| “ | He's going to split into a hundred identical copies. Then they'll go off and eat anything they can find. Ever wonder what happened to Mars? It used to be called, 'The Popcorn Planet'. |
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– The cruel fate of Mars.[1] | ||
Mars, formerly known as The Popcorn Planet,[2][1] is a red planet and the fourth planet in the Solar System, being Earth's neighboring planet and the former home of the Martians.
History
Background
Mars was often referred to as the "The Popcorn Planet" until it was devastated by Decka's Species when one or more members ingested flesh, turning Mars into the red, desert planet it is known as today and extinguishing the Martians.[2][1]
Omniverse
In O Mother, Where Art Thou?, Mars appeared on a holographic display of the solar system made by Ma Vreedle.
Known Inhabitants
Mars as a holographic projection in O Mother, Where Art Thou?
Non-Canon Inhabitants
- Moyo's species
- Martians (Science Hero)
Known Visitors
Appearances
Omniverse
Season 4
- O Mother, Where Art Thou? (first appearance)
Etymology
The name "Mars" comes from the Latin Mars, the Roman god of war, associated with the Greek Ares. And it means "battle" or "fight" and symbolizes aggressiveness and masculinity.