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| Chancellor Laurentus | Nov 16 2014, 06:30 PM Post #1 |
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Okay, so there's a new RP. My first question is... how the fuck does this actually work? |
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| Alexander | Feb 16 2015, 05:00 PM Post #781 |
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What argument? This one? Not really an argument considering how the article itself points out that there's really no point to doing this as you'd need a pretty specific enclosed space and any other kind of concussive force is going to have a faster and more devastating effect. I mean Miri's missile is essentially just going to be a missile that screams its location louder than others (remember we're relying on technology to detect frequencies and not a giant human ear), and apart from that the real damage is going to be from the impact anyway. It's always going to be less effective than a nuke in terms of how much damage the soundwaves will be able to do if they're just projected into the air, but if it's something he wants to waste time in investing development on then more power to him. I'll address the post directly in the R&D thread when I have more time. What are we supposed to be agreeing with? |
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| Lord Aragonn | Feb 16 2015, 05:22 PM Post #782 |
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The article says the skull starts to resonate destructively at 240 dB. We're not talking about bone when the eyes are concerned. We're talking about soft tissue. It's going to take less to have an effect. And this effect on the eyes is caused by pressure being placed on the cones in the back. The men in that room were subjected to low levels of infrasound, and yes, it was bouncing around the room, but they were seeing grey areas just from exposure to low levels of infrasound. We're dealing with extremely high levels of infrasound going straight through the person's face. I'm pretty sure that these waves will put enough pressure on the target's eyes to make them blinded, even if it's just for a short amount of time. With them blinded, they won't be able to resist when the Miricanian troops come running at them to take them out. This makes sense. Edited by Aragonn, Feb 16 2015, 05:23 PM.
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| Alexander | Feb 16 2015, 07:39 PM Post #783 |
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I wasn't arguing that it wouldn't "work" under the right circumstances, my point is that it's an ineffectual form of attack in comparison to almost anything else that can be launched via missile, as you've already conceded. I'm also skeptical that Miricanian troops would even be able to make it to the site of the attack on time to reap any of its benefits. Consider how they'd initially have to be far enough away from the actual emitter for it not to damage themselves, and the fact it would cause a relatively localised amount of damage to the point where they'd still be forced to navigate the unharmed (vast majority) defenses of the enemy force and reach the site of the attack unharmed. Using it specifically with the idea of deploying troops doesn't even make sense considering how air superiority should be achieved first of all, and firing a missile with the intent of mopping up with an immediate "surprise" land invasion is a really bad idea as I probably don't need to explain. |
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| Miricano | Feb 16 2015, 08:02 PM Post #784 |
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I would have thought it would be generally used in air raids. Much like the bombing raids of WWII, I would go for the factories, the military areas. This isn't particularly used when boots are on the ground. Perhaps infrasonic grenades would work, I don't know. Natuarally, the Miricanian troops would have to have a device that negates the sound, that they only put on when they deploy the grenade. I'm still toying around with the idea. As well, I'm thinking about harnessing EMPs in a way that makes them long range and maybe as well use them in the battlefield . Idk about this idea yet. |
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| Alexander | Feb 16 2015, 08:13 PM Post #785 |
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Or you know, use a flashbang for the same effect I'm not sure why you'd choose to use an auditory weapon over a ballistic or explosive weapon if you're trying to neutralise factories etc., considering how the explosion is going to be the thing that actually does the job. Also remember with EMPs that they'll only work on less advanced nations. |
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| Miricano | Feb 16 2015, 08:28 PM Post #786 |
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Stop diminishing my inventions >_< As well, I might start the development of infrasonic rifles. Aren't I chockfull of inventions today? (Thanks Ara) As well, I know about the EMPs. I just can't wait to use them on Colbentielle. |
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| Lord taulover | Feb 16 2015, 09:22 PM Post #787 |
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As in, there are technology regulations that require, or widespread practices that make, all electronic equipment, even civilian, to be EMP hardened? If that is so, then fine. Though I hope such technology does not involve any phlebotinum. If not, a nuke detonated in space or the upper atmosphere could very well make society ground to a halt. |
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| Alexander | Feb 17 2015, 11:14 AM Post #788 |
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I don't see why not, standard modern telecom equipment is already EMP proof and it isn't for military applications. It just essentially needs a choke to stop and force the EMP into the ground and shut the equipment off for manual reset. It isn't exactly a stretch of the imagination that this and similar measures could be introduced as an industry safety standard, especially in a civilisation as warlike as Frostmark. |
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| Lord Aragonn | Feb 17 2015, 11:30 AM Post #789 |
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Only Aesir military bases are shielded from EMPs. Any EMP attack on my empire would knock out all industry and public services, causing mass chaos and the need for martial law. |
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| Lord Inquisitor Colberius X | Feb 17 2015, 02:08 PM Post #790 |
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I'm barely above that. All national government systems will be protected (ie. AEGIS, Executorium, Praetorium, nuclear power grid, Department of Security, etc.), and I'm sure that the Captionis Consortium has shielded some of its systems, but most services would come grinding to a halt. Martial law would not be necessary, but the national government will be tied up with logistical problems and wasted tax dollars for days. |
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