Side 8

Side 8 was an agricultural space colony settlement located at Lagrange point L1. Unlike earlier Sides, it focused primarily on food production and agricultural research.

Description

Side 8 shared Lagrange point L1 with Side 4. Rather than a traditional colony cluster, it consisted of a single settlement named Gaea (ガイア, Gaia). The colony housed extensive agricultural research facilities aimed at improving space-based food production.

The settlement was governed by a council led by Councillor Graves, maintaining independence from larger political entities after the Federation’s collapse.

History

Construction

The Earth Federation constructed Side 8 in June UC 0203 as part of initiatives to expand space-based agriculture. Its advanced research facilities made it a valuable centre for agricultural innovation.

Independence

Following the collapse of the Earth Federation in UC 0218, Side 8 maintained its independence rather than joining CONSENT. This autonomy allowed it to continue its agricultural research without external interference.

CONSENT Conflict

In UC 0223, CONSENT faced a severe food shortage crisis. Learning of Side 8’s development of a new bioluminescent energy source that could potentially resolve the crisis, CONSENT forces attacked the colony to seize the technology. The resulting conflict caused significant damage to Side 8’s facilities.

Notable residents

• Councillor Graves
• Mark Curran

Appearances

Live-action

• G-Saviour

See also

• Space colony
• CONSENT
• Universal Century food crisis