Our drone operators run 12-hour shifts monitoring feeds, and I wonder if the remote nature of modern warfare truly changes accountability—when you launch a missile from a screen, does it feel less real than pulling a trigger? I've discussed this with fellow veterans who say it's a different kind of stress, more like playing chess with lives, yet the ethical weight seems heavier because you see everything before and after. But maybe the real question is whether we need new rules of engagement for autonomous systems that make split-second decisions without human fear or doubt.