Sons of Ares

== The Sons of Ares ==
The Sons of Ares are a political faction and militia on the planet of Mars. They are Based, and in power, in the Commonwealth of Ares and they have a heavy presence in the Commonwealth of Tharsis. The Sons of Ares act as a state army in the Commonwealth of Ares. As of 2215 they are at war with the Commonwealth of Hellas and the Commonwealth of Tharsis. 
=== Background ===
The Sons of Ares were founded in 2048 by Martian activists in the Commonwealth of Ares. They advocated for Mars to be independent from the rest of the United states. This Is a popular ideology in Mars called, Martian Separatism. While initially peaceful, only acting in protests and lobbying they eventually turned to picking up arms. 
=== Militarism ===
Starting in 2199, leaders of the Sons of Ares started training fighters in urban, woodland, and guerilla combat. This continued for 10 years, with in 2209 the Commonwealths of Hellas and Tharsis founding the Martian Defense Force. At this point the Sons of Ares were the dominant political and law enforcement faction in the eastern states of Tharsis and the entire Commonwealth of Ares. By the early 2212 they are the De facto army of the Commonwealth of Ares and are welcomed in eastern Tharsis. 
=== Civil War ===
* Will be touched up on after the base civil war document is done. Until then this page gives enough background information.
=== Terrorism ===
* Will be touched up on after the base civil war document is done. Until then this page gives enough background information.
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