Side 6
Autonomous space colony cluster that declared neutrality.
Side 6, also known as Riah, was a space colony cluster that declared autonomy from the Earth Federation in April UC 0077, becoming the Riah Republic. Unlike Side 3, it maintained diplomatic ties with the Federation while achieving self-governance.
Description
Side 6 shared Lagrange point L5 with Side 1. Notable colonies included:
- Libot
- Baldur Bay
- Franchesca
- Ontario
- Ukraine
- Kamiigusa
- Palda
- Morudeigan
- Metis
- New Madera
Libot Colony
A residential colony that housed a secret Federation research facility. The colony became a target of Zeon operations after the facility’s discovery.
Baldur Bay
A colony that provided refuge and repairs to the Federation assault carrier White Base during the One Year War.
History
Independence
With backing from the Principality of Zeon, Side 6 successfully negotiated independence from the Federation in April UC 0077. Unlike Zeon’s violent separation, the Riah Republic maintained positive relations with the Federation.
One Year War
The Republic declared neutrality at the outbreak of the One Year War. However, it secretly allowed the Federation to establish a research facility in Libot colony. When Zeon’s Cyclops Team discovered this facility in December UC 0079, they planned a nuclear strike on the colony. Federation forces successfully intercepted the attack on 26 December.
The assault carrier White Base later docked at Baldur Bay for repairs. Though pursuing Zeon forces could not engage due to Side 6’s neutrality, Commander Conscon ambushed White Base after it departed. The Riah Broadcasting Corporation televised White Base’s successful defence across the Earth Sphere, boosting Federation support.
Later History
Side 6 rejoined the Federation after the war. Following the Federation’s collapse in UC 0218, it became a member of CONSENT.
Notable residents
- Alfred Izuruha
- Christina Mackenzie
- Chay
- Telcott
Appearances
Anime
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket