A base commander must choose to launch a missile strike on an arms depot.

A base commander must choose to launch a missile strike on an arms depot. The strike will destroy the depot but kill 15 civilians in adjacent buildings.

• 67% chose: Authorize the missile strike. (60 people)
• 33% chose: Cancel the missile strike. (30 people)

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