straight defense - their record is 6. #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/05/01/less-than-hours-to-get.html) _2026-05-01 · John Payne_ Less than 36 hours to get your picks in: rangerpicks.rugby/week6 ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YnEFFU4xyHAq) _2026-05-01 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/27/old-mate-stays-with-chicago.html) _2026-04-27 · John Payne_ Old Mate stays with Chicago . OGDC will travel to Chicago to challenge for it. Old Glory have only won the lineal title one time, way back in week 2 of 2024 when they took it from New England . 2 unsuccessful challenges since then - the most recent against Chicago in week 5 of 2025. #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/26/left-family-vacation-early-drove.html) _2026-04-26 · John Payne_ Left family vacation early, drove 280 miles, 5 hours and 5 states to get to the @nefreejacks match! Huzzah! #LetsRide #mlr2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/22/old-mate-will-now-travel.html) _2026-04-22 · John Payne_ Old Mate will now travel to Seattle with Chicago . Seattle have won it 7 times, with 8 failed challenges. The last time Seattle challenged Chicago for it, they won 28-22 in week 10 of 2025. They most recently lost it to New England in week 16 of that season after taking it back from Houston the prior week. ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/22/ranger-picks-calendars-are-updated.html) _2026-04-22 · John Payne_ Ranger Picks Calendars are updated after Chicago Hounds announced some schedule changes for the upcoming Sunday Night Rugby. ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/20/the-old-mate-stays-with.html) _2026-04-20 · John Payne_ The Old Mate stays with Chicago. I did manage to get a picture with it though. ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/17/old-mate-chaos-report-how.html) _2026-04-17 · John Payne_ 🔥 OLD MATE CHAOS REPORT 🔥 How wild has the Major League Rugby Old Mate Challenge Cup really been? Since the beginning of the league, runs of consecutive successful challenges have happened: 🥄 14 times — One-and-done chaos ⚔️ 6 times — Back-to-back takeovers 🔥 5 times — Three straight weeks of madness 👑 1 time — FOUR straight successful challenges And that legendary 4-match streak? 📜 It… ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/15/the-old-mate-travels-to.html) _2026-04-16 · John Payne_ The Old Mate travels to Nashville this weekend! Can Chicago hold it or will New England force it to change hands for the 3rd time this season in only week 4? #mlr2026 #rugby ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/12/not-without-some-hiccups-but.html) _2026-04-13 · John Payne_ Not without some hiccups but Sunday Night Rugby on ESPN was awesome. Technical difficulties handled with some seasoned announcers coming off the bench. #mlr2026 usmlr ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/12/and-the-hounds-take-the.html) _2026-04-13 · John Payne_ And the Hounds take the Old Mate from California Legion on Legion’s first ever defense. This cup likes to move around! #mlr2026 #rugby ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/12/just-a-quick-refresher-on.html) _2026-04-12 · John Payne_ Just a quick refresher on the Supporters Challenge Cup ( Old Mate ) - the cup has to be WON to be claimed. A draw means the current holder retains it. Chicago missed out in round 3 of 2024 by tying with OGDC. h/t MLRStats #MLR2026 ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/J4VR9asw7LSy) _2026-04-12 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/09/this-post-has-a-limited.html) _2026-04-09 · John Payne_ This post has a limited audience. Possibly only me. I created a TRMNL plugin for tracking the Old Mate . Get it here: trmnl.com/recipes/2… ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/09/you-can-now-trace-the.html) _2026-04-09 · John Payne_ You can now trace the MLR Supporters Challenge Cup history directly on the MLR website! #MLR2026 is shaping up awesome ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/08/chicago-hounds-have-only-won.html) _2026-04-08 · John Payne_ Chicago Hounds have only won The Old Mate once when they took it from New England Free Jacks in week 3 of the 2025 season after 5 failed challenges across 2023 and 2024. They held it until Seattle took it from them in week 10. Will they get it back on #MLR2026 Sunday Night Rugby this week? #rugby ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/07/the-old-mate-is-a.html) _2026-04-07 · John Payne_ The Old Mate is a hot potato. 36% of holders lose it immediately, and most teams don’t survive more than a couple of defenses. If you’ve got it, it probably won’t be yours for long. We’ll be watching California Legion! #MLR2026 ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/04/congrats-to-legion-for-winning.html) _2026-04-05 · John Payne_ Congrats to Legion for winning the Old Mate from the Free Jacks . The Old Mate is next up for challenge by Chicago Hounds next week! The Hounds previously held it for a streak of 5 matches in 2025 winning in week 3 from the Free Jacks https://oldmate.rugby ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/04/eight-clubs-claimed-the-old.html) _2026-04-04 · John Payne_ Eight clubs claimed the Old Mate on their very 1st challenge, and 3 more got there on their 2nd try. But not everyone had an easy path: Old Glory needed four shots, Chicago needed 6, and Houston had to wait 7 challenge matches before finally getting their hands on it. California Legion has an opportunity to join the 1st attempt club. ## [(untitled)](https://jpayne.sackheads.blog/2026/04/03/the-mlr-supporters-challenge-cup.html) _2026-04-03 · John Payne_ The MLR Supporters Challenge Cup has already produced: 124 completed title matches 14 teams to win it at least once 47 separate reigns 2 current teams still waiting for their first hold San Diego, Seattle , and New England are the big three of this hidden history. Match number 125 coming up! ## [Moonfall (The Everlands Trilogy #2) by Ed Crocker](https://23rdlegion.com/moonfall-the-everlands-trilogy-2-by-ed-crocker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moonfall-the-everlands-trilogy-2-by-ed-crocker) _2026-03-04 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ \*\* This book was provided to me by St. Martin s Press in exchange for a fair and honest review \*\* When I got the opportunity to read Lightfall after reading the very intriguing synopsis, I was pretty happy. What I didn t know was what a whirlwind adventure Mr. Crocker was going to be taking me ... Read more The post Moonfall (The Everlands Trilogy #2) by Ed Crocker first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [King Sorrow by Joe Hill](https://23rdlegion.com/king-sorrow-by-joe-hill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=king-sorrow-by-joe-hill) _2026-02-24 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ Where to even start with this roller coaster. Arthur Oakes is trapped in a situation where he is being forced to steal rare books from the library at Rackham College, where he works and is a student, by a local drug dealer and her partner in order to protect the life of Arthur s mother, who ... Read more The post King Sorrow by Joe Hill first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula](https://23rdlegion.com/the-geomagician-by-jennifer-mandula/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-geomagician-by-jennifer-mandula) _2026-01-08 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ \*\* This book was provided to me by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review \*\* I m always fascinated to pick up an author s first novel. Of course, I applaud any individual who undertakes the huge undertaking of creating a world(s) and then nakedly sharing it with people who can, quite honestly, be ... Read more The post The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [Empire of the Dawn (Empire of the Vampire #3) by Jay Kristoff](https://23rdlegion.com/empire-of-the-dawn-empire-of-the-vampire-3-by-jay-kristoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=empire-of-the-dawn-empire-of-the-vampire-3-by-jay-kristoff) _2025-11-25 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ So this is it. The end of the saga of Gabriel de León and Dior Lachance. This series has had be utterly captivated for the past four years, and I just knew that the conclusion was going to smack me in the face. What I wasn t expecting, however, was how damn hard it hit me ... Read more The post Empire of the Dawn (Empire of the Vampire #3) by Jay Kristoff first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones](https://23rdlegion.com/night-of-the-mannequins-by-stephen-graham-jones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=night-of-the-mannequins-by-stephen-graham-jones) _2025-11-24 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ So I get this email from a rep at Tor saying Hey, we are about to release this novella from an author you like, and we d really like you to give it a read. Seeing that it was Dr. Jones, I knew it would be a bit twisty, and very enjoyable. What the hell did ... Read more The post Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [The Harvest by Ryan Hyatt](https://23rdlegion.com/the-harvest-by-ryan-hyatt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-harvest-by-ryan-hyatt) _2025-11-20 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ The future is now! Denizens of near future Los Angeles now have automations and robots helping with all aspects of public life. So, when Dr. Deidra Cranston steps into to her fully automated Hum Around ride, mind heavy with questions of the future, she doesn t think twice about seeing where she was actually going. Needless ... Read more The post The Harvest by Ryan Hyatt first appeared on 23rd… ## [Shiny Happy People by Clay McLeod Chapman](https://23rdlegion.com/shiny-happy-people-by-clay-mcleod-chapman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shiny-happy-people-by-clay-mcleod-chapman) _2025-11-14 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ Mr. Chapman abhors normalcy, and this is a very very good thing. Over the past few years he s managed make me terrified of crabs, be very wary of mushrooms, and have some serious PTSD from the Satanic Panic insanity. What he does in Shiny Happy People appears to be, on the surface, just a classic ... Read more The post Shiny Happy People by Clay McLeod Chapman first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [All Hallows by Christopher Golden](https://23rdlegion.com/all-hallows-by-christopher-golden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-hallows-by-christopher-golden) _2025-11-07 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ I have a favorite Halloween song, and it s pretty atypical. Back in 2003, Austin band Li l Cap n Travis put out a single called To All the Trick-Or-Treaters (you can listen to it here). Perhaps, unknowingly (though it would be fantastic if he was familiar with the track), Mr. Golden has, basically, fleshed out a lot ... Read more The post All Hallows by Christopher Golden first appeared on 23rd… ## [Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix](https://23rdlegion.com/witchcraft-for-wayward-girls-by-grady-hendrix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=witchcraft-for-wayward-girls-by-grady-hendrix) _2025-11-04 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ It is the Summer of 1970, and, in St. Augustine, Florida, exists the Wellwood House, a home for wayward girls to be tucked away from public view so they can have their babies and then return to a normal life. Run by the very very stern Miss Wellwood, each girl is stripped of her identity ... Read more The post Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [Show Me Where It Hurts by Robert E. Stahl](https://23rdlegion.com/show-me-where-it-hurts-by-robert-e-stahl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=show-me-where-it-hurts-by-robert-e-stahl) _2025-10-23 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ I m a big fan of short fiction. Short horror, even better. I remember, as a child, devouring Stephen King s Skeleton Crew, Night Shift and Nightmares Dreamscapes. There is just something about an author s ability to convey a sense of terror in just a handful of pages that is magical. Mr. Stahl has this magical ... Read more The post Show Me Where It Hurts by Robert E. Stahl first appeared on 23rd… ## [The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater](https://23rdlegion.com/the-listeners-by-maggie-stiefvater/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-listeners-by-maggie-stiefvater) _2025-10-16 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ The year is 1942 and June Hoss Hudson is the general manager of the luxurious Avallon Hotel Spa: playground of the most aristocratic of families in West Virginia. June, a very unlikely candidate for the role she holds runs the Avallon like a well oiled machine is suddenly met with the biggest of challenges: ... Read more The post The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater first appeared on 23rd Legion . ## [The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones](https://23rdlegion.com/the-buffalo-hunter-hunter-by-stephen-graham-jones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-buffalo-hunter-hunter-by-stephen-graham-jones) _2025-09-03 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ It s been a very good time for new creative slants on vampire novels, recently, and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is a prime example. The setup is pretty atypical for a horror read. In 2012, a diary written by a Lutheran pastor back in 1912 is discovered in the walls of Montana church. The majority of ... Read more The post The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones first appeared on 23rd… ## [Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab](https://23rdlegion.com/bury-our-bones-in-the-midnight-soil-by-v-e-schwab/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bury-our-bones-in-the-midnight-soil-by-v-e-schwab) _2025-08-12 · Justin Bowers · 23rd Legion_ I adore Ms. Schwab s writing, and she has proven to surprise me again and again with her ability to shift gears, and styles, with each release. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is no different. Queer vampire stories are definitely not new, but Ms. Schwab introduces some new twists that make this novel incredibly ... Read more The post Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab first…