Dear Martians!
Solar storm is an another natural phenomenon that frequently occurs on the Red Planet. These events are often caused by the sudden and powerful solar flares, which are usually accompanied by a coronal mass ejection - a massive burst of solar wind.
Solar storm increases radiation levels on the surface of the planet. During solar events, UV and X-rays are also released which could interfere with long-distance radio communication radars and devices that use these frequencies.
Energetic particles emitted by the Sun are a big radiation hazard to people, because they can pass through the space suit, so it is important to take shelter inside a base or a Rover immediately! Fortunately the player has a weather forecast system which usually warns him about the incoming events.
Solar storms could trigger Auroras at Mars, which can cover the entire planet, because the Red Planet has no strong magnetic field to concentrate the aurora near polar regions.
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Future devlog also will be focused on weather events that occur on the Red Planet. Keep following us on social media and feel free to join our discord channel.
Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team
https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game/
See also our other game about Mars: Rover Mechanic Simulator!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/Rover_Mechanic_Simulator