House Sparatus

House Sparatus is one of the Familiae Martiales, the Turian Hierarchy's military elite. Hailing from Bostra, they are one of the older of Palaven's military families, having risen to prominence during the Aurelian 'golden age' sparked by the culmination of the Unification War of 336 BCE. Notable family members include Councillor Laiel Sparatus, Primarch Domitia Sparatus of Bostra and High Priestess Sibella Sparatus of Bostra.
House Sparatus' sigil is very unique and steeped in symbolism. The design depicts a highly stylised Bostran desert - the orange half of the field represents the desert sands, while the blue half is the endless desert sky. The lightning bolt which divides the field represents Bostra's life-giving rainstorms, which ensure the planet's continued habitability and viability as a colony. The eight-pointed Aurelian star has several concurrent meanings. It is a collective visual representation of the heavens, House Sparatus' continued loyalty to Aurelion's empire and veneration of him as a Living Spirit, and, perhaps most importantly, Aritaea Sparatus, who was one of the seven original primarchae chosen by Aurelion to rule the colonies in his name. While Aritaea technically ruled Bostra as 'Aritaea Victus', being the widow of Valexus Victus, she was a Sparatus by birth. Thus, House Sparatus likes to claim ownership of her and her achievements.
Category:Turian Houses
Category:Familiae Martiales