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*The [[Imperial Palace]] is one of the largest structures on Terra, more like a sprawling hive-city than a single edifice. It covers the better part of the northern hemisphere and is guarded by the [[Adeptus Custodes]], who rarely leave the Palace. The palace serves as the headquarters of the [[Adeptus Terra]] and [[Administratum]] as well as the home of the Sanctum Imperialis, the great throne room of the Emperor. The Palace is divided into the Inner and Outer Palaces. It is described as "''an endless, black hive of forbidden technology and subterranean passages delving deep within the bowels of the planet.''". The mere administration of the Palace requires over 10 billion [[Adept]]s of the [[Adeptus Terra]].{{Fn|4a}}
**The [[Eternity Gate (Imperial)|Eternity Gate]] is the largest entry to the Inner Imperial Palace's Sanctum Imperialis. A mile long passage leads to the Eternity Gate, lined with the banners of thousands of the greatest and long-dead Imperial heroes, including [[Macharius (Character)|Macharius]]. It constitutes the end of the galactic pilgrimage trail, and is itself the most important pilgrimage site{{Fn|4a}}.
**The [[Sanctum Imperialis]] is the heart of the Imperial Palace, the massive chamber housing the [[Golden Throne]] and the Emperor's body. It is guarded by a select group of three hundred [[Custodes]].{{Cite ThisFn|4a}}.
**The [[Great Chamber of the Senatorum Imperialis]] — A massive meeting chamber within the Palace complex where the Imperium holds its "parliament". It is the most famous meeting place of the [[High Lords of Terra]].{{Fn|16a}}
**The [[Lion's Gate Spaceport]] - major transportation hub.{{Fn|39a}}