# Terraforming Mars: Hermetic Order of Mars Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: FryxGames, Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Economic, Environmental, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Territory Building

## Verdict
For those who love every Terraforming Mars detail, this promo card adds delicious strategic spice.Early-game production boost when it countsGreat for territorial expansion playsAutomatic effect with no extra costLimited availability may frustrateRequires low oxygen to triggerFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
The 'Hermetic Order of Mars' promo card is a small but valuable addition for Terraforming Mars fans. Originally included in the Prelude 2 Kickstarter, it also appears in limited quantities at board game conventions. This automated card (no tags) requires oxygen to be at 4% or lower to activate — perfect for those early-game moments when every resource counts. Its effect? A sweet megacredit production boost (+2 steps) plus extra income of 1 M€ per empty area adjacent to your tiles on the board. Ideal for aggressive territorial expansion strategies, it can be a game-changer if timed right. Just watch out for its rarity — this gem might be hard to track down!

## FAQ
### Do I need any expansion to use this card?
Nope! It works with the base game, but pairs well with expansions focused on resource production.

### How many copies can I use in one game?
Just one per game, like most Terraforming Mars promo cards.

### Is it worth hunting this promo if I already own many expansions?
If you love optimizing every detail of your engine, yes! But it's not essential for casual players.

### Can I activate this card at any game phase?
Only when oxygen is at 4% or below — usually early game, but depends on your play speed.

### Do 'empty areas' include placed ocean tiles?
Nope! Only completely empty spaces count — even occupied oceans don't qualify.