Difference between revisions of "Dead Hand"
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It dates back to [[Soviet]] times, when a special regiment of SS-20 missiles was equipped with radio transmission devices instead of warheads. These missiles would be launched, broadcasting launch codes that would send all [[strategic nuclear force]] [[weapon]]s to their targets, even if Moscow was taken out. | It dates back to [[Soviet]] times, when a special regiment of SS-20 missiles was equipped with radio transmission devices instead of warheads. These missiles would be launched, broadcasting launch codes that would send all [[strategic nuclear force]] [[weapon]]s to their targets, even if Moscow was taken out. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:01, August 2, 2025
The Dead Hand, or Perimeter system, is a long-standing fail-safe mechanism/plan which guarantees a full-scale nuclear retaliation in case any nation is foolish enough to try a decapitation strike on Moscow.
It dates back to Soviet times, when a special regiment of SS-20 missiles was equipped with radio transmission devices instead of warheads. These missiles would be launched, broadcasting launch codes that would send all strategic nuclear force weapons to their targets, even if Moscow was taken out.
