Warhammer TV Details Penitence Commentary and Horus Heresy Skitarii Show

Warhammer TV's latest slate of programming focuses on the production behind the Penitence animated series alongside rules design discussions for The Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness. The broadcast schedule covers animation background lore, tabletop rules design for Mechanicum forces, and a timed modelling challenge.

Behind the scenes of Penitence

The latest episode of Deep Strike features members of the Warhammer Animations team discussing the production of Penitence. The three-part series, comprising the episodes Covenant, Revelation, and Absolution, follows Battle Sisters from the Order of the Sacred Rose as they defend a besieged world against Ork Kommandos. The show's creators discuss the specific background of the Sacred Rose, the circumstances of the invasion, and the narrative consequences of the final episode.

For Adepta Sororitas and Ork collectors, the feature provides additional narrative context for both factions. The Order of the Sacred Rose is known for its stoic discipline, providing a clear visual and thematic contrast to the guerrilla warfare favoured by Ork Kommandos. Players looking to base thematic tabletop scenarios on the series can use the background details discussed by the team to inform terrain choices and mission setups.

Skitarii Conclaves and hobby shows

The Horus Heresy show How We Roll features studio writer Neil and presenter Josh examining the Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms, known as the Steel Hand of Mars. The discussion focuses on the rules design philosophy behind Skitarii Conclaves and how these cybernetic infantry forces integrate into the wider Age of Darkness setting.

For Mechanicum and Age of Darkness players, this insight into the Skitarii Conclaves rules provides guidance on army organisation. The inclusion of specialised Skitarii cohorts offers collectors alternate ways to structure their forces, whether operating as independent battle groups or supporting allied Space Marine Legions.

The lineup is rounded out by Scrap Demon, a timed building challenge centred on creating pirate ships adapted to various Warhammer settings. Participants select parts from a shared pool of sprues to build ocean, land, air, or void vessels. For hobbyists, the show demonstrates scratch-building and kitbashing methods that can be applied to custom vehicle conversions.