Planet:Terrae

"A true beacon of hope in the Plazith Rim. May the fire that lights Terrae's brilliance never falter."

- Ambassador Archontas of the

Terrae is the third planet of the Taranis system in the, serving as the capital of the , a major centre of and a primary hub of both the [[Fiction:The Civilisation|Milky Way Cooperative}} and the . Founded by human unificationists fleeing from the chaos of human space during the Colonial Wars in the 22nd Century, Terrae quickly grew to become a key planet in the region, ultimately becoming the capital of the expansive  when it was founded in 2754.

Most of the surface of Terrae consists of gleaming oceans, rolling hills, verdant forests and cities constructed in harmony with nature. The population of the planet itself stands at about ten billion, most of which within the capital city of Arcadia, the seat of the Grand Council of the Republic and the economic heart of the Republic. In orbit above the planet however, the Milky Way Cooperative aided in the construction of vast megastructures such as giant rotating orbital habitats known as bishop rings which house most of the system's population.

Terrae is considered to be key player in Gigaquadrantic politics, arts, culture and commerce for several reasons. Economically, the planet is located on the crossroads of several major trade routes including the Cyrannian-Delpha Route, which connects the planet to the vast trading hyperways of the. Politically and culturally, the planet serves as one of the key centres of, the and.

Quotes
"It reminds me of my own homeworld in many respects. Perhaps someday I can visit it."

"Earth may be our cradle world, but it is no longer our home. Terrae is."

- Councillor Dianna Curie