Teams
The Governments
A rich and democratic nation which covers much of North America and parts of the Caribbean. Publicly committed to peace and prosperity for all, though privately often more interested in creating new markets on Mars and securing interplanetary trade routes.
A nation that remains publicly committed to an outdated communism, whilst also embracing capitalism with a fervour that embarrasses older converts. Such political philosophy is in practice irrelevant to the key goal of using economic and military pressure to extend the control and power of the nation’s ruling class.
A united European nation that stretches from the Atlantic to beyond the Caucuses. Whilst democratic they have a reputation for covertly meddling in the affairs of other states in an attempt to create other nations in their image.
A nation defined and dominated by commerce - every action whether political, diplomatic or military is designed to further FSI commercial interests. Any deal or agreement is acceptable as long as in brings in profit.
The Radicals
A radical group dedicated to the protection of the Martian ecosystem, stopping all terraforming and ensuring it remains in a “pristine” state. They think human impact on Mars should be minimal and that humanity should adapt to the planet, the small numbers living there changing to fit Mars, not the other way around. Considered by many to be violent extremists they nonetheless have the support of many first generation colonists.
A varied group of political visionaries, anarchists and violent extremists who see the new world of Mars as the place to begin a new era for Humanity. Their exact methods and vision for this utopia differ quite widely within the group meaning they are often poorly coordinated, but for the moment they happily work together to complete the immediate goal of breaking free of Earth.
A radical religious group who believe in a race of aliens who once lived on Mars and are just waiting for an opportunity ot return. Many consider them slightly unhinged but they have growing numbers of supporters across Mars and are becoming increasing violent in their rhetoric and calls to purge the unbelievers...
Green Mars are the most mainstream of all the radical groups with the aim to create a fair, democratic, capitalist and terraformed Mars. This would create few issues for many Earth governments if it were for not for the wish that such a society should be on an independent planet, free of control from Earth.
This radical group are unusual in that they are fighting for Mars to remain on its current course. They are loyal to the MCA and wish to retain close links to Earth, currently fighting to stop an independent Mars and end all of the ideologies the radicals are pushing. Predominantly supported by those with most to lose from a change in way Mars is ruled.
The Civilians
Originally created to manage the first multinational colonisation efforts of Mars, the MCA has subsequently become the main governmental body for the planet. It controls and manages key infrastructure facilities in Elysium and across Mars. They are also responsible for providing local security and policing on the planet via the Elysium City Police Department (ECPD), who are the largest armed group on Mars. However the MCA and ECPD are riven by factionalism, corruption and split loyalties.
The premier news service on Mars who will try to make sense of the chaos and deliver the facts to the people of Elysium.
Private security contractors and mercenaries were an early addition to life on Mars. From the first colonisation efforts it was a frontier world with security poorly provided for in many settlements, so those with means turned to other options to protect their wealth.The largest firm is Ares Security, one of the most effective groups on the planet, and able to deliver a huge range military and security services to clients. As the crisis unfolds they are beginning to work with a number of groups - radicals, Earth governments and MCA alike. As long as the client has money they are willing to fight in their name, openly or secretly as needed, just so long as they get paid.
“Peace through superior firepower.” - Ares Security Corporate Motto