The Siege and Fall of Zodanga

This flow follows the conversion of a private rescue mission into a campaign that topples Zodanga and relieves Helium.

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A City at War

Rival Powers in Conflict Helium besieged Zodanga’s forces take advantage of Helium’s missing fleet and press the siege. The war is not universally popular, but its rulers use military advantage to demand concessions. Dejah Thoris as leverage Zodanga holds the princess and seeks her marriage to Sab Than. The state turns a captive’s personal future into a bargaining instrument for political settlement.

Carter and Kantos Kan

Two Infiltrators Meet A reunion in the plaza Carter recognizes Kantos Kan, whom he last saw in the Warhoon arena. Kantos Kan has entered Zodanga to locate Dejah Thoris and learn where she is held. Shared objectives Carter’s access to the city and Kantos Kan’s knowledge of Helium give them complementary advantages. Their cooperation makes the rescue attempt part of a larger contest between the two kingdoms.

The Royal Marriage

A Ceremony Under Arms Political settlement staged The court prepares to unite Dejah Thoris and Sab Than in marriage while the war continues. Carter sees that the ceremony will make the coercive bargain harder to reverse. Intervention begins He breaks into the hall and shatters the chain intended for Dejah Thoris. The action turns the wedding into a fight for control of the city’s ruling family.

The City Conquered

The Fall of a Capital Court combat Carter confronts Than Kosis and Sab Than as the Tharks force their way into the palace. The deaths of both rulers mark the collapse of Zodanga’s government. A dangerous victory Outside, the wider city becomes a scene of looting and disorder among the Green Martian hordes. Military success does not immediately produce peace; Carter must move quickly to reach Helium and its besieged people.

The Besiegers Defeated

Victory at Sea and on Land Air battle Helium’s fleet joins Carter’s captured and allied forces against Zodangan warships. Green Martian marksmen support the battle from above, helping turn the balance toward Helium. The siege ends Tharks and Heliumite troops attack the Zodangan land forces from opposing directions. The besiegers surrender, and the former enemies enter Helium together as victors.

Before Carter joins Zodanga’s air scouts

Carter’s first morning in Zodanga

The wedding night in Zodanga

The hours following Carter’s palace entry

The day the allied fleet reaches Helium