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New to the Frontier Universe? Follow these four records from its origins to travel between the stars.

  1. About the Frontier Universe

    An introduction to the Frontier Universe, Baetulus, and the knowledge preserved in the Codex.

  2. Terra

    Birthplace and central world of Roman civilization, seat of the capital Roma.

  3. Roma

    The imperial capital on Terra, from the Seven Hills and Subura to its libraries, Senate, and transport network.

  4. Via Imperii

    The paired jump-gate network that carries Roman vessels between star systems.

Terra seen from high orbit

Terra

Terra is the birthplace and central world of Roman civilization. In Roman religion, Terra Mater (also called Tellus) is the goddess and personification of Earth. The capital, Roma, concentrates the Empire’s principal political, administrative, religious, cultural, and academic institutions. Alongside Mars, Terra is regarded as one of the foremost centers of the Roman world.

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All Terra under Roman rule

Europe-centred globe of Terra with every visible landmass marked red

Every land of Terra lies under the authority of the Roman Empire. Red marks the Empire's dominion over the whole world.

Roman Empire
Adapted from Wikimedia Commons globe · TUBS · colours modified · CC BY-SA 3.0

Selected records

  • Spaceships

    The military and civilian vessels that connect the Roman worlds, from legion transports to passenger shuttles.

  • Mars (god)

    Roman god of war and protection.

  • FENNEL engine

    The classified Codex-derived rocket engine controlled as a strategic technology of the Empire.

  • Via Imperii

    The paired jump-gate network that carries Roman vessels between star systems.

  • Roma

    The imperial capital on Terra, from the Seven Hills and Subura to its libraries, Senate, and transport network.

  • Hesperia Ultima

    The continental territory of Terra beyond the Oceanus Atlanticus, from Lenapium to Ielamum.

  • Terra Mater

    The Roman goddess and divine personification of the earth, known in cult as Tellus.

  • Terra

    Birthplace and central world of Roman civilization, seat of the capital Roma.

Did you know…

  • … that Lenapium, the eastern gateway of Hesperia Ultima, takes its name from the Lenape, the people native to its coast?
  • … that on 15 April the Fordicidia addressed Tellus through the sacrifice of pregnant cows?
  • … that information terminals on Terra are commonly installed as black-glass panels whose interfaces use Latin?
  • … that the temple of Tellus, the Aedes Telluris, was vowed in the year 486 of the City following an earthquake?

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