Hnau
Banned
Inspired by this thread. There aren't too many requirements on the POD, one after 1900 is good, after 1945 is better... the latest point-of-divergence will be the best one. This 'orbital defense grid' is basically any system that
A) Can deliver a lethal amount of force up into Earth orbit
B) Does not utilize rocketry
C) Can defend against this world's superpowers from alien invasion
D) The USA must be one of these superpowers (not too hard)
The original thread suggested particle cannons, but this seems to unfeasible... if you desire to go with a direct-energy weapon, be my guest. It seems the most plausible route would be to use huge magnetic railguns. They don't need to be fired repeatedly very quickly, just readied for a massive strike against objects in orbit.
So, how would such a timeline shape out?
A) Can deliver a lethal amount of force up into Earth orbit
B) Does not utilize rocketry
C) Can defend against this world's superpowers from alien invasion
D) The USA must be one of these superpowers (not too hard)
The original thread suggested particle cannons, but this seems to unfeasible... if you desire to go with a direct-energy weapon, be my guest. It seems the most plausible route would be to use huge magnetic railguns. They don't need to be fired repeatedly very quickly, just readied for a massive strike against objects in orbit.
So, how would such a timeline shape out?