Red Rising Saga · Location

The Citadel

Also known as Citadel Gardens, Citadel of Light, Citadel ground command

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 strategic stronghold on Luna, initially serving as a House Telemanus fortress and command center during the Republic's early consolidation of power. Throughout the later books, it transforms from a secure military installation into a contested battleground that reflects the shifting fortunes of the Republic and the escalating conflicts with the Society Remnant. Its evolution mirrors the broader struggle for control of Luna and the fate of the new order.

History

BOOK 2Golden Son
BOOK 3Morning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
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