From: Anonymous <nobody@replay.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 23:46:48 +0800
To: cypherpunks@Algebra.COM
Subject: Re: The Empire Strikes Back (was IP: Army Tests Land Warrior for 21st
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On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, Robert Hettinga wrote:

>  "First and foremost, Land Warrior is a fighting system," Serino said. Land
> Warrior has several subsystems: the weapon, integrated helmet assembly,
> protective clothing and individual equipment, computer/radio, and software.
> 
>  The weapon subsystem is built around the M-16/M-4 modular carbine. It has
> a laser range finder/digital compass, a daylight video camera, a laser
> aiming light and a thermal sight.

Great. So now instead of having ninjas come through our windows, we will
have Borg coming through our windows.

"Citizen-unit, we are Government. Resistance is futile. You will be
assimilated. Your personality will conform to our specifications.
Resistance is futile."

All they need to do now is employ nanotechnology and get some cool "whir
whir" sound effects, a big cube-shaped HQ, and maybe a cutting beam to
carve your house and car up like roasts when they seize them.