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* ''{{Mushishi}}'', while Ginko is normally a FriendToAllLivingThings and incredibly forgiving to even the most violent or dangerous mushi, his response when confronted with a species of Mushi that exists solely by praying on people is to explain calmly that humans and that breed of mushi cannot coexist, and humans are stronger.

** Though the only disease we've been able to exterminate so far was smallpox.

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* ''{{Mushishi}}'', while Ginko is normally a FriendToAllLivingThings and incredibly forgiving to even the most violent or dangerous mushi, his response when confronted with a species of Mushi that exists solely by praying on people is to explain calmly that humans and that breed of mushi cannot coexist, and humans are stronger.
* In ''{{Gunbuster}}'', the space monsters are described as a galactic "immune system" trying to wipe out the "disease" of humanity. Humanity is aware that their winning may carry consequences for the galaxy, but decides "Fuck that, we're gonna try to survive anyway".

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* Medical practice. Come on when did you last feel sorry for a germ?
** Though the only disease we've been able to exterminate so far was smallpox.

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* In ''StarFox Assault'' the [[HordeOfAlienLocusts Aparoids]] are exterminated without a second thought. And in at least some of the possible endings to ''Command'' the Anglar are presumably wiped out as well (considering their homeworld is terraformed in a couple endings).

* The only option (other than Assimilation Plague) in SwordOfTheStars before the second expansion added psychology techs that allow a player to force a planet to surrender after just one or two nukes.

You know how most wars end when one side get's what they want, or stops caring, or the other side surrenders? This is not that kind of war. This is a war where the only possible outcome is the utter annihilation of the other side. This isn't GoodVersusEvil either, where one side wins forever and there's sugar and gumdrops for the rest of eternity, this is two sides fighting to the death for reasons [[BlueAndOrangeMorality that cannot be summed up]]. Other options are neither explored nor put forth as viable in any way. Don't expect either side to feel guilty either.

This is when both sides have free reign to destroy the other side, and the only thing that will stop is the other sides destruction. Peace is not an option, the only end is when the other side is destroyed entirely and there are no survivors. It may not even be a war, it may just be a natural enemy that is a constant danger to the {{Heroes}}, like the ZombieApocalypse. Don't expect AnAesop or musing about how war is terrible or TheHero is [[HeWhoFightsMonsters becoming like their enemies]]. There won't be an [[GenocideDilemma agonizing decision about whether or not it's okay]] to [[CurbStompBattle decimate enemy forces if the chance arises]]. These enemies aren't just okay to kill individually like [[WhatMeasureIsAMook Mooks]], these enemies are okay to '''exterminate''' in their entirety.

* In the ''CodexAlera'', the conflict between the Alerans and [[HordeOfAlienLocusts the Vord]]. Most of the Vord are mindless beasts under the control of their Queens, which have a genetic imperative to wipe out any other species and expand to consume all. There is also the war between the Vord and [[spoiler: the Canim]], which ultimately did end with [[spoiler: the Canim being almost exterminated]], save for the ones that [[spoiler: Tavi and Varg were able to evacuate]].

** Shepard is forced to choose HeelFaceBrainwashing or destroying the [[spoiler: heretic]] geth ([[spoiler: Zig-zagged, PlayedForDrama.]])

* ''TotalAnnihilation'': all three factions use this and ''have'' to be sure they've wiped the other sides out or they'll just rebuild with {{nanotechnology}}.

* In ''MassEffect'', the battles against the Reapers' indoctrinated servants: the rachni were hunted to extinction, and [[PlayerCharacter Shepard]] is personally responsible for wiping out the Collectors and either HeelFaceBrainwashing or destroying the heretic geth. Chances are that when the Reapers themselves come in the third game, it'll be like this, at least at first.

* TheBible is the UrExample, as the Hebrews are ordered by {{God}} to displace and destroy the Canaanite people. This is supposed to be okay because they practice child sacrifice and temple prostitution, and also [[BecauseDestinySaysSo because the 'curse of Canaan']] [[FateAndProphecyTropes says it will happen]].

* In ''MassEffect'', the battles against the Reapers' indoctrinated servants: the rachni were hunted to extinction, and [[PlayerCharacter Shepard]] is personally responsible for wiping out the Collectors and either HeelFaceBrainwashing or destroying the heretic geth. Chances are that when the Reapers themselves come in the third game, it'll be like this, at least at first.

* ''IndependenceDay'': the aliens, in keeping with their HordeOfAlienLocusts, have no issues whipping out entire cities full of people. [[spoiler:Humanity has no issues returning the favor for the alien mother ship.]]

** [[AdaptationDistillation Retained in the adaptations]], though they turned the Bugs into [[OrganicTech non-technological]] [[HordeOfAlienLocusts alien locusts]], as opposed to the tool-using HiveMind in the book that even had allies.

* The DoctorWho ExpandedUniverse novel ''Sky Pirates!'' revealed that the Timelords had a couple of wars like this in the distant past, where the opponents were just so utterly different each side regarded the other as an EldritchAbomination to be utterly eliminated. [[CaptainObvious The Timelords won]].

* ''Starfire'' by Task Force Games: The Third Interstellar War between the Alliance (Terrans and Khanate of Orion) vs. the fanatically racist and warlike Rigelian Protectorate. The Rigelians were determined to wipe out the Alliance, and the Alliance was forced to destroy the Rigelians completely to eliminate them as a threat.

* ''TotalAnnihilation'': all three factions use this and ''have'' to be sure they've wiped the other sides out or they'll just rebuild with {{nanotechnology}}.

* ''{{MagicTheGathering}}'' deals with this whenever [[TheVirus Ph]][[ZombieApocalypse yre]][[CyberneticsEatYourSoul xi]][[FromASingleCell ans]] get involved, especially in ''Invasion'' and ''Scars of Mirrodin'' blocks.

'''Ginko:''' It's not our fault either. However, we're stronger than you are, that's why you're going to die without leaving any spores.

->Either we spread and wipe out the Bugs, or they spread and wipe us out - because both races are tough and smart and want the same real estate.
-->-Juan "Johnny" Rico, ''StarshipTroopers''

->Mushi: “Please don't kill me, can't you save me? I don't want to die.”
->Ginko: “Give it up.”
->Mushi: “Why must you kill us?”
->Ginko: “Because you kill people's children to survive.”
->Mushi: “But that isn't our fault.”
->Ginko: “It's not our fault either. However, we're stronger than you are, that's why you're going to die without leaving any spores.”
-->-''{{Mushishi}}''

-->-Juan "Johnny" Rico [-''StarshipTroopers''-]

-->-[-''{{Mushishi}}''-]

This is when both sides have free reign to destroy the other side, and the only thing that will stop is the other sides destruction. Peace is not an option, the only end is when the other side is destroyed entirely and there are no survivors. It may not even be a war, it may just be a natural enemy that is a constant danger to the {{Heroes}}, like the ZombieApocalypse. Don't expect AnAesop or musing about how war is terrible or TheHero is [[HeWhoFightsMonsters becoming like their enemies]]. There won't be an [[GenocideDelimma agonizing decision about whether or not it's okay]] to [[CurbStompBattle decimate enemy forces if the chance arises]]. These enemies aren't just okay to kill individually like [[WhatMeasureIsAMook Mooks]], these enemies are okay to '''exterminate''' in their entirety.

This is when both sides have free reign to destroy the other side, and the only thing that will stop is the other sides destruction. Peace is not an option, the only end is when the other side is destroyed entirely and there are no survivors. It may not even be a war, it may just be a natural enemy that is a constant danger to the {{Heroes}}, like the ZombieApocalypse. Don't expect AnAesop or musing about how war is terrible or TheHero is [[HeWhoFightsMonsters becoming like their enemies]]. There won't be an [[GenocideDelima agonizing decision about whether or not it's okay]] to [[CurbStompBattle decimate enemy forces if the chance arises]]. These enemies aren't just okay to kill individually like [[WhatMeasureIsAMook Mooks]], these enemies are okay to '''exterminate''' in their entirety.

This is when both sides have free reign to destroy the other side, and the only thing that will stop is the other sides destruction. Peace is not an option, the only end is when the other side is destroyed entirely and there are no survivors. It may not even be a war, it may just be a natural enemy that is a constant danger to TheHeroes, like the ZombieApocalypse. Don't expect AnAesop or musing about how war is terrible or TheHero is [[HeWhoFightsMonsters becoming like their enemies]]. There won't be an [[GenocideDecision agonizing decision about whether or not it's okay]] to [[CurbStompBattle decimate enemy forces if the chance arises]]. These enemies aren't just okay to kill individually like [[WhatMeasureIsAMook Mooks]], these enemies are okay to '''exterminate''' in their entirety.