Venus

In the story, '8113 ', Venus is the current site where ore is mined and extracted by Vaux Refineries. After the collapse of Mercury in 7842 AD, engineers and miners scrambled to quickly establish active mines on Venus to prevent a halt in ore production. Due to the planet's incredibly harsh winds, high temperature, and rapid rotation, many setbacks were experienced in the first few months, causing a minor economic meltdown, but eventually the market stabilized once Venusian ore became available to the public. Venusian ore mining is considered the most dangerous occupation in the Solar System.

Venusian ore is fast-moving, with high geodynamic activity, meaning the energy released from it is powerful but short-lasting. Initial generators were overwhelmed by Venusian ore, resulting in a need to update equipment to handle the higher energy output. Ship fuel burned at greater speeds, allowing faster travel but requiring more frequent replenishment. In geotomatons, Venusian ore can cause an unwanted bodily reaction known as rust if not replaced frequently and handled properly. An epidemic of rust has begun to sweep the Colonies and Mars, particularly amongst the poor, indicating that Venusian ore may not be a viable long-term source of ore.

Since all younger generations solely rely on Venusian ore, the term 'Venusian' has become synonymous with meaning 'hot-headed', 'rash', or 'impatient' (typical descriptions of young people).

Venus was briefly caught in a blockade by the Houixen military during the Second War, when concerns over dangerous mining practices were going repeatedly unheard by the UFC and Vaux Refineries. The war was brief, resulting in a few casualties (mostly Houixen), before Houix retreated and allowed mining to continue. Mars' access to Venusian ore remains restricted and tightly controlled, with fears that it could be weaponized or used for the purpose of creating ghost impurities.