Supreme Martian Authority - SMA
The Supreme Martian Authority - SMA is the governing body responsible for overseeing all aspects of Martian life, from administrative and economic matters to scientific advancements and interplanetary diplomacy. Established to create a unified and self-sustaining Martian society, the SMA ensures that Mars[1] remains a powerful and autonomous player within the United Nations of Planets (UNoP) while fostering strong interplanetary relations.
1. Government Structure
Supreme Governor
The Supreme Governor is the highest-ranking official in Martian governance, elected every five Mars years. The governor serves as the chief executive, responsible for overseeing all administrative, economic, and scientific activities on Mars. The Supreme Governor represents Mars in all interplanetary affairs and plays a key role in setting long-term strategic goals for the planet’s development. The election of the Supreme Governor is highly democratic, with all citizens of Mars eligible to vote.
Cabinet
The Cabinet consists of key Ministers responsible for specific sectors critical to Martian society. Each Minister oversees the policies and initiatives within their respective department and works closely with the Supreme Governor. The cabinet includes:
- Minister of Science and Research: Responsible for overseeing Martian scientific advancements and planetary research, including space exploration and terraforming efforts.
- Minister of Human Settlements: Manages population growth, urban planning, and sustainable living across Martian colonies.
- Minister of Defense: Leads the Martian Defense Force (MDF) and coordinates planetary defense strategies, ensuring the safety of Martian citizens and assets.
- Minister of Trade and Commerce: Manages Martian trade relations, both within the solar system and interplanetary. Oversees the mining, manufacturing, and export sectors.
- Minister of Environment and Agriculture: Focuses on sustainability, environmental preservation, and agricultural innovation to maintain a balance between human expansion and ecological stability.
Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly is Mars' lawmaking body, comprising representatives from each administrative region. This assembly is responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws, as well as holding the executive branch accountable to the people of Mars. Representatives are elected every three Mars years, and their primary role is to ensure that the needs of their respective regions are met within the overall governance framework.
- Function: The Assembly works to ensure that laws are adaptable to Mars' changing environment and evolving role in interplanetary relations. The assembly also plays a key role in budgeting, ensuring that resources are allocated to support Martian development.
Judiciary
The Judiciary ensures that justice is upheld under Martian law. It operates independently from the executive and legislative branches, ensuring that all citizens have equal access to legal recourse and that the laws passed by the Legislative Assembly are in line with the Martian Constitution.
- Supreme Martian Court: The highest court on Mars, responsible for interpreting the constitution, resolving disputes between regions, and overseeing appeals from lower courts.
- Regional Courts: Handle local disputes, criminal cases, and regional legal matters. These courts serve as the primary legal bodies for Martian citizens, ensuring that justice is served at a local level.
2. Administrative Divisions
Mars is divided into multiple administrative regions, each with significant autonomy over local governance. These regions, established based on geographical and cultural lines, manage internal affairs, infrastructure, and economic development. Each region has a Regional Council that works in coordination with the SMA.
Key Regions:
- Olympus Mons Region: Known for its cutting-edge research facilities and tourism industry. Olympus Mons attracts scientists from across the solar system for high-altitude research and geological studies.
- Valles Marineris Region: The economic hub of Mars, focusing on trade and commerce. This region is home to Marsport, the largest trading center on the planet, facilitating interplanetary exchange of goods and services.
- Polar Regions: Specialize in energy production, particularly solar and geothermal energy. The North and South poles also house research outposts studying Martian ice caps and their potential for terraforming.
- Equatorial Belt: A rapidly expanding zone dedicated to agriculture, settlement construction, and ecological research. The belt is crucial for producing food to sustain Mars' population and for expanding human settlement in stable climatic zones.
3. Economic Sectors
Mars' economy is structured around key sectors that contribute to its self-sufficiency and interplanetary trade.
Energy Production
Mars has prioritized renewable energy, with solar farms and geothermal plants located in the Polar Regions and along volcanic areas like Tharsis Montes. Energy is not only used domestically but exported to space stations and nearby colonies.
Mining and Manufacturing
Mining remains a cornerstone of the Martian economy. Rich in minerals, Mars exports valuable resources such as rare metals and ores essential for building and maintaining infrastructure across the solar system. The Valles Marineris Region serves as the main hub for manufacturing and processing these resources, turning raw materials into high-tech goods.
Agriculture
The Equatorial Belt is the heart of Martian agriculture. Utilizing advanced hydroponic and aeroponic systems, Mars has developed a sustainable agricultural model that can produce food in harsh environments, providing for the planet’s population and exporting surplus to other colonies.
Technology and Research
Mars has positioned itself as a leader in space travel, terraforming technology, and life support systems. The region around Olympus Mons hosts the largest technology hubs, driving innovations that are critical for the survival and expansion of Martian and interplanetary societies.
Tourism and Recreation
Mars has become a destination for adventure tourism and scientific expeditions, with the Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris regions serving as prime tourist attractions. Visitors are drawn to the planet’s unique landscapes, including the largest volcano and canyon system in the solar system.
4. Cultural Institutions
Mars has developed a vibrant and diverse cultural identity, blending Earth heritage with new Martian traditions.
Martian Cultural Heritage Organization (MCHO)
The MCHO is responsible for preserving the cultural heritage of Mars. This includes maintaining historic sites, promoting new Martian art and literature, and celebrating key events like Martian New Year during Redalia, the first month of the Martian calendar.
Education
Mars' educational system focuses on STEAM disciplines—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—to prepare the next generation for life on Mars and beyond. Olympus University, located in the Olympus Mons region, is one of the premier research and teaching institutions in the solar system.
5. Defense and Security
Martian Defense Force (MDF)
The MDF protects Martian territory, defends critical infrastructure, and oversees rescue operations during emergencies like dust storms or solar flares. The MDF is also responsible for Martian space security, ensuring the safe passage of ships and satellites in Martian orbit.
Civil Defense
A specialized unit focused on disaster preparedness and emergency response. The Martian Civil Defense Corps trains regularly for natural disasters, such as dust storms, seismic activities, or potential threats from asteroids or space debris.
6. Interplanetary Relations
Department of Interplanetary Affairs
The Department of Interplanetary Affairs manages diplomatic relationships with Earth, the Moon, Mars’ moons, and other colonies in the solar system. The department negotiates trade agreements, scientific partnerships, and space travel regulations to ensure smooth operations across the solar system.
7. Technology and Infrastructure
Martian Infrastructure Development Agency (MIDA)
The MIDA oversees the expansion of Martian cities, ensuring that transportation networks, communication systems, and urban infrastructure are advanced, sustainable, and scalable. Major projects include expanding maglev trains, constructing spaceports, and developing vertical agriculture within Martian cities.
Innovation Labs
A series of government-funded and private-sector labs across Mars that drive innovation in areas like sustainable building materials, renewable energy, and medical technology. These labs focus on making life on Mars more self-sufficient while contributing to advancements that benefit the entire solar system.
- ↑ Mars is divided into 66 regions, each with its own unique characteristics and communities.