Does the VX gas described in POINT OF HONOR exist?
VX gas is a recognized weapon of mass destruction. In 1952, the British developed VX at the Porton Down chemical warfare labs. Basically, there are two categories of chemical weapons: persistent and non-persistent. A persistent agent is more of a strategic weapon since the effects of the CW or BW lingers beyond any immediate tactical advantage. However, even persistent agents lose their potency over time. A non-persistent agent provides immediate effects against the target and then quickly disperses so that friendly troops can exploit the tactical advantage. Tear gas is considered a non-persistent agent. In POINT OF HONOR, I suggested a third category: permanent. The idea suggests that there is no deterioration over time. The idea behind the weapon is total denial of a wide area. So I dubbed it CITY KILLER. Q: Is Doctor Rihab Rashida al-Awazi a real person? A: Yes. She is also known as Toxic Taha, Doctor Germ and Doctor Death. She has been connected to weapons development at Salman Pak
