We are looking at the beginnings of Human Galactic Imperialism.
What we view as nothing more than trivial spacial exploration is the beginning of a Human Space Empire.
Within several centuries from now, the population in Earth will expound, thereby fueling the need of the planet to explore outside our known galaxies and milky ways. We have, for centuries, been charting the heavens, naming stars, planets, milkyways. Since time immemorial we have been doing this. It is in my firm belief that we will eventually colonize not only Mars, but other habitable systems.
Human society and civilization is always based on agro-cultural revolution. Where there is water, and farmable land, there will be a growth of civilization. Growth of philosophy, culture, religion etc. So long as there are colonizable planets for Mankind to claim as its own, Humanity, technically, will never die. The gene-seed of Man-Kind would, if allowed to propagate safely, will ensure the longevity and success of our species.
Within several millenias time, I see ManKind as already conquoring and colonizing several hundred planetary systems. And I see Earth, as the cultural and species homeworld of Humanity, will be the center of this Human Space Empire.
In order for this massive Human Empire to succeed, Earth will beckon the power of its inexhaustible armies and naval fleets. The billions of Humans that would live within the Imperial jurisdiction of Earth will be employed for military service. Billions of people, but with one heart. Which will wage war against secessionists, revolutionaries and brigands that will try to defy the Imperial Authority of Earth.
Wow. Talk about star wars-esque, eh?
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