[{"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-479":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},1510933,1962,"Chapter 479 - 478: Land Appraises a Forbidden Weapon","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-479",479,"\u003Cp>3rd Month 862.M30, Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a gloomy underground catacomb, Arkhan Land walked with brisk steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His monkey perched on his shoulder, yet his pace surpassed some Tech-Priests with mechanical augmentations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his over two-year expedition exploring the Librarius Omnis, Arkhan had become a true \"Archaeologist\" and recently an \"Appraiser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides numerous blueprints, Arkhan, relying on historical knowledge, located the tomb of a what he believed to be a Dark Age of Technology Martian Magos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Records were fragmentary, seemingly deliberately erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spared no effort to reconstruct lost history only revealed that Magos Armas-41 conducted dangerous experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He caused many deaths, especially several figures equivalent to Magos Majoris, leading to universal ostracism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhan believed such dangerous power only the Omnissiah was worthy of wielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using ruin-related knowledge, he opened this tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During prior excavations, Arkhan found Dark Age of Technology data slates, enriching his knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he reached the main burial chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving before a sealed stone chamber, he circled it first, discovering the chamber supported by twelve auramite pillars, divided into four sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The highest burial specifications. This chamber held great significance for Magos Armas-41 interred here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the entrance, Arkhan examined the sentinel guarding the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An automated construct created by excising human brain lobes and modification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sentinel turned its head towards him; one eye socket glowed with a crimson iris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhan carefully examined the synthetic materials for mechanical components, very peculiar, some even unfamiliar to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A Dark Age of Technology technological relic, remaining loyal guardians after millennia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sole obstacle before me.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhan approached slowly. The sentinel on the door moved, emitting metallic grating sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It leaned forward. With a piercing shriek, the right video screen lit up, displaying mysterious symbols on a green background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an experienced Martian \"Archaeologist,\" Arkhan realized he had only one attempt. Entering the wrong runes would trigger defense arrays attacking his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not believing he possessed luck like the Omnissiah's strong-brain cat, he must rely on his own ability to find the unlocking runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering he stared at the 0-9 numeral rune keypad, mind racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'From Armas-41's writings and chamber architecture, the Machine God's sacred number twelve held great significance for him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Password is twelve digits.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Structure of 3 and 4, binary 0 and 1 important, also 41—his chosen personal number...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Appraiser\" extracted a sequence from historical ruins, arranging digits according to Armas-41's personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before the keypad, he rapidly tapped runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cogitator's video screen flickered continuously. Hearing servo motors whir and mechanical pumps hum, Arkhan sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door hissed open. Arkhan immediately entered. On the laboratory bench, he found the dangerous experimental item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Appraiser\" cautiously examined the glass-structured grenade, not touching it, carefully extending his spirituality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As spirituality rapidly depleted, information about the glass grenade surfaced in the \"Appraiser's\" mind. Simultaneously, he felt something dissolve within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Appraiser\" stared at the glass grenade, already intuitively perceiving the dormant Warp brain-worms within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These forbidden weapons, created at humanity's peak mastery of physical laws, targeted souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could not only annihilate flesh but also obliterate their celestial reflections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, Arkhan returned to the orbital docks with the dangerous glass grenades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping off the Aquila Lander's deck, Arkhan noticed many red-robed Tech-Priests present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly but paid no mind. He had always been an outlier on Mars; they couldn't be seeking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Arkhan headed towards the frigate gifted by the Omnissiah, a red-robed Tech-Priest turned, spotting him, excitedly shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magos Arkhan Land!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cry drew surrounding Tech-Priests, crowding around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhan was instantly surrounded by hundreds. His expression changed. He was anxiously watching the servitors carrying cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not approach!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing disaster, Arkhan spent two long minutes ascertaining the situation. These Tech-Priests were outliers without mentors or ostracized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His published four Standard Template Constructs had shocked the Imperium, including Mars and many Forge Worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Tech-Priests sought the Omnissiah's Light-Bearer, wishing to follow him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From them, Arkhan also learned the Fabricator-General and various conclaves decided to construct a Mechanicum Ark for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning hundreds of fervent Tech-Priests, previously he wouldn't have accepted them. But now, a new thought emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Perhaps they can serve the Omnissiah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, Arkhan spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhan boarded his frigate amidst the throng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having attendants settle the Tech-Priests, he directed servitors to bring crates of glass to his quarters, placing them on the altar. Then he devoutly prayed to the Black Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Emperor of the Order of Shadows,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Arkhan's mind, the Black Emperor was the Omnissiah, as he once mistakenly believed the Emperor was the Omnissiah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Omnissiah and the Black Emperor were one, the deity he worshipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I beseech Thy gaze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I beseech Thy favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I offer You sacrifices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reciting the fifth time, black mist engulfed him and the crates of offerings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the fourth layer of the Kingdom of Disorder, after hearing Arkhan's report, Nareth gazed at the glass grenades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The Dark Angels forbidden vaults hold several such dangerous weapons.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Unexpectedly, Arkhan found forty-one and acquired manufacturing technology.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Other conventional weapons can be licensed to Mars and other Forge Worlds, but such forbidden weapons must never enter Standard Template Construct sequences, only secretly manufactured.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth looked appreciatively at Arkhan. \"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All glory belongs to my Lord!\" Arkhan said devoutly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue exploring Mars. Through appraising ancient relics, you will master the power I granted.\" Nareth instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Tech-Priests following you shall learn under you and assist in receiving the Ark Mechanicum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A negotiation team will assist you in dealings with various Forge Worlds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your will be done.\" After Arkhan accepted, Nareth returned him to the frigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in reality, Nareth immediately messaged the Forge Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, Rosicky entered the Primarch's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth pushed the data-crystal towards the Master of the Forge, gesturing at the crates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take one crate of glass grenades for reference. Secretly manufacture them aboard the fortress ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The remainder and manufactured products will be sealed aboard the Shadow's Sovereignty and Chapter flagships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use of this forbidden weapon requires simultaneous authorization from at least the Chapter Master and another Court Baron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, my Lord.\" The Forge Forge immediately handled the glass grenades per the Nareth's orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth was about to attend to other official duties when he suddenly received a request for an audience from Arsena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Arsena entered the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, the Emperor has convened an emergency war council.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forge World Xana is under seige. The enemy has breached orbital defenses and made planetfall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Nareth knew the Second Rangdan Xenocide had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>",1093,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.771Z",1,"novelbin.me","b8585b05e2fbdd06d08b35ce7392f81f8457f620755310452c33603698fd3a9a","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-480","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-155",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]