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}}[[Image:Sol_system,_The_Cage.jpg|thumb|The inner planets of the Sol system, including Mars]] | }}[[Image:Sol_system,_The_Cage.jpg|thumb|The inner planets of the Sol system, including Mars]] | ||
| − | '''Mars''' (or '''Sol IV''') is the | + | '''Mars''' (or '''Sol IV''') is the fourth planet of the [[Sol system]], located in [[Sector 001]] of the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. |
== Astronomical data == | == Astronomical data == | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
[[Image:Beetles on viewscreen.jpg|thumb|Fossil remains of [[Martian insect]]s]] | [[Image:Beetles on viewscreen.jpg|thumb|Fossil remains of [[Martian insect]]s]] | ||
| − | Due to its similarity with [[Earth]], | + | Due to its similarity with [[Earth]], scientists believed it might hold life as well. In the early years of space exploration, various theories and projects were made to justify this. Eventually, scientists from [[Earth]] discovered microscopic evidence of ancient life on Mars in [[1996]]. Larger fossils were discovered later on. |
| − | In [[1947]], several members of the [[United States of America|United States]] military thought [[Quark]], [[Rom]] and [[Nog]] were from Mars. [[Jeff Carlson]] and [[Faith Garland]] wondered if they might be able to have their | + | In [[1947]], several members of the [[United States of America|United States]] military thought [[Quark]], [[Rom]] and [[Nog]] were from Mars. [[Jeff Carlson]] and [[Faith Garland]] wondered if they might be able to have their honeymoon there. |
In [[1997]] the [[NASA]] rover ''[[Sojourner]]'' became the first craft to explore Mars; the location later became a [[Mars Heritage Site]]. | In [[1997]] the [[NASA]] rover ''[[Sojourner]]'' became the first craft to explore Mars; the location later became a [[Mars Heritage Site]]. | ||
| − | In [[2032]], a manned [[Earth]] mission to Mars, the ''[[Ares IV]]'', took place under the command of | + | In [[2032]], a manned [[Earth]] mission to Mars, the ''[[Ares IV]]'', took place under the command of Lieutenant [[John Kelly]]. In [[2269]], [[James T. Kirk]] argued in favor of having [[Sargon]] and his companions take over the bodies of the crew, and emphasized the benefits that it might possibly have on mankind, he explained, "''they used to say if man could fly, he'd have wings. But he did fly. He discovered he had to. Do you wish that the first [[Apollo 11|Apollo mission]] hadn't reached the moon or that we hadn't gone on to Mars or the nearest star?''" |
| − | In [[2372]], | + | In [[2372]], Captain [[Benjamin Sisko]] and [[Constable]] [[Odo]] planned for [[Joseph Sisko]] and [[Jake Sisko]] to take a transport to Mars to avoid being caught in Admiral [[Leyton]]'s ''[[coup d'état]]''. = |
The [[Kyrians]] in [[3074]] believed that Mars was the home of the {{USS|Voyager}}, and not Earth as was the truth. A backup version of [[The Doctor]] corrected this error. | The [[Kyrians]] in [[3074]] believed that Mars was the home of the {{USS|Voyager}}, and not Earth as was the truth. A backup version of [[The Doctor]] corrected this error. | ||
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=== Political === | === Political === | ||
[[Image:UtopiaPlanitiaFleetYards.jpg|thumb|[[Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards]] over Mars.]] | [[Image:UtopiaPlanitiaFleetYards.jpg|thumb|[[Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards]] over Mars.]] | ||
| − | As the first [[Human]] | + | As the first [[Human]] colony on Mars was established in [[2103]], the [[Fundamental Declarations of the Martian colonies]] were an important step in the pursuit of individual rights. Among the first colonists were relatives of [[Jean-Luc Picard]]. [[Utopia Planitia]] was established along with the [[Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards]] in geo-synchronous orbit above, where many famous starships including the [[USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D]] and the [[USS Defiant, NX-74205]] were built. Mars was also an important part in the defense of the Sol system and the location of the [[Mars Defense Perimeter]]. |
=== Terraforming === | === Terraforming === | ||
| − | Mars was the first planet to be [[terraforming|terraformed]] by Humans. Colonists originally dwelt within domed cities while the [[verteron array]] was used to redirect | + | Mars was the first planet to be [[terraforming|terraformed]] by Humans. Colonists originally dwelt within domed cities while the [[verteron array]] was used to redirect comets and asteroids towards the Red Planet to impact in the polar caps. This freed carbon dioxide and released it into the atmosphere, increasing the planet's temperature and water volume. By [[2155]], conditions in the lowlands of the Martian surface were sufficiently altered to allow Humans to roam freely without heavy [[environmental suit]]s. |
== Literature == | == Literature == | ||
| − | Mars was often featured in science fiction stories of the [[20th century]]. In [[1953]], [[Benny Russell]] met a [[Unnamed Humans (20th century)#News Vendor|vendor]] in | + | Mars was often featured in science fiction stories of the [[20th century]]. In [[1953]], [[Benny Russell]] met a [[Unnamed Humans (20th century)#News Vendor|vendor]] in Harlem who found "men from Mars" to be unrealistic. After [[Douglas Pabst]] told Russell an African-American in charge of a [[space station]] was "not believable", [[Herbert Rossoff]] angrily retorted "and men from Mars are?" |
=== Other uses === | === Other uses === | ||
| − | A product known as " | + | A product known as "Mars Toothpaste", based on the name of the Roman God, was manufactured on the [[892-IV|fourth planet]] of the [[892 system]] in [[2268]]. |
== Alternate timelines == | == Alternate timelines == | ||
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| Native Species: | Martian insects (extinct) |
| Location: | Sol System Alpha Quadrant |
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets |
Mars (or Sol IV) is the fourth planet of the Sol system, located in Sector 001 of the Alpha Quadrant.
Contents
Astronomical data
Location
- Alpha Quadrant
- Sol sector (Sector 001)
Name(s)
- Sol IV
- Mars
Moon(s)
Mars has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos.
History
Due to its similarity with Earth, scientists believed it might hold life as well. In the early years of space exploration, various theories and projects were made to justify this. Eventually, scientists from Earth discovered microscopic evidence of ancient life on Mars in 1996. Larger fossils were discovered later on.
In 1947, several members of the United States military thought Quark, Rom and Nog were from Mars. Jeff Carlson and Faith Garland wondered if they might be able to have their honeymoon there.
In 1997 the NASA rover Sojourner became the first craft to explore Mars; the location later became a Mars Heritage Site.
In 2032, a manned Earth mission to Mars, the Ares IV, took place under the command of Lieutenant John Kelly. In 2269, James T. Kirk argued in favor of having Sargon and his companions take over the bodies of the crew, and emphasized the benefits that it might possibly have on mankind, he explained, "they used to say if man could fly, he'd have wings. But he did fly. He discovered he had to. Do you wish that the first Apollo mission hadn't reached the moon or that we hadn't gone on to Mars or the nearest star?"
In 2372, Captain Benjamin Sisko and Constable Odo planned for Joseph Sisko and Jake Sisko to take a transport to Mars to avoid being caught in Admiral Leyton's coup d'état. =
The Kyrians in 3074 believed that Mars was the home of the USS Voyager, and not Earth as was the truth. A backup version of The Doctor corrected this error.
Political
As the first Human colony on Mars was established in 2103, the Fundamental Declarations of the Martian colonies were an important step in the pursuit of individual rights. Among the first colonists were relatives of Jean-Luc Picard. Utopia Planitia was established along with the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in geo-synchronous orbit above, where many famous starships including the USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D and the USS Defiant, NX-74205 were built. Mars was also an important part in the defense of the Sol system and the location of the Mars Defense Perimeter.
Terraforming
Mars was the first planet to be terraformed by Humans. Colonists originally dwelt within domed cities while the verteron array was used to redirect comets and asteroids towards the Red Planet to impact in the polar caps. This freed carbon dioxide and released it into the atmosphere, increasing the planet's temperature and water volume. By 2155, conditions in the lowlands of the Martian surface were sufficiently altered to allow Humans to roam freely without heavy environmental suits.
Literature
Mars was often featured in science fiction stories of the 20th century. In 1953, Benny Russell met a vendor in Harlem who found "men from Mars" to be unrealistic. After Douglas Pabst told Russell an African-American in charge of a space station was "not believable", Herbert Rossoff angrily retorted "and men from Mars are?"
Other uses
A product known as "Mars Toothpaste", based on the name of the Roman God, was manufactured on the fourth planet of the 892 system in 2268.
Alternate timelines
In an alternate timeline, Mars was wiped out by the Xindi following their destruction of Earth in 2154.
Mars of 2371 was affected by the death of Gabriel Bell in 2024.
People
Related topics
- Ares IV
- Carl Sagan Memorial Station
- Martian colonies
- Mars Defense Perimeter
- Star Fleet Technical Services Academy
- Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards
- Verteron array
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