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This is an activity I use as a starter to introduce the concept of military ethics, but you could use it for any introduction to ethics. If pupils have individual devices, they could work individually by clicking on the decision they wish to make given the scenario or you could do this as a whole class activity via a smartboard. Each link in the PowerPoint leads pupils to a slide with the next stage of the story. The pupils are introduced to dilemmas such as whether civilians should be protected in war, whether or not torture can be justified, chains of command, etc…

The first slide is like this:

You find yourself as a newly recruited member of an elite military unit known for its commitment to ethical decision-making. Your choices will determine the outcome of critical situations and shape your character’s journey.

Click the action you want to take to see the next part of the story.

Chapter 1: The Mission Briefing

As you gather in the briefing room, your commanding officer outlines a classified mission: Infiltrate the remote region of Serathis, known for its political instability, to prevent the illicit production and distribution of a powerful bio-weapon. Intel suggests that a rogue faction called The Crimson Serpents has gained control of a secret research facility and is on the verge of deploying the weapon.

The first step is to navigate through enemy-controlled territory to reach the secret research facility. Whilst moving through enemy territory you encounter some civilians.

Risk exposure to try to gain local support?

Maintain covert operations?