[{"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-277":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},1681197,2147,"Chapter 277 278: Attack From Stygies No.8","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-277",277,"\u003Cp>Inside the Mechanical Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint echoes of a binary hymn could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the incense and thick black smoke, data artisans inserted dozens of cables into the back of the Forge General's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the name of the Machine God, reclaim the data! The Mechanicus Forum shall be ours!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General's electronic voice roared, filled with greed. He desired the incredibly tempting database on that platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would utilize his massive cyber-brain matrix to assist the Logicians in launching a data assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occupy and seize control of that platform!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gathered hundreds of data artisans, 13 Logicians, and his own cyber-brain matrix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This force was more than enough to attack another Forge World's database!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The platform that had mysteriously appeared had an entirely open interface with barely any data defense matrix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General planned this attack, striving to strike quickly and seize the data at maximum speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The data cables lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast amount of computational power was transmitted from the mechanical nodes protruding from the Forge General's cybernetic brain to the data matrix in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hall's center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless cables intertwined, connecting hundreds of data artisans and 13 Logicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most powerful of the Logicians — the Data Executioner — was situated in the middle of the data matrix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner's mechanical body was slender, but it had a mechanical head over two meters in diameter attached to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was suspended by several servo-skulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, great and immortal Machine God, heed our prayers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner, draped in white robes, knelt on the ground, tightly gripping a mechanical cross pendant, bowing his head slightly as he prayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Logicians, every data exploration or assault was fraught with danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaotic and corrupt data remnants lurked within the data networks, whispering foul words that could inflict unimaginable harm on those who ventured into them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such encounters could even cause total mental collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the massive attacking force and the support of the Forge General, the Data Executioner remained cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the Data Executioner was a pitch-black mechanical sphere, several meters high, with a specially-made \"Mechanicus Forum Edition\" datapad placed in its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That black mechanical sphere was the core of the data matrix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the Forge General's orders, they would use this machine to infiltrate the rebellious platform known as the \"Mechanicus Forum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are protected by steel, shielded by your divine messengers of war. We toil tirelessly to recover your lost gifts — those stars within our search range shall return to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machine God, watch over our journey, and protect us with metal and light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the binary hymn reached its peak, all the computational power converged upon the Data Executioner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The data optics on the Data Executioner's mechanical head lit up, and several cables shot out from his body, piercing into the black mechanical sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack began!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the Data Executioner and the other assisting Logicians plunged into the void of the data network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless data streams rushed past, terrifying whispers enveloping their data consciousness, with dreadful shadows lurking in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Logicians convulsed, black arcs of electricity sparking from their mechanical bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Data Executioner, working with the others, established a data barrier to block the corrupting influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team quickly regained composure, their data consciousness moving along the network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General watched this process with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the core of the Forge World, he was only providing computational support, not directly interfacing with the network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to avoid encountering any unpredictable dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive mechanical body of the Forge General fell heavily onto its mechanical base, waiting patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they seized the database, Stygies No.8 would gain an unrivaled competitive advantage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the data network, the Data Executioner and the Logicians passed through a period of darkness and chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, they found themselves in an incredibly clean and serene data network...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pure, immaculate network!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner and the Logicians marveled for a moment, but quickly followed their original attack orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began dismantling the data barriers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machine Spirit Fortress, Control Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why hasn't Stygies No.8's data attack begun yet? They're taking their sweet time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated comfortably on a sofa chair, Eden glanced at the unchanging data streams, yawning loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a bit bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Stygies No.8's attack even began, a mole hidden among their attackers had posted a warning on the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused concern among the forum members, and even many Logicians volunteered to help defend the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, all their requests were rejected by Webby, the mechanical goddess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Eden had long anticipated this data assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not too long ago...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his orders, the Mechanicus Forum went on a membership recruiting frenzy, spreading almost virally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly every Forge World now had its own members joining the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more and more Tech-Priests joined, the Mechanicus Forum grew like an infectious virus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most Tech-Priests were technology-obsessed fanatics, who could not resist the lure of endless knowledge and online interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, they could find like-minded friends, freely express their technological ideas, and collaborate on technical experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All without the risk of Chaos corruption or punishment under strict doctrines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, they'd face ridicule or blacklisting from other forum members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could even post angry replies and flame their critics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the forum boasted many high-ranking Tech-Priests who generously shared their knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping newcomers with their questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or posting relatively safe, mechanical yet indescribable images for everyone to admire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could understand this phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, such things were inevitable in a large community, and there would always be kind souls sharing their private collections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, certain inappropriate content was promptly banned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the Mechanicus Forum provided a safe communication platform, allowing Tech-Priests who had been restricted by doctrine to finally open the door to a new world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A world they were madly addicted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the forum membership surged once more, Eden introduced community rules, encouraging members to voluntarily comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also enforced bans or mutes on members with malicious intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he responded to the Tech-Priests' requests by adding a friend system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And private communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing them to connect with friends and form small groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, all of this was under Webby's supervision, with risky content removed at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the Mechanicus Forum already had hundreds of millions of members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it reached a certain scale, hiding it was no longer possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, someone posted a warning, but before the post was even completed, they were captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before being cut off, that Tech-Priest had uploaded all his knowledge and collections to the forum for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This act earned him the admiration of other forum members, who rewarded him with Gear Coins as a tribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hailed as the true embodiment of the forum's spirit — the light of the Tech-Priests!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the forum members grew more vigilant, forming secret communities to protect their safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, the higher-ups of many Forge Worlds discovered the strange platform and began to resist it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Stygies No.8 was the first to launch a direct attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time the Mechanicus Forum was facing an external assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden took this matter very seriously, preparing himself for defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even brought in the Great Archmagos Moss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Age intelligent machine disguised as a Tech-Priest, to help Webby defend against Stygies No.8's data assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also using this opportunity to test the territory's data network's resistance capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Stygies No.8 is launching their data assault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Webby's mechanical girl virtual form appeared on the screen, resembling an anime-style mechanical character from Eden's previous life. (TL: In my mind it's 2B!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unique appearance was quite popular among the Tech-Priests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, so the attack has finally started?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked at the mechanical monitor displaying the data streams, a bit surprised: \"Why can't I see any significant changes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great savior knew a little about data systems and could understand the fluctuation of data patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In general, the bigger the fluctuation, the more intense the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as for the specific meaning of the data streams, that was beyond his knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a while, he finally noticed a faint fluctuation in a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That spot was where the attack from Stygies No.8 was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm… Isn't this attack a bit too weak? I can't even measure the network's resistance capacity properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had prepared so much, even putting aside the Psy Network 2.0 development plan to wait for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was all they had?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he had underestimated Webby's data capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was a massive data entity designed to provide services for an entire star sector. With the recent influx of vast amounts of data and the faith from millions of Tech-Priests, her true strength was beyond his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Webby's careful explanation, Eden finally understood the difference between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Webby's computational power and data volume were like an ocean, then Stygies No.8's data assault was like a small river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply impossible for them to break through her network barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's wait and see. Is there a possibility that this is just the first wave, and the real attack hasn't begun yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden rubbed his chin thoughtfully, determined to proceed with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another hour passed, and the data stream still showed no significant fluctuations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lost his patience and stood up: \"Looks like this is the full extent of Stygies No.8's attack...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surrounding mechanical screens, Webby's virtual figure folded her hands behind her back and followed Eden's movement, looking rather adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inquired:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but their determination is firm. They are gradually eroding our data barrier. Father, should we proceed with the counterattack as planned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do it. Completely crush their will!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden turned around and walked out of the control center without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Webby puffed out her chest and nodded solemnly, fully embracing her father's command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she showed an evil, mischievous grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the data network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner and the Logicians continued to struggle in their effort to crack the data barrier, completely unaware of what was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Omnissiah, this data barrier is too strong. I fear our computational power is insufficient to break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the attacking team, two Logicians were only pretending to contribute computational power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They secretly transmitted messages to each other:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, what do you think the forum's counterattack will be like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no idea. Let's stay cautious. If things go wrong, we should immediately cut off our data interface and disconnect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was thinking the same thing. I'm ready to sever the connection at any moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Logicians, being invaded by massive amounts of redundant data could result in anything from mental confusion to permanent damage to their memories and accumulated knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the redundant data stream also contained data viruses or Chaotic information, things could get much worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The electronic brain could burn out, the consciousness could be destroyed, or worse, it could be corrupted by Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as the two Logicians finished their conversation, the data barrier they were attacking shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Machine God! Did we actually break through the data barrier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden change left the Logicians in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the complexity of the data, it was impossible for them to have cracked it so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terminate the connection immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Data Executioner seemed to sense something terrifying and sent out a warning signal to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying, irresistible data stream swept through, dragging everyone's data consciousness into the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Mechanical Palace Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black mechanical sphere exploded with violent electric arcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive stream of data invaded all of the Logicians connected to the network, including the Data Executioner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies convulsed, unable to sever the network connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Machine God, what on earth are they encountering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden change made the Forge General's mechanical heart thump with fear. He turned to the Biologis Magos standing by: \"Immediately check their life signs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Logicians' convulsions soon subsided, only trembling occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking, the Biologis Magos reported that their bodies and cyber-brains were unharmed, but their connection state remained locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their nervous systems appeared to be in a highly excited state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General realized that the Logicians must have encountered a trap, but they were still fighting back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And perhaps... they had successfully infiltrated the platform's data barrier!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought in mind, he activated the Overclock Mode, increasing computational support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Logicians, I shall be your backbone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Overclock Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General's body became scalding hot, and torrents of searing black smoke erupted from the conduits on his back, even spewing out sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped the Logicians would seize that precious data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Forge General gritted his teeth and persevered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the data network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Logicians found themselves forcibly locked in a particular area, as if they were in a mechanical paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had completely lost their will to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my Machine God! Is this the Mechanicus Forum's trap? We hit the jackpot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! So much knowledge unlocked for free within a limited time. Think of how many Gear Coins this would've cost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop talking! Keep reading! This opportunity won't last...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the Mechanical Goddess, this feels amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two mole Logicians excitedly communicated with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their spiritual euphoria quickly reflected in their physical bodies, causing them to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Logicians were doing the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had long forgotten their original purpose and were frantically absorbing all the knowledge they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner, on the other hand, struggled to reject the knowledge data, stubbornly resisting while trying to stop the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Omnissiah, save us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with all of you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I command you to stop all reading and research immediately, before these vile words corrupt your minds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the Data Executioner could even finish his despairing thoughts, a data packet signed by the Mechanical Goddess was suddenly slammed onto his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he absorbed the knowledge package, he was utterly stunned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What profound data assault knowledge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a completely new path of data warfare that he had never touched before, and he quickly became addicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner hurriedly began studying, following the system's prompt. The limited free access only lasted for thirty minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, you are truly amazing. You handled them so effortlessly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the mechanical screen, Webby happily bounced around, twirling in place with excitement, her admiration for Eden growing even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the pre-established plan, she used a massive data stream to trap the intruders and then connected them to the Mechanicus Forum's data information section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used the knowledge stored there to lure the Logicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, she transmitted the datapad's manufacturing blueprint and how to access the Mechanicus Forum's signal channel to the Logicians' cyber-brains in the form of a data packet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making them potential members of the Mechanicus Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After experiencing the benefits of the forum, whether or not they would attack again in the future, they would most likely try to access the forum in secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No Tech-Priest can resist the allure of knowledge and the pleasure of surfing the internet!\" said the great savior, Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Mechanical Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General could no longer maintain the Overclock Mode and collapsed back onto the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heavy mechanical body shook the entire hall, and the computational support was abruptly cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle Sizzle~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden disruption in computational power caused the black mechanical sphere to emit black smoke and shut down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner and the Logicians were forcibly disconnected from the network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ********\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"***************\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You *********!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stream of enraged binary profanity burst out as the Logicians vented their frustrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were having such a great time browsing the Mechanicus Forum for a good twenty minutes, only for the connection to be cut off so abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could anyone tolerate this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Data Executioner and the Logicians' furious eyes turned to the Forge General, their anger clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General was startled by so many angry stares and felt both guilty and remorseful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Logicians had risked their lives to infiltrate the rebellious platform, yet he had made a critical mistake at the most crucial moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly acknowledged his failure:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Logicians, under the all-seeing eyes of the Machine God, I admit my calculations were incorrect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Logicians quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they even explain their situation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They infiltrated the rebellious platform, only to be swayed by its content and indulge themselves in browsing the knowledge like fanatics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, they had not actually broken through the platform's data barrier; they were deliberately let in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were having such a good time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Logicians' cyber-brains contained a considerable amount of information about the Mechanicus Forum, and they couldn't wait to log back into the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Forge General demanded that the Logicians attack the platform again, he was met with collective rejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They outright stated that it was impossible to break through the platform's data defense matrix. Their survival had only been possible because of the platform's mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for any other information, the Logicians kept their mouths shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, the Forge General had anticipated this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he himself had experienced the terror of the rebellious platform's data stream, which was indeed insurmountable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn't seize or destroy the rebellious platform, his only choice was to ban its dissemination within the Forge World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those traitors who dared to leak Stygies No.8's technical knowledge must be punished!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search order! Capture all traitors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General activated his Machine Guardians and Automated Combat Units, launching a full-scale search throughout the Forge World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swore to root out all the traitors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within just a few days, all the traitors were rounded up and brought to the Mechanical Palace to face judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Mechanical Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General sat upon his mechanical throne, with two Forge Sub-Monitors standing to his left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them were the rulers of Stygies No.8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Machine God, just how many traitors are there…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General's fury was uncontrollable, and scorching black smoke spewed from the pipes along his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of traitors stood awaiting judgment, including dozens of Tech-Priests of Sage rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of traitors already exceeded half of Stygies No.8's Tech-Priests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a vast loss of knowledge and technology!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General glared at the traitors and roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You technological heretics shall all be exiled! I will banish you to Mars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using artificial intelligence, researching xeno-tech, or deviating from STC templates could all be deemed technological heresy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The standards were flexible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These technological heretics could face imprisonment, exile, or even bodily punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exiling the traitors to Mars for hard labor was considered a rather severe punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red-Robed Sub-Monitor sternly objected:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Forge General, everyone knows what we're doing here on Stygies No.8. If they are technological heretics, then we won't escape punishment either…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, several traitors in the hall snickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the Imperium knew that Stygies No.8 was researching xeno-tech. It was just an unspoken truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the Forge General was the biggest technological heretic of them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accusing Stygies No.8's Tech-Priests of technological heresy and sending them to Mars was just plain comedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forge General glared at the Red-Robed Sub-Monitor angrily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you oppose me? Are you in league with these traitors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's what you want to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red-Robed Sub-Monitor replied with a hint of pride: \"Indeed, I am one of the high-ranking members of the Mechanicus Forum!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high-ranking member meant that a significant portion of Stygies No.8's knowledge had already leaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the betrayal of the Forge Sub-Monitor, the Forge General completely lost his temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Traitor! Traitor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consumed by rage, his massive mechanical body extended several thermal cannon barrels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimed right at the Red-Robed Sub-Monitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thermal cannons began charging, preparing to fire!\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>",3396,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","cc4a0cb8f1ae223d979d024ea0a5fd3539c511ab696274cd214d5c5ec1e80e8b","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-278","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-276",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]