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* '''Basic Trope''': A large object [[Recycled in Space|from space]] is being used as a weapon against people on Earth or other planets.
* '''Played Straight''': Earth or an inhabited world now has colonies on the moon(s) and the
* '''Exaggerated''':
** The colonies are carrying/powered by some sort of [[Applied Phlebotinum]] [[Nuclear Weapons Taboo|suspiciously similar to]] [[Atomic Hate|nuclear power]].
** An entire moon loses its orbit, [[
* '''Justified''':
** Well, destroying a large amount of a planet and its population is a great way to get the survivors' attention and get them to submit out of fear...
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* '''Discussed''': "Why would it be a good idea to destroy most of your potential underlings if [[World Domination]] is what you desire?"
* '''Conversed''': "Meh. Wouldn't be [[Gundam]] [[Rule of Drama|without it!]]"
* '''Played For Laughs''': The colony falls onto the [[Big Bad]] [[Hoist
* '''Played For Drama''': Almost always is.
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