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==Segmentum Obscurus== | ==Segmentum Obscurus== | ||
The galactic "north", which has the misfortune of being the location of the [[Eye of Terror]]. As a result, the Segmentum Obscurus has one of the largest Segmentum fleets in the Imperium, in an effort to keep the [[Chaos Space Marines]] from breaking out. | The galactic "north", which has the misfortune of being the location of the [[Eye of Terror]]. As a result, the Segmentum Obscurus has one of the largest Segmentum fleets in the Imperium, in an effort to keep the [[Chaos Space Marines]] from breaking out. A large section of the Segmentum is "obscured" by the Eye of Terror, blocking the light of the Astronomicon, meaning navigation and communication do not function well (if at all) on that edge of the galaxy. | ||
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==Ultima Segmentum== | ==Ultima Segmentum== | ||
The galactic "east" and largest of the Segmenta, clocking in at nearly a third of the galaxy. | The galactic "east" and largest of the Segmenta, clocking in at nearly a third of the galaxy. Includes the galactic core and the realm of Ultramar. | ||
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In Warhammer 40,000, the Imperium of Man has divided the Milky Way galaxy into five zones known as a Segmentum Majors (plural Segmenta Majoris). Originally designed as a means of fleet and shipping control, the Segmentae are administrative divisions of the Adeptus Terra, with each Segmentum ruled over by a Administratum adept, known as the Master of the Segmentum, while the Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy both have Lord Commanders overseeing their operations in those Segmenta. The Imperial Military machine is based at a Forge World in each Segmentum. Of course, interstellar communication being what it is, many of these Segmenta have a federated system where the individual sectors oversee their planets and report back to Segmentum command.
Segmentum Solar
The Imperium's creamy center, where the Sol System is located. As a result, the Segmentum is one of the most heavily industrialized and militarized, as the High Lords of Terra tend to start freaking out whenever a rebellion occurs in their own back yard.
Planets:
- Sol Systems
- Armageddon
- Elysia
- Fenris
- Necromunda
Segmentum Tempestus
The galactic "south" (meaning south of Terra).
Planets:
Segmentum Pacificus
The galactic "west", and one of the least explored regions of the galaxy. Much of it was reconquered by Lord Commander Macharius in the Macharian Crusade. In 999.M41, mere months before the 13th Black Crusade, much of the Segmentum Pacificus went into open revolt against the Imperium in the "Night of a Thousand Rebellions".
Planets:
- Sabbat Worlds
- Tanith
- Nova Terra
Segmentum Obscurus
The galactic "north", which has the misfortune of being the location of the Eye of Terror. As a result, the Segmentum Obscurus has one of the largest Segmentum fleets in the Imperium, in an effort to keep the Chaos Space Marines from breaking out. A large section of the Segmentum is "obscured" by the Eye of Terror, blocking the light of the Astronomicon, meaning navigation and communication do not function well (if at all) on that edge of the galaxy.
Planets:
Ultima Segmentum
The galactic "east" and largest of the Segmenta, clocking in at nearly a third of the galaxy. Includes the galactic core and the realm of Ultramar.
Planets: