

11.26-The Invasion of Mars
18 snips May 20, 2025
In January 2252, Omnicorp launches a brutal invasion of Mars, leaving the Martian Navy in ruins. Political upheaval erupts as Lancelot Schmidt takes charge amidst chaos, struggling to unite a fractured population. Betrayals surface when Admiral Cartwright faces treason charges, while Booth Gonzalez emerges as a reluctant hero. The dire aftermath sees the Martians' desperate attempts to defend against an unstoppable foe, culminating in a catastrophic failure to deploy their weaponry, leading to their eventual surrender.
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Martian Navy's Devastation and Division
- The Martian Navy suffered massive losses; only about a third of ships escaped to Mars.
- Leadership fractures appeared with some abandoning comrades, while others focused on rescue and regrouping.
Emergency Triumvirate Leadership Formed
- Facing an Omnicore invasion, Martian assembly suspended the constitution and installed the triumvirate for emergency leadership.
- This allowed swift decisions despite political tensions during the crisis.
Innovative Nuclear Torpedo Development
- Martians crafted nuclear long-range torpedoes to attack Omnicore fleet before arrival.
- A team led by the Kito sisters innovated propulsion tech under intense time pressure.