[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor":3,"chapter-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-169":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: Starting as a Planetary Governor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1680939,2147,"Chapter 169 - 170: The Armor Ceremony","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-169",169,"\u003Cp>The thought sent a shiver down Eden's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, gene-seeds were in short supply across the galaxy's Chapters, with many suffering mutations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his secret were exposed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Loyalists and Traitor Astartes would descend upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they not just pack him up and take him away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exposure was absolutely not an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Eden were exposed, Chaos Space Marines, desperate for gene-seeds, would soon come knocking, inviting him to join their \"joyful\" Chaos family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if captured by the followers of Nurgle, wouldn't he be instantly corrupted, becoming a prized tool at the side of the Plaguefather?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the constant glares from Typhus's jealous eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Eden were caught by the Imperium, his safety wouldn't be guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Guilliman awoke, the Imperium was often lost in a haze of fanaticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter whether your actions benefited the Imperium or humanity. The only question was your loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And loyalty was a vague concept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Eden's current actions: undeniably loyal to the Emperor and humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the Imperium? They'd label him a heretic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Emperor's opinion—did the Emperor even understand loyalty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone like Eden, dancing on the edge of the Imperium's taboos, getting caught would be disastrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ecclesiarchs and High Inquisitors, shouting \"For the God-Emperor,\" would likely sentence him to death without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things wouldn't improve until Guilliman's return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the only leader capable of uniting the Imperium, Guilliman had the rationale and compassion to bring change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Eden were both agricultural strategists, prioritizing their people's well-being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ultramar Segmentum's prosperity wasn't without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after multiple wars, with declining living standards, the average quality of life there was still far better than the Imperium's norm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Guilliman's return could Eden hope to negotiate with the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was best to avoid exposure entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden suspected that Guilliman, upon discovering him, would invite him with a smile to Terra, where he'd work tirelessly for the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While not a terrible option, it wasn't ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the current state of the Imperium, joining would bring numerous restrictions, stifling his efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Eden, the optimal solution was to remain hidden in the shadows, developing his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer he stayed concealed, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolving his thoughts, Eden immediately classified the gene-seed as top secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was to leak it under any circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also ordered the Biogenetics Institute and the Department of Military Affairs to implement strict confidentiality protocols and technical safeguards to minimize the risk of exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he didn't expect the secret to remain hidden forever, he aimed to delay its discovery as long as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, staying hidden was the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three months later, Armor Granting Hall\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This grand mechanical structure was designed for the sacred ceremony of Space Marine armor bestowal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall belonged to the Mechanicus Armory Research Institute, managed by a Master Fabricator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master Fabricator, a sage-level Tech-Priest, oversaw numerous assistant priests, servitors, and apprentice fabricators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they provided an endless supply of equipment to Urth's various institutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among their responsibilities, supplying power armor to Space Marines was paramount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Eden's direction, the new power armor project had been underway for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prototype technology was based on power armor crafting techniques used by the Grant family, a key asset for controlling the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technology stemmed from the MKII Crusade-pattern power armor, already outdated by several Imperial generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the project launched, the Master Fabricator used the Grant family's armor as a base, incorporating recovered technology from fragments found in the Warp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was a new power armor model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While its performance couldn't match the Imperium's latest designs, it was on par with their average standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden named the new armorMKII-Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the Space Marines' surgeries complete and adaptation training underway, the time had come for the armor bestowal ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Space Marines, this moment was among the most significant in their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power armor symbolized faith and honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Armor Granting Hall\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast hall was adorned with floating cherubim and servo-skulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentice fabricators carried incense burners, circling the central armor platform in a blessing ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clad in deep red ceremonial robes, the Master Fabricator ascended the observation platform, holding the sacred tome in his mechanical arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As solemn prayers echoed, Duke entered the hall, walking along the central pathway toward the armor platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ready to accept his duty, for the world of Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ready to accept his duty, for he feared nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ready to accept his duty, for he was the Savior's Void Angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ready to embrace his iron body and become a true Space Marine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke stood before the armor platform, where apprentice fabricators fitted him with the black synthetic musculature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the armor ceremony began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mechanical arms on the platform inserted cables into ports across Duke's body, attaching armor components one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leg guards, arm guards, chest plates, pauldrons, and the power pack...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, cherubim descended from above, gently placing the helmet onto Duke's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the helmet's mechanisms activated and sealed, the power armor became complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing tall in the heavy armor, Duke appeared like an iron giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentices gazed up at him, kneeling in prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their chants intensified, several apprentices carried over a heavy bolter, a weapon exclusive to Space Marines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke extended his hands, reverently accepting the weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would wield it humbly, faithful to the Savior, unwavering in loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with awe, he awakened the armor's spirit, reborn with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would bear the Chapter's name, standing shoulder to shoulder with his battle brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke gripped the weapon tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vrrrm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep blue power armor came alive, visor lenses glowing an intimidating red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a warrior. He was destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the Savior's angel, bringing the Void's wrath to all enemies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden watched the entire armor ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the warriors received their armor, he stepped forward as the Savior and Gene-Father, granting them his blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the ceremony complete, the Space Marines would now face the formidable Thunder Guardians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through intense live combat, they would adapt to the armor that would accompany them for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Governor's Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden reviewed documents related to the Void Angels and War Angels Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the first batch of Space Marines fully armed, supporting facilities needed to be arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he read, his brows furrowed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check Out My Patreon For +20 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!!][[email protected]\u002Fzaelum]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+500 Power Stones = +1 Extra Chapter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thank You For Your Support!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1094,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","0a3f8345c4e5bbc8e8b0a6f29751954e1a9638d2407196e3f66c3b443d48ec18","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-170","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-168",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]