Mars

## Astrographical Information

System: Solar System

Position: 4th Planet from Sol

Moons: Deimos and Phobes

Starsector: 1

## Physical Information

Day: 24hours 37minutes

Year: 687 days

Gravity: 0,376 g

Diameter:6.779 km

## Societal Information

### Population:

over 500 million permanent inhabitants on planet and in orbit, surrounding stations including Deimos and Phoebe

### Government:

Federal Republic of Mars

Chancellor

Prime Minister

Martian Senate

### major Cities:

Nuveau Cannes, Gibraltar, Valles Marineris Megalopolis, Utopia-City

### History:

Mars became the second permanent human colony after Lunar in 2046.

In early 2201, the strike of several mining supervision teams grew into large scale demonstrations against the exploitation of Mars and for independence as well as eventually several riots, the final spark in what was a long standing conflict between Martian citizens and Earth. The UNCAS’s precursor, the United Nations International Armed Forces (UNIAF) dispatched troops and ships in an effort to quell the uprising. In summer of 2205, control was handed over to a provisional colonial government with a handful of UN advisors. This resulted in a massive political shift on Earth on how to deal with colonial independence. In early 2206 the Lunar Conference finally settled the issue and ratified the colonial government. Mars got a seat on the General Assembly, it’s own government with very little to no Earth oversight, it‘s own security and defense department, fair trade and extraction agreements and status as quasi independent.

### Founded:

2045 (first permanent science outpost

2094 (first general colony)

2206 (Independent Mars Republic)

### Economy:

Mars is a large manufacturer of high end military weapons, artillery and equipment. The enormous defense corporation 5.11 Armory and Defence Salutions is headquartered on the planet.

In addition, the Mars Shipyards are significant ship building sites and support stations for the Home Fleet and 1. Fleet.

Due to the terraforming project and history as a scientific colony, it‘s no surprise that Mars is at the forefront of Research and Development, especially genetics and biotech.

Even tourism is a profitable business, with guided tours, rover travel and others being offered over the largely unchanged landscape.

The long standing political, scientific, societal and prestigeous effort of, at least partial, terraforming the planet is responsible for pushing scientific development, social unity and national identity. If the total goal can be achieved here, it can be achieved everywhere. This however still remains a distant dream, although some areas look promising.

## Defense

Being in the heart of UNC territory and associated members, it‘s foreign defence is covered by the UNCAS, notably the UNCFC Home Fleet.

Mars still operates it‘s own security, police, intelligence and military forces, but these only have authority and power on and around Mars yet are an important part of the UNC‘s Sovereign Province Policy. The Martian military still is regarded as one of the best in UNC and has seen service multiple times outside Mars during training and wartime. Famous for the 1st Martian Expeditionary Force “The Dust Devils“ , a long standing and battle hardened force of volunteers that has seen action in the Outer Colonies Uprisings, liberation of Toulais, the Nau‘vi Border Conflicts and Drii Crisis. Considered by many nationalistic Martians as a disgrace and betrayal of Martian independence by imperialist Earthers.

The planet is also protected by orbital defense satellites operated by the Martian Aerospace Forces under Aerospace Force Command supervision and a small fleet of defensive warships and security vessels operated solely by the MAF.

**Armed Services of the Martian Republic:**

* Martian Ground Forces
* Martian Aerospace Forces
* Martian Commando Corps
* Martian Military Police

## Infrastructure

Home to many biodomes and mountain and valley arcologies, most famous of which is the Valles Mariners Megalopolis.

The planet also features several orbital elevators.

Terraformig stations and projects are also present and have resulted in a thicker athmosphere and magnetosphere.

**Orbital Infrastructure:**

Several shipyards and stations are located in Mars orbit

Since the first settlers arrived in colony ships and up to this day, many Martians live underground or in the mountainranges and valley walls, excavated and planed by companies and individuals with experience in drilling many of whom had Swiss origins.