Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 462 Strategies for Future Taxation
"That position doesn't mean much to me."

Ning Lu knew that although Huang Laohan was now considering establishing a war commander, the candidate would not be determined until the year 3100.

Horus Lupecal succeeded as warmaster and launched a rebellion in his seventh year.

Afterwards, the warp storms that swept across the galaxy made it difficult for the orders to reach other legions.

In other words, the command of the expeditionary fleet may only be available for seven years.

The primordial brain operates at high speed, taking into account three major factors:
First, Horus spent a considerable amount of time gaining recognition, which aroused the resentment of some Primarchs.

Secondly, the Warmaster is not even a member of the Terra Council led by Makado, so his power is limited and he has to deal with various parties.

Finally, Logar Aurelion and the Four Gods, in order to launch a rebellion, will set their sights on the highly influential Warmaster position.

Taking everything into consideration, the position of War General is one with limited power and a short lifespan, a thankless task that is also prone to attack, so he has no interest in the position of War General.

If I were to dedicate myself to stopping the grand birthday celebration, I would scheme for the position of war commander and use that power.

But stopping the grand birthday celebration was never my goal; on the contrary, that was my opportunity. With the portal combined with the Caligum Gate, I could launch a targeted attack.

Seizing resource-rich territories, raiding the homes of traitorous Protoss entities, and plundering resources and technology offer substantial benefits.
Nimrod knew even better that after the Grand Birthday Celebration, the Empire would have few loyal Primarchs left, and might even gradually disappear as he remembered.

At that time, he will naturally be able to seize considerable political power.

Once he has enough strength, his confidants have grown into high-ranking powerhouses, and the backbone of his legion are all mid-ranking, he will establish his own kingdom after accumulating enough power.

Ning Lu gathered his thoughts and continued.

"Not only Gardinar, but all territories like Gardinar that are not located in key areas of the subspace route must conceal their true situation from now on."

"The Second and Twelfth Battle Groups are responsible for expanding into neighboring star systems and constructing jamming devices on satellites throughout the star system to interfere with the Oracion's scanning."

"Once a ship appears, immediately expel it on the grounds that the galaxy holds a major secret and that I have ordered a blockade."

Ninglu recalled that the Gadinar system was originally to be explored by the merchant ship, the Voyager, in 858, which immediately attracted the attention of the War Council and Huang Laohan.

“My lord, I understand. You intend to conceal the strength of the Gardinar system.”

"Alsena said thoughtfully."

"That's right, but it's not just that."

"The Empire's expeditions consume a lot of resources, and Makado had previously asked me to provide supplies temporarily."

"Although more and more forging worlds are emerging, it is still difficult to meet the needs of more expeditionary fleets. Sooner or later, Macado will extend its reach to the worlds we conquer."

Nimrod recalled that after Horus became the Warmaster, Makado sent officials from the Ministry of the Interior to begin assessing the conditions of each world and to start collecting taxes.

Horus believed that it was not the right time, as imposing taxes would incite resistance from all the worlds and destroy the achievements of the "Great Expedition".

Therefore, he delayed the Ministry of the Interior's actions.

Of course, the discontent caused by Macado's taxation also became a tool for his downfall and subsequent rebellion.

Nimrod believed that the future empire would begin to levy taxes on all parts of the world in order to maintain its rule.

He was about to begin preparations; hiding his territory was just one method, and he had many other ways to "avoid taxes."

"Worlds like Cypra Mandy, Alicia, and Abyss Harbor, which cannot be concealed, should hide their production capacity and wealth as much as possible." "Newly constructed worlds in the Colony New District should not be reported if they are remote, and the reported ones should have their actual situation covered up."

In the future, Nimrod will employ various methods to avoid paying tithes on its territory, such as establishing defensive perimeters like the "Iron Hand."

They claim that their territory does not belong to them, but that they provide protection, collect taxes, and satisfy their resource consumption.

All rules can be used to serve one's own purposes.

After receiving the order, the Primarch's servant spoke.

"I understand. I will follow your orders and keep our territory hidden in the shadows as much as possible."

"My lord, which chapter commands Gaddinar?"

"The second battle group." Ning Lu had already decided.

The caste system has been rooted in Gadinal for five thousand years, and its transformation is not something that can be accomplished overnight. The Second Battle Group, which takes the "Sun" approach, is the most suitable.

The "Singer" will make the object of the Gadinar people's piety and obedience change from the High Lord to themselves.

"Prayers for Light" can also bring light to this predominantly gray world.

The "Sun Priest" can further proclaim their faith and establish a kingdom based on their own beliefs on the eastern edge of the galaxy, beyond the reach of imperial truth.

“I will inform the Lord of Light and send him a copy of the report submitted by Diana Bolin,” the silver-haired Arsena continued.

"The Forge Master dismantled the tanks of the Gadinar people and found that the Rhino Tank was not much different from the ones we had, but the Predator Tank was different."

"Unlike the Gabriel Predator, which focused more on killing infantry and light vehicles, the Gardinar Predator had more versions designed to target armored firepower."

"This newly discovered standard construction template will use automatic cannons, or even gravity cannons that have not yet been discovered by the Mechanical Repair Society, to attack."

“A good discovery,” Ninglu nodded with satisfaction. “After the furnace master makes targeted improvements to the standard construction template, mass production can begin.”

The Gadinar people's creations are designed for the warrior caste and require specific modifications before they can be used.

He thought of the battle with the High Lord not long ago and asked again.

"How is the research on the Holy Casket Suit and the three-legged walking mech progressing?"

"The research that the Forge Master is conducting on the Holy Casket Suit is still in its early stages. That war machine is far too complex; it is the culmination of the Gardiner Industries."

He believed that after studying the Holy Grail Suit, the three-legged walking mech could be improved and used as a war machine larger than the Dreadnought for the Shadow of Order.

Nimrod, who had personally fought the Holy Grail Suit, knew that Rosicky Cech needed a long time to study it.

"First, rebuild the Rhino and Predator, then research the Holy Grail Suit."

"What about the other three high lords?"

“The think tank director has taken over my job,” Arsenal replied. “Mattis’s mental defenses have collapsed, and I will hand him over to the Lord of Light. With his cooperation, I believe the entire administrative system of Gadinar will soon be back in operation.”

"The think tank director is digging into the secrets held by Beriso, with the methods of designing genes and creating psionic beings being his focus."

"Malena and he worked together to explore the genetic and biochemical secrets that Uria possessed, and to create different types of castes through biochemical means, which was what she wanted most."

(End of this chapter)