Boredom is nonexistent on the Red Jewel. Within the fountain cities, you’ll find townhouses hiding the system’s artisans: jewelry made in front of your eyes, with stones recycled from Earth’s ancient days; tailors shaping silken fabric into Earth’s latest trends; and bars pouring glasses of freshly distilled (and all-natural) drinks.

Outside the climatic mist, you’ll encounter a world distantly related to Old-Earth. Nowhere else will you find oak savannas feeding herds of Abrinnian gazelles. You can hunt trophies here—if you have the funds. Indeed, Earth’s finest travel here for their weekend getaways, enjoying brisk mountain hikes, oceanic fishing cruises, and the many artificial spas. Sure, you may need a rebreather outside, but it’s closest Sol’s got to old-Earth.

If you happen to have a thinner wallet, Mars could make or break you. This is a place of opportunity, and also one of appearances. If you find your “in”, then you’re set for life. Don’t worry if you don’t. Someone will find a use for you…

Would you call Mars home, or explore somewhere else?