Editing Ares Prime Dome Complex (section)

== Overview ==
The Ares Prime Dome Complex occupied approximately 3.2 square kilometres of pressurized interior floor area at full build-out, distributed across one primary dome and four secondary domes connected by sealed transit corridors. The primary dome reached a span of 1.2 kilometres, sufficient to accommodate multi-storey residential and commercial structures, internal parkways, and the Central Atrium Spire observation tower. The secondary domes, ranging from 400 to 600 metres in span, housed industrial, agricultural, medical, and administrative functions respectively.

The site selection in Amazonis Planitia prioritized geological stability, proximity to subsurface water-ice deposits confirmed by robotic survey, and relatively low dust-storm exposure compared to equatorial alternatives. The [[Amazonis Planitia Weather Station Network]] provided ongoing meteorological data that informed both construction scheduling and long-term life-support planning throughout the complex's operational history.

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|+ Ares Prime Dome Complex — Key Specifications
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! Feature !! Specification
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| Primary dome span || 1.2 km interior diameter
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| Secondary dome spans || 400–600 m (×4 domes)
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| Total pressurized floor area || ~3.2 km² (at full build-out)
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| Interior atmosphere || 0.7 atm N₂–O₂ mix, 21% oxygen partial pressure
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| Surface gravity || 0.376 g (Martian standard)
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| Peak population || ~14,200
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| Primary water source || Subsurface Aquifer Tap Network
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| Power supply || Solar photovoltaic arrays; supplemental RTG banks
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| Administrative authority || Terran Mandate colonial administration (2047–2488 CE)
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