Talk:Lescatie/@comment-25405125-20150124052227/@comment-76.184.240.236-20150315090421

(Relating to MGE in a modern setting)

Considering that the demonic mana of a Demon Realm cannot be purged by any known means, and the land itself has been hopelessly corrupted by these dark energies, there's no strategic advantage in trying to capture a territory where even the air and water is hostile to human life. Quarantine of the infected zone is pointless as the corruption spreads like wildfire, many corrupted lifeforms can fly exceedingly well, and any blockade could be broken through in the future. A ground war would be impossible to win, even with mechanized infantry and the latest military hardware. An invasion from any angle is wasting precious time, materials, and personell that you will lose and will be used against you in the future. Your opponent is smart, will sometimes include former members of your ground forces who are familiar with your tactics, and the environment is working against you at every conceivable level. As the enemy is all about corrupting humanity so that it can be reborn, diplomacy is not an option, as the only kind of deal they will accept is your side's unconditional surrender.

With this in mind, it would make sense for the Order (or whatever the opposing faction is in this setting) to cut their losses, pull out any troops or civilian personell on the ground who is still sane enough to escape, and nuke the site from as far away as possible. It's the only way to be sure the corruption doesn't spread as fast.