"But we'd never use our firepower to level half a planet."
You are beginning to understand how to use your firepower.
And you don't need to use firepower to break something.
When the enemy, whoever he is, sees the way you use men and firepower they'll learn quickly.
Some units use firepower against the enemy, while others provide support to allies.
They use overwhelming firepower and the make almost no effort to identify their targets.
Using firepower to hold down Russian military casualties is not only important for the generals.
Perry used his superior firepower to force Japan to open its borders to trade.
If the Israelis use firepower now, that will destroy everything.
Out in space where they can use their speed and firepower, those Basilisks are deadly.