Astronomical Name: Sol IV
Star System: Sol
Type: Class M (terraforming ongoing)
Summary:
Mars, officially the Citizens’ Republic of Mars, is one of the Big Five core worlds of the Compact of Humanity in Assembly. A wealthy, technologically advanced power with an assertive political stance, Mars remains a work in progress—still undergoing terraforming more than 450 years after colonization. Known for its robust shipbuilding industry and deep colonial entanglements, Mars exerts considerable influence in Compact affairs, often with a heavy bureaucratic hand.
Government:
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Citizens’ Republic structure, characterized by layered councils, technocratic ministries, and strong corporate representation.
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Mars maintains colonial holdings and protectorates and often acts in its own strategic interests, sometimes to the frustration of other core worlds.
Terraforming Status:
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After centuries of effort, Mars has achieved partial atmospheric and hydrological transformation, with domed cities and cavern settlements.
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Terraforming efforts are ongoing and serve as a point of national pride—and international eye-rolling.
Colonial Holdings (as of 429 IE):
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Farigha: A troubled colony where early AI research and cyber-terraforming experiments took place. Mars said little when Farigha went silent.
- Mars remained curiously quiet about Gilead, despite warnings from Metis, suggesting political calculation in its responses.
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Amargosa: Mars was vocally protective of its investment and population here, making considerable noise in the Compact Assembly after the Gelt invasion.
Political and Historical Role:
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The founding of the Compact was widely viewed as a way to prevent war between Earth and Mars, who frequently clashed in the early Interstellar Era.
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Mars has a reputation for overreach, often leveraging its wealth and industrial capacity to influence Assembly decisions, particularly in defense and colonial policy.
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Despite this, it remains a pillar of Compact stability—if occasionally a frustrating one.
Notable Families:
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The Lansdorp family is among the leading political dynasties of Mars, with members active in the Compact Assembly and Martian governance.
Infrastructure and Economy:
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Home to some of the most advanced shipyards in the Compact, especially for military and colonial transport vessels.
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A major producer of moisture extraction equipment, used on desert worlds like Amargosa and 978-0765309402d (Marilyn).
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Known for exporting both terraforming tech and regulatory headaches.