[{"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-384":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},1511133,1962,"Chapter 384 - 383: Boarding the Long-Beard Class Squat Mega Cruiser","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-384",384,"\u003Cp>Shadow's Sovereignty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth stood before the tactical table, watching the battle erupting in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black ships of the Shadows of Order launched their assault against the Squat fleet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rain of light beams shot from their prows, piercing light lances into the iron-black enemy ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bows of the Squat ships also fired beams in retaliation, shimmering with red and yellow light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows of Order fleet overwhelmed the Squat fleet at Rosario with absolute numerical superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every screen was filled with signals, interspersed with silent explosions and the burning keels of destroyed starships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth saw a Squat cruiser sliced in half by the crystalline, lethal energy spat forth by the Shadow's Sovereignty's lance batteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze continued searching among the enemy ships. He soon locked onto an exceptionally massive warship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship was 7.8 kilometers long, classified as a Large Cruiser by Imperial standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was slightly longer than other Squat cruisers, and more noticeably, it was wider and taller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Seems like a Long-Beard class Squat Gigantic Cruiser.' Nareth thought, somewhat uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It must be the flagship of the Squat clan at Rosario.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Squats, also known as the Leagues of Votann, consist of thousands of leagues of varying sizes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leagues range from commercial leagues focused on trade to warrior leagues aiming for hegemony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leagues are composed of a varying number of Kindreds. The largest, the Greater Thurian League, can consist of up to two hundred Kindreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each league possesses at least one Votann Core, also called an Ancestor Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of Kindreds varies, with smaller ones having hundreds or thousands of Squats, and larger ones having hundreds of millions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each hold has at least one Fane, where ancient technology allows every Kindred in the league to know the Votann's current location at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, as one of the galaxy's numerous populous species, the trade-savvy Leagues of Votann also have various guilds, corporate consortia, pact organizations, and other structural forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The Kindred at Rosario isn't large. It likely doesn't have an Ancestor Core, but should have Fane.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Every Hold has a Fane, but a Long-Beard class Squat Gigantic Cruiser might also have one.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larger Kindreds have more than one Ancestral Fane. A small Kindred like the Rosario may have two at most.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth raised his hand and tapped, marking the Long-Beard class Squat Gigantic Cruiser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare for boarding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to seize the Fane and then use Conceptual Swap to extract their secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestor Core is both an oracle of wisdom, the embodiment of the collective wisdom of the Squats, and a Quantum computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It preserves all information for the Votann's survival and development in the universe, including weapon technical parameters, Standard Template Constructs, scientific and philosophical learning materials, genetic lineage data, military and survival-related theories and strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only Squats who can communicate with the Votann are called Grimnyr, responsible for seeking guidance from the ancestors or interpreting the output. The high-tech mystical facility where they perform this activity is called an Ancestral Fane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Honour Guard assembled on the deck, boarding boarding torpedoes and Dreadclaw assault boats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth boarded a Dreadclaw assault boat reinforced to handle his massive frame, its heavy armor able to carry a full Astartes squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primarch alone occupied two seats; Arsena took one. Compared to ordinary Astartes, Arsena's leaner build made the seats feel oversized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The support arm system consisted of multiple extendable inertia-suppression clamps attached to the power armor, locking Nareth and the seven Honour Guard members in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hydraulic rods pressed Arsena into his position, preventing him from being thrown by inertia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pilot pulled the control lever. The afterburner reactor roared to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With superhuman speed, the Astartes operated the controls, pitching and rolling the craft to dodge incoming beams and shells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a distance of 150 kilometers from the Long-Beard Class Gigantic Cruiser, twin heavy las turrets rotated and unleashed spiraling beams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pilot wrenched the control stick. The Dreadclaw violently rotated laterally in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam grazed past the Dreadclaw. A piercing, buzzing sound filled the pilot's ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked the panel. Additional armor had been melted by the beam, but the inner armor remained undamaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pilot noticed countless threat runes lighting up on his display screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enemy gunboats swarmed ahead to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pilot's, touch-sensitive gloves, gripped the weapons system, forcefully pressing the button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin Fury missile launchers, one on each wing, roared as they fired a salvo of missiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Missiles trailing dazzling light slammed into the gunboats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant streaks slammed into the gunboats, explosions flared, then faded from the display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pilot's left hand rose, trigering the short-burst rocket control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dreadclaw shuddered violently, its speed instantly surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the pilot's right hand pressed down hard. Promethium fuel ignited blazingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brace for impact! Five, four...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assault boat struck the target ship like a hammer blow. A torrent of molten fire poured forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick armor of the Long-Beard class Squat Gigantic Cruiser rapidly melted. Squat fire teams guarding the area raised plasma guns and attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liquid-hydrogen fuel superheated into plasma, magnetic fields expanded, launching it through linear electromagnetic channels like solar flares stars from the galactic core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-energy hydrogen-based plasma spheres slammed against the cockpit's blast shields, crackling violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth burst out first; the Honor Guard slid down the assault ramp behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth raised his left arm. The bolter mounted on his gauntlet fired a dense barrage, tearing the squats armored bodies apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Honour Guard raised their weapons. The roar of bolters and the hum of ion weapons sounded simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While attacking, Nareth inquired through the comm-system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can other Squat ships come to support?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the Master of Vox's voice came through. \"My Lord, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth ended the communication, thinking to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It can be confirmed there is no Ancestor Core on this Long-Beard class Squat Gigantic Cruiser.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that if an Ancestor Core were under attack, the Squats would definitely come to its aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Squats would give their lives for an Ancestor Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Though it's still uncertain if this Long-Beard class Gigantic Cruiser has an Ancestral Fane.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth led his team storming onto the deck. Suddenly, numerous mechanical exoskeletons appeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They marched with heavy steps, finely crafted warhammers in their hands\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth looked at them, thinking. 'The Ironkin.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also many Squats in Void Armor, with grizzled beards, wielding auto-pattern bolt cannons and plasma axes longer than their own height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hearthkyn.'\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>",1089,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.770Z",1,"novelbin.me","c61685bea39636f0b3fb8398ba352f916701ca181bbc8ae173c62b6c4fd7c3bd","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-385","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-383",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]