When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros.It looks there for the taking, doesn’t it? The third rock from the sun just sitting there, all defenceless, run by squabbling politicians ruling over a human race who’d rather be sharing “get ready with me” videos than vigilantly watching the skies as they should be.But next time you set your sights on invading planet Earth, remember that it’s easier said than done. Some of the mightiest alien attack forces in existence have met their match in this particular corner of the Milky Way, as the residents of this nondescript ball of rock have repeatedly found ways to repel extraterrestrial attackers — even when they’re massively outgunned.AdvertisementAdvertisementSo don’t embarrass yourself in front of your attack fleet. Having painstakingly researched numerous previous assaults on Earth, we’ve assembled a guide to all the things you should — and indeed shouldn’t — do the next time you try to bring those snivelling humans to their knees. Follow these tips, and the Earth can be yours to do with as you please.DO… target major landmarksCredit: 20th Century StudiosCase study: “Independence Day”If you really want to show your prospective underlings who’s boss, you’ll need to make a big entrance. Hovering over major landmarks (eg: The White House, The Empire State Building, the Capitol) is a great place to start, as the eyes of the world’s media will be upon you.Some bystanders will think you came in peace, of course, but by the time the masses have realized what you’re up to, it’ll be way too late for those puny humans.DON’T… invade if you have a severe allergic reaction to waterCredit: Buena Vista PicturesCase study: “Signs”AdvertisementAdvertisementDon’t be like these crop-circle-obsessed idiots. If water’s not for you, you really shouldn’t set your sights on a planet whose surface is over 70% water. There are other, less soggy worlds to conquer.DO… dress up as the personification of evilCredit: SyfyCase study: ” …
