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==History== |
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| − | During the second day of the [[War of 1996]], a [[City Destroyer]] was on its way to Houston. In the chaotic evacuation, almost two thousand people were killed and when the Destroyer arrives, just ten percent of the population is still in the city.<ref>''[[Independence Day (novel)|Independence Day: Official Novelization]]''</ref> President [[Thomas Whitmore]] decided to authorize a |
+ | During the second day of the [[War of 1996]], a [[City Destroyer]] was on its way to Houston. In the chaotic evacuation, almost two thousand people were killed and when the Destroyer arrives, just ten percent of the population is still in the city.<ref>''[[Independence Day (novel)|Independence Day: Official Novelization]]''</ref> President [[Thomas Whitmore]] decided to authorize a nuclear strike against the City Destroyers. A B-2 Spirit was the close to Houston, in which Whitmore decided to attack this Destroyer first while knowing that he will kill thousands of Americans. |
Prior to the launch, Whitmore had informed America's allies of his decision, in order to prevent other nuclear states from firing their missiles in the rapidly losing battle. They agreed to wait until the results of the attack were clear. Before giving the sign of attack, the President says "May our children forgive us", knowing that his desperate decision is not in line with his own morals. |
Prior to the launch, Whitmore had informed America's allies of his decision, in order to prevent other nuclear states from firing their missiles in the rapidly losing battle. They agreed to wait until the results of the attack were clear. Before giving the sign of attack, the President says "May our children forgive us", knowing that his desperate decision is not in line with his own morals. |
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Revision as of 05:09, 19 June 2016
Template:Infobox location Houston was the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States.
History
During the second day of the War of 1996, a City Destroyer was on its way to Houston. In the chaotic evacuation, almost two thousand people were killed and when the Destroyer arrives, just ten percent of the population is still in the city.[1] President Thomas Whitmore decided to authorize a nuclear strike against the City Destroyers. A B-2 Spirit was the close to Houston, in which Whitmore decided to attack this Destroyer first while knowing that he will kill thousands of Americans.
Prior to the launch, Whitmore had informed America's allies of his decision, in order to prevent other nuclear states from firing their missiles in the rapidly losing battle. They agreed to wait until the results of the attack were clear. Before giving the sign of attack, the President says "May our children forgive us", knowing that his desperate decision is not in line with his own morals.
After the missile explodes, an AWAC pilot confirm that Houston has been destroyed but that the City Destroyer is still intact, with no damage at all. At this point, the President decided there is no point to continue attacking and immediately called off the strike.
Gallery
Behind the Scenes
- To achieve the look of Houston as seen from the air at night, the film crew simply poked holes in a sheet of black construction paper, placed the paper in front of a bright light in a smoke-filled room, and photographed it using special lighting to accomplish the effect.