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CassandraVindicated t1_j58vuhe wrote on January 21, 2023 at 5:45 AM

Reply to comment by SloppyMeathole in TIL The famous "rods from god" concept of a space-based weapons system of orbiting tungsten rods was developed by science fiction writer Jerry Pournelle. by BitterFuture

Let's not forget Starship Troopers.

hamachee t1_j5galc7 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Heinlein covered this in the 1950’s with moon is a harsh mistress and starship troopers