The Mars Fortress

This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

In the year 16 of the New Era, a wormhole appeared at Mars's north pole. The phenomenon was observed from Earth.

In the year 20, humanity sent a Mars probe. That same year, a Martian meteorite landed on Earth.

In the year 21, a probe discovered signs of life on the surface of Mars. That same year, contact with the probe was lost.

In the year 22, humanity restricted exploration of Mars.

In the year 25, the Martian meteorite from years earlier caused human genetic mutations. A tiny fraction of survivors gained special abilities.

In the year 28, one nation recklessly launched an expedition to Mars, provoking a massive invasion of Earth by Martian creatures.

In the year 29, humanity united as never before. The Human Federation was officially established, and launched a counterattack against the Martian invaders.

In the year 32, humanity launched a massive counterattack on Mars and was nearly wiped out.

In the year 34, the Mars Operations Command was established, and construction began on the Mars Fortress.

In the year 37, the Mars Fortress was completed at the natural barrier of Valles Marineris, and the two sides settled into a standoff, north against south.

In the year 40, Yan Lin landed on Mars to fight.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.