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'''Adjectives''': Martian, Arean | '''Adjectives''': Martian, Arean | ||
| − | The red planet isn't, anymore. It's [[terraforming]] was finished in the early [[23rd century]], and rehydration programs led water to cover | + | The red planet isn't, anymore. It's [[terraforming]] was finished in the early [[23rd century]], and rehydration programs led water to cover over half of the planetary surface. Compared to [[Earth]], it was rather sparsely populated, but even then, it held the majority of [[human]]ity not found on it's home until the [[diaspora]], with over half a billion citizens at its peak. |
| − | Martian weather was notably milder than that of Terra. The greater distance from the [[Sun]], lack of any major moon - and eventually any moon, as Phobos and Deimos were consumed | + | Martian weather was notably milder than that of Terra. The greater distance from the [[Sun]], lack of any major moon - and eventually any moon, as Phobos and Deimos were consumed - slower rotation and lesser radius all contributed to this. Few clouds formed, though until the hydration project covered the planet great dust storms still swept the once-red planet. |
| − | In these regards, it was considered to be quite a utopia before the [[Purge]], though radiation was still a hazard for | + | In these regards, it was considered to be quite a utopia before the [[Purge]], though radiation was still a hazard for [[alpha strain]]s. Plant life was most notably virile - certain breeds of redwood trees grew over a kilometer in height, and some were even molded into [[arcologies]]. |
| − | Martian gravity, being about a third of [[Earth]]'s, turns running or even fast walking into leaping. Many | + | Martian gravity, being about a third of [[Earth]]'s, turns running or even fast walking into leaping. Many arcologies made some rather interesting uses of this phenomenon, and various jumping contests, both motorized and not, were common. Those [[homo panacea]]s that live on [[Mars]] were, of course, often reminded to keep working out their legs during the day if they did not have access to gravitational assistance. |
| − | After the completion of the [[Martian Ring]], the planet's focus was largely an outward one - maintaining its control on the [[Solar System]], working on colonization projects for other [[star system]]s, and so on. Its grip over the fate of humanity was | + | After the completion of the [[Martian Ring]], the planet's focus was largely an outward one - maintaining its control on the [[Solar System]], working on colonization projects for other [[star system]]s, and so on. Its grip over the fate of humanity was shattered in the [[Consortium-Prime War]], beginning with the [[Jovian Massacre]] and ending with the [[Battle of Ouranos Prime]]. |
As with the rest of the Solar System, Mars' fate after the Purge is unknown. | As with the rest of the Solar System, Mars' fate after the Purge is unknown. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:13, 2 April 2007
Adjectives: Martian, Arean
The red planet isn't, anymore. It's terraforming was finished in the early 23rd century, and rehydration programs led water to cover over half of the planetary surface. Compared to Earth, it was rather sparsely populated, but even then, it held the majority of humanity not found on it's home until the diaspora, with over half a billion citizens at its peak.
Martian weather was notably milder than that of Terra. The greater distance from the Sun, lack of any major moon - and eventually any moon, as Phobos and Deimos were consumed - slower rotation and lesser radius all contributed to this. Few clouds formed, though until the hydration project covered the planet great dust storms still swept the once-red planet.
In these regards, it was considered to be quite a utopia before the Purge, though radiation was still a hazard for alpha strains. Plant life was most notably virile - certain breeds of redwood trees grew over a kilometer in height, and some were even molded into arcologies.
Martian gravity, being about a third of Earth's, turns running or even fast walking into leaping. Many arcologies made some rather interesting uses of this phenomenon, and various jumping contests, both motorized and not, were common. Those homo panaceas that live on Mars were, of course, often reminded to keep working out their legs during the day if they did not have access to gravitational assistance.
After the completion of the Martian Ring, the planet's focus was largely an outward one - maintaining its control on the Solar System, working on colonization projects for other star systems, and so on. Its grip over the fate of humanity was shattered in the Consortium-Prime War, beginning with the Jovian Massacre and ending with the Battle of Ouranos Prime.
As with the rest of the Solar System, Mars' fate after the Purge is unknown.
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