Is there a good way for me to do this?

IReidandWrite · Sep 29, 2005

In my novel there is a large chunk of it centering around a war. Now, one side has about 15 people on it and they're fighting about....say, 33000 or something. I'm thinking about including the US Army. How would I go about this? I'm thinking they show up after noticing conflicts and stuff....Advice, please!

Jamesaritchie · Sep 29, 2005

nachonaco_Grippers said:
In my novel there is a large chunk of it centering around a war. Now, one side has about 15 people on it and they're fighting about....say, 33000 or something. I'm thinking about including the US Army. How would I go about this? I'm thinking they show up after noticing conflicts and stuff....Advice, please!

Fifteen against 33,000! The fifteen had better have a nuclear weapon, and the 33K better be in a tight bunch at ground zero. That's not a war at all. I doubt American forces would ever go into such a conflict.

To bring American forces in, there usually must be national interest at stake, American lives in danger, etc. Generally speaking, the President sends in the Marines and Congress sends in the army, thought this is a huge simplification.

IReidandWrite · Sep 29, 2005

Jamesaritchie said:
Fifteen against 33,000! The fifteen had better have a nuclear weapon, and the 33K better be in a tight bunch at ground zero. That's not a war at all. I doubt American forces would ever go into such a conflict.

To bring American forces in, there usually must be national interest at stake, American lives in danger, etc. Generally speaking, the President sends in the Marines and Congress sends in the army, thought this is a huge simplification.

Well, they've got flaring/ice hands....SUPAH POWAHS. XD

Also, the antag is planning (I believe. haven't decided yet) to either destroy or give super powers to the rest of the americans.

Jamesaritchie · Sep 29, 2005

nachonaco_Grippers said:
Well, they've got flaring/ice hands....SUPAH POWAHS. XD

Also, the antag is planning (I believe. haven't decided yet) to either destroy or give super powers to the rest of the americans.

Super powers might bring in the military. Don't know. Never been attacked by super powers.

maestrowork · Sep 29, 2005

How about threat to the President or someone important? You need to give the Americans some stakes and a reason to go to war. Like in X2, the government got involved because the President's life was threatened... I don't know.

AncientEagle · Sep 29, 2005

Maybe there is absolute sure knowledge that they possess weapons of mass destruction. Or need a regime change. I heard somewhere that those reasons work.

scarletpeaches · Sep 29, 2005

Don't be silly, that would never happen - this story needs to be believable, AncientEagle!!!

maestrowork · Sep 29, 2005

AncientEagle said:
Maybe there is absolute sure knowledge that they possess weapons of mass destruction. Or need a regime change. I heard somewhere that those reasons work.

Heck, to spread democracy. That'd work.

AncientEagle · Sep 29, 2005

scarletpeaches said:
Don't be silly, that would never happen - this story needs to be believable, AncientEagle!!!

Sorry. I got carried away. Was thinking fantasy, but I guess that would be going too far even for fantasy.

OneTeam OneDream · Sep 29, 2005

AncientEagle said:
Sorry. I got carried away. Was thinking fantasy, but I guess that would be going too far even for fantasy.

Somewhere a republican is sitting quietly, holding his tounge.

(Actually I kinda chuckled. See, Repubs have a sense of humor too!)

maestrowork · Sep 29, 2005

OneTeamOneDream said:
Somewhere a republican is sitting quietly, holding his tounge.

(Actually I kinda chuckled. See, Repubs have a sense of humor too!)

Don't worry. We still love you.

OneTeam OneDream · Sep 29, 2005

maestrowork said:
Don't worry. We still love you.

I knew I could count on you Ray.

Jamesaritchie · Sep 29, 2005

OneTeamOneDream said:
Somewhere a republican is sitting quietly, holding his tounge.

(Actually I kinda chuckled. See, Repubs have a sense of humor too!)

Hey, I'm a Republican who's about seven steps to the right of Reagan, and I kind of chuckled myself. Not that I thought it was funny. Just typical. Insiders know we really invaded Iraq because that's where the Holy Grail is hidden.

triceretops · Sep 29, 2005

I've held my tongue so long I can't talk anymore.

Tri

Jamesaritchie · Sep 29, 2005

Tongue

triceretops said:
I've held my tongue so long I can't talk anymore.

Tri

Holding my tongue just makes me realize how bad my fingers taste. Gotta wash my hands more often.

maestrowork · Sep 29, 2005

Jamesaritchie said:
Holding my tongue just makes me realize how bad my fingers taste. Gotta wash my hands more often.

Good idea, especially after doing #2.

henriette · Sep 30, 2005

perhaps the americans need the "supapowahs" to fuel their giant mega ships and heat their massive biodomes. would make sense for america to invade a country for these resources.

LightShadow · Sep 30, 2005

Supernatural intervention would be the only way for 15 to beat 33,000 - don't ya think? So snickering Republicans may be the way to go, considering Bush's faith and all. This battle, by the way nachonaco Grippers, where is it located? If it's in Louisiana you can't bring in the U.S. Army. The Governor would rather wait it out and see how it all turns out before allowing the Federal Government to interfere.

arrowqueen · Sep 30, 2005

A bag of dragon's teeth would come in handy.

IReidandWrite · Sep 30, 2005

LightShadow said:
Supernatural intervention would be the only way for 15 to beat 33,000 - don't ya think? So snickering Republicans may be the way to go, considering Bush's faith and all. This battle, by the way nachonaco Grippers, where is it located? If it's in Louisiana you can't bring in the U.S. Army. The Governor would rather wait it out and see how it all turns out before allowing the Federal Government to interfere.

It's set in the outskirts of Washington D.C.

OneTeam OneDream · Sep 30, 2005

triceretops said:
I've held my tongue so long I can't talk anymore.

Tri

Tri.....James....my brothers....I thought I was alone this whole time!....

Is there a good way for me to do this?

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