Collateral damage Quote by Dan Brown
““The coyly nicknamed explosive Key4 had been developed by Special Forces specifically for opening locked doors with minimal collateral damage. Consisting primarily of cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine with a diethylhexyl plasticizer, it was essentially a piece of C-4 rolled into paper-thin sheets for insertion into doorjambs. In the case of the library’s reading room, the explosive had worked perfectly.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown, 2009
A specialized low‑profile explosive is used to breach doors with minimal damage, illustrating covert tactical ingenuity.
In simple terms: A thin sheet explosive opens doors quietly.
Key Takeaway
Use precision tools to minimize collateral.
Themes
technology
tactics
innovation
Mood
tense
clinical
Type
technical
strategic
When to use this quote
- military operations
- law enforcement raids
- emergency entry
- counter‑terrorism
- intelligence missions
Key Concepts
explosives
special forces
stealth
security
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical limits apply to covert force?
- How can such tech be misused?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on accurate intelligence and safe handling.
