Red Dust Rising
On a stratified Mars where breathable air is a luxury, a teenage courier uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to suffocate the planet's lower class forever.
Characters
- Elara Vance – protagonist – A gritty, street-smart courier from the lower levels who dreams of seeing a blue sky. She is resourceful, rebellious, and fiercely loyal to her community.
- Director Silas Kaine – antagonist – The cold, calculating CEO of Aeris Corp who controls the atmospheric processors. He believes order is more important than life and views the lower class as expendable.
- Jax – supporting – A refurbished, sarcastic hovering drone that assists Elara with navigation and hacking.