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"'''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.
"'''Super soldier'''" is a catch-all term referring to individuals who have been optimized for combat by various means. A "super soldier" can typically outfight several regular soldiers. Super soldiers usually have superior weapons and equipment. The idea originates with 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 before equipment is taken into account.


== Creating Super-soldiers ==
== Creating Super-soldiers ==
Creating super-soldiers in fiction will typically involve some combination of the following:
Creating super-soldiers in fiction will typically involve some combination of the following:
*Creation of a hereditary warrior caste
*Creation of a hereditary warrior caste
*[[Genetic engineering]] (generally linked with the first point)
*[[Genetic engineering]]
*[[Cyborg|Cybernetic systems]]
*[[Cyborg|Cybernetic modification]]
*Performance enhancing drugs
*Performance enhancing drugs
*Psychological conditioning
*Psychological conditioning
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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. 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 replacement 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 ==
*Spartans from Halo
* Spartans from [[Halo]].
*Space Marines from [[Warhammer 40,000]]
* [[Space Marine]]s from [[Warhammer 40,000]].
*Shardukar from ''Dune''
* Shardukar from ''Dune''.
*Captain America from [[Marvel Comics]]
* [[Captain America]] from [[Marvel Comics]].
* Kull warriors from [[Stargate]].


[[Category: Science Fiction]]
[[Category: Science Fiction]]

Latest revision as of 14:00, 23 April 2014

"Super soldier" is a catch-all term referring to individuals who have been optimized for combat by various means. A "super soldier" can typically outfight several regular soldiers. Super soldiers usually have superior weapons and equipment. The idea originates with 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 before equipment is taken into account.

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 replacement of losses; even the most elite soldier can fall victim to a regular soldier getting a lucky shot.

Examples of Super Soldiers in Fiction