[{"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-496":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},1510966,1962,"Chapter 496 - 495: The \"Seer\" Seeks the Star Hunters","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-496",496,"\u003Cp>After dealing with the Osseivores, Nareth descended slowly, under the gaze of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fixed his gaze upon the future Tyrant of Xana, the architect of the first Hell-Forge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anacharis Scoria?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though phrased as a question, his tone was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the future ceiling of tech-priest combat prowess, noting the dark, empty socket where his left eye had been shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Nareth, Anacharis Scoria is at your service.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your concern. I merely need to replace a cybernetic eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The synthesized voice came from beneath the enveloping faceplate. Anacharis did not ask the Primarch how he knew his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having witnessed the giant before him slay the powerful xenos that had destroyed a Titan in thirty-six seconds, he believed a Primarch could accomplish anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially this Lord Nareth, known as the Omnissiah's favored one, who had led the discovery of numerous holy STC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damaged flesh was worth it. Scanning the few images of the Primarch's battle had provided him with precious data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are an exceptional commander. I need you by my side to assist me in crushing the xenos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anacharis's remaining right eye brightened. \"It would be my honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his plan had only just begun, a better opportunity now presented itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not refuse a Primarch's invitation, especially from someone like Nareth, favored by the Omnissiah. It would bring him immense prestige and numerous followers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhas Fal and Nerat Kirine walked towards the Osseivores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had intended to assist the Primarch in battle, but never imagined that before they could even land, Lord Nareth had already slain the Titan-killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gazed upon the corpse of the Osseivores, vast as an entire forest, replaying the battle in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Librarian Balsar stared at the spear embedded in the ground. He could feel the radiance emanating from it, a familiar light; it belonged to the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind's eye, a streak of celestial light flashed across the sky, the moment the Primarch had infused it with a mighty psychic energy, making the spear 'come alive.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity flickered in Balsar's eyes. His body trembled in pain as he replayed that transcendent scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Baron of Corruption,\" in the process of beginning to \"corrode\" Anacharis, felt his comm bead buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated it, and Arsena's voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, signs of Star Hunters' activity have been discovered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mechanicum Magi, reviewing data from reactivated monitoring systems, found Astartes activity at Forge-Complexes 166, 168, 169, and 171. After comparison, it has been confirmed to belong to the Star Hunters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They broadcast a system-wide, all-frequency summons, requesting a response from the Star Hunters. As of yet, no communication reply has been received.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is not surprising,\" Nareth said. He knew that since the Great Crusade began, the Star Hunters were among the first Astartes to leave the Sol System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star Hunters had been divided into a hundred companies, serving as vanguards, charting courses for the Expeditionary fleets, and seeking suitable temporary bases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These reconnaissance teams received little attention or praise. They were considered 'outsiders' within the Imperium military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not seek aid, choosing instead to live and die in their own way, in places of their own choosing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Assign the task of searching for them to William Wood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William Wood, having returned to the 12th Chapter, was immediately promoted to Lieutenant of the 5th Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the Primarch's command, he immediately led his three squads aboard the newly equipped Land Speeder of Shadows of Order\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The negotiation team Nareth had dispatched to Arkhan Land was currently negotiating with various Forge Worlds, seeking the most suitable partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As of yet, no Forge World had been granted authorization. Therefore, a series of vehicles, including the Land Speeder, were only fielded by Shadows of Order\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful anti-grav plates in its belly hummed to life, generating a powerful anti-gravity field that slowly lifted the Land Speeder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land Speeder rose to a height of one hundred meters, a stable altitude sufficient to clear the surface furnaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forge-Complex 166.\" William selected the target. The ramjet engines at the Speeder's tail ignited, and it streaked towards the objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William left the piloting to the \"Monster.\" He took the gunner's position, reviewing the data on the Star Hunters on his slate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Star Hunters 33rd Company, continuously active in the Northwestern Galaxy, charting star maps for the Imperium and seeking out hostile xenos.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Founding Date: 2516805.M30.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Company Captain: ...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William frowned slightly. The information was sparse, of no use for the search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he focused on the only potentially useful piece of information: the founding date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Level 2 indicates its source material can directly psychically connect with the Sol System. That's a fairly high degree of accuracy.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But the Star Hunters' 33rd Company was founded in the Sol System. It should be Level 0 or 1. Yet it's Level 2. The best proof of their neglect.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But for now, I can only hope this record is accurate.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Astartes instantly calculated the corresponding time: July 7th, 8 hours, 9 minutes, 36 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William noted the time. He tapped runes, unlocking the onboard data-slate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inputting the decryption key, he entered his Lieutenant code, accessing the star chart of the Sol System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Seer,\" using 29805, July 7th, 8:09:36 as a base, back-calculated planetary and zodiacal positions. He then picked up a stylus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Seer\" marked symbols on the astrolabe at the correct positions, adding the corresponding states of various constellations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary diviners would need reference books. But as a \"Seer,\" he only needed a simple calculation to reach a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having completed the natal chart for the Star Hunters' 33rd Company's founding, William stared at it for a few more seconds, memorizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he called up the star chart of the Xana-Vicidex system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Seer\" examined it briefly, then rapidly sketched, translating the Star Hunters' founding chart from Terra to the Xana system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be a monumental task for an ordinary Seer, but the \"Seer\" completed it in just one hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mortal Seers needed a quiet, undisturbed chamber for their work. The Astartes, relying on his transhuman mind, completed it aboard a rapidly moving Land Speeder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Seer\" had no time to wipe the sweat beading on his nose from concentration. He rapidly marked the positions indicated by the revelation on the tactical network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Increase power! Full speed ahead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promethium in the Land Speeder's tail ramjets burned fiercely, spitting brilliant white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black Land Speeders, like arrows, streaked forward, flashing past furnace after furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William stared at the three-dimensional image. He wasn't worried about his divination being wrong; he wouldn't err in that, but the founding date could be incorrect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lieutenant, something ahead,\" the \"Monster\" warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open the loudspeaker. Connect me to it.\" William immediately ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the current hissed, he saw ahead the camouflage-painted jetbikes of the Star Hunters, conducting reconnaissance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They too spotted the black vehicle. Engines roared as they split into five groups, speeding away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow that one.\" William chose the group heading towards the eleven o'clock direction. He marked the other targets on the tactical network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spread out. Follow the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William grabbed the communicator before him and shouted in High Gothic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battle-brothers of the Fifth Legion! I am Lieutenant William Wood of the Twelfth Chapter, Shadows of Order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading jetbike did not stop. The rider gunned the throttle, weaving through the furnaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted suddenly, looking up at the black Speeder above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The all-black livery belonged to the 11th Legion, but he had never seen this type of vehicle before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star Hunter didn't stop. He twisted his body, the bike shooting between two furnaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Monster\" had keenly perceived his intention. He leaned forward, dipping the Speeder's nose, then accelerated, surging ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black Speeder flashed between furnaces, plummeting to a halt directly in front of the jetbike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed the brake. The small stabilizing fins on the sides reversed thrust. The Speeder stopped perfectly in the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By order of the Primarch, Lord Nareth, I am here to find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please stop immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loudspeaker's voice echoed among the metal furnaces. The jetbike's emergency brakes shrieked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst flashing sparks, the camouflaged bike screeched to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Börger removed his helmet, looking at the pilot. \"Your piloting skills are excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five standard hours later, the \"Seer\" brought the Star Hunters' 33rd Company before the Primarch.\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>",1411,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.771Z",1,"novelbin.me","1faee90369ffedb3a980adbee5dcbf82c7254438cc4082aa7e80215e19f6960e","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-172","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-171",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]