[{"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-257":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},1681177,2147,"Chapter 257 258: The Holy Solar Satellite","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>Inside the hovercar, Eden gazed up at the towering Holy Tower, a massive machine structure bathed in sacred light, standing at the heart of the Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spanning several kilometers at its base and rising over ten kilometers into the sky, it was an awe-inspiring sight that could overwhelm anyone who beheld it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken in his domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without access to sector-wide resources, along with technologies from humanity's Golden Age, Aeldari, Orks, and even the Old Ones, such a colossal psionic-mechanical construct would have been impossible to build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowhere else in the galaxy had the freedom to develop such \"heretical\" technological marvels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Tower shone with divine radiance, its light covering nearly half the Sanctuary, further deepening the holy aura of the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the glow wasn't just for aesthetic or religious purposes—it provided actual defensive capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That light was the raw energy radiating from the Golden Sun, harnessed and redirected through the tower's hundreds of warp-energy siphoning devices, extracting massive amounts of psionic power from the Immaterium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the Golden Sun's overwhelming concentration of faith energy, the God-Emperor had long suffered under its crushing weight—his consciousness was fragmented, teetering on the brink of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the Holy Tower, large-scale energy extraction could be performed, effectively relieving some of the Emperor's immense burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This both alleviated the Emperor's suffering and provided the territory with a high-quality source of psionic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A win-win situation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, during his trips into the Warp, Eden had noticed a subtle change—the Emperor's attitude toward him had improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though He still remained silent, there was a faint sense of acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was beginning to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor's silence wasn't merely stubbornness—it was because He was constantly battling the dark personalities within His fragmented mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even transmitting a single message was a monumental struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why divine revelations and prophecies were so rare—the price of communication was too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the situation was dire, the Emperor would not interfere directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization struck Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under such agonizing conditions, the Emperor had repeatedly reached out to him, even providing direct assistance at crucial moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, He had continually shielded the Miniature Suns that Eden deployed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled up in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor truly cares for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strengthened his resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to do more to help the Emperor—draw more energy, ease His suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the energy extracted from this single tower was merely a fraction of what was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It barely scratched the surface of the Emperor's agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was a start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As resources grew, more Holy Towers could be built across multiple worlds, further reducing the Emperor's suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't just about helping the Emperor—it was about ensuring humanity's own survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Imperium relied on the Emperor to seal the Webway rift, to maintain the Astronomican, and to keep the Imperium's vast communication networks intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very existence of the Imperium hinged on the Emperor's endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If, one day, the strain broke Him—if He succumbed to madness, or exploded from the sheer pressure—humanity would plunge into eternal darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least... this provides some relief, for now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was only a temporary solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Four Chaos Gods and the Xenos threats existed, humanity would never know peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanity had always been plagued with endless suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Roboute Guilliman had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, he could slow down the Imperium's descent into total collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the beginning of a shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would humanity rise to glory, or plunge deeper into darkness—perhaps even face complete annihilation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, all Eden could do was continue growing stronger, forging his own path forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To protect his people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To give humanity a fighting chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the hovercar glided to a stop at the tower's entrance, a group of figures was already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Savior~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magos, along with several Tech-Priests, bowed in reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been waiting for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden composed himself, stepping out of the hovercar, following Magos into the tower's depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Tower was far more than a mere mechanical monument—at its core, it was a weapons manufacturing facility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Eden was here to witness an experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the key technological projects of the Grand Star Zone Development Plan—a crucial piece in constructing a planetary defense network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacred light radiating from the tower?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely a byproduct of the weapons manufacturing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the elevator, Eden glanced at Magos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time... there won't be another failure, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had reviewed the previous experiment reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new weapon's trials had already failed multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magos, his voice reverent yet mechanical, responded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Savior's name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have now mastered all essential components of the new technology. The chance of failure has been reduced to less than 1%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with such certainty did we dare invite you to witness this trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Tower project had consumed massive resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the project's chief overseers, Magos was under immense pressure—he was desperate to showcase results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden nodded, reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the original designer of the tower had been Belisarius Cawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after laying the initial framework, Cawl had abandoned the project, shifting his focus to other Forge World operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, if the Tech-Priests were confident, Eden couldn't help but feel a growing anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator halted, arriving at four to five kilometers above ground level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the doors slid open, a wave of sacred energy surged outward, flooding Eden's senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision was filled with golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber before him was the size of a vast plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center, multiple warp-energy siphoning devices continuously extracted golden energy, their power roaring like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air trembled with surging heatwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-robed Tech-Priests had their robes billowing wildly under the energy surges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of them were busily monitoring and calibrating machinery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden followed Magos into the depths of the sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he saw row upon row of Holy Ash Bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the construction of the Holy Tower, the manufacturing of these relic-weapons had been relocated here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more space, greater energy density, and improved containment fields, the Holy Tower provided the optimal environment for crafting and storing the sacred bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, there were three completed Holy Ash Bombs ready for deployment, with eleven more in various stages of fabrication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant—aside from the two bombs expended at Matira and Macragge—there were now fourteen Holy Ash Bombs in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For years, Eden had been painstakingly extracting his own bone marrow and blood, stockpiling materials to create more bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite all efforts, the number of bombs had not increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Eden was hoarding materials for something far bigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was building a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked toward the center of the mechanical framework, where an enormous Holy Ash Missile was currently being charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Measuring ten meters in length and three meters in diameter, it stood as tall as a four-story building, an imposing sight to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This colossal divine weapon was named \"Tsar\"—the ultimate among holy munitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, firing it was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its deployment options were limited—ordinary Chaos incursions weren't even worthy of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Eden, this weapon wasn't meant to be used—it was meant to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strategic deterrent, a nuclear-level threat in his arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might never fire it, but he couldn't afford not to have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only downside was the excruciatingly long manufacturing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy requirements were astronomical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the Holy Tower amplifying energy extraction speeds several times over, it would still take decades to fully charge the missile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After observing Tsar for a moment and asking a few questions about its status, Eden moved on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's main focus wasn't this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a new defensive weapon system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Magos , Eden arrived at the sealed mechanical laboratory, its walls reinforced with powerful anti-psionic barriers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped inside, a deep, guttural roar echoed through the dimly lit chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A howl filled with rage and despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden followed the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes immediately fell upon a high-ranking daemon, bound in psionic-nullification collars and rune-inscribed chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorch marks covered its body, evidence of continuous suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second... this thing looks familiar...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about the daemon's appearance rang a bell, but Eden couldn't quite place it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, to him, most daemons looked the same—horned, fanged, and monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Tech-Priests adjusted the experiment parameters, Magos explained in a mechanical tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Demon Test Subject No. 1. We spent considerable resources securing it from Mao, that stingy miser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he hadn't recently obtained a Hell Drake daemon embryo for his research, we would've had to pay an even higher price...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a slight hint of mockery in Magos 's tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Mao's ridiculous failures were well-known within the Adeptus Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Daemon Research Institute was a joke—few researchers, almost no results, and barely scraping by with funding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only real work was studying this one single daemon, publishing a few recycled papers just to secure more grant money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mockery aside, Magos remained fully focused on the energy calibrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any error in power modulation could accidentally kill the daemon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that happened, Mao would absolutely flip—demanding compensation for the loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, now I remember!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden suddenly recalled the origin of this daemon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three or four years ago, while exploring the Webway, this unfortunate creature had stumbled out alone—only to be met by Big Barrel and his squad, who promptly beat it to a pulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Mao's research team arrived, bound it in chains, and dragged it away for experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, after all this time, it was still rotting away in a lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden gazed at the daemon, watching as it struggled violently against its bonds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the threat humanity faced—an abomination born of pure malice, a corrupting force of Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in its weakened state, it hungered for human flesh, its hatred undying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite looking fragile and battered, if freed, this single daemon could annihilate an entire city—unless confronted by a high-tier combatant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary humans, just looking at a daemon like this could shatter their minds, inducing madness and corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, the Holy Tower's new technology was specifically designed to counter Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the final calibrations were completed, the experiment began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's gaze shifted to the mechanical sphere suspended above the laboratory, its crystalline lenses embedded in its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These crystals focused and dispersed light, amplifying its divine properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Savior, the system is ready. You may initiate the device at any time,\" Magos reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden nodded and pressed the activation button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low hum resonated through the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A radiant holy light ignited from within the mechanical sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the room was engulfed in a blinding glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daemon shrieked in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden watched closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the explosive burst of Holy Ash Bombs, this holy light did not burn away instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it slowly ignited, sustaining its presence over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Magos fine-tuned the energy output, the scattered light was focused into a controlled beam, directly illuminating the daemon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black smoke billowed as the daemon's flesh sizzled under the divine light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its screams turned to howls of raw terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the relentless holy radiance, its form began to disintegrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, amidst its pain-filled cries, the daemon's eyes glimmered with twisted relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Curse you, humans... but at last, I am free!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light beam moved away from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daemon's expression instantly collapsed into despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its wail turned even more pitiful, but no one paid it any attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden focused intently on the system's performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Magos provided further explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This new technology, officially named \"Holy Solar Satellite\", was completely different from Holy Ash Bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of using explosive divine energy, it functioned like an artificial sun, radiating continuous holy light over long durations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The payload was crafted from Eden's bone marrow and other sacred materials, refined into an illumination-based munition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it lacked the lethal punch of a Holy Ash Bomb, it could burn for hours—potentially even days—maintaining a perpetual divine field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanical framework also allowed light beams to be redirected, providing flexibility in targeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect. Exactly what I wanted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Solar Satellite experiment was a resounding success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This marked a major advancement in planetary defense systems!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this prototype was only a small-scale test unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real deal awaited above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After concluding the experiment, Eden and Magos ascended to the Holy Tower's highest platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, they beheld several fully completed Holy Solar Satellites, each two hundred meters in length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Tech-Priests were busy conducting final adjustments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Holy Ash Bombs—which were purely offensive—the Holy Solar Satellites were defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These massive constructs would be deployed into planetary orbits, forming a holy defense grid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If daemons invaded, the solution was simple:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathe them in holy sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if Eden somehow managed to deploy these into the Chaos Gods' domains…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The results would be hilarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, his domain would establish more Holy Towers, manufacturing even more satellites, ensuring every world under his control was protected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These satellites, combined with turrets and force-field defense arrays, would form an impenetrable planetary defense network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A multi-decade project aimed at fortifying the entire sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's goal was clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seal the sector like a fortress—an ironclad bastion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A secure stronghold, from which he could expand outward freely, without fear of losing his core territories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not like Holy Terra, constantly besieged and vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Warp rift bombs under his throne, no desperate defenses, no pleas for reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just stability, power, and control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the time was right…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A decisive strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perfect long-term strategy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortify. Accumulate. Then, strike hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tower's Peak—Luxury Bathhouse\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapped in a bathrobe, Eden reclined on a lounge chair, watching a performance troupe dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a while since he felt this relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BZZZT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His data panel vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked the message—his eyes lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from the Lunar Forge World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The psychic-automated production lines were now fully operational!\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>",2387,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","a51cc8310c972ff43a7e675ccce4cb9265066248316cf3a5b9a89b35d5606d8e","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-258","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-256",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]