Martian

Martians are Life on Mars minifigures introduced in 2001.
== Description ==
Martians appeared in seven of the Life on Mars sets with many variations. Their design is derived from Battle Droids and use the same Space Skeleton torso and arms, although their heads and legs are unique pieces made exclusive for the Life on Mars theme. Most Martians have bright bluish green heads and arms (the only exceptions being Riegel and Arcturus), while their torso and legs are a variety different colors.
Three unidentified Martians appear in the smaller sets, resembling combinations of preexisting Martians in other sets. One resembles Vega with a bright blue torso; one resembles Pollux with bright orange torso and legs; and one resembles Antares with a bright orange torso and black legs.
In 5778 LEGO Racers 2, all Martians are depicted with bright bluish green legs. A large number of generic Martians use Riegel's head print with bright bluish green skin and a black torso, matching Riegel's in-game model.
=== Variants ===
* Altair: 7311, 7322
* Antares: 7314
* Arcturus: 7317
* Canopus: 7316
* Cassiopeia: 7317
* Centauri: 7313, 7323
* Mizar: 7317
* Pollux: 7316
* Rigel: 7317
* Vega: 1195, 7316, 7317, 7320
* Unidentified Martians: 7300, 7302, 7303
== Background ==
Martians are creatures that inhabit Mars. In the 1930s, they invaded Earth under the leadership of Arcturus but were repelled by germ warfare. In the present day, the Martians are a more peaceful race with Riegel as their general. They depend upon Biodium for survival, but a faction of rebellious Martians plot to steal all of the planet's Biodium, usurp Riegel, and invade Earth again. With the help of BB, Doc, and Mac, the rebels are thwarted and the Martians are able to synthesize Biodium.
There are no Martians in Mars Mission, which instead features an antagonistic Alien species from another unidentified world. However, LEGO Battles implies the existence of Martians due to the presence of ancient ruins in the "Ancient Treasure" level, suggesting that Martian civilization sought out purple Energy Crystals long ago.
== Gallery of Variants ==
===Unidentified Martians===
===Named Martians===
== Appearances ==
* 7300 Double Hover
* 7303 Jet Scooter
* 7302 Worker Robot
=== Video Game Appearances ===
* 5778 LEGO Racers 2
* 5779 LEGO Racers 2
== Notes ==
* All the Martians are named after stars. For example, Vega is a star in the constellation of Lyra, also known as "The Harp".
== Gallery ==
Slide0001 image004.jpg|Early prototypes of the Martians
Slide0001 image006.jpg|An official design sheet for the Martians
Rigel rejuvenate.PNG|A Martian in an Aero Tube port in LEGO Racers 2
Rigel pair.PNG|A pair of Martians in front of a tube, above the Martian base in LEGO Racers 2
Rigel jump.PNG|A Martian piloting the Red Planet Cruiser in LEGO Racers 2
Rigel mecha.PNG|A Martian piloting the Excavation Searcher in LEGO Racers 2
Rigel RP.PNG|A Martian piloting the Recon-Mech RP in LEGO Racers 2
Rigel craft.PNG|A Martian piloting the Jet Propelled Air Cruiser in LEGO Racers 2
Category:Life on Mars minifigures
Category:Life on Mars
Category:Space minifigures
Category:Minifigures introduced in 2001