Terra

Terra is the homeworld of all humans. It was where the first human empires began and it is the most holy and reverred place in the galaxy. It is home to many important parts of the Imperium, and even the earth that is tread is considered holy. It is effectivly a temple the size of a planet.

Holy Terra is the heart of the Imperium, containing so many of the important offices of power, that if it were to disappear, the entire Imperium would collapse in a matter of moments. Also, it contains the mostly dead remains of the Emperor of Mankind. Some of the more important parts of Terra are:

• Eternity Gate - The entry to the Imperial Palace. There is a mile long passage leading to the Eternity Gate, lined with the banners of thousands of long dead Imperial heroes, including Lord Commander Solar Macharius. It is an important pilgrimage spot.

• Imperial Palace - One of the largest structures on Terra, containing the Adeptus Custodies and Administratum.

• Adeptus Custodies - A force of 10,000 elite Space Marines protecting the Emperor's Palace (note: Imperial Palace is the same as the Emperor's Palace). They have knowledge of everything that happens, and no one may enter withouth their knowing. They are also the only sentient people to have access to the Golden Throne.

• Administratum - Thousands of administrative souls constantly working to catagorise, organise and implement plans in the Imperium.

• Departmento Munitorum - An organisation responsible for distributing and requesitioning munitions to the Imperial forces.

• Throne Room - The place where the Emperor resides upon his golden throne. Only the Adeptus Custodes may enter, and are sworn to secrecy.

• Astronomican - Ten thouands psykers blast out the Astronomican for over 70,000 lightyears. It is the guiding light of the Imperium and is used by navigators to travel among the warp.

• Navis Nobilite - The base of the the navigators that use the Astronomican to guide ships were originally based on earth.

• Adeptus Terra - The organisation assigned to appoint Imperial Commanders to rule planets in the name of the Emperor.

• Ecclesiarchy - The centre of Imperial religion (also known as the Ministorum of Earth). Also home to the Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle).

• The Supreme Council of the High Lords of Terra - The rulers of the Imperium who work in the name of the Emperor, making decisions about the distribution of forces and announcing new crusades.