[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor":3,"chapter-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-163":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: The 11th Primarch - The Black Emperor",{"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},1510950,1962,"Chapter 163: Conquering Mordian","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-163",163,"\u003Cp>Samir chose a rally point consisting of several plazas at the heart of Mordian's capital. Elite warriors gathered there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that the Tetrarchs would concentrate their forces in that location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to prove himself more fit for the role of Chapter Master than Bukayo, Samir decided to personally lead the strike to assassinate the Tetrarchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron will and fortified defenses of the Mordians, mentioned in the chapter briefing, were not worth considering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir believed he and his warriors could crush the Mordians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it came at some cost, it would be worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping into the drop pod, he shut down the command channel of the chapter and issued orders on the First Company channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commence operation! Target decapitation: the Tetrarchs of Mordian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black drop pods streaked across the sky with blinding light, plummeting rapidly toward Vanandra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mordian capital's defense system activated at full force, missiles and rockets launched into the sky, anti-aircraft cannons roared, intercepting the blazing meteors falling from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drop pods fell too fast; Mordian anti-aircraft fire struggled to land a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital's air defense commander quickly adjusted tactics, ordering concentrated fire and broad coverage strikes on multiple targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first drop pod was hit simultaneously by several missiles. A squad of Shadows of Order was torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In orbit, the Dark Lord watched as three drop pods were destroyed mid-descent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames of fury surged in his pitch-black eyes. The Mordian capital's anti-air firepower was too dense; paradropping into Vanandra was foolish, attacking their fortifications even more so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his gyrinx tensed up, sensing his wrath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bukayo picked up the communicator from the command platform and spoke coldly into the command channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samir, I haven't issued any orders. And you dare to act on your own?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence was his only reply. Bukayo slammed the communicator back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly calmed himself and began calculating a response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Company Captain's premature action had disrupted the battle plan. A new strategy was required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bukayo decided to take advantage of Samir's impulsive strike to launch a new offensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tactical data surged through his mind: enemy firepower deployment, First Company's capabilities, the offensive posture around the surrounding pyramids…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gyrinx accelerated his analysis. After synthesizing the information, the Dark Lord gave his command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Companies Two and Four, attack Vanandra immediately. Draw the enemy's attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Lord led his honor guard toward the drop pods. Despite Samir's reckless behavior, he was still a powerful warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Company would inevitably cause heavy damage. Bukayo would exploit the opportunity, while the other companies distracted the defenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground, Samir found himself deep in the sea of defensive forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mordians had constructed multi-layered fortifications. Snipers in towers shot from above with deadly precision. Bastion guards rained bullets. Bunker troops ambushed from the shadows…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They segmented the battlefield into isolated zones to prevent squads from regrouping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red lasers fired from Mordian forts, horizontal barrages of crimson light left the Shadows of Order with nowhere to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Samir found another squad from a drop pod, he had already been hit four times: shin plate, thigh plate, chest armor, and helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was relieved none of the shots hit his visor. He raised his bolt pistol and fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Mordian soldier was struck, dying from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir charged into a bunker. Bullets bounced off his layered armor. His chainaxe roared, each swing a flawless death strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain found that while Mordian firepower couldn't match the might of an Astartes, they didn't crumble under his brutal attacks. They fought stubbornly from their defensive positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their heavy casualties were not in vain. One by one, Samir's command squad fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shocked to discover that three Astartes had died from just two squads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Father had sharp eyes, choosing Mordian as the Third Chapter's recruitment world.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Bukayo's reluctance to engage in urban warfare suddenly made sense.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though stunned, Samir had no way out. He had defied the Chapter Master's orders, this was his only chance to prove himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke on the First Company's channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report target location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two tactical runes lit up on his helmet HUD, one from his adjutant, the other from the assault squad leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two targets were 2.5 km and 3.6 km away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir charged toward the marked locations, gathering eight squads, seventy-one Astartes, for a decapitation strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocking the way were Mordian soldiers in blue uniforms. They used their bodies as shields against the black-armored warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with that much Astartes charging, nothing could stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir led the charge, the spearhead of the assault. The others formed the razor edge of the spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They smashed through enemy lines like a battering ram. Blood and flesh splattered on their helmets. Samir fought to restrain his bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and two command squad members stormed a pyramid-shaped tower, leaving others to guard the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His squad protected his flanks, preventing any ambushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top, Samir saw a figure in ornate blue armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew it was one of the Tetrarchs. He gave him a temporary name: Sea Tetrach, despite Mordian having no oceans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn't matter. He would soon be a corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chainaxe roared and shredded guards in his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he heard the Sea Tetrach growl in hatred:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…We… will die… together…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir's heart sank. He saw the Sea Tetrach raise his left hand and press a detonator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire pyramid trembled like an avalanche, crumbling with thunderous force. Rubble and debris fell. Samir struggled to stay balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted \"Run!\" and scrambled up the collapsing tower. He leapt and grabbed a more stable edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he rolled to the ground, he saw several black-armored warriors crushed in the rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir's eyes turned crimson. His suppressed bloodlust erupted. He spotted a squad in red and charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordian royal warriors in crimson armor raised las rifles and fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam pierced his visor and bored into his right eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir's body slammed into the ground, lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bukayo felt mixed emotions: relief at no longer needing to deal with a rebellious subordinate, and sorrow for a fallen brother-in-arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened. His strong-brained cat's large black eyes glowed, releasing invisible ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time on the battlefield paused briefly, like pulled threads frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Midnight Poet\" raised his boltgun and fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time jumped to the next second, the explosion tore apart the red-robed emperor's head and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bukayo rushed toward a wounded command squad member struggling from the rubble, still dazed by painkillers, and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Olexander, a knight of the Monarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By Father's command, you will act as the First Company Captain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Bukayo brought the First Company back under control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samir's reckless ambition had disrupted the Mordian defense lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astartes casualties were traded for thousands of Mordian deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bukayo launched two consecutive decapitation strikes, ending the era of the Tetrarchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, transport ships from the Symphony of the Sea arrived. For the first time in thousands of years, the Mordians no longer starved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Lord reestablished order. As he sorted and recruited children of suitable age…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Nareth's fleet arrived in the Fenris system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy the story, my p@treon is 30 chapters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FDaoistJinzu\u003C\u002Fp>",1213,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf2666d91fb3caa73ad28193a22ac91c7f60f335fb63297d2bf6656d0d4ebcb2","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-489","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-488",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]