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== Flaws ==
== Flaws ==
Their are numerous flaws in regards to most super soldier programs in fiction. The most notable of which is that of diminishing returns. In most cases in regards to training, you reach a certain point in which you run out of things to teach them. Long training times also mean that replacements to any losses will take a long period of time. At the same time, even the most elite soldier can fall victim to a regular soldier getting a lucky shot.
Their are numerous flaws in most super soldier programs in fiction. The most notable is diminishing returns: as the training duration extends, you reach a point at which additional training adds relatively little to combat effectiveness. Long training times also mean slow replacemens of losses; even the most elite soldier can fall victim to a regular soldier getting a lucky shot.


== Examples of Super Soldiers in Fiction ==
== Examples of Super Soldiers in Fiction ==

Revision as of 13:56, 3 August 2011

"Super soldier" is a catch all term refering to individuals that have been optimized through various means, typically being worth several times their number of regular soldiers. Super soldiers are typically given superior weapons. The idea can trace its abilities back to the Spartan warrior caste.

Note that to qualify as "super soldiers", a given soldier or unit of soldiers must substantially exceed the fighting capabilities of "rank and file" soldiers in the setting.

Creating Super-soldiers

Creating super-soldiers in fiction will typically involve some combination of the following:

Flaws

Their are numerous flaws in most super soldier programs in fiction. The most notable is diminishing returns: as the training duration extends, you reach a point at which additional training adds relatively little to combat effectiveness. Long training times also mean slow replacemens of losses; even the most elite soldier can fall victim to a regular soldier getting a lucky shot.

Examples of Super Soldiers in Fiction