Colony 15

Lore & Background

The fall of the outer colonies, specifically those numbered beyond the core hubs, forced the remaining survivors to consolidate their defenses around New Los Angeles. Data recovered from the ruins suggests these outposts were pushed too far into hostile territories before adequate military support could be established. The loss of these settlements significantly weakened humanity's initial foothold, forcing a retreat that shaped the defensive posture seen in later years.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled across the scorched metal ruins where Colony 15 once stood tall. A lone survey drone hovered over the skeletal remains of the habitat dome, its sensors picking up only silence and static. Decades ago, this place had buzzed with the hope of a new beginning, but now it was merely another grave in the graveyard of human ambition on Mira.

Reader's Guide

The Colony system refers to the network of human habitats built on Mira following the evacuation from Earth. Their primary goal was survival and terraforming, ensuring humanity could thrive outside their home planet. While Colony 9 remains active as New Los Angeles, designations like Colony 15 refer to lost outposts that fell during the Gormann invasion. These settlements were crucial for resource gathering but lacked the defenses of the main hub. In the context of the conflict, these colonies represent the initial wave of human expansion that was halted by alien aggression. Understanding their fate helps explain why the remaining population is so concentrated and defensive in New Los Angeles.

Did You Know?

• Humanity established exactly nine colonies on Mira before the Gormann attacks began; no Colony 15 was ever created.
• Colony 9 (New Los Angeles) is the only major colony that remained fully operational during the main game's timeline.
• The destruction of early outer outposts forced a centralization of human military power around New Los Angeles.