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* As mentioned in the film section above, [[Spy Satellites]] played a central role in the plot of ''[[Tom Clancy|Patriot Games]]'', with a portion of the plot centering around the CIA personnel trying to outwit the [[Genre Savvy]] [[The Troubles|North Irish]] [[Western Terrorists|extremists]] who made a point of avoiding being outside when the American satellites passed over head.
** At one point, a satellite gets a photo of a woman in a low-cut dress, as viewed from above. One of the analysts [[Discussed Trope|estimates]] that she had to be a C-Cup or bigger, because the limited resolution of the satellites meant that they wouldn't be able to see her cleavage if she were any smaller.
** Spy satellites show up in other [[Tom Clancy|Ryanverse]] stories, but usually in a realistic fashion: with still photos, known trajectories, and otherwise limited ability. When spy satellites are ''not'' appropriate (for example, in ''Without Remorse'', part of which involves the Vietnam War), drones and
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