Who are you to terraform Mars? A mighty corporation with a glorious future, of course! The players in Terraforming Mars each control a corporation that competes to get the biggest share of land, resources, and glory. One of these is ThorGate, an energy giant with Nordic roots:
Starting with energy production allows ThorGate to kick-start industries right off the bat. It also has the capability of increasing its energy production at a discount, allowing the player to concentrate on an energy-driven strategy.
ThorGate is indeed destined for a glorious future – it will eventually become a top contender in the Pleiades conflict a thousand years hence (but that’s another game)…