Mars Congressional Republic (MCR)
- Government: A militarized, high-tech autocracy led by the Martian High Command (MHC).
- Key Institutions:
- Terraforming Initiative Directorate (TID) – Oversees Mars' terraforming efforts.
- Martian Industrial Syndicate (MIS) – Controls Mars' industries, balancing privatization and military oversight.
- Red Horizon Defense – Originally a powerful PMC, now a high-tech weapons manufacturer.
- Ares BioSolutions – A biotech and genetic modification corporation competing for influence.
- Technology: Railguns, high-speed spacecraft