Planning Phase Syndicate
Planning phase syndicate is a collective of X-Wing miniatures game players, sharing their experiences with the game. They will strive to bring you a variety of content from training and how to videos all the way to streamed games and hot meta-takes. The show’s focus Will be both to teaching new players as well as helping to hone those veterans skills. With fun, educational, and creative content, they will endeavor to add value to the listeners X-Wing experience. With some in-depth discussion, laughs, disagreements, and just plain rants they intend to provide content for the entire player spectrum from beginners to top table finishers. Start your planning phase with them and join the syndicate!
Episodes

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
PQ’s are continuing to roll in, and the meta continues to feel diverse. This episode we tackle the UKGE Tournament’s Top 8 as well as a few PQs. We review Alex’s run in Ohio and focus on some more lists that are performing well. We also cover the next round of spoilers and talk about Morgan and Ashoka as the new leaders this week.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/major-tournament-2025-05-30-ope-games-expo-friday-birmingham/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/major-tournament-2025-05-31-ope-games-expo-birmingham/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-31-kayfabe-cards-riverton-utah/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-31-recess-games-north-olmsted-ohio/

7 days ago
7 days ago
After a long memorial day weekend, the team is back and ready to talk Unlimited. This episode we discuss the most recent top 8 from the Minnesota Regional Qualifier as well as some really cool decks that made top 64. Then we jump into spoilers which now include a slew of High Republic cards.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/273310
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https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/13930628-0252-4129-99e5-b2e70065cab0
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/078d4484-3157-480c-929f-b2e6003ccf37
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/f3db5256-e424-4889-9049-b2e7002c21ce
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/51ea9114-6b9b-4509-b2a8-b2e600ee9336
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/e34a8538-0ca4-47fb-9414-b2e600d77972

Monday May 19, 2025
It’s an Ewok Life | PQ Analysis | Fun Lists to Feast Your Appetite On
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Ewoks may become a thing in Unlimited and Tanner is here for it. The team review some of the new cards that released and speculate on how they will play out in the meta. They also cover Tanner's run in the PQ this weekend where he went 5-2. Lastly they talk about the meta going into MN over the next weekend.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-18-element-games-stockport/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-18-robe-da-elfi-pinerolo-pinerolo/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-17-libreria-joker-s-l-bilbao/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-17-homelands-elche/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-17-excel-rc-hobbies-garden-city-michigan/
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https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/2d7922ac-2f77-440f-b2f4-b2e000267a26
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/fe3b1224-bb9e-4790-9beb-b2e000f30692
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/982e0dac-0764-43c3-947a-b2e0014dcecb
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/b6f9c92f-d000-4322-8673-b2df017f4330
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/0ba52727-f297-40fb-841d-b2e00069330a

Thursday May 15, 2025
Rey Shield Complex Deck Tech - Special Edition
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
A special look at a deck tech that we normally only do on the youtube channel. This episode has Alex breaking down his recent Rey Security Complex deck that he brought to a store show down.
It is neat and has the ability to sneak up on unsuspecting players. Check out our deck and let us know what you think.
List: https://swudb.com/deck/dyHGjAxwrm

Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
This week we discuss the new leader that was shown this week.We also cover last weeks meta and talk about next week and what we would be running.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/286294 https://www.melee.gg/Tournament/View/304275 https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/304088 https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/287101 https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/282648

Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
This week the team gets together and reviews the most recent tournament in Lille which now qualifies as the largest Star Wars Unlimited Event to date. We also check out some new leaders that appear and give life into Legends Characters we did not think we would see.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/regional-qualifier-2025-05-03-ffg-fanfinity-lille
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https://porgdepot.com/hypergeometric-calculator/

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Sabine Wins Richmond | Richmond Analysis | New Leader | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Tanner and JJ attended Richmond for the Sector Qualifier this weekend. This week the they will cover their runs as well as the meta that has started to form coming out of the weekend. Also they will cover some of the new reveals for set 5.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/mysteries-of-the-force
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/251266
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/sector-qualifier-2025-04-26-ffg-star-city-games-richmond/

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Vader Wins a Showdown | Richmond Prep | More Lists to Watch For
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Here we are one week out from Richmond SQ and we are looking to talk about how to prep for a larger tournament. We also look at some lists from Showdowns that caught our eye that you should be on the lookout for.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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Wulf Gaming
https://swudb.com/deck/GgSEqrnF
https://swudb.com/deck/DWSBGluWnLd
Store Showdown Metropolis Center
https://swudb.com/deck/JgjjGClMdmI
https://swudb.com/deck/FDHIfEamBtzhW
For a Cause
https://swudb.com/deck/edit/vNaGjUto
https://swudb.com/deck/qHzAhIjCF
https://swudb.com/deck/WyGVDkMMoMrVI
https://swudb.com/deck/view/TJLYnrQpUm

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Jango is now suspended and the meta is going wild with decks that have been unlocked and new ones that are now viable. This episode will focus on the first tournament weekend without Jango and cover some of the results. We also talk about a few pet decks we are working on that we are loving into this new meta.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
This week is jam packed with various segments as we try to cover all that happened in SWU this week. The team gets together to talk about the spoilers from Legends of the Force as well as make some way to early leader predictions. We will also cover the results from Denver and Liverpool Sectional Qualifiers and see if Jango wins again.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate