Terraw

Terraw is a fictional planet featured in the novel "The Xenophobe's Guide to the Galaxy" by John Lambshead. The book describes Terraw as a relatively unremarkable, terrestrial planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy. It is characterized by a standard Earth-like atmosphere and a generally temperate climate. The dominant sentient species, known as the Terrawians, are depicted as a somewhat mundane and insular civilization. Their technological advancements are presented as being on a par with early 20th-century Earth, with a focus on conventional industries and a limited capacity for interstellar travel. The novel uses Terraw as a backdrop to satirize human societal norms and eccentricities through the lens of an alien observer. The planet's culture is portrayed as being deeply rooted in tradition and a general disinterest in external affairs. While not a primary focus of the narrative's cosmic scope, Terraw serves as a grounding point for the satirical observations made within the book.