Universities of Terra

As the jewel of the Eastern Empire, Terra is home to numerous large cities and thus several Universities.

Terra is home to Song University and Terra University, as well as the Prime Linguistics Institute and the Quasi Institute for Xenological Studies.

Quasi Institute for Xenological Studies

The Quasi Institute for Xenological Studies (QIXS) is located in Quasi. For two years following its discovery, the Vasli Fragment Stone was housed at QIXS.

Prime Linguistics Institute

Dr. Amelia Kesh was head chair of the Prime Linguistics Institute, located in the capital city of Prime in 2934. She was commissioned to construct an exact replica of the Vasli Fragment Stone.

Song University

Song University was named for Wei-Yin Song, who discovered Terra in 2516. The University has a strong presence in Banu cultural studies.

Alumni and Faculty of Song University

• Albion 'Al' Le Coi - teacher of linguistics, advanced Banu , and basic Xi'an at Song, co-author of the Rust Society guide to the Banu language.
• Regina 'Reggi' Poole - Banu culture expert, created a Spectrum-based Banu culture course sponsored by the University, co-author of the Rust Society guide to the Banu Language.

Terra University

Drake Interplanetary co-founder Dr. Irena Marqet remarked of Terra University; "They’ll throw a doctorate at you just for landing on the planet."

Alumni and Faculty of Terra University

• Charmane Alvarez - Professor of Criminology.
• Jan Dredge, co-founder and first CEO of Drake Interplanetary, and designer of the cutlass. Studied aerospace engineering.
• Tom Harroway - founder of a metal refinery on Garron III. Attended Terra University with a full scholarship.
• Cara Hoshji - recieved a substantial scholarship to study AstroEngineering, later worked for the Support & Supply Agency.
• Jan Wallace - Professor of Geological Sciences.
• Adorai and Victor Zahid - founders of Chemline Solutions, received partial scholarships to study geological engineering and a dual-degree in economics and business management respectively. Adorai later became a Professor of Geological Studies at Terra.