GoldenEye (fictional satellite weapon)
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This is an article about a fictional weapon in the James Bond universe.
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[edit] Development
During the Cold War, the American and Soviet militaries developed the Electromagnetic pulse first-strike satellite weapon system. Detonating a nuclear device in the upper atmosphere creates a pulse/radiation surge that then destroys anything with an electronic circuit. This was to be used to knock out the enemy's communications before he/she/they could retaliate. In the early 90s, the new Russia created the "GoldenEye" satellites, which were to be used as EMP weapons. They were cylinder-shaped satellites with cones, a pair of solar panels with what appear to be jets on a small cylinder at each wingtip.
[edit] Activation Procedure
To activate the satellite itself, there is a process that is very tricky. You must have two code keycards to open a small vault, in which two eye-shaped keys and a square-shaped device with a "GoldenEye" in the middle are stored. You put the GoldenEye in a small slot, and two people turn the GoldenEye keys at the same time. You set the target, arm the satellite, and set the time. When the satellite is activated, a small laser pops out of the body, and when the satellite is in position, it explodes, creating a giant EMP that went as far as 30 miles.
[edit] Severnaya Incident/Cuba Incident
There were only two satellites constructed, codenamed "Petya" and "Mischa". "Petya" was used by the Janus Syndicate to destroy the Severnaya satellite control bunker. "Mischa" was to be used to destroy the computers of London, but was destroyed in the atmosphere during reentry.
[edit] Appearances
The satellites made their first appearance in the movie GoldenEye in 1995, then in 1997 they appeared in GoldenEye 007. They made their last appearance in James Bond 007: Nightfire.
