As everyone knew, sand could not retain moisture or fertility, and it scattered everywhere in the wind, leading to desertification.
East Country had done extensive research on this. One of their research teams had proposed the key mechanical theory behind Sand Soilization: soil particles possessed Omnidirectional Constraint, while sand particles did not.
They had proposed a plan for turning Martian sand into soil: use a Fabric Fiber Binder to restore Omnidirectional Constraint, thereby obtaining preliminary soil. With sufficient moisture added afterward, the soil could become arable farmland.
The effectiveness of this theory and soilization plan had already been verified during East Country's desert control efforts.
Their plan and approach were sound, but Harry had an Animal Fiber Binder that worked better and cost less: Webbing Solution.
After being diluted to a certain degree, the mucus proved even more effective. They now had heaps of soil, and after a month or so of cultivation, no problems had appeared. The crops sprouted normally.
And these plants hybridized with Alfheim plants included not only crops, but also wind- and sand-resistant plants used to improve the environment.
Both types of plants grew normally, which meant their next plan was entirely feasible: improving the colony's ecological environment.
It would be a massive undertaking.
"Since the soilization plan is viable, our next objective is to build a water transportation network in the colony and use fiber-based sand stabilizers to turn the colony's ground into soil."
As far as building an ecological environment went, sunlight, water sources, and soil had all been dealt with. Next came the atmospheric environment.
"The Magnetic Dipole Shield has been fully deployed. It is currently operating well, solar wind impact has been reduced by 73%, and greenhouse gas transport is proceeding normally."
By deploying Magnetic Dipole Generators at suitable locations on Mars,