On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, Robert Hettinga wrote:
"First and foremost, Land Warrior is a fighting system," Serino said. Land Warrior has several subsystems: the weapon, integrated helmet assembly, protective clothing and individual equipment, computer/radio, and software.
The weapon subsystem is built around the M-16/M-4 modular carbine. It has a laser range finder/digital compass, a daylight video camera, a laser aiming light and a thermal sight.
Great. So now instead of having ninjas come through our windows, we will have Borg coming through our windows. "Citizen-unit, we are Government. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. Your personality will conform to our specifications. Resistance is futile." All they need to do now is employ nanotechnology and get some cool "whir whir" sound effects, a big cube-shaped HQ, and maybe a cutting beam to carve your house and car up like roasts when they seize them.