The possibility that Mars was passed by a large body or Planet such as Venus (Minbari)

Figure A
Scorch marks can be seen on this Image Courtesy Mars Express ESA in 3D

Figure B.1
Scorch marks can be seen on this Image Courtesy Mars Express ESA

Figure B.2
Zoom Level 2 - A closer look at what appears to be an electrical scorching

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