Although many do not understand its importance, it is necessary that there is a force that meets specific functions of safety, security and defense, being support to the space nation of Asgardia, the head of Government, Parliament, justice, citizenship, and example before all the Nations of the Earth States

I think that one of the general principles of Asgardia is that it would create robotic / artificially intelligent defences that would act without bias. For instance, if a country fired a nuclear warhead, irrespective of political alliances or constitutional bias, the defence system would shoot it down to protect the plant.

If Asgardia formed its own military force, then it could, potentially, be swayed and directed by human / geo / political bias.

I am sure that this topic does warrant some discussion, but at the moment I'm definitely not able to support this petition. I'd like us to attempt a peaceful approach. Lead by example and focus our resources on funding, innovating and developing humanity.

Обе точки зрения, на мой взгляд, разумные. Наверно имеет смысл учесть практику применения частных военно-охранных компаний для обеспечения обсуждаемых нужд. К примеру, есть Вооруженные Силы Асгарда, при них служба лицензионно-разрешительной работы, которая осуществляет допуск к оказанию услуг в области обеспечения безопасности, в том числе, проведение НИиОКР и производство специальной техники (автоматизированные и интеллектуальные оборонительные комплексы). В таком случае, можно привлекать для выполнения работ человеческий фактор и роботизированные системы. Полагаю, от подобного решения выиграют все, но в первую очередь Правительство Асгарда, так как это позволит обеспечить постоянное поступление средств в бюджет, при минимальных затратах лишь на контрольно-исполнительный аппарат ведомства. Что касается лицензиатов, это позволит им на законных основаниях зарабатывать деньги.

Well technically no one in Asgardia, when its Asgardia, would need a security force, we have all willingly agreed to be equal across the board, have agreed to the Constitution, and have agreed to all the ends and outs as they are and will be in the future.  So a security force would not be needed because of its citizens, where as in some countries the security force seems to protect against its citizens more than it does against outside influences.  Our biggest threat would be within outside forces beyond our control, as we get further into space we take the risk of running into other species, who may not be so nice.  We also have the risk of other nations trying to harm us,  lastly we have the threat of space itself, there are a great many dangers in space that we will be a part of.  So yes we do need a security force or at the very least a department.  These people will be experts in security, they will focus their efforts in analyzing threats, reviewing solutions, and implementing strategies.  They most likely will deploy and control our robotic defenses, most likely control radar, scanning devices, and such., when the technology is invented they would also patrol our borders or an area designated as a patrol zone.  As far as military force I believe we can do without, we can make up in technology where we lack in brute force, plus I can't see a group of people who are primarily concerned with science, welfare, and exploration ever needing a reason to exert brute force.  So a security force I will support but Military I will say no.

Hello Asgardians.
I believe that if we have an army, it will be in the style of the Swiss Army.

The tasks of the Swiss Army are as follows:

1. Protection of borders in the event of an attack by a foreign nation.
2. Protection of the population in case of an attack by a foreign nation.
3. Ensuring logistics and medical care in the event of a disaster.
4. Logistic and safety support for major events.
5. Support the police and border guards in specific situations.
6. Humanitarian assistance abroad, limited to self-defense armaments.

The  Swiss army is under armed neutrality, which means that it is  exclusively and only to protect itself from possible attacks from the  outside to the weapon.
Never would a Swiss soldier be able to cross national boundaries outwards in warlike intentions.

Best regards from Switzerland

Thank you for bringing this petition for consideration. I wholly support this initiative for the following reasons.

Human beings are territorial, lactating mammals. While we strive for an enlightened vision of what we might become, we should always realize that nature is not forgiving, and it is the nature of the human animal to protect and defend it's various groupings from external and internal threat.

In the future Asgardia will certainly need to have force projection in order to protect it's interests, especially as we branch out among the asteroids and exo bodies for resource acquisition.

Perhaps the ultimate goal is a society that lives in harmony with itself and it's neighbors and with it's environment. However, as we reach beyond our grasp, we need to consider our present level of evolution and speak as well as operate from within that reality.

To this end, Asgardia, as it faces an unforgiving and inimical expansion out amongst our solar companions, should have the tools and the means to ensure it's survival.

Thank you

YouSir

I agree that some kind of military defence system will have to be put into place, not only to protect Asgardia from military threats but also to ensure one of the very goals of this project succeeds (protecting the Earth from natural and sentient threats) but also to maintain a safe environment for the people living in Asgardia.

The idea of an automated robotic defence system has merit, this hypothetical system would have to be able to successfully and accurately read an incoming/moving projectile as a threat that needs neutralising; whether an asteroid, meteor or ballistic missile.

To have a human being behind the controls of said system would mean there is potential for biased actions but without going into too much detail.. that's where elections come in. If someone in leadership doesn't live up to their promises of peace then rules would dictate they be removed from office and replaced. I think the risk of corruption is low considering the current and likely future laws of this nation.

To have an automated system, would mean there is more to go wrong with our current level of technical knowledge of artificial intelligence being so low in comparison to what is expected for such a system. A human touch would allow for accurate assessment of potential threats to the welfare of Asgardia and Earth, while also providing more jobs for the citizens with the right psychological state and experience.

Needless to say there are many, many, many things to consider with a military defence force and with the nation as a whole, it all ties in together and has to be at the right balance with every aspect of building a civilization and running a society.

i agree just for defense from a space attack or something like that.. we need to have a force "ready to fight", maybe a force like the acrobatic teams, that is formed from military pilots, so we can create a force like that, just rappresentative but ready to defend Asgardia!. in the space i don't know if we need a soldiers force but of course we should have a general and a team like mechanics, tower control and so...