

Space Cats Peace Turtles
Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson
An unofficial podcast for fans of Twilight Imperium and other strategy board games. Each episode is a humorous analysis of mechanics and strategies for new and experienced players alike!
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2025 • 15min
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Twilight Imperium Expansion 2 ANNOUNCEMENT (FOR YOUR EYES ONLY)
Well the elephant is out of the box now! For this special episode of SCPT we sat down with Liv Sheppard of Fantasy Flight Games for an interview about the just announced Twilight Imperium expansion titled THUNDER'S EDGE. Get it!
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Thunder's Edge Trailer:
https://youtu.be/L_2BkZTNjZ4?si=GrFehCYJH7VGRudl
Music provided by Ben Prunty
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 35min
414: Codex 4 - The Mole Part 2 (RPG Episode)
Another no preamble start as we get into the second part of our three part Twilight Imperium RPG story! Will our boys solve Absol's mystery?
Special thanks to our cast this week of EJ, Sun, Alec, and our wonderful GM Absol!
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty and Keanerschnitzel
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 14min
413: Codex 4 - Minor Factions Galactic Event
Today we're rounding out our Codex Four coverage with our final new Galactic Event (It's actually kinda old) Minor Factions! It's a super solid mode that I recommend whole heartedly to anyone who might be a little squeamish about these alternate game modes. It's not too much craziness and there is still plenty of room for classic Twilight Imperium strategy. My guest today is Jadiim Jedi who you might recognize from the Tournament 6 online Finals and the Portland Intergalactical finals from this year.
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
412: Codex 4 - Age of Commerce Galactic Event
This week we're talking about what is likely the goofiest of the new Galactic Events! It basically blows the lid off the tech game and enables everyone to lend each other into an apocalypse of SHARING. Our guest this week is El Blasto who was featured in the Finals of our online tournament this year and is also an accomplished streamer and commentator of our beloved game.
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 19min
411: Codex 4 - Age of Exploration Galactic Event
This week Hunter sits down with community member Andcat (and frequent merch collaborator) to talk about our experience with the Age of Exploration Galactic event. This is one of the more reasonable events and I think it brings a fun chill experience to the game. We moved the rundown to the end with this episode and you might want to stick around for it if you have missed having Matt in these episodes.
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 20min
410: Codex 4 - The Mole Part 1 (RPG EPISODE)
This week we've got a special presentation for you. No preamble! We just get right into another episode of us playing the TI RPG. Specifically this week we're tackling the first part of the module included in Codex 4! Expect part 2 in a few weeks.
Special thanks to our cast this week of EJ, Sun, Alec, and our wonderful GM Absol!
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Keanerschnitzel
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 15min
409: Codex 4 - Total War Galactic Event
More Codex Four coverage! This week Hunter sits down with JadiimJedi to talk in-dept about the Total War Galactic Event. It's a fun new way to play that game that I really encourage you to check out.
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
408: Playing against the Mahact
This week, Hunter sits down with Alec to answer the Galactic Council call! How do you beat the evil masters of the ancient galaxy? Find out within.
For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here:
https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 1min
407: Codex 4 - Liberation of Ordinian Scenario (Also surprise Omega Components)
And we're already back! Extra episode for you as an apology for last week. This time me and Root aka Alec are going to talk about our recent playthrough of the teaser scenario introduced in Codex Four. Also in the Intro I talk about the new Omega Components for X-89 and Magen Defense Grid so stay tuned for that.
Liberation of Ordinian Gameplay Video:
https://youtu.be/DLElMoj7CGM?si=vaUd9Y7ZZMnawJyJ
You can buy tickets to our LIVE SHOW in Portland OR on June 27th at 8:30pm right here:
https://kickstandcomedy.crowdwork.com/shows/space-cats-peace-turtles-live?date=2025-06-27T20:30:00
You can buy tickets to the Portland Intergalactical Tournament here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-twilight-imperium-intergalactical-tournament-portland-tickets-1350685680229
You can join the Intergalactical Discord here:
https://discord.gg/j5FwYsRW99
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 15min
406: Codex 4
April showers have brought June flowers it appears.
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/twilight-imperium-fourth-edition/
You can buy tickets to our LIVE SHOW in Portland OR on June 27th at 8:30pm right here:
https://kickstandcomedy.crowdwork.com/shows/space-cats-peace-turtles-live?date=2025-06-27T20:30:00
You can buy tickets to the Portland Intergalactical Tournament here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-twilight-imperium-intergalactical-tournament-portland-tickets-1350685680229
You can join the Intergalactical Discord here:
https://discord.gg/j5FwYsRW99
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/