Major Players

The Grand Conspiracy and The Earth Federation
Just before the year 2100, the wealthiest members of the increasingly corrupt United Nations have silently organized a massive offshore headquarters housing what they call "The Earth Federation." From their international headquarters, the elite devise a plan to manipulate the masses in a way where they will never know they've been manipulated, however the stakes involve getting a majority of the population to colonize and migrate to Mars.

They use everyday smart technology (connectivity is now absolutely integral to nearly every object) and other invasive means to make space travel seem like the next big thing, while simultaneously inflating the value of things deemed necessary for survival and making their Earthly life impossibly expensive and unbearable. The goal of this conspiracy is to make life on Mars the easy choice for the masses.

Project Unearthing and The Scientists
Technological advancements in the mid 21st-century led to the creation of ''Project Unearthing. This project is historically related to Project Discovery, ''but has been advanced with the use of a new celestial telescope capable of intergalactic communication, and producing incredibly sophisticated and detailed images and information. This project is comprised of international scientists and space organizations who understand that our continued gluttony towards Earth's resources is not sustainable and we need to look elsewhere to preserve life.

"The Race to Colonize Space"
Desperate for practical ways to pack, ship, and export humanity, the Earth Federation enlists the help of Project Unearthing and funds their development. In order to make the influx of space interest seem natural, a contrived Cold War-like situation is enacted by the USA and Russia. This feud is popularized with "The Race to Colonize Space" and the Moon is used to test extraterrestrial imperialist technology. The tensions between Russia and the United States are entirely fabricated and used to further divide people, making them more malleable. This prideful endeavor both validates the technology and captures the masses interest for space travel.