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Vlad the Impaler Trap
    Preparation time: 1–2 hours
    Level of difficulty: medium
    Location: woodland or forest
    This trap derives it name from the fifteenth-century Romanian prince who systematically impaled his captives on stakes. It involves suspending a sharpened stake or log in the treetops that, when triggered, swings down and impales its unsuspecting alien victim. Setting the trap often requires a lot of fine-tuning to achieve perfect balance and delivery of the log. When selecting a location, look for a light to medium understory and sufficient foliage in the canopy to conceal the suspended stake. Here are the steps for proper trap construction:
    1. CHOOSE A STAKE: Select a straight, sturdy ten-foot (6–12 inches in diameter) branch. Sharpen both ends to a point. Remove any offshoots or leaves that may snag on surrounding foliage.

    FIGURE 2.8 A: Choose a lengthy branch for your stake.
    2. POSITION: Choose a narrow path with little room to maneuver on either side. Suspend the stake from a limb (12–15 feet above the ground) of a sturdy tree. When hanging, the stake should be resting at waist height. Pull the stake up to an angle just short of 90°.

    FIGURE 2.8 B: Correct stake position.
    3. TRIGGER DEVICE: Use local materials to camouflage the trip stick, rope, and stake. Once set, avoid walking within the drop zone.

    FIGURE 2.8 C: Employ an approprate trigger device.
The Porcupine Trap
    Preparation time: 1–2 hours
    Level of difficulty: easy
    Location: woodland or forest
    The porcupine trap is similar to Vlad the Impaler in that it utilizes a log hoisted into the treetops, but it varies in that the log drops vertically onto the unsuspecting alien rather than swinging down.
    This trap is particularly suited to woodland and forest environments with sufficient canopy cover to conceal the spiked log. Ensure a section of path is selected with dense understory on either side, so as to reduce the chances of your prey diving to one side when the trap is triggered. Here are the trap instructions:
    1. LOG SELECTION: Choose the heaviest log that: (1) you are capable of lifting without personal injury, and (2) is capable of being supported by the ropes you have available. Embed 10-inch spikes at 12-inch intervals across the surface of the log.

    FIGURE 2.9 A: Select a heavy, yet manageable log.
    2. POSITION: Hoist the log into the canopy, being careful to avoid entangling the spikes in the surrounding foliage. Thin guy wires may be used to reduce movement from the wind or rope twists. These should easily pull free as the log drops. The log should run parallel to the trail beneath. Avoid walking under the log when in position.

    FIGURE 2.9 B & C: Correct porcupine trap positioning.
    3. CAMOUFLAGE: Camouflage your trap and its trigger using local materials. Ensure these materials will not snag or catch on the log as it drops, or create a noise that will warn your prey of their impending demise.

    Traps are not deterrents built in haste. They take time, effort, and resources to construct.
    They are most suited for siege situations or when you're on the run and want enough security to ensure a good night's sleep. They are, by their very nature, defensive.
    However, there comes a time when defense is just not enough. You may reach a point where all the precautions you have taken are insufficient to get you out of a sticky situation, and you'll need to employ other tactics.
     

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ESCAPE

    He that fights and runs away, may turn and fight another day; but he that is in battle slain, will never rise to fight again.
    — Tacitus
     
    CHAPTER SUMMARY
No matter how thorough your anti-abduction training is, there may come a time when, in an unguarded moment, you succumb to the malicious intentions of our alien foes. If you are captured, like countless others around the globe, do not despair. Escape is possible.
    If all the preventive measures outlined in