Volallies Beta

PLACE · THE DIVIDE

Volallies Beta is a developing Martian habitat served by the Valles geothermal plant.

Setting

Construction work and occupied spaces coexist here. Equipment supplied by Hollister Dynamics brings questions about both technical performance and the conditions of its use. Perron speaks for the site.

In the book

The opening chapters establish the Valles network; Chapter 5 introduces the habitat representatives.

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Based on Paul Evans: The Divide. Introductory reference only; major discoveries and outcomes are omitted.

Building while people live there

A developing habitat brings together the needs of present residents and work intended for future use. That combination gives its representative a different perspective from those speaking for older parts of the network.

The introduction of supplied equipment also connects the site with Hollister Dynamics. The guide identifies that relationship without describing failures, agreements or the outcome of the heating crisis.