Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 198

198. Chapter 198, From today on, I am the Phoenix

have created gene seeds and space warriors for the emperor of the Phoenix in the untraceable era.

But now, this technology has long been lost.

In the current era, gene seeds can only be produced by the space warriors themselves. In addition, due to the long separation, the gene seeds between each long-standing chapter have gradually produced some subtle differences. After completing the genetic surgery and creating the space warriors, their characteristics will also be different. The

gene seed bank accumulated by the Phoenix Chapter over the long years has been destroyed.

According to the history of the chapter that Martins once told, in the last battle that ended the Hundred Years of Atonement Expedition, their flagship with the chapter arsenal and the chapter gene bank had completely disappeared in a big explosion.

In this world, if you want to see the gene seeds of the Phoenix again, apart from the seven living warriors who took them after their death, the rest will only be in the Imperial gene seed bank.

The Space Marine Chapter also needs to pay taxes, which is called “gene seed tax”. Regularly, 10% of the new seeds produced by the Chapter during this period must be paid. The Adeptus Mechanicus and the Imperial Church will check whether the Chapter’s gene seeds are still pure, and in this way, they will determine that there are no problems with the Chapter.

The seeds that pass the inspection will enter the Imperial gene bank and will generally be used to establish new Chapters.

In this way, in theory, the Phoenix Chapter can ask the Empire for assistance and rebuild the Chapter through the gene seed taxes they have paid in the past.

But in reality, this is impossible.

First of all, the Phoenix applied, but it fell into the sea. The Empire does not have this rule. There has never been a rule that a Chapter can replenish its troops from past seed taxes if it suffers heavy losses.

The Empire does not really have the motivation to do this: Why should the old Chapter be replenished?

From Gu Hang’s perspective, if he were a member of the Imperial Supreme Council, he would not agree.

The Space Marine Chapter is within the Empire, and according to the provisions of the Holy Scripture, each one is like an independent warlord. Most of them have their own home planets, which do not pay taxes; Space Marine Chapters are generally obedient, but there are also many who obey orders but not announcements;

the Empire does not even have an institution with the power to specifically govern Space Marines. Asking Space Marines to do work is like the relationship between Gu Hang and the Phoenix. They have to be ordered and commissioned. If they really don’t do it, or don’t contribute, there is no conventional means to punish or restrict them except for a quarrel and calling them traitors.

And it is not that simple to call them traitors. Which chapter with a long history does not have a group of comrades, good friends, planets saved by them, etc., all of which are relationships and political backers. Can they be sentenced at will? After the judgment, the mother group and the same chapters of the same school come out one by one to defend the injustice.

If there is real evidence, that’s another matter; if there is a little controversy, it can’t be done.

In this case, why support the old chapter? If there is a real need, just build a new chapter.

The old chapter will find a way out on its own.

Especially the Phoenix Regiment, which has a criminal record and was sentenced to a penance expedition. Its political connections are almost wiped out, let alone getting support. Instead of saving you, it is better to build a new regiment, unlike the Phoenix, which has a lot of unclear historical problems.

Cut off the hope of getting new seeds from the empire, they can only rely on themselves.

The sacrifice of three soldiers brought three seeds full of hope, but all the operations failed.

This means that the seeds of the Phoenix Regiment are only from the four people who are still alive.

Theoretically, it is impossible to have them elsewhere.

In this case, Gu Hang took out one.

What does it mean?

Do you have a relationship with the higher-ups and get the gene seeds, or what?

For this matter, no matter what reason Gu Hang made up, it would not be acceptable. He couldn’t say that the Imperial Gene Bank authorized him to have a batch of Phoenix seeds. It’s a lie. This has never happened in the history of the entire empire for tens of thousands of years.

But continue to play dumb and deny it?

It doesn’t seem right.

It has been half a year since Gu Hang gained the ability to exchange gene seeds. It is impossible to say that he is not tempted. He has been planning for this opportunity to use the exchange ability of gene seeds.

If he did not have this idea, when the beautiful girl caravan was here, he would have spent a lot of money to buy twenty sets of power armor?

Isn’t that for that day!

According to Gu Hang’s original plan, he wanted to wait until Wu Jiarong had time to let this priest of the Mechanicus study how to do the gene implantation surgery.

This work does not have to be done by Space Marines. In fact, when the Empire wanted to build a new war group, it was the Mechanicus who took charge.

The only problem is that Wu Jiarong is not specialized in genetic engineering. In comparison, Hu Ke is a better choice, but considering the degree of trust, Wu Jiarong is still the best choice.

Let her study it, and then Gu Hang will find some qualified and potential teenagers, train them to the T1 level with the [Soldier Card] system, and then exchange gene seeds. The total cost is 211 points of gift, plus the life of a potential teenager as the price for Wu Jiarong to practice.

Even if he fails, he should be able to master it after practicing a few times.

Anyway, gene seeds are not precious to Gu Hang, they are just 100 points of grace. It costs much more than this money to extract a technology now.

The only concern is how to explain it after it is done.

If he takes this opportunity to negotiate with the Phoenix Regiment now… it would be almost a perfect situation.

Moreover, they came over and almost pointed out the situation, so there was not much room for him to continue to play dumb.

Sitting on his governor’s throne, Gu Hang looked down at the four space warriors, his eyes especially focused on Martins and Rizzo.

He could see the relief and tension on Martins’ face.

He could also see that Rizzo had opened his eyes at some point, and his expression was full of expectation at this moment, even with a little fanaticism!

Recalling what Martins had just said, that they were guided to the Wrathful Owl Star because Rizzo prayed to the Emperor, he gritted his teeth and decided to give it a try.

He thought clearly that in a desperate situation, these Phoenixes who were only thinking about how to continue the Chapter would probably give up the pursuit of the reason and just hope that the Chapter could survive when faced with the gene seeds that came from nowhere but were definitely descendants of the Phoenixes.

It is true that Space Marines are called the Emperor’s Angels of Death. They all value loyalty. But…are there no Space Marines who have rebelled?

That’s not true.

Rebellion Chapters, Chaos Space Marine Warbands…these are real things.

Aren’t they separated from the loyalist Space Marines?

Even if the Phoenix is like this now, if it’s not for the survival of the Chapter, there is a high chance that they will agree to rebel directly, not to mention that what Gu Hang wants them to do next is to let them rebel.

Moreover, Gu Hang looked at Rizzo and always felt that this priest would be a key, maybe he would become his own accomplice.

Thinking of this, Gu Hang took a deep breath and said to the four Space Marines below seriously: “If you say so, I do think of a way to help you…”

After starting, Gu Hang did not say it in detail, leaving room for maneuver.

He spoke slowly, and did not forget to observe the expressions of Martins and Rizzo.

The desire on Martins’ face suddenly became full of hope.

The Chapter Master looked at him with eager eyes, looking forward to his next words.

And the fanatical expression on Rizzo’s face became more obvious.

The reactions of the two made Gu Hang feel relieved.

Their first concern was not “Why can this governor help us get gene seeds”, but “Agree to any conditions”, which in itself explains a lot of problems.

He continued: “But this matter is too important and special, involving some secrets, and I will pay a great price for it, which exceeds the level of my support for you. So, if you need this kind of special help, I need you to agree to a few conditions of mine.”

Martins couldn’t wait to speak: “You tell me! I will definitely agree! No matter what the conditions are, I will agree!”

In his heart, he was indeed ready to pay any price.

Gu Hang raised a finger: “First, the Phoenix Regiment needs to be loyal to me.”

Just this first one, Martins was stunned.

A regiment, loyal to a planetary governor?

Has such a thing ever happened in the entire human history?

Planetary governors, aren’t they all mortals appointed by the regiment to help them manage the planet, at best a steward role, and can be replaced if they don’t do a good job?

Now, the regiment has to be loyal to the planetary governor?

He was a little bit hard to accept.

Gu Hang’s expression calmed down: “I think I want to make it clearer: This has exceeded my ability to help my allies, and you should understand it yourself. I can only pay the price for my own people, the real ones.”

After a pause, Gu Hang leaned forward and stared at Martins: “I am ready to pay the price for the revival of the regiment, but the premise is that this is ‘my regiment’. So, Captain Martins, you said you are willing to pay any price, so does what you said just now still count?”

“I…” Martins looked at Rizzo again.

But he only saw the encouraging eyes of Reverend Rizzo.

“I promise.” Martins lowered his noble head.

“Then take the oath.” Gu Hang said.

Since you have already agreed, what else is there to say?

Martins knelt on one knee to Gu Hang, who was sitting on the governor’s throne in front of the golden statue of the Emperor, and also lowered his proud head.

Along with his action, Rizzo and the other two space warriors also knelt down.

Next, it should be the oath.

But Martins pursed his lips tightly.

He didn’t know how to start.

At this time, Reverend Rizzo spoke: “It is my job to lead the chapter to swear an oath and sing a prayer. Let me do it.”

Martins breathed a sigh of relief.

The chief priest was still useful at the critical moment. At least he took over the most embarrassing part on his behalf.

But soon, he couldn’t laugh anymore.

“From today on, I am the Phoenix…”

Rizzo’s first sentence moved the DNA of Martins and the other two.

This is the chapter oath of the Phoenix Chapter. Every battle brother must memorize it when he officially joins the chapter and recite it in front of all the battle brothers when he swears an oath to the Emperor. After that, almost every banquet, dinner, and prayer of the chapter must start with this.

I have already memorized it by heart.

In the past, including the current chapter, every time a similar prayer activity was held, it was led by the chief priest Rizzo. Everyone was very familiar with it, so the three of them almost instinctively followed and recited it.

“From today on, I am the Phoenix…”

“I am the Emperor’s Sword and Gu Hang’s Sword.”

The three of them suddenly looked at Rizzo with their eyes wide open in disbelief.

What the hell? You just changed the Chapter Oath?

Just swear allegiance, why change the oath that has been passed down for thousands of years in the entire Chapter?

No, you should discuss it with us! However

, the look in Rizzo’s eyes when he looked at them was firm and fanatical, which was obviously urging them to recite along.

What else could Martins and the remaining two warriors do?

Things have come to this point, and there is still a saying that they will stand up and say they quit?

They just paused, and finally bit the bullet and followed the Chief Priest to recite along.

“I am the sword of the Emperor, and also the sword of Gu Hang.”

“I am the shield of the Emperor, and also the shield of Gu Hang.”

“I will bring death to the enemies of mankind, and I will bring back glory to the Emperor and Gu Hang!”

“I will sacrifice myself for the Emperor, and be reborn because of Gu Hang!”

“From today on, I will be the immortal bird, and I will fight forever!”

…

Gu Hang felt awkward listening to it.

This oath forced his name to be added, and it was awkward no matter how he listened to it.

In addition to the embarrassment, the more core point was… guilty.

What virtue and ability do I have to stand on the same level as the Emperor in an oath?

If other people heard this, how big a problem would it be?

But he couldn’t stop it, and it was hard to say how he felt in his heart.

It was impossible for

him to not be secretly happy at all. A regiment swore allegiance to him and even changed the oath of the regiment. How could he not be happy?

Although there were only four people left in this regiment, from this moment on, he could finally use the repeatable event without any scruples to exchange gene seeds.

The seal was lifted. For the hackers, do they still need to worry about the speed of explosive troops?

However, Gu Hang was not overwhelmed by this secret feeling.

He still remembered the business.

After the Phoenix regiment completed the oath, Gu Hang raised the second finger…

(End of this chapter)