Marsian State

**The Marsian State** (**MS** or **MRST**) is the sole governing body ruling over the approximately two billionhabitants of Mars. It is the largest nation by both population and area and constitutes the entire planet of Mars. In 17 XTE, the planet of Mars under United Nations rule was thrust into civil war, with dozens of belligerent groups contributing. The state was formed after the official collapse of UN colonial administration on October 14th, 31 XTE.

## Marsian State

Clockwise from top: Luxury Marsian habitats, the Olympus Mons, Marsian transit

## General Information

### Official language

None at the federal level, de facto English

In August of -69 XTE (O.S. 2195), the Commonwealth Republic of Mars was annexed by the U.N. in their final offensive of the First Terrean War. In the outbreak of the Second Terrean War, the UN Republics of Mars were used as an impromptu penal colony, playing a great role in rebel powers in the ensuing civil war. The UN capitulated in 31 XTE and, with the adoption of the Marsian Constitution, the independent state was formed.

## Government and politics

The Marsian Constitution was ratified on October 14th, 31 XTE. It is the supreme law of the state, but may be amended my two-thirds majority vote in the leading party. The Marsian State is a unitary semi-presidential republic under an authoritarian oligarchy. The president is head of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. It is structured as a multi-party representative democracy, with the federal government composed of three branches.

Legislative: Bicameral assembly, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Assembly is responsible for passing laws, ratifying treaties, and declaring war.

Judiciary: The judiciary of the Marsian State is independent of the executive and the legislature. The court system is hierarchical, with the Supreme Court of Mars at the apex.

Executive: The executive of the Marsian State is the president, who is elected by popular vote. The president is the head of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. The president is responsible for executing the laws.

The president is elected by the people for an eight-year term and may be elected more than once, with no term limits. The National Mars Party is the dominant political party on Mars, and has been described as a "big tent party". The recently formed Coalition For a Free Mars is the second-largest party in the nation by active membership, though have failed to gain any seats.

## Economy

The Marsian State has a mixed economy, with the state controlling key industries such as mining and space exploration. The private sector is dominated by agriculture and tourism. The Marsian currency is the Marsian Credit (MC).

Mars is rich in minerals and metals, and mining is a major industry. The primary exports are iron, aluminum, and copper. The Marsian State also exports uranium, which is used for energy production, primarily on Perūn. Tourism is also slowly becoming a more significant industry, with most tourists coming from Perūn and the UN Outer Colonies.

The Marsian State has a welfare system that provides for the needs of its citizens. The government provides healthcare, education, and housing. There is also a social safety net that provides for the unemployed and those unable to work. The Marsian State has a progressive tax system, with the highest earners paying a higher percentage of their income in taxes. Marsian oligarchs are able to avoid this by offworld financial institutions, such as the Perūnian banks.

The Marsian State has a well-developed infrastructure. The capital city of Olympus is one of the smallest, with a population of only four million. It is home to the Marsian State Capitol Building, the seat of the government. The Marsian State has an extensive transportation network. The Marsian Railroad System (MRS) is the largest railway network in the solar system. It spans over 200-thousand kilometers of track and connects every major city on Mars.