>I think that those two sentiments are going to be pretty much
>universal among anybody who's read the book. That was the most utterly
>horrifying and revolting "weapon" I've ever heard of.

I think it demonstates how seriously they took 'to desire the goal is to desire the means' philosophy. In the NBC triangle, nukes are the LEAST dangerous option.

I admire their resolution. Having said that, I'd rather admire that sort of resolution from a historical point of view and at a great distance.

And The Chosen is probably a good view of what would have happened if the Draka had lost.

drakensisthered

Yes, that's where I got 'drakensis' from.