>> or maybe they had some sort of underground air generating machine that they used these for. they would need some way to get the air to the surface. if that is the case then maybe the planet will be, someday, friendly to human life. all the probes need to do is figure out how to get to this machinery and turn it on.
Ok, I've seen this movie: Total Recall - right?
Personally, I'm less concerned about terraforming Mars than finding some tools / weapons which can be used against the inccoming MN forces.
BTW: Do we know the ETA for Stage 2 and the MN missions?
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