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* '''Deconstructed''': The economic and social strain of keeping a perpetual arms race going [[RealityEnsues eventually takes its toll on Normana and Gukko]]; both planets become impoverished and unable to field or even maintain their weapons, and are eventually invaded and conquered by other parties.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The economic and social strain of keeping a perpetual arms race going [[RealityEnsues [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome eventually takes its toll on Normana and Gukko]]; both planets become impoverished and unable to field or even maintain their weapons, and are eventually invaded and conquered by other parties.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The economic and social strain of keeping a perpetual arms race going [[RealityEnsues eventually takes its toll on Normana and Gukko]]; both planets become impoverished and unable to maintain or even field their weapons, and are eventually invaded and conquered by other parties.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The economic and social strain of keeping a perpetual arms race going [[RealityEnsues eventually takes its toll on Normana and Gukko]]; both planets become impoverished and unable to field or even maintain or even field their weapons, and are eventually invaded and conquered by other parties.
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'''Basic Trope''': Weapons evolve rapidly over a relatively short period of time, often to [[SerialEscalation immensely powerful levels]].
* '''Straight''': The planets [[CrystalSpiresAndTogas Normana]] and [[TheApunkalypse Gukko]], once aware of each other, begin stockpiling increasingly powerful long-range weapons to either eliminate the other side or [[MutuallyAssuredDestruction prevent them from attacking]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Normana and Gukko go from 60s-era spacecraft to [[WeaponsOfMassDestruction space platforms that can disintegrate whole galaxies]] in less than a decade.
* '''Downplayed''': While Normana and Gukko don't actively develop weapons, [[SpaceColdWar tensions are still high]], and each planet keeps its eyes open to make sure the enemy doesn't make any sudden moves.
* '''Justified''': The Gukk believe in [[TheSocialDarwinist eliminating the competition]], and the Norm believe in [[MartialPacifist lethal force in the employ of self-defense]].
* '''Inverted''': Instead of weapons, Normana and Gukko attempt to oudo each others' [[PerfectPacifistPeople pacifism]] by seeing who can develop the best peacekeeping efforts and diplomatic corps.
* '''Subverted''': Due to the interference (read: meddling) of the [[TheFederation League of Planets]], Normana and Gukko build up their defensive capabilities rather than their offensive weaponry in order to avoid being accused of escalating the conflict.
* '''Parodied''': Despite all pretenses, Normana and Gukko secretly just want to build [[RuleOfCool really cool]] weapons.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Periodic cycles of build-ups and draw downs in terms of military power occur on Normana and Gukko depending on who's in charge.
* '''Averted''': Neither planet [[UnknownRival is aware of the other's existence]], and therefore has no reason to build weapons.
** Normana and Gukko don't pursue aggressive courses of action against each other.
* '''Enforced''': Normana and Gukko have [[CultureClash irreconcilable philosophies, cultures and social structures]], making conflict a given. With their technological prowess, an arms race is the next logical step.
* '''Lampshaded''': Other spacefaring civilizations find the Norm and Gukk efforts both [[ScienceIsGood inspiring]] and [[ScienceIsBad disturbing]].
* '''Invoked''': Elements of both planets' societies interested in conflict (weapons developers and military officers, [[CorruptCorporateExecutive of]] [[ArmiesAreEvil course]]) take most of the initiative in developing bigger, stronger weapons.
* '''Exploited''': Normana and Gukko are being manipulated by [[GreaterScopeVillain forces beyond their understanding]] to produce weapons for [[HiddenAgendaVillain an unknown purpose]].
* '''Defied''': [[GenreSavvy Knowing the endless pursuit of superior firepower is ultimately pointless]], Normana and Gukko agree to an armistice and use their technological superiority to [[SufficientlyAdvancedAlien boss around less-developed civilizations instead]].
* '''Discussed''': The Gukk boast of their latest death-dealing devices [[DoNotAdjustYourSet over the galactic ultra-wave]] to intimidate the Norm into surrendering.
* '''Conversed''': The Norm respond by pointing out the flaws of the latest Gukk devices and introduce several counter-weapons.
* '''Implied''': All other spacefaring civilizations [[ForbiddenZone stay out of Norm and Gukk space]] while waiting for the inevitable boom.
* '''Deconstructed''': The economic and social strain of keeping a perpetual arms race going [[RealityEnsues eventually takes its toll on Normana and Gukko]]; both planets become impoverished and unable to maintain or even field their weapons, and are eventually invaded and conquered by other parties.
** [[Film/DrStrangelove A rogue officer of one planet takes it into his own hands to destroy the enemy once and for all]], resulting in [[MutualKill a dual planetary annihilation]].
* '''Reconstructed''': Normana and Gukko build sensible defensive weapons while making sure to anticipate enemy advances in tech, and both sides go out of their way to avoid starting a conflict that would destroy them both.
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* '''Straight''': The planets [[CrystalSpiresAndTogas Normana]] and [[TheApunkalypse Gukko]], once aware of each other, begin stockpiling increasingly powerful long-range weapons to either eliminate the other side or [[MutuallyAssuredDestruction prevent them from attacking]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Normana and Gukko go from 60s-era spacecraft to [[WeaponsOfMassDestruction space platforms that can disintegrate whole galaxies]] in less than a decade.
* '''Downplayed''': While Normana and Gukko don't actively develop weapons, [[SpaceColdWar tensions are still high]], and each planet keeps its eyes open to make sure the enemy doesn't make any sudden moves.
* '''Justified''': The Gukk believe in [[TheSocialDarwinist eliminating the competition]], and the Norm believe in [[MartialPacifist lethal force in the employ of self-defense]].
* '''Inverted''': Instead of weapons, Normana and Gukko attempt to oudo each others' [[PerfectPacifistPeople pacifism]] by seeing who can develop the best peacekeeping efforts and diplomatic corps.
* '''Subverted''': Due to the interference (read: meddling) of the [[TheFederation League of Planets]], Normana and Gukko build up their defensive capabilities rather than their offensive weaponry in order to avoid being accused of escalating the conflict.
* '''Parodied''': Despite all pretenses, Normana and Gukko secretly just want to build [[RuleOfCool really cool]] weapons.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Periodic cycles of build-ups and draw downs in terms of military power occur on Normana and Gukko depending on who's in charge.
* '''Averted''': Neither planet [[UnknownRival is aware of the other's existence]], and therefore has no reason to build weapons.
** Normana and Gukko don't pursue aggressive courses of action against each other.
* '''Enforced''': Normana and Gukko have [[CultureClash irreconcilable philosophies, cultures and social structures]], making conflict a given. With their technological prowess, an arms race is the next logical step.
* '''Lampshaded''': Other spacefaring civilizations find the Norm and Gukk efforts both [[ScienceIsGood inspiring]] and [[ScienceIsBad disturbing]].
* '''Invoked''': Elements of both planets' societies interested in conflict (weapons developers and military officers, [[CorruptCorporateExecutive of]] [[ArmiesAreEvil course]]) take most of the initiative in developing bigger, stronger weapons.
* '''Exploited''': Normana and Gukko are being manipulated by [[GreaterScopeVillain forces beyond their understanding]] to produce weapons for [[HiddenAgendaVillain an unknown purpose]].
* '''Defied''': [[GenreSavvy Knowing the endless pursuit of superior firepower is ultimately pointless]], Normana and Gukko agree to an armistice and use their technological superiority to [[SufficientlyAdvancedAlien boss around less-developed civilizations instead]].
* '''Discussed''': The Gukk boast of their latest death-dealing devices [[DoNotAdjustYourSet over the galactic ultra-wave]] to intimidate the Norm into surrendering.
* '''Conversed''': The Norm respond by pointing out the flaws of the latest Gukk devices and introduce several counter-weapons.
* '''Implied''': All other spacefaring civilizations [[ForbiddenZone stay out of Norm and Gukk space]] while waiting for the inevitable boom.
* '''Deconstructed''': The economic and social strain of keeping a perpetual arms race going [[RealityEnsues eventually takes its toll on Normana and Gukko]]; both planets become impoverished and unable to maintain or even field their weapons, and are eventually invaded and conquered by other parties.
** [[Film/DrStrangelove A rogue officer of one planet takes it into his own hands to destroy the enemy once and for all]], resulting in [[MutualKill a dual planetary annihilation]].
* '''Reconstructed''': Normana and Gukko build sensible defensive weapons while making sure to anticipate enemy advances in tech, and both sides go out of their way to avoid starting a conflict that would destroy them both.
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