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The Bearded Spartan

@thebeardedspartan.bsky.social
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44 year-old parent, geek. Recently diagnosed Autistic dude who loves Warhammer 40k, Battletech, Greek Mythology, Halo and all sorts of other weird and wonderful things. Mentally ill as f...

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BattleTech @battletech.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Catalyst Game Labs has partnered with Humble Bundle to bring you The BattleTech RPG Collection! Charity proceeds are going to Gamers Outreach to help hospitalized families through our shared love of gaming! bit.ly/BattleTech-TT... #HumbleBundle #TTRPG #tabletop #wargame
Grow your BattleTech collection while helping out Gamers Outreach with a new Humble Bundle!
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today I learned that Ren Faires are basically just places that people like me go when they want to meet other people like me, instead of feeling so goddamn lonely all the time. Had a brilliant day! Who woulda thunk it? #LegendaryFaeryFestival #Llangollen
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Inspirational Skeletor @skeletorinspires.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Healing can be so hard when your inner child wants love, your teenage self wants revenge, and your current self only wants peace. Says Skeletor existing as all three all the goddamn time.
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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Microsoft is planning to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft wants to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
I was not emotionally prepared for #DetroitBecomeHuman It's a game that's been on my gaming radar for sooooo long and now that I've finally got it, it's hitting me in the feelies in the same way Mass Effect did. I'm gonna be devastated when it ends, I just know it. Such a beautiful game.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Weird note left on my car today. Just one word; bellend, but with a smiley face drawn underneath. Not too sure what to make of it...
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Bishop Steiner @bishopsteiner.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Data ..being that Autistic Icon, as always.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
R.I.P Anthony Head. Fuck you 2026 #Buffy #nescafe #tedlasso
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Work continues on the Alpha Strike Clan 'mechs. Eventually settled on Clan Ghost Bear's Omega Galaxy; a little more complex than the Space Marines I'm used to painting, but not so complex that I'll spend forever procrastinating instead of getting stuck in! #hobbypainting #battletech #tabletopgaming
Five plastic 'mechs from Battletech's Alpha Strike box set painted in dark grey. The models have light blue accents, green canopies and off-white weapons. The background is white and the models are standing on a black plastic box lid secured with a red elasticated band.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Just come back from watching #TheyWillKillYou at the cinema. A spectacular movie, though probably not for everyone. The second best part of the outing was the fact that the showing had a total of just six other people watching. It was a beautiful experience 😆🤙🏻
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save NHS dentistry and make it fit for the 21st century
People are pulling out their own teeth! This dentist is so concerned he’s started a petition calling for the Government to take real action - fast - to fix our dental crisis. I’ve signed – will you jo...
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Went to see Big Kids Circus: Jurassic tonight. My first ever circus and it was magnificent. Felt joy for the first time in a long time. If you come across it at any point, buy a ticket, you won't regret it #BigKidsCircus #Circus
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
We know that Necrana is deadly and terrifying, but, can we appreciate just how far she travelled through the Wastes to get to Primus. I love the idea of the Revenant of Ceres trudging endlessly, silently, through the storms or haunting the tunnels as she draws ever closer. #necromunda #houseescher
A rough map in shades of tan and brown, showing a portion of Necromunda's surface. Two red circles, linked by a thin line, show the locations of Hive Ceres and Hive Primus, indicated by small black triangles. An official scale is not shown.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
We don't do Valentine's Day in our household; love is shown every day. It is perhaps ironic then that this awesome gift from my wife arrived today of all days. I've loved Mad Donna since I was a teenager, but never got around to buying her myself. #Necromunda #hobbygaming #tabletopgaming
A metal model of 'Mad' Donna Ulanti, a special character from the Necromunda game. It is new in its white blister pack, with the word 'Citadel' in yellow at the top.
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Fabian Blake(he/him)My heart has joined the thousand💔 @glitzydemon.itch.io · 13/02/2026
Baseline - this is good news. But also: While it's important to stand together & accept that we face many of the same barriers & prejudices, the fact that this rise is 'largely driven by Roma' opens so many more lines of enquiry to drive genuine equality and inclusion for all Roma & Mincéirs.
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Bishop Steiner @bishopsteiner.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Possible trigger warning over meds: My little boy got his ADHD diagnosis and has been given meds. On the surface, this is good, but many in the ND community have attested that the changes wrought by the meds freaked them out. What should I expect with him when he starts taking them? #ADHD
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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Starmer once again says there will be no return to free movement of people Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I've LOVED Gwent since I originally played The Wild Hunt, to the point I considered buying one of the expensive sets on Etsy. Discovered and bought this a few weeks ago but only got to play today. The wife and kids are hooked now and I spent my day playing Gwent. Heaven! #Gwent #TheWitcher #WildHunt
Front cover of the Gwent boxed set; a self contained tabletop card battle game based on The Witcher universe. The cover shows the protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, facing off against his adoptive daughter, Cirilla of Cintra. The background is a dark wood effect with cyan smoke highlighting the characters. The name of the game (Gwent) is written in a large font at the top, and is gold in colour.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
It's always a joy to watch the kids' faces as they open their gifts each year. This year, however, I was unexpectedly hit in the feels for a different reason. She's a good 'un, my wife is. #Linkinpark #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth
A signed photo of Linkin Park front man Chester Bennington mid-scream during a performance. The frame is black and thick, while a silver plaque at the bottom says 'Chester Bennington, Linkin Park'
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Finally playing the Shadow of Kerensky DLC and I think I might have become a filthy Clanner. There's knowing that Clan mechs are superior, then there's experiencing it 😳 #mechwarrior5 #battletech
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Had a molar extracted today and the anaesthetic is starting to wear off. This is not going to be a fun evening 😩
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Man, the McAllisters really were shitty people weren't they? 🤔😆 Annual rewatch of Home Alone with the kids. #HomeAlone
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Josh Reynolds @jmreynolds.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
As an immigrant from the US, I can't help but stare in horrified wonder as the UK attempts to speed run its way to a similar state of ruin. You have all these wonderful things, and its like you just want to throw them away on the say so of a man with a face like a soggy cabbage.
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Fabian Blake(he/him)My heart has joined the thousand💔 @glitzydemon.itch.io · 03/12/2025
I'm reaching out because we just learned that the cost for our son to sit his GCSEs has rocketed & we don't have the money. He's worked so hard against so many odds. Access to education for Roma is often hard esp with additional needs please help him reach his dream 🙏 ko-fi.com/glitzydemon/...
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Dr. Amy, PsyD 🎃 @dramypsyd.rmh-therapy.com · 27/11/2025
PSA to neurotypicals - asking “why” is not arguing. “Here is how a thing is.” “Why?” Is not an argument. It’s a request for more information. Why is the thing that way? Teach me.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
My mercenary unit is an Enhanced Lance representing me, my wife and kids. Eldest recently discovered the Atlas, and Kerensky's famous quote. Kid: "Can I swap my mech from an Awesome to an Atlas dad?" Me: "Yeah, of course" Kid: "Can you paint it to look like death?" Damn it... WIP #battletech
An Atlas mech from Battletech. It is primarily black with the beginnings of a basic skeleton roughly sketched out in an off-white. Background is burgundy curtains.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Feeling VERY sorry for Liam Hemsworth tonight. It could be argued that he knew what he was getting into, but he doesn't deserve the hate. #TheWitcher
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
My 7 year-old son telling his barber today that she should "make time for yourself to have breakfast and lunch" and "customers should show some patience so you can have lunch" was easily one of my proudest moments in recent months. He's a good 'un.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
A gift from my wife, just because she's an amazing person. #LPU #LinkinPark
The cover of Linkin Park's latest album, From Zero. The cover is green with an oily liquid effect flowing across it and has the Linkin Park emblem in the centre.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Give @dawnellenhodgson.bsky.social a follow if you love awesome minis with insane paintjobs. Girlie got skills!
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DC Bradshaw @dcbradshaw.com · 31/08/2025
LITTLE BUT FIERCE, the child-friendly version of D&D 5E is crowdfunding a fully illustrated hardback release! Follow for updates: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Two pages of a Little but Fierce hero sheet, showing the streamlined rules and simplfied language
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
My lil' dude is feeling the call of the model painter. I had this spare Strike Cruiser lying around and he has expressed an interest in collecting Space Marines for 40k. For The Emperor! #hobbypainting #citadelpaints #warhammer40k #adeptusastartes #spacemarines
A boy paints a Space Marine Strike Cruiser from Games Workshop's Battlefleet Gothic game. The small ship has a black undercoat and is held carefully in one hand, as dark blue paint is applied from the brush in his other hand.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
@pattonoswalt.bsky.social DOUG!!!! *chef's kiss*
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
So, I've absolutely fallen in love with #ArmyPainter. The colour triads especially are brilliant for people like me who struggle with finding complementary shades and tones for highlights. Can't wait to try out the magenta range on my Drukhari #hobbypainting
A black Army Painter wet palette plus three examples of Army Painter's Triad system, where six complementary tones are packaged together. The picture shows the red, green and magenta triads.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
As over a century of war in the Indomitus Crusade reduces their number to five, Brother-Sergeant Atharel's 7th squad finally relent, agreeing to cross the Rubicon Primaris. I'm biting the bullet and painting up a squad of Jump Pack Intercessors as my new 7th squad. #Warhammer40k #ThrowbackThursday
A five-man Space Marine Assault Squad, painted in the green of the Dark Angels Chapter. Their weapons and eye lenses are painted red, to provide contrast to the main colour
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
The Battle Barge 'Righteous Indignation' being worked on at the moment. Hobby mojo is really low right now; hoping my mood improves soon so I can get back to this beauty. #BattlefleetGothic #3dprinting #Wargaming
A 3d printed Battle Barge from the out-of-production tabletop game 'Battlefleet Gothic' by Games Workshop. The hull is painted dark green while weapons are painted in a combination of gunmetal and red.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
@gavthorpe.bsky.social I have a 16 year-old wondering which Space Marine Chapter the Eldar clashes with in 'Path of the Warrior'. Any insight for a befuddled father? 😆 She's absolutely loving the book by the way 👍🏻
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Wild Cat 144 🔞 @wild-cat144.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
ATTENTION HELLDIVERS! The 44th Recon Helldiver Regiment is now recruiting! Join up today and be the change you want to see in the galacy! #Helldivers2 #Helldivers2Propaganda discord.gg/6DPeTDvnJ7 -Must be 18+ -Can solo Lvl 6 Bots -Friendly and Active -Have voice comms
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Bishop Steiner @bishopsteiner.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
What do your REALLY mean? Why are you so rude? Etc. Never fails. NTs are so used to societal white lies & obfuscations, that saying what you mean is confusing, rude, or taken as a personal attack. it's a large part of why things are so polarized, fucked up & "triggered" all the time. It's tiring
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𝕿𝖔𝖒 𝖂𝖆𝖑𝖙𝖔𝖓 @edgeblend.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
My Sister-in-law is doing a run for charity, would mean a lot if you could donate 🙏 "My father in law is currently on chemo, mother in law survived due to breakthrough treatment. Uncle Mike recently lost his life and my friend Hannah died at just 25" fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/katies-...
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Katie's Race for Life
Cancer is happening right now, my father in law is currently having cancer treatment and is part of a trial that has great prognosis. My mother in law survived breast cancer recently thanks to breakth...
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Septimus Brown @septimusbrown.com · 02/06/2025
Happy pride month ❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
A sign in the background says New Hope church, God says homosexuality is in. In the foreground there are two men smiling holding the letter s that they've taken from the sign
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Khorne Berzerkers are coming along very nicely. I decided to go all out with both new and old techniques to really try to get the very best out of the miniatures. My battle damage needs work but the whole squad is WIP at the moment 🤙🏻 #Warhammer40k #WorldEaters #Hobbypainting
A Khorne Berzerker from Warhammer 40,000. His blood red armour is accented with brass while his plasma pistol has a vibrant orange glow to its coils.The same Berzerker, seen from the right side, showing his devotional chains and pistol holster.Same miniature again, seen from the front. His axe is bare metal for now, with brown bindings for the handle. His eye lenses are green, providing great contrast to his armour.
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Inspirational Skeletor @skeletorinspires.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
You have to stay alive. You're going to be such a beautiful middle aged freak. Young freaks will see you in the streets and know that things can be okay.
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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
share this post if you think cats are cute...

[pic of cutie pie cat]

or you are having a physical & mental breakdown
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Need a favour please folks; I've got a daughter who's having a small identity crisis! She loves rock music, pop/punk etc but also loves to dress in 'pink and fluffy' stuff (her words). If anyone who's alt but loves pink could post a pic so I can show her, I'd be incredibly grateful 🤘🏻 #rock #pop #alt
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Lady Nerevar @ladynerevar.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
It's mental health awareness month and I've got to say: If you want to be an ally, you've got to be an ally to everyone. Not just those that you like, and not just when it's easy.
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The Bearded Spartan @thebeardedspartan.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
@mikebrooks668.bsky.social, I know I'm very late to the party but I finally got my copy of The Lion: Son of the Forest a few days ago and couldn't put it down. I've been invested in the Dark Angels for thirty years. The book's a thing of beauty dude, truly. Thank you for giving this to us. Legend 🤙🏻
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