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World Domination of Course!!!
Nickeris86:
Wow I have not been here in a while, glad to see its all working again.
So I am finally in a situation in my life where I can be comfortable putting more focus on my writing. I started work on a short story that has been kicking around in my head for years.
Back in collage me and my friends would often discuss how we would take over the world and rule it, as one does. For some reason mine was often the favored concept though it was the least realistic. Over time this idea has developed and mutated into what I would call and interesting story idea.
Basically, without giving any details away, the story is about the fall of the old world to something new starting out with America and eventually spreading across the world. An invading force of superior technology and devotion declares a war of conquest on the whole of the world, and is winning. The story will be some what similar to World War Z in how it was narrated. It will be divided up into sections from different peoples point of view through the conquest. The view points will be from both sides of the conflict, and there will also be parts that are suppose to be journal entries of the commander of the invading force.
Now so things I want to get out of the way. The invading force is not alien in nature though it surpasses the vast majority of the earth forces. This is not a war of annihilation but of mental conquest. The invading force is doing a lot of undermine the integrity of its enemies so that its citizens willingly join their cause. As such the invaders use a lot of fear tactics and maneuvers that are devastating but cause almost no collateral damage.
The forces of this invasion are fanatically loyal to their cause and very very well trained.
If you have any questions, comments or critiques pleas post them below.
Good to be back.
The Deposed King:
--- Quote from: Nickeris86 on January 31, 2012, 06:25:38 AM ---Wow I have not been here in a while, glad to see its all working again.
So I am finally in a situation in my life where I can be comfortable putting more focus on my writing. I started work on a short story that has been kicking around in my head for years.
Back in collage me and my friends would often discuss how we would take over the world and rule it, as one does. For some reason mine was often the favored concept though it was the least realistic. Over time this idea has developed and mutated into what I would call and interesting story idea.
Basically, without giving any details away, the story is about the fall of the old world to something new starting out with America and eventually spreading across the world. An invading force of superior technology and devotion declares a war of conquest on the whole of the world, and is winning. The story will be some what similar to World War Z in how it was narrated. It will be divided up into sections from different peoples point of view through the conquest. The view points will be from both sides of the conflict, and there will also be parts that are suppose to be journal entries of the commander of the invading force.
Now so things I want to get out of the way. The invading force is not alien in nature though it surpasses the vast majority of the earth forces. This is not a war of annihilation but of mental conquest. The invading force is doing a lot of undermine the integrity of its enemies so that its citizens willingly join their cause. As such the invaders use a lot of fear tactics and maneuvers that are devastating but cause almost no collateral damage.
The forces of this invasion are fanatically loyal to their cause and very very well trained.
If you have any questions, comments or critiques pleas post them below.
Good to be back.
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Not sure how much I can help you but I thought of you when I saw this.
Saw it on a post from someone who got it from someone else.
The Deposed King
۞†Grey Warden†۞:
NO WEIRDOS? I guess that counts me out.
cenwolfgirl:
lol
i would nut hum i alrady have enuth to do :)
Paynesgrey:
Economic: They've the wealth to buy influence and dominate the media to spread propaganda. Buying banks and industry so they can leverage whole cities and politicians. Like the DeBiers diamond cartel: They can outspend and financially bury anyone who won't play ball.
Technological: They've got a hammerlock on something new and wonderful that everyone simply feels they must have. Cheap but advanced energy/gas alternatives, nanotech miracle medicines.... great stuff, infrastructure comes to depend on that technology, which can only be obtained by staying in their good graces.
As the old saying goes, "By gifts one makes slaves, and by whips one makes dogs."
Cultural: Getting in on the ground floor, and coming to dominate education, entertainment and/or religion. Ideally, overlaping, coordinated projects that might seem unrelated but subtley reinforce support for whatever ideology puts people in the pocket, makes them want to be there, but it's something that would have to have been simmering for a generation or two without some plot device. Mix in (manufactured) trends and fads? Text 382991 to decide who makes it to next season!
Combine all three, and you've got both the the physical tools for domination as well as the means to instill the fanatical loyalty. No single element would be enough to guarantee success, but if all 3 are addressed, you've got the potential for a global movement, or at least domination of enough countries to have the military means and will to conquer the rest.
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