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The Martians, are -indeed- from a planet known as 'Mars'. Despite their name and childish initiative, they
are highly sophisticated, mature, and wise as a whole. They've been 'hanging out' in another universe for
eons, (actually being one of the few races that kept to themselves). The Martians didn't have a ridiculous
amount of planets under their banner, nor did they have a 'record' of any spectacular victories in any
wars. In fact, they were the most peaceful collective up until The Intergalactic War. They kept their
technologies up to date, while not having so much as even a finger in the door of the intergalactic black
market/weapons trade. They were wholesome, upstanding beings. This pattern continued for millions of
years, until they went 'social', that is.
Be Aggressive!
Apparently, the Utopians had completely disbanded their military. Why? They were still trying to fool the
Martians into thinking that they sincerely wanted the war to end. Saying things like “we will surrender if
you will, we have disbanded a good portion of our military”. The Martians knew this to be partially true.
The Utopian military had been significantly decreased in size and power, but only because they were
busy with the conscription of new allies in a future-alliance that was on the very-near horizon-- mainly in
the Outer Rim. Meanwhile, the major political parties were on cutthroat status-- going as far as to throw
objects at the opposing party(ies). Believe it or not, these political views had more of an effect on the
nations, states, and worlds more than their own respective governments did. Did I forget to mention the
first allies from way before the war really went full-scale. On Earth, the United States were primarily
White Labor lobbyists and supporters. The United States electoral colleges and diplomatic officials voted
in-favor of The White Alliance, 75.5%. The United States and The White State both shared similar (very
similar) views, traits, and behaviors. Aggressive political behavior was emerging. The United States had
an election for a new president. Because he was a non-supporter of White Labor parties, he was the
subject of many propagation. The citizens even went as far as attempting to forge an event where the
president would be impeached indefinitely-- leaving room for the White Labor lobbyist vice-president to
take the helm, and guide the nation. The United States soon fell into too much favor towards The White
State, pushing its opinion on the European Union (with only 10 out of the total 27 states voting in-favor of
White Labor parties), and eventually, the United Nations. The United States were one of the few nations
that had the means and liquidity to take-on the EU and/or UN. They'd only managed to persuade a
change of opinion in one EU state, bringing the total in-favor count to 11. Eleven out of twenty-seven. It
was the lesser amount, but it had to do for the short. However, the UN did not enjoy the American
interference in diplomatic European affairs, nor did the EU, obviously. So the USA was exempt of all
world diplomatic affairs for a quadrennial cycle. (Four years) This included the G20 World Summit held in
Paris, France later that year, as well as, a disablement of participation in the World Cup. The EU non-
WLP supporters warned the supportive EU states that if any attempts at changing the views of other
states and/or nations were transgressed, they would lose their status within the EU, and would be on
United Nations temporary exemption-- as the USA was. Asia (and the respective locale of Russia)
supported the Sentinel parties. “We already have a police-nation here, on Earth. Why would we want
one in space, as well?” North and South Korea were quoted as saying this. (The leaders, at least) China
was a die-hard supporter and lobbyist collection of Sentinel supporters. Tensions between the USA and
Asia were already tightening-- with the market being the grounds for their economic warfare. This put a
bitter taste in the mouths of Americans everywhere, as their monopolistic companies such as 'Microsoft'
and 'NBC' were sued and disbanded, due to a violation of European and Asian anti-trust laws. The
politcal views of 'post-war' (which didn't even truly exist) caused this nature of being aggressive.
Companies were attacked economically and closed by others. The EU poked its head into the game just
as Asia thought that it had gained the upper-hand, and took the reigns as the number one global
consumer market-- even though Japan had the highest individual national GDP at this time. The world
was fucking itself in the arse, and all over a war that was 'over'.
Move Out!
The Martians had believed that the Chinese would do something like this, while the Utopians claimed
that there was more to the story. Of course there was, I just told you that whole shite, but nobody knew
that for sure except (well, you, the reader) and -of course- the four men that got away. The dead souls
that were now chilling in limbo knew, as well. But I don't think Earth was worried about John Edwards at
this point in time. But because of China's ballsy and clumsy act, The Intergalactic War was rebooted.
The NWA joining the WA, and AAA staying-true to the Sentinel Alliance. The EU split. United Kingdom,
Ireland, France, joined TWA, while Germany, Finland, and the rest joined TSA. Damn, so now the war is
more intricate than it were at the start of it all. The Martians had discovered a good portion of the Outer
Rim ensembles that the Utopians had set-up, and eradicated them. Earth was so caught-up the
intergalactic portion of the war, that it forgot about the allies of the enemies across the ocean. Martians
and Utopians even sent some supplies to their respective allies to continue their war-efforts on Earth.
Meanwhile, both major players were making little skirmishes here and there, winning, losing. After the
rest of the universe had caught wind of the revitalized status of The Intergalactic War, they
were...well...happy to join-in? This time, the war spread through 2 universes, 190 galaxies, 80 solar/star
systems, and involved more than 50 planets. This was the biggest war in history. And it was beginning to
be a bit much. Soon, the Martians and Utopians were launching full-scale assaults. Attacks in the Outer
Rim, occupations in the centralized area of the galaxy. Multiple MDW (massively-destructive weapons)
and other super-weapon attacks. This was more than madness. It was chaos. If it was a planet with a
military, in this universe (or the one next-door), it had a place or was a component in the war.
Closure
This is a pivotal point in Martian history. The Martians -being philosophical- thought back to what started
the war in the first place. They felt that they were at fault-- for changing their M.O. If they hadn't let the
Xel Nagans change their outlook on the universe, they would have never turned into an intergalactic
United Nations, and would've never declared or partook in intergalactic warfare. They waited four years
until the war passed, to make an intergalactic statement-- to the entire bi-universal 'hot zone'. Name one
planet majorly affected by the war. It's Earth. The humans turned on each other. They did not blame the
Xel Nagans-- for they made the final decision to take part in intergalactic affairs. However, they stated
that 'if it were not for certain influences, we promise you, that you would not have endured that which you
recently have'. With the giving -and acquisition- of closure, the Martians returned to their home-world to
not only marinade on the actions that have transpired up until now, but to think of a future course of
action. A decision had to be made.
Conclusion
The Martians were a peaceful, quiet, uninvolved species that focused on philosophical pursuits and
technological advances. They were sort of tricked into being social, and becoming interested in the
outside universe. They were a prosperous collective-- creating many artifacts and monuments that still
stand today. However, they were sidetracked when thoughts of adventure, and prowess were conceived
in their minds. They were puppets, primarily, that went rogue. They went from policing the universe, to
oppressing it-- and then almost destroying it. They've always believed in the greater good, and doing
good. But the crusade against evil affected their judgment. They became militaristic, and unaware--
being too involved in one particular issue. Did they win their war? Eh...yes. Are they still losers? Yes. Did
they learn their lessons? Hell yes. What are they going to do now? Live up to the name and connotation
that come with 'The White State' or 'The White Empire'. In all honestly, the Martians should be the
manifestation of the 'What Not To Do In Intergalactic Matters 101' book. Or, they should write one, at
least.
Additional Information
The Five Castes of Martaang
Martaang is the primary language of the Martians. As such, the five castes were based on the Martian
native tongue. The language of the Martian species is a complex, highly advanced form of
communication. In sound it is deeply lyrical and soft, with many words and meanings dependent on
intonation, glottal emphasis and even posture. Its multiple arrangements of polysyllabic word groups
make it difficult in the extreme for non-Martian vocal cords to pronounce. Only a skilled linguist would
have any hope of speaking even the most basic Martaang phrases and words. This difficulty is
somewhat mitigated because all Martians absorb didactic learning modules during their youth which
impart the knowledge of many languages used by other species. However, while all Martian species
have this basic knowledge, that does not necessarily translate into skillful understanding and use of a
language. Only the Water and Ethereal Castes demonstrate mastery over these other languages, which
is probably born from a lifetime of practice. All other Martaang castes seem to defer to Water Caste
members for translation when members of the Water Caste are present, and tend to use clipped,
heavily-accented speech if they are forced to communicate with other species when no Water Caste
diplomat is available. The Martians have many ways of addressing each other. To the Martian species,
the most important part of their name is the caste that they are born into and this forms the first portion of
their identity. With the caste of a Martian established, the second portion of the name refers to their rank
within society; there is no stigma attached to any rank or profession - each Martian has his or her place
in society, and enjoys the respect of their peers no matter how menial the tasks that they perform. Each
role is recognized as being part of the greater whole and a furtherance of the common good. With the
exception of the 'Saal rank given to Martian children, there are five major levels of Martaang ranks, each
of which has a subtly different meaning dependent on the caste to which it is suffixed.
Fire (Shas)
This is where the police-force and armed forces are grouped. These are the fighters, warriors, soldiers,
conscripts, and so-on of The State. The universe's best, of the best, of the best fighters around.
Earth (Fio)
The Earth Caste is primarily made up of farmers, laborers, and technicians; responsible for building the
machines, cultivating the food, and erecting the dwellings that allow the Martians to prosper. The Earth
Caste also includes artisans, scientists, and engineers. The best at what they do.
Water (Por)
The Water Caste is made up of merchants, diplomats, and administrators. They are responsible for
maintaining effective interaction between the castes, as well as communicating with and supervising the
integration of alien species into the State Empire or dealing with alien species. The best diplomatic and
interior minds around. Some Ethereals get their start in this caste.
Air (Kor)
The Air Caste was primarily tasked with being a caste for messengers, but recently, they have taken up
works in the military that include sending messages from unit to unit, and even piloting non-combat
capable air or space craft.
Ethereal/Celestial (Aun)
Aun is translated as either Ethereal or Celestial, and describes the mysterious Martian breeds that
established the doctrine of the Greater Good. The Ethereals are the leaders of The State, and appear to
combine the roles of priesthood and royalty in Martian society. It is not unknown or even uncommon for
Ethereals to become adopted into a caste, dedicating themselves to leading that group in particular. This
has often been met with approval by the senior Aun, who believe it allows more in-depth leadership
within the infrastructure.
Helper (Gue'vesa)
This title is given to non-Martian species that wish to join (or have joined) The State. The name used to
mean 'human helper', but after the Martian Mass Emigration from their native universe in 2045, the title
was 'modified' to include any and all beings who wish to join. Gue'vesa are actually highly respected and
appreciated, due to them not being an actual Martian, but pushing the empire forward all the same.
State Pararescuemen
Pararescuemen are the Air Force's paratroopers. However, these blokes focus on personnel recovery,
and setting-up evacuation zones for allied or common militaries. They also forecast weather, to make
sure that it's safe for the pilots to during that day.
Military Police
Working with the National Guard, the Military Police could be considered a 'blend' between NOOSE, and
specialist police-forces. They are more or less the 'designated' riot control operatives. Most of their
arsenal(s) are directed towards crowd control and dispersement, as well as non-lethal munitions. The
company 'AmmoNation' is the MP's prime supplier-- having ammunition of all kinds. These guys are
patrolling, 24-7. As previously stated, the Police Corps conscripts can be seen at all hours of the day.
They are the most-active elite branch as of recent.
Homeland Security
While primarily tasked with the support of other interior branches, Homeland Security has recently been
recognized as the 'cyber police' of Mars and its posterities.
State Marshall
The State Marshalls enforce transportation laws, and government domestic checkpoints. They often
work with other interior branches and deport immigrants to their primary home-worlds.
Hold
Hold was formed late. It is the branch responsible for the specific and distinct counteraction of magically-
inclined, technologically-inclined, or biologically-based beings. They don't have to worry too much about
biologically-based beings because they are the only ones with the pole position in that field. They
specialize in direct counter combating against totally magical, totally technological, or totally biological
beings. They get a combat bonus when they are the only ones to engage one of these three enemy
types in combat. If any other branch(es) enter their fight, the combat advantage is lost.
Holy
A branch trained in the art of combating Alter-users. It was thought that after Hold had failed to control
the Alter-user issues and disputes, that only Alter-users could fight other Alter-users. Obviously, only
Alter-users are in this collective.
Amestris
A collection of highly-trained State Alchemists who are the best in the field. They tend to break the rules,
and are rather ruthless. But that's because of their power.
Protocol
Protocol is responsible for inter-branch communications. They also pick-up Lesser Corps' duties while
the Lesser Corps is busy with other matters. They develop most of the communicative technologies that
the Martian implement-- not only for warfare, but for diplomatic affairs and intergalactic trade.
National Guard
While their main priority is disaster-relief, they are also responsible for the bolstering of State borders
and protection agencies. These guys are 'homies'-- as their name suggests. They won't be leaving The
State anytime soon. (Unless Total War were declared)
Coast Guard
Obviously, the Coast Guard conducts peacetime military disaster-relief in any and all Martian seas.
These guys stop the drugs and illegal aliens from entering The State, as well as support the Navy in
times of war. The Coast Guard is often referred to the 'Neutered Navy', because of its lack-of-military
might.
Weapons Manufacturing and Defense Companies
Providing for the common welfare and defense is important. So, numerous military and private
syndicates have taken up such a responsibility. These are the best of the best when it comes to military
weapons, defensive technologies, living comforts, and health improvements. The Martians have the
good shite, but -because of their isolationist ways- the good shite is not for sale.
DARPA
During The Intergalactic War, the United States was a key ally in-favor of The White State. Of course, a
number of American influences were...assimilated into the Martian ensemble. DARPA focuses on land-
based technologies and defensive countermeasures for infantry and mobile armors.
Smoke Stacks
Smoke Stacks is a company of the Northern Province. Because the North is the Industrial State, it uses
them good 'ol fashioned ways of manufacturing very effective weapons technologies and tools that range
from kicking the arses of The State's enemies, to adding comfortably to life.
Mars Industries
Mars Industries was the first collective company to ever engage in this ensemble for the Martian State.
As such, they have them familiar home-brew Martian weapons that are exclusive to Martian use only.
These guys are especially talented in manufacturing the technologies that defeat magics-users, techs-
forms, and biotic-beings.
Warehouse 13
Warehouse 13 is a State corporation. They use data cataloged from other Martians to build technologies
based on that of other empires and species. Because of this, they special in 'anti-warfare'. The art of
finding a very prominent and direct weakness of any empire or species and exploiting it through what
they create.
Phakt (Pact)
Phakt is a trade company. They monopolize the intergalactic trade market, and bring in the funds for The
State to keep its military monster up to date. They focus on space affairs, but do well in non-
interplanetary ensembles.
Hive
The only company that it totally 100% exclusive to Martians. Because of their biological superiority, Hive
produces 'biological weapons' that allow Martian to 'evolve' themselves. Hive is perfect for any
biologically-superior beings that want to spice up their arsenal. They are the best at genetic studies and
genetic manipulation.
Military Monster
Designing the majority of military technologies, Military Monster has actually shied-away from their prime
spotlight, and, in stead, focus on civilian tech. They make the best civilian tech. Once you use their shite,
you won't be walking for a while. (You lazy-arses)
Fuel-and-Energy Federation
Focusing on controlling a planet's natural resources, they focus on not only economic and resource
means, but land-based military technologies.
Seaway Enterprises
Focusing on sea-based military technologies, these fools can pump-out some pretty powerful and
effective creations.
Aeronautics Association
These guys are highly intellectual. They often collaborate with the space ensemble to create aircraft that
can achieve space flight and travel. Focuses on air-based technologies.
Rocketeers Incorporated
It's NASA times 1,000. They create a lot of space-based technologies, often teaming-up with the aerial
collectives.
AmmoNation
Focusing on pre-timeline (before 2044) weaponry and armaments, AmmoNation is well-rooted in the
field of 'crude weaponry'-- especially that of an Earthen nature. They also carry and sell recent weapons
as well. AmmoNation is an intergalactic monopoly when it comes to pre-2045 weapons tech. They
usually revise Martians firearms to carry a more...significant 'punch'.
Salvage
Two divisions; The Sword, and The Shield. One for offensive military weapons, another for defensive
things. They also focus on 'green' inventions, and can currently renew otherwise nonrenewable
resources, influence a planet's climate, or change terrain. They are highly resourceful-- being able to
make and repair any invention, even if it isn't Martian-made. When you think about it, they really live up
to their name, which literally means 'to save'. They've been designing and constructing a lot of space
technologies-- namely, satellites. And anti-satellite weaponry. They currently focus on satellite and
communicative technologies.
ArmsTech
Originally a division of DARPA, ArmsTech focuses on the technological studies and inventions in the
Martian ensemble. They are the best in the field of robotics and nanomachines, having made great
strides in this area. They even went so far as to create and engineer nanites-- symbiotic beings of either
biological, mechanical, or bio-mechanical natures, that grant their hosts a number of traits and abilities.
Nanites allowed their hosts to generate machines from their bodies, increase their natural healing
efficiency, and change shape according to their species and lifestyles. The nanites are amazing
creations that possess a myriad of abilities that ArmsTech has engineered them with. They are currently
being engineered to do a multitude of other things as well.
Government
The Martian government is a confederate federal centralized indirect democracy.
How It Works
There are five main confederate states separated by region. North, South, East, West, and Central.
Each state has its own government, its own economy, and even, its own military. However, the Central
State rules the other four. A confederacy is an alliance of independent states that maintain total
sovereignty, while acting as 'one' collective. The government is centralized because the Central States
has the most power, and ultimately controls the other four states. The government is federal because it's
a collection of independent states that make up one entity, collection, or nation. (The entire planet-mass
of Mars) Each of the five states make-up the entire planet of Mars-- they all identify as Martians.
Rightfully, it is a democracy because the people do have a say in the affairs and ensembles that their
state(s) partake in, but the government (of course) makes the final decision(s). Each state has its own
beliefs, its own ensembles, and its own thought patterns. The Martian State is weird, because each
province won't feel automatically obligated (feel like they have to) help the other state(s), in case of civil
unrest/disorder, or an armed conflict. However, on a planetary scale, they will unite and defeat their
enemy. Though, even then, it would take a lot. So just remember that if'n you're ever feeling bad, and
want to attack Mars.
Territories
(Pending)