[{"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-311":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},1681081,2147,"Chapter 311 312: The Mysterious Tau Star and the Savior’s Envoy","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-311",311,"\u003Cp>As the Savior's forces delved deeper into understanding the Tau Empire, the Department of Military Affairs and others concluded that tensions were worsening, and large-scale war was likely inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tau Empire was ambitious, embarking on a new wave of expansion, rapidly accelerating their annexation of numerous worlds—including those of human civilizations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a decision made collectively by their entire race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless they encountered a significant obstacle that threatened their survival, they would not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another analysis by the Military Department pointed out that the Tau Empire had set its sights on the Charalton region, probing and pressuring it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Savior's domain showed weakness, the Tau forces would only quicken their expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the reports on the Tau Empire, Eden had a basic grasp of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior's domain and the Tau Empire were currently testing each other's boundaries, and there had already been minor skirmishes. If tensions continued to escalate, all-out war was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it reached that point, the Savior's domain would have to open yet another front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tau Empire was indeed a relatively small power by galactic standards—compared to the Imperium of Man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a regional power like Eden's domain, the Tau Empire's size was still considerable. Completely destroying it would demand an enormous cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hopefully, it won't come to that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden truly didn't want war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His domain's development speed far exceeded the Tau Empire's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waging a full-scale war now would only massively delay their growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Eden wanted was to peacefully digest the Charalton region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restart the resource-rich mining worlds, fire up the forge worlds' factories to spew smoke once again, and produce more war machines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strengthen the domain's might to new heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could fight however he wished, conquering the Tau Empire at minimal cost, capturing their scientists and technologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To help develop better power armor suits for humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to push his domain's technological advancement even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation was no longer something he could control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Charalton region stood squarely in the Tau Empire's path of expansion. There was no way the Savior's forces could simply give up and retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice but to stand firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Department of Military Affairs had already started drafting operational plans and mobilizing more forces to meet the coming challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden simply needed to be aware of these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Military Department had plenty of capable people worrying about the details. As the Savior, he didn't need to micromanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And truthfully, the Tau Empire wasn't even the greatest threat the domain faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Eden's realm included the Goliath Sector, the Charalton Region, and several small enclaves under development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These territories bordered numerous dangerous regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant even more risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As scouting operations expanded outward, more and more threats were being uncovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marks of Tyranid hive fleets were increasingly evident; Ork clans were swelling in numbers; Dark Eldar slaver raids were prowling; human renegade federations launched attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even more alarming—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had discovered a dead zone spanning several sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast, ominous anomaly in the galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This \"silent zone\" was like a strange, muting shadow, weakening the very soul of reality itself, suppressing the will of humans, xenos, and even mechanical beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More troubling still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signs of Necron activity had been detected within it—an ancient Necron dynasty had awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the minor probes of the Tyranids, the Necrons represented a much greater existential threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These beings had once fought the Old Ones during the War in Heaven—and slain the Star Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they stirred again, seeking to dominate the galaxy anew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Eden read that intelligence report, he had only one thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperium of Man is about to be doomed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperium had long gotten used to facing annihilation daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like an old, crumbling house that looked like a light kick could topple it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you dared to kick it, a horde of savage warriors would jump out and beat you senseless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Eden was far more concerned about his own domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If those Necrons broke loose from the anomaly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domain could face existential crisis, even destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, the Necrons seemed to be fighting each other inside for now, too busy to invade the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, vigilance was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Eden could truly appreciate the Imperium's burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once your territory grew too large, your forces became stretched thin, and you were forced to fight on multiple fronts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Tau Empire threat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other fronts had already erupted into battle, pulling away several fleets. For now, they could still hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that the galaxy's future would only become more turbulent and dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domain urgently needed to build even greater military strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, every major battle would require Eden himself to lead the entire army into desperate gambles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden had already made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the foreseeable future, the domain would pause its expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it would focus on consolidating its current holdings—intensive farming, massive infrastructure projects, and full-scale military buildup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once enough \"big toys\" were built and their strength surged—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they could go roaming again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the documents, Eden closed his data slate and resumed today's work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to install a psy-anchor at a local power core, using the Sunchild's psychic energy to ignite the machine-spirits within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus establishing a stable psychic network across the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal administrative districts would cluster around the anchor, rapidly restoring planetary operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior's envoy had finally arrived at Tau ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tau Empire Star Cluster. Tau Prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elemental Council Chamber floated in orbit above the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This colossal structure resembled a spherical amphitheater, its center an open space under a transparent dome through which the distant stars were visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below were rows upon rows of command thrones, close enough to touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream entered and sat at her assigned seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking upward, she saw the massive, hexagonal Star Tide Node hanging above, framed perfectly by the viewing windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a vast, pitch-black wormhole, devoid of any light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deadly threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It served as a constant reminder to the Tau people—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protect the homeland. Allow no enemy to reach this sacred place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If their defense failed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the wormhole collapsed under attack—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The galactic rift would devour their world, extinguishing it slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Shadowstream was nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a wartime assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she bore some responsibility for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low, soothing hum sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Water Caste envoy, Creekwhisper, was attempting to calm her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All is well, diplomat,\" Creekwhisper smiled. \"Through the wisdom of all castes, we will overcome any threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream responded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe that without a doubt—all for the Greater Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet inside, she still worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aether Elders had dispatched a fleet to attack human territories—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the Council's approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meeting wasn't a true discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream glanced at the inner circle's seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was occupied by a Kroot Elder—Opik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As indicated by the holographic projections, he was one of the Kroot leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kroot were granted the Sixth Seat—a symbolic honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meant to display the Tau Empire's tolerance and civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Opik sat hunched over, his claws twitching, his body listless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no speaking rights anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was there to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To accept the lectures from the Aether and other castes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream stared at his bent back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had things started changing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her human assistants were now barred from critical zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All non-Tau races were quietly being marginalized—even the Kroot, the Vespid, and the Nicassar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not a good sign...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream thought grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had all begun after the Fourth Sphere Expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when the Aether caste had authorized a reckless experiment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Imperial warp drive technology to develop the AL-38 Slipstream module.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing faster interstellar travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then disaster struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast fleet using Slipstream tech simultaneously triggered an antimatter chain reaction—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ripping open realspace with a massive rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fleet was dragged into a nightmare dimension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some survivors returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spoke of a loathsome, many-armed entity that had pulled them free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the auxiliary troops—especially non-Tau races—were never seen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aether caste swiftly erased all records of the incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream knew this only because Commander Shadowsun had confided in her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a secret she could never reveal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surviving Tau fleet had gone mad with xenophobia afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slaughtered human auxiliaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kroot and Vespid allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Believing the xenos had brought the disaster upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aether caste had subtly grown more controlling, more aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream knew all this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could she do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aether ruled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could oppose them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She desperately wanted to confess everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To submit herself for Re-Education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To purify her soul for the Greater Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Re-Education...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking of it made her shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she had undergone Re-Education sessions and found them comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she realized:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who underwent too many Re-Education cycles came back... different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their personalities erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every trace of doubt gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who still resisted after multiple sessions—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did they all go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream wondered in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the serene faces of the Aether Elders—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time, felt something like hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She almost wanted to scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must tell the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must surrender herself to the Greater Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she stood up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice interrupted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Supreme Aether arrives!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Aether Guard's voice boomed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence and respect! The Supreme Aether walks among us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard glared at Shadowstream:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down! Do not be disrespectful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashamed, she sat down hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident was noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Elder frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a mental note to send this diplomat for mandatory Re-Education at the next opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood as the great membrane-like doors unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A majestic being floated in—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm and exuding overwhelming authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Aether had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a gathering of wise ones—how rare,\" he said. \"Be seated. Let us begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Aether spoke of many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shadowstream barely remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing was clear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Aether declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the so-called \"Savior\" refused the Empire's offer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refused the Greater Good—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would face total annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And harsher \"deterrent\" measures were authorized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delegates departed to carry out their tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream was about to leave when Creekwhisper stopped her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seemed troubled earlier. What were you planning to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Shadowstream shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would keep her secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And avoid Re-Education at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rather liked this feeling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This taste of freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she was assigned a new task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would host the Savior's envoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A traditional method of spreading the Greater Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the humans marvel at Tau's superior civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most human envoys who came here—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ended up admiring the Tau Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eager to join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowstream led her two assistants:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kroot warrior Horcha, and the human Leswin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They headed toward the orbital port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the skies above—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, luminous ship, shaped like a work of art, slowly descended under traffic control guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior's envoy.\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>",1906,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","07649c744f0347b88bef91b43a607a212ecb402526833f0dfdd9d93e935c0b9d","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-312","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-310",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]