Titan: The New Era of Survival
The backdrop of Attack on Titan is set in a dystopian future, 2,000 years later, where humanity lives in fear behind walls that are 50 meters tall to avoid the onslaught of Titans—giant humanoid creatures ranging from 4 to 17 meters in height. The largest Titans can reach heights of up to 60 meters, easily breaching the protective walls and allowing other Titans to invade human settlements. With their colossal size and immense strength, Titans seem virtually unstoppable. They are swift, powerful, and can regenerate from injuries, making them an unprecedented threat.
What Technology Could Take Down Titans?
In the story, soldiers utilize a specialized system known as Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, which enables them to maneuver quickly through the air and attack Titans from multiple angles. However, in reality, we would need more advanced technology to combat these giants effectively.
There could be drones, unmanned aircraft, and even advanced weaponry that could be deployed against Titans from the sky. This is crucial because Titans have a single vital point: their nape. To kill a Titan, we must reach this vulnerable spot, making aerial attacks essential. Yet, even when using firearms or gas explosives, hitting this critical point is challenging due to the Titans’ incredible speed.
Using Human-made Gas Weapons: A Choice or a Disaster?
The use of gas weapons is a clear choice when facing Titans, but it could lead to numerous environmental issues. The fallout from gas attacks could result in widespread pollution, severely harming ecosystems and human habitation. Additionally, the rebuilding process after such an attack could take years, leading to significant losses in human life and resources.
Instead of relying solely on gas, a more effective approach might be to employ precise types of munitions, such as sniper rifles, aimed directly at the nape of the Titans from a distance. However, this also requires high levels of skill and a fair amount of luck, as Titans can regenerate, making this task exceptionally difficult.
Survival Strategies: Hiding and Defending
When Titans appear, evacuating dangerous areas is of utmost importance. Citizens living in high-rise buildings or densely populated urban areas face greater risks as Titans can easily destroy these structures. One viable survival strategy may involve seeking refuge underground, in fortified bunkers or deep shelters.
For instance, New York’s Washington Heights subway station, located 55 meters underground, could serve as a secure hideout. Alternatively, if you have the financial means, a bunker like the one in Kansas, which is 15 stories deep and can accommodate 75 people for up to five years, might be a reasonable option. However, constructing and maintaining these shelters is no simple task and requires meticulous planning.
Titan Shifters: A Greater Threat
Even if humans could potentially eliminate regular Titans, they would still face a more significant challenge: the Titan Shifters. These Titans are special beings that can transform from humans into powerful, oversized creatures. Their abilities can cause destruction on a massive scale and result in the deaths of thousands in mere moments.
The only way to eliminate Titan Shifters is by targeting their human forms. However, confronting and attacking these Titans is far from simple. Battles against Titan Shifters could lead to widespread devastation and countless casualties in a matter of seconds.
The Final Solution: Blocking Sunlight Earth’s Sun?
One of the unique elements in Attack on Titan is the Titans’ dependence on sunlight. This introduces an interesting potential: if we could somehow block sunlight, Titans could weaken and potentially die off. This would slow down their attacks and give humanity more time to find effective ways to eliminate them.
Blocking sunlight may also help mitigate the global warming crisis, but this remains a hypothetical solution that has not been thoroughly researched and poses numerous risks. Regardless of how we tackle the Titans, it is clear that combating these colossal beings will require a combination of science, technology, and strategic planning.
If Titans were to appear on Earth, humanity would face unprecedented challenges. While we could utilize advanced technology and weaponry to fight back, completely eradicating Titans would still be an incredibly daunting task. The most viable survival strategy would likely involve a combination of intelligent defense, advanced technology, and hope that we can find their weak point before it’s too late.
