RE: Planetary defenses

Jean-Pierre spake thusly upon matters weighty: 

> It seems that technology is better at destroying live habitats than
> sustaining them.  At the present time, we are able to pulverize large
> cities.  In the years where technology will be able to carry large
ships
> through solar systems in a reasonable amount of time, then I believe
the
> same technology could be used to destroy (or make unhabitable) large
area of
> terrain.

Point taken. But then the defences may have moved forth apace. 
 
> You are referring to wars as we have known them.  Bio-wars and the
likes
> will bring a very different reality.

True, but they are a total unknown. We can't scope them. It is just 
possible that biowars will be a fizzle (ie you inject your designer 
bug, and something in the native ecosphere kills it dead). Or they 
could beat Nukes for destructiveness. It's all a *projection*. 

This future is all what we make it anyway.... 
 
> > Why do I get the feeling when you speak of getting rid of rodents 
> > this is a reference to what you plan to have your ESU fleet do to 
> > your gaming companions, JP? (Grin)
> > 
> Actually, I think I was thinking about you :-)

How touching. When Tom M next runs his con scenario, remind me to set 
myself up on the opposite side of the board....just to give you the 
chance to eat those fighting word.... :-) 

Tom