Prior to the events of the Colony 9 Raid, Colony 6 was attacked by Mechon. Led by Xord, they quickly overran the settlement, driving Sharla and Juju to escape along with the elderly Homs and those unable to fight, while the Defense Force covered their escape. While Shulk and Sharla do set out for Colony 6, it actually plays less of a role in the overall storyline, as they confront Xord in the Ether Mine. The mine is placed directly beneath Colony 6.