Side 2
Space colony cluster that became home to the Zanscare Empire.
Side 2, also known as Hatte, was a space colony cluster located at Lagrange point L4. Initially under Earth Federation control, it later became the home of the Zanscare Empire.
Description
Side 2 shared Lagrange point L4 with Side 5. Notable colonies included:
- Amelia
- Macedonia
- Colony 13
- 18th Block
- 21st Block
- Saint Gotthard Colony
- Island Iffish
- Blue 3
- Calabria
- Heras
Amelia
Located furthest from the Moon, Amelia colony served as the capital of the Zanscare Empire after its establishment in UC 0149. Its remote location made it an ideal base for the emerging power.
History
One Year War
Side 2 was among the first targets of the Principality of Zeon during the One Week Battle. Most infamously, Zeon forces hijacked Colony 8 (Island Iffish) for Operation British, attempting to drop it on the Federation headquarters at Jaburo. The colony instead struck Sydney, Australia, causing catastrophic damage.
Colony 13 attempted to warn the Federation about the impending Zeon attack but was unable to complete its transmission before being silenced.
Gryps Conflict
During the Gryps Conflict, the Titans used the Gryps II colony laser to destroy the 18th Block colony. They later deployed G3 nerve gas in the 21st Block, killing its entire population.
Zanscare Empire
In UC 0149, Queen Maria Pia Armonia established the Zanscare Empire in Side 2. The Federation relocated colonies that refused to submit to Zanscare rule to Side 5. Under Zanscare control, Side 2 became increasingly militarised as the Empire prepared for its eventual conflict with the Federation.
Later History
Following the Federation’s collapse in UC 0218, Side 2 became a member of CONSENT.
Notable residents
Amelia Colony
- Queen Maria Pia Armonia
Appearances
Anime
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Mobile Suit Victory Gundam