Encyclopedia: Dark Forest Deterrence

Dark Forest Deterrence is the core mechanism maintaining strategic balance between Earth and Trisolaris, established by Wallfacer Luo Ji. The basic principle: if Trisolaris attacks Earth, humanity will broadcast Trisolaris's stellar coordinates, triggering a Dark Forest strike that destroys both civilizations simultaneously — a classic MAD (Mutual Assured Destruction) strategy.

Luo Ji proved humanity's broadcast capability by destroying star 187J3X1.

The deterrer must have sufficient resolve. Luo Ji's deterrence index ~90%+, Cheng Xin's ~15%.

The Swordholder must remain constantly ready to execute the broadcast.