Re: [Epic] First Epic 40k battle

From: Sutherland <charles_at_...>
Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 02:09:20 -0500

>
>Err...could someone explain to me how these ridiculous tests are supposed
>to be so critical for your "defense"? If you've got the bomb, why do you
>need to keep testing? After the few 20 or so megatons aren't you pretty
>much squared away for MAD (at least European-theater mini-MAD)? And don't
>you think the continents a bit too small to be flinging tactical nukes
>about? God help us (and I am not religious), it's more froggie trouble.
>
>E. Sund
>

Nuclear wpns are still pretty theoretical devices. They know how they work
but not really why. When they first tested the A bomb there was some
speculation on if the explosion would ignite the entire atmosphere and
destroy the whole earth. And most countries with nukes want to cram as many
warheads as they can into one missile as possible and the way they do that
is to make them smaller and/or more powerfull. It could also be a threat
type thing. "Hey look buddy. we just blew up part of the Pacific. Dont piss
us off allright?"

                                                That Unknowing Chuk Guy
Received on Sat May 24 1997 - 07:09:20 UTC