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'''Segmentum''' is the [[Imperium|Imperial]] designation for a region of the galaxy. It is used to separate the galaxy into more manageable chunks. It is only used by the Imperium, as other races either have no need for it either because controlling only a smaller territory, or they use a different system.
 
  
The different Segmentae are:
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The space ruled by the [[Imperium]] is divided into five fleet zones known as the '''Segmentae Majoris'''.{{Fn|2}}  The galaxy is such a vast place that it would be unmanageable without this system.
  
*[[Segmentum Solar]] - centre of the Imperium
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==Overview==
*[[Segmentum Obscurus]] - containing the [[Eye of Terror]]
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Each '''Segmentum''' has its own [[Imperial Navy]] and [[Merchant Fleet]]s, as well as a [[Segmentum Fortress]] or [[Segmentum Naval Base]] that forms the base of fleet operations within the Segmentum.  The Segmentum fleet commanders are known as the [[Lord High Admiral]]s.{{Fn|1}} The Segmentum Fortress is controlled directly by a high-ranking official of the [[Administratum]] known as the [[Administratum Master|Master]] of the Segmentum.{{Fn|1}}
*[[Segmentum Pacificus]] - the Macharian Crusade
 
*[[Ultima Segmentum]] - containing the [[Ultramarines]] Empire
 
*[[Segmentum Tempestus]] - [[Hive Fleet]] Leviathan passed through here
 
  
Segmentum comes from the word segment, to cut into pieces. The galaxy is such a vast place that it would be unmanageable without this system.
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Although intended for purposes of fleet administration and shipping controls, the Segmentae have evolved into administrative divisions of the [[Adeptus Terra]].{{Fn|1}}
  
Segmentum is also used in conjunction with another word to indicate the primary structure of that segment, such as the Segmentum Naval Base.
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The Segmentae Majoris and their fortresses are:
  
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|bgcolor=#454545|'''Segmentum'''
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|bgcolor=#454545|'''Zone'''
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|bgcolor=#454545|'''Base'''
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|[[Segmentum Solar]]
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|Centre
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|[[Mars]]
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|[[Segmentum Obscurus]]
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|North
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|[[Cypra Mundi]]
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|-
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|[[Segmentum Pacificus]]
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|West
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|[[Hydraphur]]
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|-
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|[[Ultima Segmentum]]
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|East
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|[[Kar Duniash]]
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|-
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|[[Segmentum Tempestus]]
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|South
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|[[Bakka]]
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|}
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==Related articles==
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*[[Sector]]
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==Sources==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Rulebook]], pg. 86
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Tyranids (8th Edition)]], pg. 6
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===Uncited===
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*[[White Dwarf 139 (UK)]], ''Interstellar Travel'' by [[Jervis Johnson]], [[Andy Jones]], [[Simon Forrest]] & [[Rick Priestley]]
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*[[White Dwarf 140 (UK)]], ''Interstellar Travel'' by '''Jervis Johnson''', '''Andy Jones''', '''Simon Forrest''' & '''Rick Priestley'''
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[[Category:Celestial Objects by Galactic Location| ]]
 
[[Category:The Galaxy]]
 
[[Category:The Galaxy]]
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[[Category:Imperium]]
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 14 October 2020

SegGalacticPic.jpg

The space ruled by the Imperium is divided into five fleet zones known as the Segmentae Majoris.[2] The galaxy is such a vast place that it would be unmanageable without this system.

Overview

Each Segmentum has its own Imperial Navy and Merchant Fleets, as well as a Segmentum Fortress or Segmentum Naval Base that forms the base of fleet operations within the Segmentum. The Segmentum fleet commanders are known as the Lord High Admirals.[1] The Segmentum Fortress is controlled directly by a high-ranking official of the Administratum known as the Master of the Segmentum.[1]

Although intended for purposes of fleet administration and shipping controls, the Segmentae have evolved into administrative divisions of the Adeptus Terra.[1]

The Segmentae Majoris and their fortresses are:

Segmentum Zone Base
Segmentum Solar Centre Mars
Segmentum Obscurus North Cypra Mundi
Segmentum Pacificus West Hydraphur
Ultima Segmentum East Kar Duniash
Segmentum Tempestus South Bakka

Related articles

Sources

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