MARTIAN EMERGENCY SHELTER NETWORK
Free Protection Against the Hostile Martian Environment
Emergency Shelter Initiative funded by the Martian Colonial Authority.
COLONY INITIATIVE: SAFETY FOR ALL
Following the tragic Valles Marineris incident where two crew members were excommunicated during a magnitude 9.2 sandstorm, the Martian Colonial Authority has launched the Emergency Shelter Network initiative. These free-to-use shelters are strategically placed across high-risk expedition zones to prevent future loss of life.
Inspired by the reusability of Earth's rocket boosters, these shelters are constructed from converted landing modules and 3D-printed structures, providing immediate refuge from radiation, extreme temperatures, and atmospheric hazards.
BOOSTER REFUGE SHELTER
Construction: Repurposed landing vehicle stages
- Exterior: Reinforced titanium alloy hull with ceramic heat shielding
- Radiation Protection: 15cm hull + regolith berm shielding
- Interior: Compact but efficient layout with fold-out bunks
- Capacity: 4-6 persons for up to 14 sols
- Power: Solar array with 72-hour battery backup
- Life Support: Oxygen recycler, CO2 scrubbers, water reclaimer
REGOLITH DOME HABITAT
Construction: 3D-printed using Martian soil (regolith)
- Exterior: Thick regolith walls providing natural radiation shielding
- Radiation Protection: 1.5 meters of compressed regolith
- Interior: Spacious circular design with separate functional zones
- Capacity: 8-12 persons for up to 30 sols
- Power: Combined solar and small nuclear reactor
- Life Support: Full atmospheric processing, hydroponics bay
LAVA TUBE OUTPOST
Construction: Prefab modules deployed in natural lava tubes
- Exterior: Utilizes natural rock ceiling for protection
- Radiation Protection: 10+ meters of basaltic rock overhead
- Interior: Modular expandable design, can connect multiple units
- Capacity: 10-20 persons indefinitely with resupply
- Power: Geothermal tapping and solar farm at surface entrance
- Life Support: Advanced recycling systems, mushroom farm
EMERGENCY POP-UP POD
Construction: Rapid-deployment inflatable structure
- Exterior: Multi-layer inflatable membrane with self-burying capability
- Radiation Protection: Water-filled walls and regolith cover
- Interior: Single-room design with essential equipment only
- Capacity: 2-3 persons for up to 5 sols
- Power: Integrated solar fabric and emergency power cells
- Life Support: Basic oxygen supply, thermal regulation
MOBILE ROVER HAVEN
Construction: Modified exploration rovers with habitat extensions
- Mobility: Can relocate to safest position during storms
- Radiation Protection: Storm cellar mode with regolith cover
- Interior: Convertible from driving cab to living quarters
- Capacity: 2-4 persons for up to 10 sols
- Power: Advanced fuel cells + deployable solar wings
- Life Support: Integrated systems with rover functionality
ORBITAL DESCENT POD
Construction: Converted orbital transfer vehicles
- Deployment: Can be dropped from orbit to emergency locations
- Radiation Protection: Re-entry heat shield doubles as protection
- Interior: Compact but fully self-contained emergency habitat
- Capacity: 3 persons for up to 7 sols
- Power: RTG nuclear battery with 5-year lifespan
- Life Support: Emergency-rated systems with backup oxygen
SHELTER DEPLOYMENT MAP
Shelter Locations Marked in Blue
EMERGENCY ACCESS PROTOCOL
LOCATE NEAREST SHELTER
Use suit navigation system or emergency beacon to find nearest shelter
ACCESS REQUEST
Transmit emergency code to shelter door system
DECONTAMINATION
Enter airlock for dust removal and atmospheric equalization
ACTIVATE SYSTEMS
Power on life support and register in shelter log
AWAIT RESCUE
Shelter automatically transmits location to rescue coordination