Mars

Mars is the fourth planet in the sol system and the sight of one of the Terra Federations largest and oldest colonies.

Early Explorations
Viking 1, the first human probe to land on the surface of Mars set down on Chryse Planitia on July 20th, 1976 and was the first of several such mission, with varying levels of success that progressed into the early 21st Century. In 2046, The United States of America, Japan, India and Russia launched a joined space expedition to mars. The missions continued until 2072, when the probe Atlantis crashed on the surface of mars, killing all seventeen crewmembers.

Colonization
Over the years, the nations of Earth had constructed several military and research bases on the planets surface. In 2101, the first permanent settlement was established, known as Marscity.

Moons
Mars has two moons:
 * Phobos: The moon is the location of a high security prison built right into the moon.
 * Deimos: The moon is the location of a mining colony.

Space Stations

 * Ares Station: Ares station serves as a trade station and spaceport for the entire planet Mars.
 * Phobos station: Phobos station was a mining station that was attacked by the terrorist organization Free Mars.
 * Shepard Station: The station was attacked by the Guardians, Jason Kalmon one lived on the station before it was destroyed.