Mars is a planet of great contrast, from the colourful padi fields to the monochrome cities that stretch up towards the skies. Its inhabitants believe they have forged today's technologically advanced Mars through the power of rationalism and meritocracy.
There is an academic pride in the halls of Homefleet. Everyone believes in their ideas, and each idea gets a fair shot. Those which prove themselves are given the full backing of Homefleet. Those which fail perhaps need only be refined.
Outside of Mars, Martians are often seen as excessively blunt, quick to criticize and stingy with praise. On the other hand, they are also seen as diligent and difficult to offend.
The grey little Tunnellers were well adapted for life underground, with their huge eyes. A few fringe groups believe the Tunnellers still exist, burrowed so far deep into Mars that they go unnoticed by the surface society.
