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Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction: War Plan Orange
1
Interstellar Basics
Conflict
Determining Military Objectives in Deep Space Warfare
The Tyranny of Distance
The Stellar System: The Territorial Unit of Interstellar Warfare
The All-or-Nothing Character of Space Warfare
Assumptions
2
Logistical Requirements and Realities
Supplying Space Forces
Forces: To Automate or Not to Automate?
The Attrition of Distance
Supplying a Planetary Invasion Army
Logistical Impacts on Fighting in Hostile Environments
Automated Assault Forces
3
Ideological Factors
The Will to Fight
Facing a Non-Human Opponent and Its Repercussions
The Power and Primacy of Fear
The Hazards of Disunity
Planetary Unification: An Impossible Dream?
4
Space Dominance
The Trouble with Space: The “Never Ready” Blues
The Military Need for Settlements
Planetary Systems as the Key to a Strategic Stronghold
Deliberate Targeting: A Challenge to Prioritization
The Simple Sphere: Chasing the Ideal Space Superiority Fighter
Tactical and Operational Considerations of System Assault
5
Planetary Invasion
Forces Required
Endgame Objectives
Stage I: Blockade
Stage II: Planetary Siege and Orbital Bombardment
Stage III: Biological and Chemical Warfare
Stage IV: Orbital Insertion and Spacedrop
Planetary Defense and Dealing with Local Resistance
6
Economics of Interstellar and Interplanetary Warfare
The Planet as a Closed Energy System
Deep Space Economic Activity
Strategic Resources in Space
Mahan’s Ghost: Economic Warfare in Deep Space
7
Dealing with Non-Human Cultures
The Problems of Communication
Superior Civilizations
Inferior Civilizations
Inter-Species Intelligence Gathering Limitations
8
Likely Causes of Warfare
Resource Competition
Territorial Disagreements
Fear
Honor
Self-Interest
9
Challenges to Diplomacy
Biological Impediments to Interspecies Communication
Why Stop Fighting? Finding the Proper Incentive
Treaty Limitations
The Ease of “Cold War” in Deep Space
Afterword
Appendix: Useful Formulae
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Bibliography
List of Names and Terms
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