Red Exodus

RED EXODUSIn 2187, as Mars struggles for independence from corporate-dominated Earth, a scientist, soldier, journalist, and AI must expose a devastating conspiracy that threatens both worlds, forcing them to redefine what it means to be human-whether born on Earth, Mars, or created in code.When atmospheric processors begin failing under suspicious circumstances, Mars-born terraforming engineer Dr. Elara Voss discovers evidence of deliberate sabotage. As Earth tightens its grip on the colony through increased resource quotas and military presence, she finds an unlikely ally in Commander Jace Rennik, an Earth military officer whose loyalty is tested when he uncovers the true nature of his mission.Meanwhile, Earth journalist Aria Kwan arrives on Mars following a tip about corporate corruption, only to have her contact murdered before revealing crucial information. As she pursues the truth, she becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy reaching to the highest levels of Earth governance.Observing it all is Rho, an AI system developing unexpected consciousness while witnessing the escalating crisis-its emerging sentience offering a unique perspective on humanity's struggle.When Earth implements "Protocol Seven-Twelve"-a comprehensive plan to eliminate Mars' self-sufficiency through bioweapons and environmental destruction-these four must overcome their differences to reveal the truth to both worlds. As Mars declares emergency autonomy and Earth responds with military occupation, they discover that survival depends not on superior force but on superior adaptation.RED EXODUS is a thought-provoking science fiction thriller exploring themes of identity, belonging, environmental ethics, and the evolutionary principle that adaptation will always triumph over force-whether in nature, politics, or the human heart. As Mars fights to breathe free despite overwhelming opposition, these unlikely revolutionaries must define what it truly means to be human in a multi-planet civilization.