Unaffiliated Zone

Modest-roofed plaza area with multilevel buildings, balconies, potted plants and open body of water reservoir.

The Unaffiliated Zone debuts in Platform Decay, the eighth book of the Murderbot Diaries, as a distinctive modest-roofed plaza that expands the series' portrayal of independent habitats beyond corporate-controlled spaces. Characterized by its multilevel buildings, balconies, potted plants, and open water reservoir, the zone offers a layered, semi-public environment that contrasts with the sterile or hostile settings of earlier installments. Its appearance signals a narrative shift toward more organic, community-oriented locales where unaffiliated entities might interact freely.