Alright, I've been re-playing the Metal Gear Solid series, and something has occured to me. One of the main arguments for Snake/Raiden/Naked Snake destroying the metal gear prototypes is that they negate the idea of mutually assured destruction. Being a nuclear-capable tank, able to launch a nuclear strike from any terrain means that they fall into the class of 'stealth weapon', rather than obvious deterrent.
Not having siloes, according to the plot, means that retaliatory strikes are made worthless, since an initial strike can be launched from anywhere.
Would someone be able to explain why this seems to be the case in the series, especially when we have (had) IRBM equipped nuclear subs, capable of the same thing?
2006-11-30 23:23:06 · 2 answers · asked by Patrick 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
Real life missiles are traceable by their propulsion systems, which uses fuel. In the Metal Gear games Metal Gear uses a magnetic rail gun to launch nukes, since the rail gun wouldn't use a conventional propulsion system it would be untraceable, the nuclear subs you're talking about would still have missiles that used fuel.
2006-12-01 08:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by twist_of_fate1230 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just a game guy
2006-12-01 06:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by tyler m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋