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thunderous2007 t1_iy5keky wrote

Reply to comment by Th3Glutt0n in [WP] The alien diplomatic vessel is approaching Earth after announcing it's coming in peace. However, something went deeply wrong - an automated nuclear launch detection system interpreted it as a hostile nuclear launch and launched a response volley. by Mashaaaaaaaaa

Basically, the aliens can't attack, they can only defend. a real-life example would be Japan. Hence the launched missile gives them an opportunity to respond in kind.

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