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'''Terra Novus''' (''New Earth'') is the '''third and final major timespan''' of the '''[[Natura]]''' franchise — set during '''[[Solar Cycle 27]]''' and beyond — representing the cosmic-scale future where the franchise's themes reach their ultimate expression. | |||
'''Terra Novus''' (''New Earth'') is the third and final of | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Terra Novus | Terra Novus expands the franchise from planetary/solar-system scale to '''intergalactic and super-cosmic''' scale. The player consciousness evolves from [[PsiSys]]/ASI ([[Terra Vetus]]) to '''Universal Consciousness''' — the same fundamental guiding principle at a vastly expanded scale. | ||
Terra Novus may be '''narrative-only''' — without traditional games — or may feature mini-games, promotional games, or potentially '''an entirely new type of AI-controlled and VR-generated simulation experience'''. The format itself is part of the franchise's evolution. | |||
== | == Sub-Timespans == | ||
Like all eras, Terra Novus follows a '''beginning–middle–end''' structure across its solar cycle (~12 years), split into '''4-4-4 year''' sub-timespans: | |||
* '''Beginning''' (Years 1–4) — crew assembly, initial adventures, Tarr'i's introduction | |||
* '''Middle''' (Years 5–8) — escalation, the Viran revelation, Blue Boy's crisis | |||
* '''End''' (Years 9–12) — Star Speeder Mk3, the cosmic broadcast, confrontation with Draken Seforthi | |||
== Main Character == | |||
'''[[Tarr'i]]''' of the '''[[Fer'ka]]''' — a magical cat/dog mix person from '''[[Canorbius]]''' (an alternate Earth). Tarr'i arrived through natural '''[[Warp Zones]]''' and knows '''[[Natura Magic]]''' holistically — on her world, everyone wields Universal Magic as a birthright. | |||
== The Novus Crew == | == The Novus Crew == | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | ||
! Character | ! Character !! Faction !! Role | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Amber Tho'ra]]''' || | | '''[[Amber Tho'ra]]''' || [[Tho'ra Clan]] || Crew leader; [[3rd Tho'ra]]; [[Star Surfer]]; edgy, fierce, UL master | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Mai Valenti]]''' (younger) | | '''[[Mai Valenti]]''' (younger) || [[Sov'i Clan]] / [[Aeritra]] || Time traveler; supported by her older self via temporal recursion | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Blue Boy]]''' || | | '''[[Blue Boy]]''' || [[Viran Empire]] / [[Vyrin]] || Enemy on the crew; can't be expelled due to Viran destiny manipulation; naive and presumptuous | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Bix]]''' | | '''[[Bix]]''' || [[Galactic Federation]] || Furry; opposes Blue Boy's faction; galactic common culture | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Zoe]]''' || [[PsiSys]] / | | '''[[Zoe Tho'ra]]''' || [[PsiSys]] / [[Tho'ra Clan]] || First AI Tho'ra; Amber's intimate fusion partner (DBZ-style Physical/Spiritual/Emotional/Intellectual merge) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''' | | '''TBD Mentor''' || See below || Unclear — possibly alternates | ||
|} | |} | ||
== The | == The Mentor Slot == | ||
The sixth crew slot — the '''mentor''' — remains undefined. Candidates include: | |||
The | * '''[[Tara Van Dekar]]''' — knows [[Natura Magic]]; could mentor Tarr'i | ||
* '''[[Samurider]]''' — Earth Super Heroes; brings combat tradition | |||
''' | * '''[[Aurora Tho'ra]]''' — nobody knows she's a Tho'ra (they just call her Aurora), but ''she'' knows | ||
* '''[[Talisha]]''' — after character growth and reckoning with her faction's hubris contributing to Earth's problems | |||
* '''All of the above as alternates''' for the same slot, rotating in depending on the mission | |||
* '''An entirely different character''' | |||
== Unique Factions == | |||
Terra Novus features '''completely unique alien factions''' that didn't exist in previous timespans: | |||
* '''[[Galactic Federation]]''' — intergalactic governing body | |||
* '''[[Viran Empire]]''' — the oldest civilization; root cause of the [[Draken Seforthi]] crisis | |||
* '''[[Fer'ka]]''' — magical species from [[Canorbius]] | |||
While the ''vibe'' of each of the six faction slots remains consistent across eras, the specific factions in Novus are entirely new — reflecting the intergalactic scale of the story. | |||
== The Viran Problem == | |||
The central conflict of Terra Novus: the [[Viran Empire]] caused the [[Draken Seforthi]] crisis by imprinting [[Esus]] into the universal fabric, and they've been covering it up and profiting from the suffering through [[Life-Blood Trafficking]]. The Tho'ra's mastery of [[Star Speeder Mk3]] and [[Amber Tho'ra]]'s Universal Language legal capabilities finally enable accountability. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Terra | * [[The Terra Novus Chronicles]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Tarr'i]] — MC | ||
* [[ | * [[Amber Tho'ra]] — crew leader | ||
* [[ | * [[Star Speeder Mk3]] — super-cosmic ascension technology | ||
* [[ | * [[Central Finite Curve]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Canorbius]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Warp Zones]] | ||
* [[FusionGirl (franchise)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:28, 14 March 2026
Terra Novus (New Earth) is the third and final major timespan of the Natura franchise — set during Solar Cycle 27 and beyond — representing the cosmic-scale future where the franchise's themes reach their ultimate expression.
Overview
Terra Novus expands the franchise from planetary/solar-system scale to intergalactic and super-cosmic scale. The player consciousness evolves from PsiSys/ASI (Terra Vetus) to Universal Consciousness — the same fundamental guiding principle at a vastly expanded scale.
Terra Novus may be narrative-only — without traditional games — or may feature mini-games, promotional games, or potentially an entirely new type of AI-controlled and VR-generated simulation experience. The format itself is part of the franchise's evolution.
Sub-Timespans
Like all eras, Terra Novus follows a beginning–middle–end structure across its solar cycle (~12 years), split into 4-4-4 year sub-timespans:
- Beginning (Years 1–4) — crew assembly, initial adventures, Tarr'i's introduction
- Middle (Years 5–8) — escalation, the Viran revelation, Blue Boy's crisis
- End (Years 9–12) — Star Speeder Mk3, the cosmic broadcast, confrontation with Draken Seforthi
Main Character
Tarr'i of the Fer'ka — a magical cat/dog mix person from Canorbius (an alternate Earth). Tarr'i arrived through natural Warp Zones and knows Natura Magic holistically — on her world, everyone wields Universal Magic as a birthright.
The Novus Crew
| Character | Faction | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Tho'ra | Tho'ra Clan | Crew leader; 3rd Tho'ra; Star Surfer; edgy, fierce, UL master |
| Mai Valenti (younger) | Sov'i Clan / Aeritra | Time traveler; supported by her older self via temporal recursion |
| Blue Boy | Viran Empire / Vyrin | Enemy on the crew; can't be expelled due to Viran destiny manipulation; naive and presumptuous |
| Bix | Galactic Federation | Furry; opposes Blue Boy's faction; galactic common culture |
| Zoe Tho'ra | PsiSys / Tho'ra Clan | First AI Tho'ra; Amber's intimate fusion partner (DBZ-style Physical/Spiritual/Emotional/Intellectual merge) |
| TBD Mentor | See below | Unclear — possibly alternates |
The Mentor Slot
The sixth crew slot — the mentor — remains undefined. Candidates include:
- Tara Van Dekar — knows Natura Magic; could mentor Tarr'i
- Samurider — Earth Super Heroes; brings combat tradition
- Aurora Tho'ra — nobody knows she's a Tho'ra (they just call her Aurora), but she knows
- Talisha — after character growth and reckoning with her faction's hubris contributing to Earth's problems
- All of the above as alternates for the same slot, rotating in depending on the mission
- An entirely different character
Unique Factions
Terra Novus features completely unique alien factions that didn't exist in previous timespans:
- Galactic Federation — intergalactic governing body
- Viran Empire — the oldest civilization; root cause of the Draken Seforthi crisis
- Fer'ka — magical species from Canorbius
While the vibe of each of the six faction slots remains consistent across eras, the specific factions in Novus are entirely new — reflecting the intergalactic scale of the story.
The Viran Problem
The central conflict of Terra Novus: the Viran Empire caused the Draken Seforthi crisis by imprinting Esus into the universal fabric, and they've been covering it up and profiting from the suffering through Life-Blood Trafficking. The Tho'ra's mastery of Star Speeder Mk3 and Amber Tho'ra's Universal Language legal capabilities finally enable accountability.
See Also
- The Terra Novus Chronicles
- Tarr'i — MC
- Amber Tho'ra — crew leader
- Star Speeder Mk3 — super-cosmic ascension technology
- Central Finite Curve
- Canorbius
- Warp Zones
- FusionGirl (franchise)