Deploy the Garrison: Season 4, Episode 1 - Interview with Will Shick & Will Pagani
We’re back with a massive episode to kick off Season 4 of Deploy the Garrison—and the official beginning of the new edition of Star Wars: Legion. In this exclusive interview, Kris sits down with Will Shick and Will Pagani from Atomic Mass Games to dig deep into the April 15th update and what it means for the future of the game.
This interview covers a lot of ground, and we didn’t hold back with the questions. From rules philosophy to organized play, from production pipelines to community reactions, this is a must-watch conversation for anyone who cares about the direction of Legion.
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🔍 Key Topics Covered
🧭 Big Picture & Design Direction
We talk about what it means for Legion to enter a new edition—and what the team’s goals are for this next chapter. Shick unleashes Pagani to teases the brand new campaign mode that’s launching around the new Starter Boxes and hints at how Legion could become more narrative and immersive in the future.
⚡ The Palpatine Decision
We ask directly about the removal of Emperor Palpatine and the Imperial Royal Guard, and the reaction that followed. What does it mean for player trust, and how do AMG’s designers navigate tough calls like this?
🎲 Organized Play & Galactic Conquest
There’s a detailed update on the Galactic Conquest system, AMG’s vision for local event support, and how they want to rebuild the foundation of Legion’s competitive scene in a healthier, more sustainable way.
🏭 Production Pipelines & Future Planning
Shick and Pagani pull back the curtain a bit on how products are made, what the timeline looks like for getting units from design to shelf, and even join us in speculating about what’s coming next…
✨ Final Thoughts
This episode was an absolute blast to record, and we’re so thankful to Will & Will for their openness, transparency, and time. It’s a great way to open up a new season of the podcast—and a new chapter for the game.
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