Isaac Raleigh is the brilliant young man who's rise to influence on Mars will become pivotal to the survival of the flourishing Martian civilization as they contend with Earth for their independence. Born into a world of political tension, Isaac is one of the brightest members of the upcoming Martian generation. Along with a number of his peers and a curious new element known as Magnematter, Isaac builds on the technologies of the past to accomplish previously impossible feats. Isaac will have to weigh the continued defense of Mars against a devastating attack on Earth as he struggles to hold on to his childhood values in the midst of conflict and loss. On Earth, Robert Daniels is an average employee at the space trade giant Red Planet, Inc. He doesn’t always agree with the political motivations of his management chain and their ruthless search for more of the precious Martian element, but what can he do? Luckily, his new relationship to the clever May Gadeshi has been a welcome distraction. That is, until he learns of her involvement in the elusive activist organization known as Mr. G. Fraught with mixed feelings of love and betrayal, Robert will have to choose sides before it is too late for him make a difference.