Missile Silos
Missile silos are fortified underground locations that house a missile or rocket. They are often in hidden locations or underground. They may contain a bunker for soldiers that wait to receive orders to launch. They may also contain a ventilation system, barracks, and radar dish. There entrance may be a hidden door, staircase, or elevator. Missile silos are common elements in worlds that feature a cold war or in post-apocalyptic worlds where they often are in ruins. The explosive device they contain may have removed, may still be there, or may be at risk of explosion creating narrative opportunities.
| Synonyms: weapon bunkers |
| Example Mythonyms: Silo Two-Echo, Redcreek Bunker |
Designing Fictional Missile Silos
When designing missile silos consider what type of weapon they house. Also consider the geopolitical forces that lead to their creation.
