If Titans Really Appeared on Earth, Could We Survive? Does humanity stand a chance against these giant creatures, or would we all just become their next meal?
Titan: The Colossal Threat
The setting of Attack on Titan is a future 2,000 years from now, where humanity hides behind 50-meter tall walls to avoid attacks from Titans – giant man-eating creatures ranging from 4 to 17 meters in height. The largest Titans can reach heights of up to 60 meters, having breached the protective walls and allowing a wave of other Titans to invade human cities. With their enormous appearance and superior strength, Titans seem to have no rivals. They are agile, powerful, and can regenerate from injuries, making them an unpredictable threat.
Titans are giant man-eating creatures ranging from 4 to 17 meters.
What Technology Could Combat Titans?
In the series, soldiers use a special system called Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, which allows them to maneuver in the air and attack Titans from various angles. However, in the real world, we would need more advanced technology to deal with these giants.
Perhaps helicopters, drones, and even jetpacks could be used to launch aerial attacks. This is crucial because Titans have only one weak spot: the nape of their neck. To kill a Titan, we must reach this point, which seems nearly impossible from the ground. Even using sniper rifles or heavy weaponry, hitting this weak spot is not easy, as Titans can move very quickly.
Using Nuclear Weapons: A Choice or a Disaster?
Nuclear weapons may seem like a clear choice when facing giant creatures, but this could create more problems than it solves. A nuclear explosion would generate toxic radioactive dust, contaminating vast areas and severely harming the environment. Additionally, the rebuilding process following a nuclear attack could take decades, not to mention the loss of human life and property.
Instead, perhaps a more effective approach would be to use precision weapons like sniper rifles to target the weak spot on Titans from a distance. However, this also requires skill and luck, as Titans can regenerate, making this task extremely challenging.
A more effective approach is to use precision weapons to attack Titans.
Survival Strategy: Shelter and Defense
In the event that Titans appear, evacuating from dangerous areas is of utmost importance. People living in high-rise buildings or crowded urban areas would be at a higher risk, as Titans could easily destroy such structures. One of the safer strategies could be to take refuge underground, in sturdy bunkers or deep underground shelters.
In New York, the Washington Heights subway station, located 55 meters underground, could become a safe haven. Alternatively, if you have sufficient finances, an underground bunker like the shelter in Kansas, which is 15 stories deep and can house 75 people for up to 5 years, could be an ideal option. However, constructing and maintaining such shelters is not easy and requires careful preparation.
Evacuating from dangerous areas is crucial when Titans appear.
Titan Shifters: A Greater Danger
Even if humans can defeat regular Titans, there remains a greater threat: Titan Shifters. These are special Titans created from humans. They can transform into extremely powerful and dangerous giants. The largest among them can release temperatures of up to 602°C, hot enough to incinerate everything around.
The only way to eliminate Titan Shifters is to remove the human host from their nape. However, approaching and defeating these Titans is anything but simple. Battles with Titan Shifters could cause widespread destruction and kill thousands in mere seconds.
The Ultimate Solution: Blocking Sunlight?
One interesting factor in Attack on Titan is that Titans derive energy from sunlight. This opens up a possibility: if we could temporarily block sunlight, Titans might lose their strength and become weaker. This could slow their assault and give humanity more time to figure out a more effective way to eliminate them.
Titan Shifters are special Titans created from humans.
Blocking sunlight could also bring another benefit of slowing down global warming, but this remains an untested hypothesis and carries many risks. Regardless of how we find a way to deal with Titans, it is clear that confronting these giant creatures requires a combination of science, technology, and strategy.
If Titans truly appeared on Earth, humanity would face an unprecedented challenge. While we might use modern technology and weaponry to fight back, completely eliminating Titans remains a daunting task. The best survival strategy may be to combine smart defense, advanced technology, and hope that we can discover their weaknesses before it’s too late.
