Metru Magna

Metru Magna ( Great City, combining the Matoran and Agori languages) is the capital city of Spherus Magna. Originally designed and built by Metru Magna Militar Engineering, Metru Magna is a modern metropolis located in the Bara Magna region, which houses a large population and serves as the headquarters of the planetary government.

History
After the mass migration of the inhabitants of the Matoran Universe to Spherus Magna, Turaga Tahu joined with several influential figures of both societies to create a new system of planetary government: the Spherus Magna Council.

At the same time, Toa Koved became a Turaga, deciding later to form a company specialized in the development of technology. Joining with the best scientific minds of his time, Koved and his company gained an excellent reputation in a short time.

Needing to establish a new unified city as the seat of government, the Spherus Magna Council tried to find an ideal place for the construction of a "New Atero", but failed. Koved then approached the Council with the project for the creation of Metru Magna, which was accepted. For construction, several elements of the Matoran Universe were cannibalized, particularly the cities of Metru Nui and Artakha.

During construction, the project was attacked several times by forces of the Skrall, for which a protective dome was included in the design of the city. Metru Magna was completed in about a decade.

During the events of The Invasion, the Chorak race conquered the city and forced the survivors to escape to a refuge. The conflict ended when the headquarters of the Council of Spherus Magna, where the Chorak King was residing, suffered an explosion. The Chorak King, Cerverus, made an alliance with the survivors to escape and then, grateful, made peace with them.

The survivors took care of repairing the damage resulting from the explosion and removed the protective dome from the city to use it as raw material. In the next era of prosperity, Metru Magna expanded much more, resulting in a mega-city with a diverse range of architecture.

During the Old Grievances events, Metru Magna was struck by the Red Star and devastated by the forces of the Alpha Being Mersny. After the attack, the city was repaired again.

Landscape
From the time of its inauguration to The Invasion, Metru Magna was a city the size of Metru Nui, contained in a massive dome sealed from the outside world and protected by a deflector shield. After the Invasion, the dome was demolished and used as raw material to repair parts of the city.

Without the protective dome, Metru Magna began a long stage of expansion. Currently, Metru Magna is by far the largest city of Spherus Magna, being essentially a small country rather than a mere city.

To compensate for the lack of the dome, the deflector shield was updated and expanded to cover the entire area of ​​the city although, as it consumes a lot of energy, it is only activated in case of attack.

The buildings in Metru Magna range from small homes to large skyscrapers, and a large statue of Mata Nui is located in the central district. The landscape of Metru Magna is similar to that of Metru Nui and Artakha, whose remains were used in its construction. All residents of the city live in apartments, which can be individual or communal.

Metru Magna maintains a number of civil services such as parks, shopping centers, recreation areas, and taverns, which can be found in the general sectors of the city.

Central District
The central district of Metru Magna where all government buildings, embassies, and senatorial residences are concentrated.

Headquarters of the Spherus Magna Council
As the cradle of planetary government, Metru Magna has an official building for the Spherus Magna Council. For security reasons, the general population cannot enter this building. During the Chorak Invasion, this was used as a residence by Cerverus, the Chorak King.

Inspired by the Artakha Fortress, this building has a control room where various aspects of the city can be manipulated, such as the climate and technology. It also included a self-destruct protocol, powerful enough to destroy much of the central district. This system was triggered once during the Invasion and as a consequence the Headquarters had to be rebuilt.

The building also includes an underground area known as the Great Depot, where artifacts and objects of importance are stored. Among other things, the Alpha Spear was stored there. It is only accessible to those who have the proper credentials.

Central Plaza
A public square with large gardens, maintained by Agori and Bo-Matoran. It is often used for events and announcements by the Spherus Magna Council. It is decorated with statues of important characters of history, like Mata Nui, Raanu, Gryk, and Lhikan.

Since the events of Old Grievances, a statue of Vavakx was included in the square.

010 Ignika
A residential tower that is home to some of the richest and most famous individuals of Spherus Magna. One of the tallest buildings in Metru Magna, the 010 Ignika is a mountainous structure that possesses more technology than entire sectors of the city. The building has a security staff the size of a small army.

Getting an apartment in 010 Ignika is extremely difficult. Since members of the Spherus Magna Council live there, everyone who wants an apartment must be approved by the Council's Security Division.

Celebrities, businessmen, and Senators made their homes in the 010 Ignika. Among its most prominent inhabitants were the Toa Mata/Nuva, Vavakx, Ackar, Gryk, Deriahk, and Helryx.

Embassy of the New Takiw Nui
A place where you can get the equivalent of a visa to travel to the New Takiw Nui, a popular tourist destination.

Headquarters of the Metru Magna Militar Engineering
Metru Magna Militar Engineering is based in the city, where hundreds of artifacts and products are designed.

The Engineering also takes care of the maintenance of the services and systems within Metru Magna.

Bunkers
Senators of the Spherus Magna Council have private underground bunkers, dispersed in various areas of the city, where they can hide in case of attack. Each bunker is equipped with its own ventilation system and emergency supplies.

Vavakx's bunker was hidden southeast of the city.

Culture
Being the capital of Spherus Magna, Metru Magna is multicultural, so rationalism and diplomacy are cultivated so that different resident species do not resort to violence. The citizens of Metru Magna live relatively free of problems and doubts.

Metru Magna has its own language, which is based on the Agori language and some expressions in Matoran. However many closed communities, like the Skakdi, still speak their native language.

Within Metru Magna, community service is mandatory for all citizens.

Law and Security
The Metru Magna police forces are armed and highly professional. They receive the best training and are usually composed by Toa and Glatorian, although it is not uncommon for other species, like Skakdi o even ex-Bone Hunters, to join.

The city has its own judicial system that focuses on knowing the truth and applying the law. The interrogations are made by professionals called "The Roden Division", who all use Kanohi Rode and make it possible that there are almost no lies in Metru Magna. Suspects are usually interrogated until they are shown to be lying, after which they are arrested.

Matoran and Agori
The Matoran and Agori are the main inhabitants of Metru Magna.

Toa and Glatorian
The Toa and Glatorian are the main protectors of Metru Magna. They are often part of the police force.

Bone Hunters
Some Bone Hunters joined the unified city and live in Metru Magna, where they often serve as police forces.

Skakdi
Under the Skakdi Alliance, Skakdi have joined the unified city and live in Metru Magna, where they sometimes serve as police forces.

Rahi
The only Rahi allowed in Metru Magna are pets and those that serve practical functions.

Chorak (formerly)
The Chorak took the city of Metru Magna as their own during their Invasion.
 * Chorak King Cerverus