Red Rising Saga · Location

The Citadel

Also known as Citadel Gardens, Citadel of Light, Citadel grounds

fortress
futuristic fortified

The Citadel appears in Red Rising Saga.

Type: fortress
Style: futuristic fortified
First appears: Book 2 · Ch. 5
Books: 4

The Citadel emerges as a pivotal fortress and command hub on Luna, initially tied to House Telemanus and later becoming central to the Republic's military operations. Across the series, it transitions from a strategic asset in the early books to a critical stronghold during the conflicts in Iron Gold and Dark Age, reflecting the shifting power dynamics and escalating stakes of the saga. Its evolution mirrors the broader struggle for control over Luna and the fate of the Republic.

History

BOOK 2Golden Son
BOOK 3Morning Star
BOOK 4Iron Gold
Prominent fortress and command center on Luna associated with House Telemanus, featuring landing pads, warehouses, and strategic importance in Republic operations.
BOOK 5Dark Age