[{"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-461":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},1510910,1962,"Chapter 461 - 460: Preparations for Future Taxation","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-461",461,"\u003Cp>\"That position holds little significance for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth knew that although the Emperor was now beginning to consider establishing the position of Warmaster, it wouldn't be finalized until M31.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus Lupercal became Warmaster and launched his rebellion just seven years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, galaxy-spanning Warp storms would make it difficult for orders to reach other Legions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, direct command authority over the Crusade fleets might only be usable for seven years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth's mind raced, considering three major factors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, Horus spent considerable time earning recognition, attracting envy from some of his brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, the Warmaster wasn't even a member of the Council of Terra led by Malcador, had limited power, and would have to haggle with various factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Lorgar Aurelian and the Four Gods, to launch their rebellion, would target the highly influential position of Warmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering all this, the Warmaster was a position with limited power, a short effective period, unrewarding for the effort, and prone to attacks. He had no interest in it whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If my goal were to prevent the Triumph of Ullanor, I might scheme for the Warmaster's position to wield that power.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But preventing the Triumph was never my objective. On the contrary, it is my opportunity.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'With the teleportarium combined with the Kalium Gate, I can launch targeted strikes. Seize resource-rich territories, raid the homes of traitor Primarchs, plunder resources, steal technology; there are great benefits to be reaped.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth also knew that after the Great Slaughter, the Imperium would be left with few loyalist Primarchs, perhaps even disappearing gradually as in his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, he could naturally secure considerable political power for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he possessed sufficient strength, with his confidants grown into high-ranking Sequence powerhouses and the Legion's core all at middle Sequences, having accumulated enough power, he would establish his own realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth reined in his thoughts and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just Gardinaal. All future territories like Gardinaal, not located along key Warp routes, must have their true conditions concealed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Second and Twelfth Chapters are responsible for expanding into neighboring star systems, constructing interference devices on moons throughout the system to disrupt augur scans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should any vessel appear, immediately expel it on the grounds that the star system harbours vital secrets and has been sealed off by my order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth remembered that the Gardinaal system was originally detected in 858.M30 by the Rogue Trader vessel Far Voyager, immediately drawing the attention of the War Council and the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, I understand. You wish to conceal the strength of the Gardinaal system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsena said thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct, but it's more than that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperium's Crusade consumes vast resources. Previously, Malcador demanded I temporarily provide supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although more Forge Worlds are emerging, they can hardly satisfy the needs of the increasing number of Crusade fleets. Malcador will eventually reach into the worlds we conquer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth recalled that after Horus became Warmaster, Malcador dispatched Imperial Administration officials to assess various worlds and begin taxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus believed the timing was not yet appropriate; taxation would incite rebellion across the worlds and undo the achievements of the Great Crusade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, he delayed the Imperial Administration's progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the resentment caused by Malcador's taxation also became a useful tool for Horus to foment rebellion after his fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth believed the future Imperium would begin taxing its worlds to sustain its rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to start preparing now. Concealing territories was just one method; he had more ways to avoid taxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worlds like Cypra Mundi, Elysia, and the Abyss Port that cannot be hidden must conceal their production capacity and wealth as much as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Newly established worlds in the Coronid New Zone: remote ones will not be reported; those reported must also mask their true situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, Nareth would employ many methods to avoid paying the Imperial Tithe from his territories, such as establishing defensive perimeters like the Iron Hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claiming his territories do not belong to him directly, that he merely provides protection and collects taxes to meet resource needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every rule could be utilized to serve his own purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After understanding the order, the Primarch's attendant spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. I will follow your command, concealing our territories within the shadows as much as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, which Chapter will govern Gardinaal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Second Chapter.\" Nareth had already decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caste system had taken root on Gardinaal for five thousand years. Change would not happen overnight. The Second Chapter, primarily following the Sun pathway, was most suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bards\" would shift the object of the Gardinaals' piety and obedience from the High Lords to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Light Suppliants\" could also bring light to this world dominated by gray tones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Solar High Priests\" could further propagate faith in him, establishing a nation that worships him on the eastern fringes of the galaxy, beyond the reach of the Imperial Truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will inform the Light lord and forward Captain Diana's report to him.\" Arsena continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Forge Lord has disassembled Gardinaal tanks. He found the Rhino variant differs little from what we possess, but their Predator patterns are different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike the Gabriel-pattern Predator, which focuses more on anti-infantry and light vehicle roles, the Gardinaal Predator has versions designed with more anti-armor firepower in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This newly discovered Standard Template Construct utilizes autocannons, and even gravity cannons not yet discovered by the Mechanicum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent find,\" Nareth nodded with satisfaction. \"Order the Forge Lord to make targeted improvements to this STC, then initiate mass production.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gardinaal manufacturing was suited for their Warrior Caste and required targeted modifications for his forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering his recent battle with the High Lord, he asked further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the progress on research into the Reliquary War-Suit and the tripodal walkers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Forge Lord's research on the Reliquary War-Suit is still in its early stages. That war machine is exceedingly complex, the pinnacle of Gardinaal industry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He believes studying the Reliquary War-Suit could lead to improvements in the tripodal walkers, allowing them to serve as war machines larger than Dreadnoughts for the Shadows of Order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having personally fought the Reliquary War-Suit, Nareth knew Rosicky would require a long time for research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prioritize modifying the Rhinos and Predators. Research on the Reliquary War-Suit can come later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What of the other three High Lords?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chief Librarian has taken over my work,\" Arsena replied. \"Matiss's mental defenses have collapsed. I will transfer him to the Light Lord. With his cooperation, I believe Gardinaal's administrative system will resume operation swiftly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chief Librarian is delving into the secrets Berithor held. Methods related to genetics and creating psykers are his primary focus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marlena is working with him to uncover the genetic and biochemical secrets Uriah possessed. Creating different castes through biochemical means is what she desires most.\"\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>",1138,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.771Z",1,"novelbin.me","d56fbaf5e149aafab6721fada489dea3eb4b0fa52f26a7d56b690198bb93b848","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-462","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-460",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]