Republic of Eden (Rover21)

The Republic of Eden, commonly known as Eden, is a country located on eastern Mars. Consisting of 10 states and 5 islands, it is one of the largest countries in Mars. It is bordered by the Commonwealth of Elysium in the north. With a population of 4 million, it is the 5th most populous country or colony in Mars, and the second most populous in Eastern Mars. Its capital is Prometheus, and the largest city is Rivermouth.

Captain David Burrow was the first British captain to explore Eastern Mars, landing near Arabia Terra in 2098, now near modern day Lownrovia. He is credited as being the founder of the city of Rivermouth, the first British settlement in Mars. A rapid British colonization followed suite, with Welsh immigrants particularly settling in Eden and nearby colonies. Disputes over forced migration and representation with United Kingdom led to the beginning of the Martian Revolution, ultimately ending with Martian independence in 2278, and Edenian Independence in 2285. John Ramsay was then inaugurated as the first president to serve an independent Martian nation.

An emerging power, Eden is considered as one of the richest countries in Mars. Eden ranks low universally in poverty, corruption, unemployment, and crime, as well as one of the highest quality of life, human development, quality of education and higher education, and human rights. Due to its strict immigration policies, Eden is a homogenous country, with a major Welsh influence, as well as influence from England, Scotland, and a non-European influence from Africa and Asia.

Etymology
John Arnold is credited as the first to mention "Eden" when referring to the British colonies (more specifically, those located below the Baskin line). It is claimed that Arnold suggested the name due to the seeming "paradise" the land would make for the newly established city of Rivermouth. Other names suggested were New Cornwall, due to the fact that the British departed from Cornwall on their way to Mars. The colonists then decided Eden should be the name of their colony, and they were officially declared an Overseas Territory on September 22, 2103.

Shortly after the Martian Revolution, Bruce Parry suggested to John Ramsay that the name of the new independent country should be the "United Martian States of Eden". However, it was declined due to its similarity to the previous United Martian States. Some, including Patrick Moore, suggested the "Republic of Welsh Martian States", adhering to the majority Welsh population. This name came close to be chosen as the official name. However, it failed to pass the senate, and the "Republic of Eden" was officially chosen on December 28, 2284.

European Settlements
Britain first expressed interests in colonizing Mars in the 2090s, when large amounts of minerals were found on the Spanish and American colonies of Mars in the late 2080s. It took nearly 7 years to assemble the first British crew to reach Mars, with about 100 volunteers to accompany the crew in order to populate the colony. General David Burrow, a former general in the British Army, was selected by Prime Minister Trevor Richards as the Captain for the voyage, with John Arnold and Nick Garner serving as Commanders.