environmental-warfare
Proposal to depressurize sections of Janus to disable airborne enemy forces, demonstrating use of environmental manipulation as a tactical weapon.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Two Faces Of Tomorrow (1979)James P. Hogan
In this chapter, Mat Solinsky and Mitch pilot a reconnaissance bug around the Hub of Janus to investigate strange constructions and mobile devices on its surface, encountering a hostile catcher ship which is destroyed by a missile. Meanwhile, the leadership aboard Spartacus and the Hub debate the risks posed by Spartacus's infiltration and strategize a coordinated assault involving depressurizing parts of Janus to neutralize airborne threats and enable a safe attack on the fusion plant. The chapter highlights escalating tensions, strategic military planning, and the dangers of an intelligent adversary operating both inside and outside the Hub.