Exploring Hard SF Tactics in Space Combat

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of employing advanced military technology in a hard science fiction context, particularly regarding the capture of planets like Mars. Key points include the effectiveness of surface-based lasers and mass drivers for defense and offense, the challenges of landing troops safely, and the dynamics of orbital warfare. The conversation highlights the importance of clearing anti-ship defenses before deploying larger ships capable of orbital bombardment. There is speculation on using local resources, such as ice for cooling systems, and the potential for using special forces to disrupt enemy defenses prior to a main assault. The viability of terraforming Mars is also debated, with considerations of political and economic implications, including the role of investors and the potential for resource exploitation. The narrative suggests that ground forces remain essential for capturing and holding strategic locations, despite advancements in orbital weaponry. Overall, the thread explores the intersection of military strategy, technology, and the challenges of extraterrestrial warfare.
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GTOM said:
You said that i shouldn't view EMP as anti-electronic placenta.

I think you mean panacea. :wink:

GTOM said:
But is there any way of more effective electronic countermeasure, that requires only minor magitech?

Sure, there are innumerable solutions that require only a little bit of "handwaving". Just be creative.

GTOM said:
I read somewhere that cosmic rays can affect electronics, turn over a single bit could crash a program. While there are countermeasures for it, but if multiple Cpus programs have to check each other, than robots would be hindered.

Maybe not if they're designed to operate with these CPU's and check-programs running. Or if they have redundant systems and can't be taken out because a single bit was flipped on one of their systems.
 
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