Mars

Mars is the fourth planet in the Sol system and home to one of Earths oldest colonies.

Early Exploration
Viking 1 was the first probe on Mars, landing in 1976 and was one of many unmanned missions to Mars in the late 20th and early 21st century. The first manned mission to Mars took place in 2032 with the Ares IV shuttle, captained by Jared Oris of NASA.

Colonization
During the 2040's several military and science bases were established on Mars. Its first city, Viking City, was built near the Viking landing sight in 2103, which was preserved as a monument. Tragedy struck when the Order of Terra bombed Mars Dome One in protest of galactic expansion.

Settlements

 * Viking City (capital)
 * Utopia City
 * Ares City
 * New Venice
 * New Madrid
 * New London

Points of Interest

 * Ares Spaceport
 * Utopia University
 * Terraforming Station Alpha
 * Terraforming Station Beta