Chapter 10 - 10 (1/2)
” you are too greedy, Thomas. You don't expect us to spend so much in a little system which hasn't even been confirm tested. ” Samuel looked at the young inventor.
” That's why I said I need your help. Grant me the permission to use long-range missile for target testing. If it is successful then you don't have to worry about the nuclear missile stocks of Russia.
We all know that the number of nuclear heads in Russia far surpass our wildest imagination. This is why the anti-ballistic system is so widely researched and invented.
With the nuclear test in the Middle East and the changing situation, there are many countries who now possess Nuclear weapon technology.
There are also some which can challenge the supremacy of the United States of America in the future. Even though USSR is disintegrated the heritage it left for Russia is enough to give us many sleepless nights, even if they are under a trade embargo.
So do you think it is worth the deal or not?” Thomas said not the least affected by the look that Samuel have him and shrugged his shoulders.
” You sure know the situation out there, Thomas?” Gareth said when Thomas when on to use the Russia threat theory.
” There are many people who wish to make Russia kneel down in front of the United States of America, but it is a fool's dream. Hey, you may doubt me now, but we all know an old lion is still a lion.
They are still stronger than most nation's and the European Union is still out there.
All Russians need to do is firm favorable treaties with the other powerful nations and they can become our equivalent. This splitting only cut off those parts which held them back, now they can focus on their core areas and grow stronger.” Thomas elaborated which made them think he did have a point but they are still of the view that they are the strongest and no one can make them lose their supremacy.
” We are the United States of America. No nation can be our opponents. With the EU on our side, we are invincible.” Gareth told the young inventor.
Indeed with the EU we are the strongest alliance both in power and technology but don't forget there are China, India, Brazil, and South Africa
These four nation's outside of the USA and EU are capable of countering the USA. If anyone of them forms a defense treaty with Russia the monetary problem will be solved.
These nation's might be less advanced than us but their population is their strongest strength.
No country could ever defeat them and conquer them. Their population of billions makes it impossible. Above that, they are among the nation's which have nuclear weapons.
So even if the USA acts forcefully they do possess enough strength to have autonomy over their foreign relations. ”
His words do hold some truth and hence, they were willing to listen to him.
Andrew the pacifist asked another question, ”According to you if we use your system then how many of these systems will be required to protect the United States of America from missile threats. And, how long will it be effective? ”
Thomas was in thoughts doing calculations about the number necessary.
” You will need around 50 anti-ballistic strategic missile intercepting system and around a 200 anti-ballistic tactical missile intercepting system. This will make an impenetrable barrier around the United States of America until faster and more powerful weapons are developed.
It will only last for about 8 to 10 years at most. Even earlier, there are other countries who will try to penetrate this barrier and if there are joint efforts between countries then it will much faster take five years time or so.”
Everyone including his parents was stunned on hearing this. The total cost of this entire deal will be around