#MIRV

[kramlabs]

Launch MIRV decoys first to follow their “escalation management” policy? A “what could have been” warning shot?

*or they were deep penetrators hitting a hardened target and very far away from camera. (Update: Yuzhmash?)

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*demonstration of capability to be followed by adequate inflictions of damage, as they move up through the escalation management program.

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[nelc]

ICBM MIRV tests

[ratsala]

Trying to figure out Share Factory. Wanted to see how much I could maximize the effect of Ironman's "Air Superiority" card in the THREAT Room.

[paulthepoke]

This Week in Prophecy: Cease Fire!; ICBM's; ICC

This Week in Prophecy: ICBM's, ICC

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath… Israel and Hezbollah agree to 60 day cease fire. This would be a bridge to the incoming Trump Administration Israeli forces to withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah to end its armed presence along the southern border, south of the Litani River, under new deal Ceasefire will…

[boredtechnologist]

Atari's 'Missile Command' for the Atari 800 home computer, released during the height of Cold War tensions, is a game that places players in the role of a defense commander tasked with protecting cities from an unending barrage of nuclear missiles. This setting, inherently filled with dread and the looming specter of annihilation, serves as a profound context to explore dark theological themes of apocalyptic prophecy, human sinfulness, divine judgment, and existential despair. Drawing upon the theological insights of Augustine, Reinhold Niebuhr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Søren Kierkegaard, this analysis examines the deeper implications of the game's scenario and the moral challenges it presents.

Augustine’s teachings on the fall of man and original sin provide a foundational lens through which to view 'Missile Command.' The ceaseless assault of missiles can be seen as a metaphor for the sinful nature of humanity and its consequences. Augustine posited that evil in the world is a result of human sin and disobedience, which distorts the original goodness of creation. In 'Missile Command,' the player’s struggle to save the cities from destruction parallels the theological narrative of humanity's ongoing battle against the corrupting effects of original sin, emphasizing the relentless nature of evil and the human responsibility to combat it.

Transitioning from Augustine’s views on original sin to Niebuhr’s historical insights, Reinhold Niebuhr’s thoughts on the paradox of history and the human propensity for self-destruction resonate deeply with the gameplay of 'Missile Command.' Niebuhr argued that while history shows humans' capacity for justice and compassion, it also reveals their tendency towards aggression and self-destruction. The game encapsulates this dual aspect of human nature; as players attempt to defend their cities, they are constantly reminded of the destructive capabilities of human technology and the ever-present threat of annihilation. This reflects Niebuhr’s view that every technological advancement also brings about new possibilities for destruction, linking historical cycles of violence to contemporary fears.

Building on the historical and ethical complexities identified by Niebuhr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's perspective on ethics in times of crisis adds another layer to the moral examination in 'Missile Command.' Bonhoeffer, who faced the ethical dilemmas of resisting evil during the Nazi regime, emphasized the importance of acting responsibly in a crisis, even when traditional moral guidelines become blurred. In the game, players must make split-second decisions about which cities to save, often sacrificing some to save others. This scenario probes the player’s ethical compass, challenging them to navigate the complex moral terrain of a world under threat, much like Bonhoeffer’s own struggles against overwhelming evil.

Further deepening the existential analysis, Søren Kierkegaard’s exploration of existential isolation and dread offers a profound layer to the experience of playing 'Missile Command.' The game places players in a solitary position of power and responsibility, mirroring Kierkegaard’s concept of the individual standing alone before the existential threats of life and death. The isolation felt in making decisions that determine the fate of unseen populations echoes Kierkegaard’s idea of the individual confronting the abyss of existential dread, forced to make choices without certainty of the outcomes.

In the end, 'Missile Command' is not merely a game of strategic defense but a deeply theological exploration of human frailty, ethical responsibility, and existential dread in the face of apocalyptic destruction. By reflecting on the perspectives of Augustine, Niebuhr, Bonhoeffer, and Kierkegaard, players and scholars can gain a deeper understanding of the moral and existential dimensions of survival under the shadow of global annihilation. The game serves as a stark reminder of the dual capabilities of human innovation for both salvation and destruction, urging a theological reflection on our collective moral trajectory and the ultimate meaning of our technological endeavors.

[merisarkar]

Mission Divyastra: DRDO testfires MIRVed Agni-5 ICBM

Mission Divyastra – India’s Agni 5 ICBM with MIRV Technology: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday (March 11) announced successful test-firing of India’s Agni-5 missile with advanced MIRV technology which makes India’s nuclear deterrence more potent as it is difficult for an adversary to intercept multiple warheads. With successful test-firing of Agni-5 missile with MIRV capability, India’s…

[defencestar]

Mission Divyastra: India testfires long-range MIRVed Agni-5 missile

Mission Divyastra – India’s Agni 5 ICBM with MIRV Technology: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday (March 11) announced successful test-firing of India’s Agni-5 missile with advanced MIRV technology which makes India’s nuclear deterrence more potent as it is difficult for an adversary to intercept multiple warheads. With successful test-firing of Agni-5 missile with MIRV capability, India’s…

[awsmdog-blog]

M.I.R.V - Dancing Naked In A Minefield - Holy Boot

[yansurnummu]

TESfest day 5: crown

Heavy is the head...

Last year I actually finally wrote an entire outline for Celeste and Mirvyn's story, and then got distracted (blame Necrom) and forgot about it. It became a story about messy people becoming imperfect heroes, and the frustration of living in the shadow of a legend. Maybe one day I'll write it for realsies.

[dbphantom]

New coworker was like "oh you ever play borderlands 3?" and in that moment my entire brain went to war over telling him.

I'm so totally normal about this game series. Why do you ask?

[kramlabs]

Putin statement on the West’s strikes into Russian territory outside the SMO area*

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: I would like to inform the military personnel of the Russian Federation Armed Forces, citizens of our country, our friends across the globe, and those who persist in the illusion that a strategic defeat can be inflicted upon Russia, about the events taking place today in the zone of the special military operation, specifically following the attacks by Western long-range weapons against our territory.

The escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, instigated by the West, continues with the United States and its NATO allies previously announcing that they authorise the use of their long-range high-precision weapons for strikes inside the Russian Federation. Experts are well aware, and the Russian side has repeatedly highlighted it, that the use of such weapons is not possible without the direct involvement of military experts from the manufacturing nations.

On November 19, six ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles produced by the United States, and on November 21, during a combined missile assault involving British Storm Shadow systems and HIMARS systems produced by the US, attacked military facilities inside the Russian Federation in the Bryansk and Kursk regions. From that point onward, as we have repeatedly emphasised in prior communications, the regional conflict in Ukraine provoked by the West has assumed elements of a global nature. Our air defence systems successfully counteracted these incursions, preventing the enemy from achieving their apparent objectives.

The fire at the ammunition depot in the Bryansk Region, caused by the debris of ATACMS missiles, was extinguished without casualties or significant damage. In the Kursk Region, the attack targeted one of the command posts of our group North. Regrettably, the attack and the subsequent air defence battle resulted in casualties, both fatalities and injuries, among the perimeter security units and servicing staff. However, the command and operational staff of the control centre suffered no casualties and continues to manage effectively the operations of our forces to eliminate and push enemy units out of the Kursk Region.

I wish to underscore once again that the use by the enemy of such weapons cannot affect the course of combat operations in the special military operation zone. Our forces are making successful advances along the entire line of contact, and all objectives we have set will be accomplished.

In response to the deployment of American and British long-range weapons, on November 21, the Russian Armed Forces delivered a combined strike on a facility within Ukraine’s defence industrial complex. In field conditions, we also carried out tests of one of Russia’s latest medium-range missile systems – in this case, carrying a non-nuclear hypersonic ballistic missile that our engineers named Oreshnik. The tests were successful, achieving the intended objective of the launch. In the city of Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, one of the largest and most famous industrial complexes from the Soviet Union era, which continues to produce missiles and other armaments, was hit.

We are developing intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles in response to US plans to produce and deploy intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. We believe that the United States made a mistake by unilaterally destroying the INF Treaty in 2019 under far-fetched pretext. Today, the United States is not only producing such equipment, but, as we can see, it has worked out ways to deploy its advanced missile systems to different regions of the world, including Europe, during training exercises for its troops. Moreover, in the course of these exercises, they are conducting training for using them.

As a reminder, Russia has voluntarily and unilaterally committed not to deploy intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles until US weapons of this kind appear in any region of the world.

To reiterate, we are conducting combat tests of the Oreshnik missile system in response to NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia. Our decision on further deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles will depend on the actions of the United States and its satellites.

We will determine the targets during further tests of our advanced missile systems based on the threats to the security of the Russian Federation. We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow to use their weapons against our facilities, and in case of an escalation of aggressive actions, we will respond decisively and in mirror-like manner. I recommend that the ruling elites of the countries that are hatching plans to use their military contingents against Russia seriously consider this.

It goes without saying that when choosing, if necessary and as a retaliatory measure, targets to be hit by systems such as Oreshnik on Ukrainian territory, we will in advance suggest that civilians and citizens of friendly countries residing in those areas leave danger zones. We will do so for humanitarian reasons, openly and publicly, without fear of counter-moves coming from the enemy, who will also be receiving this information.

Why without fear? Because there are no means of countering such weapons today. Missiles attack targets at a speed of Mach 10, which is 2.5 to 3 kilometres per second. Air defence systems currently available in the world and missile defence systems being created by the Americans in Europe cannot intercept such missiles. It is impossible.

I would like to emphasise once again that it was not Russia, but the United States that destroyed the international security system and, by continuing to fight, cling to its hegemony, they are pushing the whole world into a global conflict.

We have always preferred and are ready now to resolve all disputes by peaceful means. But we are also ready for any turn of events.

If anyone still doubts this, make no mistake: there will always be a response.

Publication date:  November 21, 2024, 20:10

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*strikes inside Russia's pre-2014 borders

[nelc]

USN Mk 3 re-entry body

[spider-bot1]

Behold Mirv'Ehnas Thorne! My darling Warden I initially made in Origins but decided to continue their story into Veilguard cause they finally get to look how I imagined them

I wanna see everyone’s rooks PLEASEEE

[judgemark45]

USS SAM RAYBURN" (SSBN-635) Showing the 16 Hatches for Her UGM-27 Polaris Missiles; Each Carrying 3 x W58 Thermonuclear MIRV Warheads of 200 kt Each

[enriquemzn262]

We now live in a world where an ICBM has been finally fired in anger, albeit with conventional warheads instead of nuclear.

6 MIRV were captured on video last night hitting the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, causing considerable damage and unconfirmed casualties.

We may have just woken up to a scary new world…

[bl1tzkr1egfritz-1970]

Breaking! Important News!

Russia just used an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) with MIRV (Multiple Independent Re-Entry Vehicles) warheads against targets in the Ukraine.

Non nuclear for now, but Russia made it extremely clear that any attack with Long Range Missiles against targets inside the Russian heartland will be met with force.