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US Military Plans Space Combat
MacDork writes "Wired news is reporting that the US Air Force has documented its plans to shoot down "commercial spacecraft, neutral countries' launching pads -- even weather satellites" should the need arise. From potential Chinese militarization of space to commercial spy satellites their reasoning seems obvious, but there are just as obvious consequences of such actions. Just glancing at the PDF, I don't see any plans for the aftermath..."
Fear will keep the local systems in line, fear of this battle station.
"I don't any plans for the aftermath..."
And I don't any verb.
Everything seemed to be going so nice
'till the end of all beings punched right through the ice
I personally like the "Fire high-powered laser beams from Earth to redirect objects so they will burn up in earth's atmosphere" option because it means less stuff we have to attach to our spacecraft plus if Aliens invade, we'll at least have something to use against them...
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The Commandant to the graduating class of the military academy that Bart and Lisa joined:
The wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea. They will be fought in space, or possibly on top of a very tall mountain. In either case, most of the actual fighting will be done by small robots. And as you go forth today remember always your duty is clear: To build and maintain those robots. Thank you.
the next target will be painted on our foreheads
That space is reserved for the mark of the beast.
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Obviously this will lead to a need for personal protection for the individual in the street. Might I suggest an Open Source designed Kevlar umbrella? Already an accepted accessory common to many, it will not only protect your clothing from common rain, but provide limited protection from less common forms of falling detrious. The perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for individual in your life.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world - Ghandi
HA! *my* forehead slopes sharply back away from my brow!
take THAT, commies!
pr0n - keeping monitor glass spotless since 1981.
You forgot the biggest problem with space combat: getting the sound of a near miss of a laser to travel through space.
"I planned within my means and got a fixed rate mortgage, so where's MY bailout?" -cafepress
We are preparing to shoot you down.
We have nothing against you, it's just that our AirForce has determined that any spacecraft with Russians in it must be a threat.
Muchas Gracias, Señor Edward Snowden !
Interesting side note, I was reading on one of those crazy whacko conspiracy sites about something called "TACMARS", which are basically tactical markings on signs and stuff that you wouldn't normally notice but could be used by people to organize movements in the absence of sophisiticated computerized mapping and logistics systems. They mentioned something about those bright reflective tags you sometimes see on the backs of road signs, and how you'd use a quadrant system (left corner, right corner, etc.) to make a code which gives someone directions covertly. Interesting ideas, even if it's nutty.
Hello, they're road signs. What about the information on the front of them?
"arial"?
Good Christ the Times New Romans are invading! Send the Courier! Arm the trebuchet! Get us some arial imagery NOW! Get rid of the Comic Sans -- we don't need his distraction in the war room!
Arial? And you have the nerve to critique the "utter stupidity" of people on this site?
Fortunately the people who are currently in charge and most likely to be re-elected are completely balanced, non-reactionary and rational folk.
getting the sound of a near miss of a laser to travel through space.
"When two planes almost collide, they call it a near miss. IT'S A NEAR HIT! A collision is a near miss. POOOF, look, they nearly missed. YES, BUT NOT QUITE!!!"
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine No Posessions?'" -- Elvis Costello
Well Jim, he forgot Poland!