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Originally Posted by Rupert
To make something look like a warhead is a bit harder than that, and modern systems have such decoys, etc.
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Is it? Its my understanding that modern nuclear decoys are essentially very fancy balloons. And yes, its a modern technology. I don't know if the TL10^ ship has methods of distinguishing the two. The TL6 answer to TL 4 artillery is to shoot first from a longer range with more firepower. Some technologies go obsolete quickly, others remain a valid tactic long after the gear they started appearing around is gone.