Themlight
24-03-2006, 09:54
A newer version of my failed proposal. Is it okay to use?
Active Denial Systems: Wasp Pistol
DETERMINED to provide protection for all police officers in member states, and all peace keeping forces in war zones, to halt rioters.
MINDFUL that the loss of life should be minimized whenever possible, and that non-lethal options should be considered a primary option for protection.
CONVINCED that this is best provided using Themlight's new design Active Denial Systems weaponry (ADS) Wasp Pistol (see article 1)
1. RESOLVES that all nations should recognize the right for every police officer to be armed with non lethal ADS weapon, for personal protection. (see article 2), and that peace keeping troops should also be armed with ADS.
2. STATES that all member states should have access to ADS.
3. EXEMPTS from the right granted in clause 2:
A. Using ADS weapons for torture;
B. Attempting to increase the power setting of the ADS weaponry to create powerful weapons.
C. Trading ADS weaponry with rogue nations/terrorists
D. Supply of ADS to non police/military personel.
4. URGES member states to liaison with the developers of ADS, to ensure personnel have updated, safe and reliable equipment.
5. FORBIDS any use of ADS as stated in clause 3. Any such violation will result in suspension of ADS suply to the nation, and potential removal from the United Nations.
Article 1
The new design Wasp ADS pistol works by directing electromagnetic radiation at a frequency of 95 GHz toward the subjects. This frequency means the radiation is in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum. In comparison, a standard microwave oven cooks food with about 2.4 GHz waves, so the ADS radiation is more energetic, but much less prone to penetrate skin — the military says the effect "penetrates the skin to a depth of less than 1/64 of an inch." The focused beam can be directed at targets at a range of 200 metres.
The energy in the waves turns to heat upon skin contact and immediately heats water molecules in the skin to around 130 degrees Fahrenheit, causing an intensely painful burning sensation. A spokesman for the Themlight Research Laboratory described his experience as a test subject for the system: "For the first millisecond, it just felt like the skin was warming up. Then it got warmer and warmer and you felt like it was on fire.... As soon as you're away from that beam your skin returns to normal and there is no pain."
The researchers and developers of the WASP ADS claim that the system causes no long-term damage and the Department of Defense hopes to use it to avoid killing rioters or insurgents. The designer of the weapons, head of Themlight's Themlight Research Laboratory, Dr. Daniel J. Thomson says the system is designed to force people to back down without the complications of killing them and bystanders.
Article 2
Police chiefs have vowed to hunt down the gunman who shot dead a police officer and seriously injured a second in Lakeside city centre, South Themlight.Assistant Chief Constable James Franklin said: "Every single member of South Themlight Police Department, from the Chief Constable to the newest recruit, is absolutely determined they will catch the people responsible for this crime.
"We will make sure that no matter how long it takes that we will bring the people responsible to justice."
The unarmed officers were attacked as they responded to a 999 call at a off license.
Police said the first officer was killed by a single gunshot fired by man as they fled the premises.
Several more shots followed, which hit the second policewoman. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police stress that both the officers were wearing protective body armour, but due to new regulations, they were only armed with batrons and pepper spray.
Active Denial Systems: Wasp Pistol
DETERMINED to provide protection for all police officers in member states, and all peace keeping forces in war zones, to halt rioters.
MINDFUL that the loss of life should be minimized whenever possible, and that non-lethal options should be considered a primary option for protection.
CONVINCED that this is best provided using Themlight's new design Active Denial Systems weaponry (ADS) Wasp Pistol (see article 1)
1. RESOLVES that all nations should recognize the right for every police officer to be armed with non lethal ADS weapon, for personal protection. (see article 2), and that peace keeping troops should also be armed with ADS.
2. STATES that all member states should have access to ADS.
3. EXEMPTS from the right granted in clause 2:
A. Using ADS weapons for torture;
B. Attempting to increase the power setting of the ADS weaponry to create powerful weapons.
C. Trading ADS weaponry with rogue nations/terrorists
D. Supply of ADS to non police/military personel.
4. URGES member states to liaison with the developers of ADS, to ensure personnel have updated, safe and reliable equipment.
5. FORBIDS any use of ADS as stated in clause 3. Any such violation will result in suspension of ADS suply to the nation, and potential removal from the United Nations.
Article 1
The new design Wasp ADS pistol works by directing electromagnetic radiation at a frequency of 95 GHz toward the subjects. This frequency means the radiation is in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum. In comparison, a standard microwave oven cooks food with about 2.4 GHz waves, so the ADS radiation is more energetic, but much less prone to penetrate skin — the military says the effect "penetrates the skin to a depth of less than 1/64 of an inch." The focused beam can be directed at targets at a range of 200 metres.
The energy in the waves turns to heat upon skin contact and immediately heats water molecules in the skin to around 130 degrees Fahrenheit, causing an intensely painful burning sensation. A spokesman for the Themlight Research Laboratory described his experience as a test subject for the system: "For the first millisecond, it just felt like the skin was warming up. Then it got warmer and warmer and you felt like it was on fire.... As soon as you're away from that beam your skin returns to normal and there is no pain."
The researchers and developers of the WASP ADS claim that the system causes no long-term damage and the Department of Defense hopes to use it to avoid killing rioters or insurgents. The designer of the weapons, head of Themlight's Themlight Research Laboratory, Dr. Daniel J. Thomson says the system is designed to force people to back down without the complications of killing them and bystanders.
Article 2
Police chiefs have vowed to hunt down the gunman who shot dead a police officer and seriously injured a second in Lakeside city centre, South Themlight.Assistant Chief Constable James Franklin said: "Every single member of South Themlight Police Department, from the Chief Constable to the newest recruit, is absolutely determined they will catch the people responsible for this crime.
"We will make sure that no matter how long it takes that we will bring the people responsible to justice."
The unarmed officers were attacked as they responded to a 999 call at a off license.
Police said the first officer was killed by a single gunshot fired by man as they fled the premises.
Several more shots followed, which hit the second policewoman. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police stress that both the officers were wearing protective body armour, but due to new regulations, they were only armed with batrons and pepper spray.