Yeah, the orbital elevators are multipurpose (i.e., to provide a more convenient launching point for spacecraft), but one of their primary goals is to provide e

Yeah, the orbital elevators are multipurpose (i.e., to provide a more convenient launching point for spacecraft), but one of their primary goals is to provide electricity. And thus they are closely guarded by the 3 main power blocs (the Union, AEU, and Jinkakuren). Without energy, they are nothing, as can be seen from the countries that aren't a part of one of them and thus live in great poverty.