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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Thirty

I always go back and edit the previous chapter after feedback from my Patreons. Usually these changes are small and not worth noting. This time I added an extra 300 words to clear up some confusion. I also put Killovie back in. I can't bel...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Nine

I watch Arch-Magos Vilhelm Warick Wahh toddle off, his incense burner swinging from his tail-like mechadendrite. Dear Emperor! How many hints and humiliations must I pile on one man before he fucks off! Dare I say that Lyre was more subtle and les...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Eight

I say, “I believe that Saint Dirk is still alive as there is a potent ritual active on the Gloriana that is preventing the aura of Saints from repressing Daemons within the system. I could be misunderstanding the ritual's purpose, but they would...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Seven

85 days after our attack on the Excipio Stations I have a personal meeting with one of the recovered Lathe Tech-Priests. I am browsing the Xenos Librarium when they arrive. Nothing says ‘I have more authority than you’ to a Tech-Priest than a ...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Six

Debonairbeef, Senna, BananaInMyPants, and Seth Richolson. Thank you so much for supporting Herald of the Stars. I do hope you enjoyed catching up to the latest chapters!

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The response by the Chaos...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Five

I will have significantly less time to write next week, as such, there may be delays when posting chapters. Friday the 7th is the chapter I am most uncertain about. It is possible that there will be one chapter next week and three chapters...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Four

I lie within the Navigator Spire’s private surgical suite. Alpia and Brigid watch over me, trying to look calm and mostly succeeding.

“Dad, are you ready?”

“Yes. E-SIM’s automated systems have already accepted my understandin...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Three

After a minute of silence, Abbisine looks away from the hololith and walks over to me, her mechadendrites tracking the hololith behind her.

“Good day, Aldrich. Are you sure your augurs are not in error?”

“Hello to you too, Abbisi...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Two

“Good riddance to bad rubbish,” says Alpia. “Are we done with the serious talk? I want to get started on reading Dad’s Warp Tap STC.”

I look down at Brigid and she nods.

“Alright! Send me out, Dad!”

I wave ...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-One

Thomas Self, Conor lennon, Daniel Francis, and ArizonaRanger057. Thank you for subscribing to Herald of the Stars! I would not be writing full time without your support and appreciate all the help that you have given me.

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty

Bob, AlphariusKerensky, Liam Cusack, 2sus, turtlegaminginf, and romulonow thank you so much for sponsoring Herald of the Stars!

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As Stellar Fleet SOL rockets away from Scintilla, Brigid and Alpia ambush...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Nineteen

I am contemplating using Warp and Weft to assist Marius with his spilled drink when my Rapid Decision Engine pings me: Marius is acting. He’s surprised, but spilling his drink was deliberate.

Marius grabs a handful of nap...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Eighteen

“That is a delightful change of pace,” I say. “Gratitude is the grease of civilization, one that no amount of sacred oils can replace.”

Ignato smirks and Marius laughs.

“Well, consider yourself well lubricated,” says Marius...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Seventeen

Herald of the Stars moved from Dollars to Pounds on 02/10/25. Tiers have changes from $3, $5, & $10 to £3, £5, & £10.

I suggest that all my subscribers, especially the British ones, check ...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Sixteen

As I am working with JK-404, checking the growth tanks filled with the first set of foetuses spliced with Hyper Intelligence, Killovie, my Vanus Assassin, sends me a data feed. Somewhat dreading the latest stunt she’s gotten up to after...

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Subscription Change Reminder

Good day to all my readers!

This notice is to remind you all of the upcoming changes to Herald of the Stars subscription on Wednesday 1st October, 2025. I will, hopefully, be changing currencies from dollars to pounds.

The currency cha...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Fifteen

Raphael’s hands pause for the briefest moment as he screws the lid back on the bruise cream. His breath hitches slightly and his heart rate accelerates for two beats, then steadies. A normal Human would not have noticed, but I am Machine,...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Fourteen

My holiday lasts for three days. It is a strange experience, though not unpleasant. After my personal revelation, I no longer view spending such time as wasteful and would be willing to repeat it. I use my own memories to remain consistent in my b...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Thirteen

James freeman, Mikael Persson, Joel Carreras, CalamityFerret, and Madeline M, thank you so much for signing up to Herald of the Stars. This story would not exist without your help and I am most grateful that you're willing to help me. View Post

Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Twelve

I set aside Warlock Pacts and You, letting the book float beside me, and read the introduction to Soul Cultivation for Paranoid Weebs.

The second book is all new knowledge. I like getting rewarded for efforts yet a glance a...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Eleven

For the next two weeks, the Stellar Fleet sends wrecked void ships into the silver rift. We record images of the Star Child floating in the centre of the rift and note the stabilizing effect His presence has on The Maw. The opportunists in ...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Ten

I say, “You, Balor, a member of an ascetic style Astartes Chapter, are not prone to introspection? I find that difficult to believe. I acknowledge that reminders of one’s own weaknesses are never pleasant, but it is our flaws that define who w...

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Upcoming subscription changes

To all Herald of the Stars members,

With Herald of the Stars coming up on three years of publication I have decided to make a small change.

Patreon has altered many options in its menus for creators over the years and for some time now...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Nine

“Aldrich, we never saw most of what you talked about,” says Bedwyr. “Neither could I understand much of what you spoke about from the context. I imagine that everyone else is in the same boarding torpedo. We understood that you are proud of ...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Eight

I set my shuttle down in Enlightened Self-Interest’s hangar and quell my spiralling thoughts. Focusing on the practical helps steady me and work out what I must do next. Today feels like it wrecked every plan I had.

“E-SIM. What...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Seven

What lesson?! I scream in my head. 

My thoughts go unanswered and the Star Child turns back to the PD psy-lance and fires it at Tzeentch. 

A beam of golden light streaks across the Warp. Its light washes over mine and Alpia...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Six

It was lovely to see such a positive response to chapter 305. Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and extra hearts!

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I see Enlightened Self-Interest to my right, looming over all f...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Five

This chapter did not go how I planned at all. Once again, I was struck with inspiration and I gleefully leapt into the abyss. It was going to be a brawl with Marabas. Now you have something different that I hope is far more interesting. View Post

Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Four

Thank you to zack and Lorodir for donating to Herald of the Stars! It really is the greatest compliment an author can hope for.

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E-SIM’s powerful bombardment cuts through the cloud of Daemons...

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Herald of the Stars: Chapter Three Hundred and Three

“Dad, why are you chuckling to yourself while your emotions are all over the place?”

I clear my throat, “I’ll tell you and Brigid later. It’s not relevant to the current mission. Does anyone have any other questions?”

Bedwy...

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