If we look at the etymology of the word according to Etymonline, it sais that the words comes from to frighten.
https://www.etymonline.com/word/terror
If I'm understanding you rightfully, you disagree with this etymological light.
But let's go with it. This isn't good either, because you frame yourself as somebody to be opposed - the other. It even waters the rage of bootlickers.
Frame yourself as warriors of mankind and samlife. Use symbolism that blossoms this connection.