Law 10: Deterrence Strategies Flashcards
What is the core concept of all deterrence strategies?
When a very strong enemy attacks you, you hit back at their weak point
What kind of enemy should deterrence strategies be used against?
Very strong enemy
What is the message you send out to your enemy when you successfully use a deterrence strategy?
“I’m going to annoy the fuck out of you. You want an easy victory? Not gonna get one.”
What do you communicate about yourself to your enemy when you successfully use a deterrence strategy?
I’m not a freebie centre. You can go get your freebies elsewhere.
When you discover that the enemy is plotting an attack, what are the WRONG things to do?
- Confront them with a threat
- Plea with them not to do it
- Ignore them
Why is it wrong to confront an enemy with a threat when you discover that they’re plotting an attack?
It reveals your plans to them
Why is it wrong to plea with an enemy to not go through with the attack you’ve discovered they’re plotting against you?
It reveals your fears to them
Why is it wrong to ignore an enemy once you’ve discovered that they’re plotting an attack against you?
It conveys to them that you’re weak
What is the ideal thing to do when you discover that a very strong enemy is plotting an attack against you?
You let them “accidentally” discover your plan to attack or harm them
What are the “accidental” ways of letting your very strong enemy discover your plans to attack them?
- Through a third party
- Through an action (like eavesdropping or glimpsing your plans)
Why does “discovery” of your plans work to deter very strong opponents?
It creates a mystery, a question about what you might be capable of.
