Mars is politically independent. A brave and buzzing new world, fully terraformed with genetically engineered plants and animals. Earth has grown too much. Chro... » 

Mars is politically independent. A brave and buzzing new world, fully terraformed with genetically engineered plants and animals. Earth has grown too much. Chronic overpopulation, scarce resources. For too many Terrans, Mars is a mocking utopia. A dream to live for, fight for, perhaps even die for. «