Mars

The First Forge World of the Imperium of Humankind. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sol Star in the and the second-smallest planet in the Sol System, being only larger than Mercury. Mars carries the name of the Roman god of war and is often referred to as the "Red Planet". The latter refers to the effect of the iron oxide prevalent on Mars' surface, which gives it a reddish appearance distinctive among the astronomical bodies visible to the naked eye. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, with surface features reminiscent of the impact craters of the Moon and the valleys, deserts and polar ice caps of Earth.

Type

Planet

Location under

Sol System

Owner/Ruler

Eternal Machine Chronos

Owning Organization

Empire of Humankind