[{"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-256":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},1681176,2147,"Chapter 256 257: The Grand Star Zone Development Strategy","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-256",256,"\u003Cp>That... is the Holy Sun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin froze in place, staring blankly at the magnificent sun before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the radiant divine light, the endless enemies ahead disintegrated, the blood and darkness retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden path unfolded before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor... You have finally heard my prayers and granted me guidance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin's heart surged with boundless reverence. Controlling his massive Dreadnought, he clumsily yet fervently stepped onto the radiant path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the end of the road, facing the sun directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he saw visions—beautiful and unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unfamiliar planet, one he had never seen before, free from bloodshed and darkness, utterly pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people there wore smiles on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also saw the great Emperor, bathed in divine light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor extended a scepter to a warrior clad in golden armor, a figure revered by all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final vision was of Colin himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was in an academy, appearing as an instructor, guiding young students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ephemeral visions were deeply etched into Colin's consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... is the Emperor's guidance? A divine revelation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin was in disbelief as he watched everything unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For thousands of years, he had seen many devout warriors receive divine visions from the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the legends among the Adeptus Astartes, only the most loyal and valiant warriors could witness these sacred visions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They called it the Emperor's Revelation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who received such visions would don armor blessed by countless layers of sacred prayers under the witness of Chaplains, becoming the Emperor's Champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor's Champions repaid this divine gift with ceaseless battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Colin was perplexed—his vision seemed different from those described by other warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holy visions they reported were often similar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pale but radiant warrior battling the enemies of mankind; hordes of foes crashing like waves against crumbling walls; or banners eternally flying above the sacred city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His was unlike any of those.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the oddity, Colin dared not question it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doubt once, and you are a fool; doubt twice, and you are a heretic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently recited a passage from the Emperor's Book of Wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great Emperor tolerated no doubts—faith had to be unwavering to receive His blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the mere act of questioning was an act of defiance, the beginning of heresy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Emperor had bestowed guidance, all that remained was to follow it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin pondered in silence, still unable to fully comprehend the true meaning behind the holy visions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Throne, the God-Emperor's name really is useful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden observed everything within Colin's consciousness and sighed in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ten thousand years, the faith in the Emperor had rooted itself so deeply that it was nearly unshakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Eden immense opportunities to exploit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since it works, let's push it even further!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden poured more energy into the manifestation of the miniature suns, completely engulfing Colin's consciousness in holy radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, as Colin bathed in the sacred light, the exhaustion and scars accumulated over millennia vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agony that had tormented him without respite disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt relief, true and complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin fully surrendered to the ecstasy of faith, chanting the name of the omniscient and omnipotent Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temporary Medical Bay\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rhythmic hiss of pistons echoed through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden withdrew his consciousness from the dreamscape and looked at the iron sarcophagus, where Colin lay in deep slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient warrior's once-pained and rigid face had relaxed, his lips barely curling into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soul restoration worked well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden gave the iron sarcophagus a light pat and walked out of the temporary treatment room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had done everything he could—now it was time to wait for Colin to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Moss and the medical team entered the room again, resuming the procedures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous mechanical tendrils connected to the remains of Colin's body, scanning and recording his vitals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per the Savior's orders, they were to separate Colin from the dreadnought that had been his prison for so many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new mechanical body would be built for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin would soon begin a new chapter in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanatorium\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze lifted the translucent curtains, and warm sunlight streamed into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, where am I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comforting warmth of the sun roused Colin from his slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sensation he had not felt for thousands of years, and it left his mind in disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he bolted upright, instinctively assuming a defensive stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sight outside the curtain left him frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A garden. Lush green grass, butterflies dancing among vibrant flowers, and birds chirping faintly in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight, infused with a divine glow, bathed it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin realized that there was a gap in his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only vaguely recalled a great battle, and then... nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing was clear: This is not Macragge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Macragge had never known such beauty, such holiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor was this Ultramar—many of the plants before him were entirely unfamiliar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a veteran of countless campaigns, Colin possessed extensive knowledge in geology, zoology, and botany—skills crucial for survival in hostile environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, he astonishingly discovered that none of these plants existed anywhere in the entire Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were entirely new species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this place be outside Imperial territory?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing deepened slightly in tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fresh air filled his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clean air, no rancid stench, no rotting decay... Have the dreadnoughts been upgraded?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An inexplicable lightness filled him, a sensation he had not experienced for millennia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, realization struck him—his dreadnought body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He issued a mental command, raising his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of a massive steel gauntlet, a mechanical hand covered in synthetic skin met his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even feel textures through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a body again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discovery stunned Colin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he dead? Had he ascended to the Emperor's paradise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would rather believe he had perished and returned to the Golden Throne's heaven than accept that he had been given such a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, his warrior's instinct kicked in—after a few steps, he fully adapted to his new mechanical form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body moved with such seamless synchronization that it felt completely natural, with no discomfort whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain that had plagued him for so long was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped barefoot onto the grass, the scent of flowers carried by the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, he felt at peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the Emperor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, this must be the Throne's paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin turned and saw an old warrior sitting in a wheelchair, thick steel plates strapped to his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man maneuvered the mechanical chair toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veteran patted Colin's artificial limb and remarked, \"Good stuff, must've cost a fortune in credits. Must've earned a lot of battle honors, eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is this place?\" Colin asked, still dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old warrior looked surprised, then answered, \"Sanctuary Sanatorium, built by the Savior. A place for war heroes to recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior looked both proud and a bit regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't want to come at first, but they said I was getting old. Said I should either retire and enjoy my remaining years or find something else to do...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veteran's words made one thing clear—this was not the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strangely, he sensed something familiar in the air—a presence he had only felt in the Imperial Palace on Holy Terra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the horizon, gazing past the sanatorium to the towering mechanical spire beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacred aura radiated from there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, \"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old warrior looked at Colin with a hint of pity. It seemed the poor guy had taken a blow to the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he patiently explained, \"That's the Holy Tower. It's been under construction for years and was only recently completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cogboys in the unit say it's some kind of planetary defense weapon, but I don't really understand the specifics...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, can I take a look at your dataslate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Colin was about to borrow the dataslate to gather more information, an excited voice interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Emperor, you're finally awake! Wait here, I'll notify the Savior at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A medical sister, overjoyed at Colin's awakening, quickly used her communicator to contact the tower's pinnacle. Then she gently took Colin's hand, guiding him back inside to check his recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Eden arrived from his residence at the tower's summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he saw Colin again, the veteran had already acquired a sufficient amount of information—at least, what was permitted for him to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanatorium Gardens\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked at Colin and asked, \"Do you have any questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already fed the old veteran a mix of truths and half-truths about his situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he omitted certain details—like how a group of heavily armed looters and greenskins had dragged Colin back, and how they had given him a thorough beating before he was rescued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Eden simply told him that the warriors of his domain had found him on a battlefield and brought him back to be saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin shook his head, then turned to Eden. \"What do you need me to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young ruler had spent so much effort to save him—there had to be something he wanted in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin was well aware of his situation. He had fallen into the hands of this unknown leader, in a land far from the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no means of escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all he knew, his new mechanical body might contain hidden fail-safes or traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden shook his head. \"It's not about what I need you to do. It's about what you want to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had subtly guided Colin's visions, it was not outright mind control. He couldn't force the old veteran to do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a divine trickster, Eden preferred persuasion over coercion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when someone truly wanted to serve him could he exert greater influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I wish to return to Macragge?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin stared into the young ruler's eyes, searching for answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden furrowed his brows, hesitating for a moment before finally nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem. I can send you back, but you'll have to remain in stasis for the entire journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin was surprised by this answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, he made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin had realized that this was the planet from his divine vision, a place deeply connected to the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to understand the true meaning of the Emperor's guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden smiled. \"That's fine too. The choice is yours—you are free to do whatever you wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you want to retire and enjoy a peaceful life here, that's an option.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Eden, Colin looked like a middle-aged man, but in reality, he was a ten-thousand-year-old relic of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Freedom? Retirement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were alien to Colin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an Astartes, there was only war and training. Their entire existence followed the dictates of the Codex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very concept of freedom simply did not exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for retirement? The only true retirement was death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even then, an Astartes' soul might still be drawn into the Emperor's service, conscripted into the Legion of the Damned, fighting for eternity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right,\" Eden continued. \"You have fought for the Imperium for ten thousand years. Your sacred mission is complete. You deserve to rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have to fight anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin fell into deep silence, confusion filling his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire existence had revolved around war. Without it, what was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his uncertainty, Eden played his next card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps, you might find a new battlefield. Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden took Colin on a tour across his domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They visited the great statue of the Emperor, the grand cathedral, and many other landmarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let Colin experience the peace and prosperity of the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, their hovercar made its way to the Loyal Heirs Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden wasn't lying. His domain didn't need another warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It needed a teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A veteran with ten millennia of combat experience could train an entire generation of exceptional soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyal Heirs Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior's arrival sent waves of excitement through the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev's son, Baruk, had officially taken over as headmaster, and he led the faculty in a grand welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introductions, Baruk enthusiastically clasped Colin's hands, unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A talent of Colin's caliber could not be allowed to slip away into the hands of the military department or some other institution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academy needed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Baruk made arrangements on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He personally guided Eden and Colin through the academy, showcasing its education system and achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he led them to the Gene-Warrior Academy, detailing its programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academy's resources had reached unprecedented levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond rare materials and gene-enhancement programs, it now boasted a city-sized combat simulation environment, designed for real-world training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admission had become far stricter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 300,000 students currently enrolled were the best candidates from across the entire star zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These young warriors were raised from childhood, receiving the finest training and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the top 5% would have a chance to become new Space Marine initiates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who failed would become elite Stormtroopers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Baruk explained, Colin observed the academy's instructors—Void Angels, Thunder Wardens—and was left in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though these warriors lacked his experience, their physical strength and raw combat prowess surpassed his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were compared to Custodians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were unknown Space Marines here? And warriors equivalent to the Emperor's own Custodians?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin's shock and confusion were evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden patted his shoulder. \"This may not be the Imperium, but it is still a place under the Emperor's divine protection. You can feel His sacred presence here, can't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is... humanity's new hope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humanity's new hope?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the young warriors train, Colin began to understand the true meaning of the Emperor's divine vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the destination the Emperor had guided him toward—his true home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he observed the training, he couldn't resist pointing out areas that could be improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he personally demonstrated marksmanship techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his new mechanical body was weaker than his old Dreadnought frame, his vast combat experience remained intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With precise efficiency, he executed a flawless, rapid-fire demonstration with a bolter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructors, including Baruk, praised his skills, while the young recruits watched in awe, eyes full of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin, overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, found himself unable to refuse the offer to stay on as an instructor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter and celebration filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden immediately appointed Colin as the Chief Instructor of the Gene-Warrior Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but even the existing Space Marines in the territory would be required to return for periodic retraining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To support him, Colin was assigned over a dozen assistants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This veteran had fought in countless battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed knowledge of nearly every xenos species, their weaknesses, and the best ways to wage war against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expertise in survival and combat efficiency in extreme war zones was unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soldier who had survived ten thousand years of war was an invaluable resource.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a waste not to document and pass down his experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, his assistants were tasked with recording, compiling, and systematizing his battle knowledge into official textbooks and training courses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin's arrival didn't just provide a Dreadnought for study—it filled a critical gap in combat doctrine and expertise, elevating the martial strength of the entire domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long live opportunism!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only at that moment that Colin realized he might have walked into some sort of elaborate trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could dwell on it, Baruk enthusiastically dragged him away to complete his employment paperwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was introduced to his accommodations, salary, leave policies, and various benefits, Colin found himself overwhelmed but strangely at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps... this wasn't so bad after all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden, watching Colin's retreating figure, smiled and turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was confident that the veteran would come to appreciate his new life here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Colin fully integrated into the society, his skills and achievements would naturally earn him a high citizen rank, granting him further privileges and divine blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tower's Summit—Savior's Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden leaned back in his chair, his feet propped up on the desk, sipping on a cold soda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His domain was flourishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was thriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Savior~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock at the door interrupted his moment of leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the voice of the old steward, Bayev.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden quickly lowered his feet and straightened his posture. \"Old Bay, come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev entered, his steps steady and firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once an aged and frail steward, he had undergone two rounds of divine blessings. Now, his back was straight, his breath steady—almost as if he were aging in reverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev had been enjoying himself lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the domain expanded, so too did the responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But rather than feeling overwhelmed, he relished the work—it was satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, his personal goal had evolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it was merely to preserve the Grant family lineage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it became ensuring the prosperity of the Grant domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, his ambitions had grown once more—he wanted to see the Grant family's flag fly across the entire galaxy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Savior, there are some matters that require your decision…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev's warm and gentle smile contrasted sharply with the ruthless administrator he had been in the past—one known for merciless purges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was more focused on social welfare policies than executions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before diving into the reports, Eden took a moment to check on his steward's health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Bayev was his personal Malcador, the cornerstone of his ability to delegate work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to ensure the man remained in good condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the reports, Eden dismissed Bayev.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primary issue was sector-wide development planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive strategic initiative, developed and refined over a hundred years, had been approved by the Internal Affairs Ministry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Eden had the final say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His decision would shape the future of forty-plus civilized worlds, over three hundred planets, and the lives of trillions in the Goli sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden sat down, gazing at the digital screen before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A file titled \"Grand Development Plan for the Goliath Sector\" was displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rapid and sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising living standards, enhancing critical industries, and strengthening both economic and military infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At its core, the plan revolved around a unified sector network, consolidating resources under a centralized governance model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all territories under one authority—Eden, the Savior—there would be no more fragmented planetary governors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of individual worlds struggling alone, they would function as a single, coordinated machine, directed by the Internal Affairs Ministry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The economic development model would ensure that wealthier worlds supported underdeveloped ones, accelerating progress across the sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't just about internal development—trade would be key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the imminent implementation of psychic-automated production technologies, the domain's manufacturing capabilities were about to skyrocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Imperium still relied on malnourished factory workers and sluggish servitors, Goliath would soon be running fully-automated, psyker-powered production lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This transformation would turn the sector into the largest, most efficient manufacturing hub in the galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironically, their biggest problem would likely be overproduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, external trade expansion had to begin—soon, they would need to flood the galaxy with cheap goods and weapons to absorb excess production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Shahim had already departed with a fleet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following an ancient map left by his family, he was searching beyond Imperial borders for lost Gowendi territories—a system of ten mineral-rich planets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, those worlds had been attacked by Tyranids in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With luck, there might still be something salvageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Shahim returned, Eden would travel with him to Holy Terra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Shahim would undergo the complex inheritance process to claim the title of Imperial Rogue Trader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Eden himself wouldn't risk going personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he would send a clone to represent him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Guilliman stabilizing Ultramar and preparing to travel to Holy Terra alongside Saint Celestine, it was far too dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the real Eden went and was discovered, he might never return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Eden and Shahim safely returned to Urth, their trade operations could begin under the Imperial Rogue Trader disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By utilizing the Webway network, they could open rapid trade channels with the wider galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Internally, resources would be consolidated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Externally, trade would flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this dual-pronged approach, the Goliath sector would become a beacon of prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, military force would always be necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sector, hidden within the Imperium's dark zones, was free from direct Imperial interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main threats came from heretics, xenos, and Chaos incursions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the sector was aggressively expanding its military, accelerating high-tech weapon development, and completing the automated weapons manufacturing network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New planetary defense systems were also being built.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reviewing the plan, Eden approved it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he shut down the digital terminal and stepped out of his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, a hovercar departed from the tower's peak, heading toward the Holy Tower at the heart of the sanctuary…\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>",3527,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","e73d232caaf558881f2370cba7a362374d03a9dc89e277fd81c6ea25c9d94ed2","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-257","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-255",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]