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The Moon

Earth's natural satellite and site of humanity's first space colonisation.
Jenxi Seow Published 19 Mar 2013 Updated 13 Feb 2025
The Moon

The Moon was Earth’s natural satellite and the site of humanity’s first space colonisation in the Universal Century. Its resources were vital for the construction of space colonies and it housed several major cities and military installations throughout the era.

History

The Moon played a crucial role in humanity’s expansion into space. Its mineral resources were extensively mined to provide materials for space colony construction. The first lunar city, Von Braun, was established at the historic Apollo 11 landing site where humans first set foot on the Moon.

During the One Year War, the Moon became a strategically important territory contested between the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon. The Zeon forces established a major base at Granada, which served as headquarters for their Mobile Assault Force.

After the war, the Moon continued to be an important centre for military development and manufacturing. Anaheim Electronics established facilities in several lunar cities to work on mobile suit development projects.

Major settlements

Von Braun

Von Braun was the first and largest lunar city, named after German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. Under Earth Federation control, it specialised in heavy equipment manufacturing. Anaheim Electronics later established facilities there for the Gundam Development Project in UC 0083.

Granada

Granada served as the headquarters for Zeon’s Mobile Assault Force under Kycilia Zabi during the One Year War. It housed the Flanagan Institute for Newtype research. After the war, it came under Federation control and became a base for the Anti-Earth Union Group.

Aires

The Autonomous Lunar City Aires was one of the oldest lunar settlements, located on the far side of the Moon. Though initially under Federation control, it joined the New Desides rebellion in UC 0088 and was destroyed in the ensuing conflict.

Anaheim

Anaheim city housed the headquarters of Anaheim Electronics, though most of its mobile suit production was later relocated to Von Braun and Granada.

Amman

The Amman base belonged to Anaheim Electronics. It was destroyed by Titans forces during the Gryps Conflict as retaliation for supporting the AEUG.

Technetium

Established in UC 150, Technetium was a base dedicated to mobile suit development for the League Militaire.

Neo Cartagena

Neo Cartagena was established in UC 149 as a Zanscare Empire base for prototype mobile armour development.

Appearances

See also