Mars Army
CharacterThe Mars Army is the standing military of the Martian government within the Cowboy Bebop setting. It carries a wartime record and a hidden research arm, blurring the line between soldiering and covert experimentation.
Overview
As the armed force of Mars, this military answers to the planet's government and projects its power both in open conflict and behind closed doors. Its footprint in the story is defined less by named soldiers than by the campaigns it fought and the secrets it kept.
Role
The army took part in the Titan War, committing its Special Operations Forces to that theater. Beyond conventional combat, it maintained a covert research operation, running the facility Cherious Medical behind the front of an ordinary pharmaceutical company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mars Army in Cowboy Bebop?
The Mars Army is the standing military force of the Martian government in the Cowboy Bebop universe, responsible for both open warfare and covert operations.
What war did the Mars Army fight in?
The Mars Army committed its Special Operations Forces to the Titan War.
What secret operation did the Mars Army run?
The Mars Army maintained a covert research program by operating the facility Cherious Medical under the cover of an ordinary pharmaceutical company.
Does the Mars Army have named soldiers in Cowboy Bebop?
The Mars Army's presence in Cowboy Bebop rests mainly on its institutions, the Special Operations Forces and Cherious Medical, rather than on individual named soldiers.
Who governs the Mars Army?
The Mars Army answers to the government of Mars as its official military force.
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