MarsForge Qualification Test

The first Mars mission has a 15% death rate. Your response?

A

A) Sign me up. Risk is the price of progress.

B

B) I'd go if the odds drop below 5%.

C

C) Hell no. That's suicide with extra steps.

You can bring one personal item to Mars. You choose:

A

A) A photo of family / loved ones — emotional anchor.

B

B) A tool that might be useful — practical.

C

C) Something for comfort (music player, book, luxury).

A crewmate is injured. Medical supplies are limited. You:

A

A) Use whatever it takes to save them — every life matters.

B

B) Consult the group — collective decision.

C

C) Prioritize mission success — the colony comes first.

Communication with Earth has a 20-minute delay. You feel:

A

A) Excited — true independence at last.

B

B) Neutral — it's expected and manageable.

C

C) Anxious — the isolation is terrifying.

You discover a critical system failure. No one else knows yet. You:

A

A) Fix it immediately — no questions, just action.

B

B) Report it to leadership first — transparency matters.

C

C) Wait to see if others notice — avoid panic.

A new Earth policy conflicts with Mars colony survival. You:

A

A) Ignore Earth — do what's right for Mars.

B

B) Try to negotiate a compromise — find middle ground.

C

C) Follow Earth's orders — they're in charge.

You're offered a one-way ticket back to Earth. You:

A

A) Decline without hesitation — Mars is home now.

B

B) Ask for time to decide — need to think.

C

C) Take it immediately — I'm out.

The colony needs a new leader. You:

A

A) Volunteer immediately — I'll lead.

B

B) Support someone more qualified — better options exist.

C

C) Prefer to follow — not leadership material.

A child is born on Mars — the first Martian. You believe:

A

A) This is the future — expand or die.

B

B) We should prepare better first — cautious approach.

C

C) Mars is not safe for children — too risky.

Final question: Why Mars?

A

A) Because humanity must expand or die — no choice.

B

B) It's a fascinating challenge — worth trying.

C

C) I'm just curious — adventure calls.