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In reply to the discussion: " an 'octagonal structure' with nothing visible aboard or attached such as sensors or cameras " [View all]
DetroitLegalBeagle
(2,453 posts)12. Doubtful its aliens
I find it hard to reconcile that a civilization with the technology to travel interstellar distances also can be shot down with what amounts to a large rocket propelled explosive arrow. Unless the "road less traveled" theory is true and humanity missed FTL and other high technology by concentrating on weapons and warfare, at which point, god help ET.
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" an 'octagonal structure' with nothing visible aboard or attached such as sensors or cameras " [View all]
speak easy
Feb 2023
OP
I have to believe that at this point they're tracking these via satellite since launch?
NullTuples
Feb 2023
#22
Costco CEO: "We can't beat Jeff Bezos if our aerial gazebo deliveries keep getting shot down!"
NullTuples
Feb 2023
#25