Episode LXXXII - Grand Visions, Grand Armies (The Rising Storm

Episode LXXXII - Grand Visions, Grand Armies (The Rising Storm Commentary #1)

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FCSA is back to its High Republic ways with a look at Cavan Scott's The Rising Storm. I contrast the Valo attack with the Hetzal Disaster, and then go into this book's take on a standing army for the whole galaxy. I begin with some brief, non-spoilery thoughts on this morning's Bad Batch episode. Thanks for listening. For Light and Life! Twitter @neug485 Instagram @mneug1138 Church blog luminous-beings.com

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