Tharsis

The Tharsis is an area containing several locations on Mars.

Summary
Tharsis wasn't of much interest until a large uranium deposit was found at Ascraeus Chasmata. An automated mine was built and Mars started exporting uranium to Earth. This find would enable humans to go further out in the solar system than ever before.

Despite the large mine, Tharsis Montes didn't have any cities. The atmosphere was extremely thin and there wasn't much else of interest in the region. John Brenner tried to build a settlement in a lava tube on the southeastern flank of Pavonis Mons but people showed no interest in moving there so he used the so-called "Tube" as a vacation home.

James Brenner starts his own small community in the Tube after the outbreak.

Hazards
Tharsis Montes is not very dangerous as no rival gangs roam the area. There is, however, a large pit that should be avoided as there is no way out of it. There are many Nomads roaming the area in their large BusHabs who can be traded with. If you attack them, they will defend themselves. The same goes for the people at Hilltop. Tardigrades are also present in the area and should not be attacked.

Locations

 * The Tube - The Main Base where all your loved ones live.
 * Undervault - A small outpost between Pavonis Mons and Arsai Mons.
 * Hilltop - A large settlement built after the outbreak.
 * Old Mines - The mine that made Mars popular. The machines are still extracting uranium to this day.
 * The Pit - A large bottomless pit.