bybombardementer
Bybombardementer is a term used in military theory and speculative fiction to denote an actor that relies primarily on bombardment as a means to achieve strategic objectives. The word is a neologism formed from the phrase by bombardment, with the agent noun suffix -er, and is not widely used in formal doctrine. In practice, a bybombardementer could refer to a person, unit, or autonomous system whose core function is to deliver explosive force to targets at a distance, including artillery batteries, missile strike platforms, and aerial bombing campaigns. The concept emphasizes the indirect and attritional effects of bombardment, such as psychological impact, command-and-control disruption, and infrastructure degradation, rather than close-quarters combat or rapid maneuver.
Origin and usage: The term arose in online defense analysis and wargaming communities in the late 20th
Ethical and legal considerations: Discussions about bybombardementer themes often engage with collateral damage, civilian safety, and
See also: Bombardment, Strategic bombing, Artillery, Missile strike, Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, Military doctrine, Wargaming.