[{"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-200":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},1680970,2147,"Chapter 200 - 201: A New Version of the Warrior - Big Barrel","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-200",200,"\u003Cp>Deep beneath the surface, the underground research base sprawled vast like a subterranean city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A place shrouded in darkness and taboo, its halls were lined with eerie blood-red runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This facility belonged to the black-robed Biotechnician-Sage, Agur, a master of forbidden Chaos technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was responsible for creating powerful warriors for the Tyrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, billions had perished within these walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any test subjects brought here first had to endure brutal gladiatorial combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors would then undergo a series of cruel surgical modifications before being cast into the blood pools to receive the so-called \"blessing\" of the Blood God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the chances of survival were almost nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even those who did survive could no longer be considered human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were known as Bloodthirsty Warriors—mindless beasts of war, devoid of rationality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the black-robed mechanist Agur was no longer satisfied with merely creating Chaos warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a grander vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underground Tunnels\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deville flipped through intelligence reports obtained via interrogation, his eyes burning with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These damned heretics must be judged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heretical mechanist Agur was performing an extremely dangerous ritual inside the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn't intervene soon, he might summon an even greater Chaos force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to break in and stop the ritual at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have we found the entrance yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke's steady voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void Angels had been dispatched by the Savior to assist the Tribunal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Deville could respond, Puru mumbled vaguely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should be somewhere around here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was holding the leg of an unknown crimson mutant beast, which had been roasted medium-rare by psychic flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature had attempted an ambush from the shadows, only to be incinerated instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his helmet retracted, Puru tore into the beast's flesh with a crunch, chewing noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of satisfaction spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing tastes decent. A bit too tainted with Chaos corruption, though. Definitely influenced by the research base.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing the meat, Puru casually extended the roasted beast leg toward Duke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Old Duke, want a bite?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the squad's self-proclaimed gourmet, he was always eager to share his food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke glanced at the still-dripping, contamination-stained crimson beast leg and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He much preferred the taste of mushrooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the Void Angels were vegetarians by choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they consumed meat when necessary—but purely for energy replenishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, can we have a taste too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Puru, a towering warrior known as Big Barrel gazed at the roasted beast leg with eager eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his boss enjoyed it, surely it was worth trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru smirked at Big Barrel and handed him the leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Barrel, you truly appreciate my exquisite taste...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, Big Barrel wasn't a true War Angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been genetically modified using a special gene-seed derived from Puru himself, inheriting the same devouring trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since their numbers were too few to form an independent Chapter, they had been temporarily assigned to the War Angels, acting as free agents within the ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Savior, these devourer-type Space Marines would one day become a special multi-functional sub-Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deville continued searching through maps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main transport tunnels of the research base had been destroyed from within, forcing them to find an alternative entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, without precise intel or a psychic network, pinpointing a hidden entrance was proving difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Puru sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted Deville's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, forget the map—I found a way in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His enhanced digestive system had broken down the mutant meat, extracting trace memory fragments from its pheromones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This granted him partial recall of the mutant's knowledge—including the entrance to the research base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Puru's guidance, Deville led a hundred Space Marines and elite Thunder Guards through the labyrinthine tunnels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cut down hordes of crimson mutants, trampling their corpses underfoot as they advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, they reached a massive sewage outflow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stench of blood was overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru pointed at a sealed alloy drain cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We go in through here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he casually slapped a large melta charge onto the metal cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melta charge activated, unleashing multiple beams of superheated energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One beam veered off course, narrowly missing Puru, who dodged just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damned cheap tech! IknewKaul's junk was unreliable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already planning to use this as an excuse to demand Kaul build him a custom toaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke, standing a safe distance away, muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puru, the instructions clearly state to stand at least three meters back when using it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, Old Duke—next time I'll do it right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru snapped his helmet shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his bolter, he fired a barrage of explosive rounds into the partially melted drain cover, widening the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he delivered a powerful kick, sending the weakened metal lid crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured grandly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you, gentlemen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deville nodded and led the charge, the rest of the warriors following silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru stayed behind to cover the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering, heduangsmacked Big Barrel's helmet with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you a damn Takkar swine? How do you eatmorethan me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel was currently stuffing a wriggling tentacle creature into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slimy appendages flailed desperately as they disappeared down his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muffled noises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed the creature whole and reached into his storage pack for another one—this time, a shrieking, squirming tentacle beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, want a taste? It's really good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And full of nutrients—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For real?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru was intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save me one. We'll experiment with recipes later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he dived into the sewage tunnel after the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel stuffed the tentacle creature back into his pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power armor was custom-modified—wider than standard War Angel armor and equipped with sealed storage compartments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a chubby Space Marine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel loaded his bolter and rumbled after Puru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he ran through the dark tunnels, a light appeared ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He burst out of the sewage tunnel and into a massive wastewater basin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pool was over two meters deep, the water lapping at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, he saw the squad far above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deville's forces had used jump packs to reach a high platform some five hundred meters up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Big Barrel was about to activate his own jump pack, a massive wave surged from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROAR—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monstrous, dark-red fish—nearly four meters long, with three legs—lunged from the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its enormous maw, lined with jagged fangs, clamped onto Big Barrel's helmet, dragging him under.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutant beast had absorbed high levels of Khorne's slaughter energy from the contaminated wastewater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underwater, it was vastly stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rust-colored sediment churned up, obscuring the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds later, silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of light flickered beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutant fish floated up, belly-up, tendrils of crimson psychic lightning still crackling around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel stood, tearing off a fish fin and stuffing it into his storage pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he fired up his jump pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water sprayed as his bulky form rocketed skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, I'm on my way!\"\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>",1196,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","bf0a571e4ef179032ec45985130190646d7c13063027228b370933525cf59b68","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-1","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-199",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]