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Mars

General Info

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Area/RegionSolar System
Websitehttps://mars.nasa.gov/
Location NameMars
Alternate NameRed Planet
Mars, known as the "Red Planet", is the heart of the Empire's technological power in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It is home to the Adeptus Mechanicus, a group of technological priests who are not only scientists and engineers, but also worshipers of the God of Machines. The main location on Mars is the giant Forge World, where the Empire's weaponry is created, repaired and stored. The planet is teeming with massive foundries, massive factories, and endless mines. The main technological enterprise on Mars is the Titan Legions, mechanical giants capable of destroying entire cities in warfare. The planet's unforgiving environment, horrendous dust storms and extreme temperatures make it difficult to live on, but its inhabitants have adapted by enhancing their bodies with cybernetic additions to survive and better serve the Machine God. Mars' deep belief in the sacred power of technology makes him an integral part of the great Warhammer 40,000 story.

Overview

Mars, often referred to as the "Red Planet" and the "Cradle of Mechanicus," occupies an important place in the history of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. As the center of the Adeptus Mechanicus, the planet thrives on arcane science, esoteric knowledge, and a fearful reverence for machines.
At the center of Mars is the imposing shape of Olympus Mons, used as the great forge of the Adeptus Mechanicus. Here, tech wizards work tirelessly to craft divine creations, weapons, vehicles, and a host of mysterious items that fuel the Empire's never-ending wars. Olympus Mons is no ordinary mountain; rampant industry has turned it into a flaming monument to the God of Machines. Mars is full of awe-inspiring and terrifying structures: sprawling factories, towering fortresses, and labyrinthine catacombs that hold ancient and forgotten technologies. The red surface of the planet resonates with the hum of endless production and the chants of the faithful, a strong testament to the greatness and relentless purpose of the Adeptus Mechanicus. But for all its splendor, Mars is also a mysterious planet. Beneath the industrial façade, whispers of forbidden research and dark rituals hint at dark aspects of the past and future.
A combination of sheer technological prowess, unwavering faith, and mysterious mystery is what truly defines Mars in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It is a beacon of human ingenuity and dedication in a universe ravaged by war and uncertainty.

History

Mars, the "Red Planet", plays a central role in the storied history of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. In ancient times, it was a thriving center of technological advancement that humanity established in the dark ages of technology. However, Age of Struggle extinguished the flames of innovation and turned the planet into an industrial dystopia due to raging wars and out-of-control artificial intelligence.
The restoration of Mars began with the arrival of the Emperor of Mankind during the Great Crusade. It was rediscovered by the Emperor in the early stages of the Great Crusade, returning the Mechanicum, the independent government that ruled the planet, to human-controlled space. Since then, it has been best known as the home world of the Adeptus Mechanicus, a priesthood of engineers dedicated to the God of Machines and the preservation of ancient technological knowledge.
Over the millennia, Mars has become a strange combination of science and religion. Gigantic factories churn out war machines incessantly, and tech priests chant secret litanies to appease the spirits of the machines. The dominant panoramic feature is a colossal representation of the Cog Mechanicum, the God of Machines' omniscient knowledge.
Mars is also home to the General Fabricator's palace, the highest governing authority of the Adeptus Mechanicus. It also features the mighty Ark Mechanicus battleships and the Titan Legions, massive machines of destruction armed with weapons capable of destroying entire cities.
The history of Mars is definitely one of innovation, loss, rebirth, and undying devotion to the Machine God. At once a beacon of technological wonder and a testament to grueling austerity, Mars remains a fascinating saga in the vast space of Warhammer 40,000.

Background

Deep in the darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, among a sea of ​​red planets, lies Mars, the second largest planet in the Solar System. For thousands of years this large planet was home to the Adeptus Mechanicus, an almost religious faction dedicated to technology.
Also known as the Red Planet, Mars underwent its first transformation when it was replaced by the genius and power of humanity in the dark age of technology. Extensive habitats were carved into the rocks of Mars and a giant plasma array was built, which ignited in the planet's sky, effectively creating a second sun. This gave the planet the warmth and energy it sorely lacked. During the Age of Fighting, Mars fell into anarchy and suffered a civil war that reduced its mighty cities and complex systems to ashes. After experiencing a nuclear winter and mass starvation, the Martians created a new religion, worshiping the Machine Spirits in their faith known as the Cult Mechanicum. When the Emperor of Mankind began his great crusade, Mars willingly joined him, forming a powerful and lasting alliance.
Now the landscape of Mars, filled with massive machines, giant factories, giant forges, and giant shipyards, is a testament to the vast industrial might of the Empire. Huge scars where resources have been ripped from the earth break up the monotony of the planet's rust-red shell. Mars is also home to the infamous Librarius Omnis, a vast repository of knowledge gathered from across the galaxy, and its vaults reveal ancient and mysterious technologies, but their secrets are closely guarded by Martian wizards. Beneath the rusty crust of Mars lie lost pieces of archeology, a whole bunch of STCs and forgotten knowledge. Fortunately, the Red Planet remains an impregnable fortress, defended by powerful legions of titans and vigilant Skitarii, always on the lookout for anyone who dares to covet the planet's treasures.
In the vastness of space, Mars appears to be just a speck of dust, bearing the legacy of mankind's mechanical ingenuity. But its importance reverberates throughout the galaxy, as it is where the backbone of the Empire's military power is formed, both figuratively and literally.