[{"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-280":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},1681200,2147,"Chapter 280 281 – Eden: Sigh, there's no choice but to cut the connection…","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-280",280,"\u003Cp>Temple of the Omnissiah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fabricator General of Mars spoke with a tone that allowed no disobedience, and the entire grand hall was instantly silenced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Oud Oudia Raskian finished speaking, he too remained quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the dozens of massive electronic eyes on his body glowed red like warning beacons, sweeping over the assembly of attendees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for someone bold enough to oppose him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposition was dangerous—Oudia knew this, and so did everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a matter of who would dare to stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since receiving intel about the Mecha Forum, a deep and uncontrollable sense of crisis had stirred within Oud Oudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether the forum harbored Chaos, heretical technology, or other threats—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its mere existence was already the greatest danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was pure and free, filled with endless data and knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was beloved by countless Tech-Priests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All signs pointed to one thing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If left unchecked, the continued expansion of the forum would break down the long-established hierarchical structures and information barriers of the Adeptus Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This directly threatened the status of Mars HQ and the power held by the Fabricator General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, the voices of dissent within the Mechanicus were growing louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, the Mechanicus was split into three major factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest was the conservative faction led by him—the Fabricator General of Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was the radical faction, which advocated the release of knowledge constraints and sought deeper truths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, the neutral faction, who abstained from ideological struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Belisarius Cawl, he was more of a solitary figure. All three factions thought he was somewhat extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the appearance of the Mecha Forum—a radical platform—had not drawn resistance from the radicals or the neutrals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it had faintly unified them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deeply dangerous trend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signs of decline were appearing in the conservative faction's grip on power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia knew he had to act decisively—while they still held the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could no longer tolerate the blasphemous voices. He would use this opportunity to violently purge every dissenter—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And eradicate the Mecha Forum, his greatest threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To preserve the Mechanicus's sacred orthodoxy, upheld for ten thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowledge must be shared only with great caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precious knowledge handed so freely to low-ranking Tech-Priests?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was it dangerous, it also bred a lack of reverence for knowledge and authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things continued this way, who would still obey Mars HQ or the Fabricator General's commands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia had made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the cost—he would destroy the cursed Mecha Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Fabricator General…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence was finally broken by the leader of the radical faction—Gres—who raised his objection:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under the gaze of the Omnissiah, we have tested and verified the Mecha Forum hundreds of times. The data shows—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a perfectly safe platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it greatly facilitates the safe spread of knowledge. We cannot destroy it so rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, we should seek ways to control it and make better use of it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gres's statement was echoed by several senior members of the radical faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magos Gres, your suggestion is reasonable,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia replied slowly, \"But sadly, there is no evidence proving that we can truly control it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know full well—there is a powerful, unknown force behind the forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will not give us such a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps we can pursue cooperation,\" added Mina, leader of the neutral faction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, the Mecha Forum was created by a Mechanicus offshoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by its behavior, it has never attempted to hoard knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All safe, uploaded knowledge has been openly shared…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most senior members of the neutral faction lacked strong backing or resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made it difficult for them to build and research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Mecha Forum allowed them to collaborate remotely and safely, drastically reducing research costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why they supported the forum so strongly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia listened patiently to the suggestions of both the radicals and neutrals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after that, he made no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conservatives remained silent throughout, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This eerie atmosphere left Gres, Mina, and others uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, silence returned to the hall, broken only by the hum of gears and the hiss of pistons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have heard all your opinions,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia said slowly. \"Now, allow me to announce the conclusion of this assembly…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His colossal body began to rise, casting a shadow that enveloped the assembly, radiating overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The High Council of the Mechanicus hereby declares:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mecha Forum and the force behind it are a dangerous heretical threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seek to dissolve the Mechanicus and destabilize the foundations of the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are enemies to be purged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia stared down at them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Effective immediately, the Mecha Forum and its backers are declared Chaos Heretics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mars HQ shall issue a decree, commanding all Forge Worlds under its command to withdraw from the Mecha Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who withdraw promptly will be spared punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the Adeptus Mechanicus will use all means to hunt down and erase every trace of the Mecha Forum—until it is completely destroyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the collective decision of Mars HQ and is not open for debate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who dares resist will be treated as Chaos Heretics, no different from the Mecha Forum!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, Gres, Mina, and others sprang to their feet and shouted in protest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Objection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Omnissiah, what madness is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There was no vote—this is invalid procedure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is unjust!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a deafening roar and mechanical bellow silenced all voices:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SILENCE!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia looked down upon the crowd: \"My patience has limits. I am the Fabricator General of Mars. My will is the will of Mars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do not speak for us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gres roared, brandishing his scepter: \"This is tyranny—blasphemy against the High Council—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heretic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia roared with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZAP!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding beam pierced through Gres's body, destroying half of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed, convulsing on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his vast array of cybernetic implants, Oud Oudia wielded devastating firepower and overwhelming dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden attack stunned both the radicals and neutrals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conservatives, however, remained eerily calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mina stepped back in terror—only to be struck down by another blast from Oud Oudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, Lady Mina. You're a heretic too…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia said without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His red-glowing electronic eyes locked onto the assembly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now—does any other heretic wish to oppose the Fabricator General, oppose Mars?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissenters fell silent. Their lives were now at stake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began raising their energy shields and grouping together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissenters were trying to escape—to reveal the Fabricator General's atrocities to the galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Oud Oudia couldn't care less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM… BOOM… BOOM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy footsteps echoed across the sanctum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vibration shook the entire Temple of the Omnissiah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the shaking ceased, the ceiling above the hall opened, and light poured down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, the dissenters saw two colossal war engines nearly sixty meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood like gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight reflected off their massive frames and the Aquila crests on their heads—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glittering with golden brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Emperor-class Titans—immense, destructive, unstoppable engines of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unmatched fortresses that strode the surface of worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terror spread among the dissenters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia had secretly deployed two Titans to deal with them—how?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RUMBLE—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of weapons mounted on the Titans locked onto the dissenters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the slightest provocation, they would unleash annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia watched with satisfaction. He had spent a great deal of effort preparing for this meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he delivered his final ultimatum:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surrender. I will give you the chance to live—and to appeal your case. Refuse, and you will be destroyed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was beyond salvation. The dissenters had no choice but to give up and accept the Fabricator General's arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the meeting ended—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mechanicus High Council issued an announcement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gres and Mina had colluded with heretics in a bid to destroy the Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, the treacherous act was thwarted by the Fabricator General of Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gres and Mina, now branded traitors, were gravely injured and arrested. They would be publicly tried and executed after evidence was compiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their followers were temporarily detained for further investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Oud Oudia violently purged the dissenters and seized complete control over the Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His authority soared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the High Council raised no objections to his decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only absolute obedience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fabricator General's will had become the will of the Adeptus Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly thereafter, Mars HQ issued decrees to all Forge Worlds:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdraw from the Mecha Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And declared war on the forum and those behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decree shook both the Mechanicus and the wider Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some conservative Forge Worlds complied immediately, forcing their Tech-Priests to withdraw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others delayed, remaining silent, waiting to see how things played out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few were furious—but dared not speak up, wary of Mars HQ's millennia of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fabricator General's Laboratory, Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oud Oudia's massive mechanical form was immersed in a pool of sacred oil, undergoing maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, fewer than one-third of Forge Worlds have responded to the decree,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loyal conservative subordinate reported. \"And their progress in cleansing the heretical platform is slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the forum seems to be located in the Imperium's dark zones. Physical strikes are difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia didn't react much. He had expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggles always came with risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mecha Forum threatened Mars HQ and the Fabricator General's rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he supposed to sit idly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or surrender—and share precious knowledge with lowly Tech-Priests?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could obliterate the Mecha Forum with thunderous might, the hesitant Forge Worlds would fall in line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the rebels would vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Militarily—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mars HQ held absolute superiority. It could crush any disobedient Forge World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have any Forge Worlds openly resisted the decree?\" Oud Oudia asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subordinate shook his head. \"A few have filed appeals—trying to defend the heretical forum…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia snorted coldly: \"Pick two nearby ones. Send in the troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mars HQ responded with swift violence, deploying forces to suppress the two Forge Worlds that dared file appeals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This finally provoked Holy Terra itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Navy, the Imperial Fists, and several agencies attempted to mediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Primarch on the frontlines issued a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Oud Oudia turned them all away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sternly emphasized the Mechanicus's position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And pointed out that under the Treaty of Mars, no one had the right to interfere in internal Mechanicus matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any such interference would be considered a provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He urged them to show restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also sent a reply to the Primarch—promising to eliminate the heretics swiftly and prevent disruptions to the grand crusade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all mediators rejected, Mars HQ's army crushed the two Forge Worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Local Fabricators were dismissed and replaced with conservatives who enforced the forum purge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brutal crackdown frightened many wavering Forge Worlds into compliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, over half of all Forge Worlds had responded to the decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet privately, their Fabricators were miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, they complied—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But implementing the purge was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only offered gentle persuasion, too afraid to use force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they might not survive long enough for Mars HQ's reinforcements to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the news of growing compliance greatly uplifted Oud Oudia and the conservatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their advantage had returned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep beneath Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ancient gateway creaked open with a low rumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark green light poured out like a tide, carrying ancient secrets and unknown power, illuminating the chamber with a cosmic rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mechanicus sages from the Order of Guardians carried a complex machine forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They approached a vast mechanical ring and began a solemn ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At its center, a shard of pulsing matter hovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its rhythm and light flowed outward, radiating pure power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a C'tan Shard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The C'tan were void-insulated, purely material beings—ancient and mighty—devourers of stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fed on planetary energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the most powerful non-psychic entities in existence—true gods of the material universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the C'tan no longer existed as whole entities, only as shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even a shard held terrifying power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oud Oudia looked on with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This C'tan Shard was one of the Mechanicus's most closely guarded secrets—tied even to their origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fabricator General, he alone had the right to access it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this shard was the source of his confidence in destroying the Mecha Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Oud Oudia could not control the shard directly, nor touch the seal—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could draw trace amounts of quantum energy from it through machinery—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And send it through the network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To obliterate the forum's core systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle would be the Mecha Forum's end—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the zenith of his power in the Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oudia roared: \"Victory is mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planet Urth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machine Spirit Fortress, Data Control Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaul cursed, pacing like a frantic monkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was furious—not just over the forum's worsening situation, but also the rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, the Mecha Forum launched several lists—on the Innovation List—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, the genius Kaul, had been number one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But lately, some anonymous guy had knocked him off the top spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaul had debated with the guy—turns out, the old bastard had some skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he believed he could reclaim the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Mars HQ attacking, he was stuck rebuilding the forum's defenses—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No time to compete!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn Mars HQ! Damn conservatives! One day, I'll blast all of you to hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted, multiple mech arms furiously typing code into the network system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Eden lay on the couch, chin in hand, visibly troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still didn't know what kind of attack Mars HQ would use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, don't worry!\" said Webby, making a cute face. \"They'll never break through my defenses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm still uneasy…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden shook his head. \"And we can't go on like this forever…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed deeply and finally made a decision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh… for safety's sake—activate Defense Protocol 13. We're severing all external connections. Shut down the forum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaul let out a wail, collapsing into his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a second later, rage exploded from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped up and roared: \"Mars HQ! Conservative scum! I swear I'll blow you all to the stars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that's exactly the reaction I wanted. Now the forum must shut down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kaul's reaction, Eden's eyes lit up. His confidence in the shutdown plan surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, he'd been torn on how to respond to Mars HQ's offensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, that was half the Imperium's might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And many Tech-Priests were suppressing their emotions, too afraid to openly defy Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Mecha Forum couldn't openly rally them to attack Mars HQ either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing so would break its neutral stance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning it into a faction directly opposed to the Imperium and the Mechanicus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would shatter its identity as a neutral, cooperative platform—and invite even more enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just now, Eden had figured it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a dead end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after they lose it will those Tech-Priests realize how precious it truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then will their fury ignite—and they'll fight for their rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they don't need to challenge all of Mars HQ—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just focus on one man: Oud Oudia Raskian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would minimize collateral damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the forum was flooded with angry posts cursing Mars HQ, the conservatives, and local Fabricators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of all, cursing Oud Oudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tech-Priests' rage was simmering—just one spark away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden would provide that spark—and leave the choice in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only if they choose to excise the Mechanicus's corruption—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could a healthy academic and knowledge-sharing environment be born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the Mecha Forum would never know peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it survived this attack—who knew when the conservatives would strike again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single spark could start a prairie fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they just needed to direct the flames— Toward the Fabricator General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden began composing a notice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dear Mecha Forum members:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the grace of the Omnissiah, the entire forum team regretfully brings you this message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of Fabricator General Oud Oudia Raskian's baseless accusations and dreadful threats, we cannot prove our innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor can we withstand the attacks of such a powerful figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the safety of the team, the goddess Webby, and all our members—we must suspend the forum indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment this message is posted, the Mecha Forum will cease operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will not resume until the environment is once again safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We apologize. Thank you for your continued support!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—From all the Mecha Forum Team\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden submitted the notice, then turned to Webby:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ling, upload the announcement. Then… shut it down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Forge World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a shadowy corner, a few Tech-Priests huddled, reading forum posts in secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things were dire—some Forge Worlds were already confiscating databanks and forcing users off the Mecha Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, they hadn't been hit yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, one Tech-Priest cried out, \"What the hell?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forum page vanished from their databanks—replaced only by the shutdown notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disconnected?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the message, the Tech-Priests trembled, fury rising from their cores:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OUD OUDIA—YOU SON OF A—!!\"\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>",2846,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","21b76aa0a46b415c7e8dc43824a17c5ec825ed0dc12a587f1eef8b3ca450d8a8","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-281","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-279",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]