Mars
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Mars | |
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Astrographical | |
Star, position: |
Sol, IV |
Satellites(s): |
Phobos, Deimos |
Physical | |
Diameter: |
6,792 kilometers |
Gravity: |
0.376 g |
Length of day: |
24 hours, 39 minutes and 35 seconds |
Orbital period: |
687 days |
Societal | |
Population: |
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Mars is the fourth planet in the Solar System, and the third largest terrestrial planet. Like the rest of the Solar System, it is littered with ruins from the Golden Age.[1]
History
With the coming of the Traveler, rain washed over Mars,[2] and it was here that humans first encountered the being.[3] Once, populating Mars had been nothing more than a dream for humanity,[4] but after the Traveler's arrival, a thriving metropolis named Freehold came to dominate the skyline of the world, a bastion of human life in the red dunes.[5] With the coming of the Darkness, nearly all of the city was "swept away" and the sand claimed what remained.[6] That city now lies buried beneath a mountain of sand, and only the once-soaring skyscraper peaks are visible.[5]
In the modern day, Cabal forces have a presence on the planet, controlling the Exclusion Zone,[1] as do the Vex, who are at odds with the Cabal.[5] An indelible sign of the Cabal presence on Mars is the moon of Phobos, which has had its orbit dramatically altered by Cabal planetary engineering; it now fills a significant part of the sky. Even more disturbing is the discovery of large "planet-cracking" munitions among the Cabal's already devastating arms.[7] There is some degree of conflict as humanity tries to reclaim its former glory.[5]
Gameplay
Guardians can climb into the upper windows of Mars's skyline and delve down toward what was once ground level. Players are likely to encounter entrenched Cabal blocking their way. It will not be unusual to see them fighting Vex.[5]
Activities
Story Missions
Strikes
Explore
- Explore Missions
- Public Events
Crucible
Locations
Gallery
List of appearances
- The Law Of The Jungle (First appearance)
- Destiny
References
- ^ a b IGN Bungie's Destiny: A Land of Hope and Dreams
- ^ Bungie Destiny Story
- ^ YouTube - Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer
- ^ EB Worlds - The New Frontier awaits
- ^ a b c d e Game Informer January 2014, page 52
- ^ Bungie : Mars
- ^ Destiny Planet View