The “fighting despite no formal recognition of being a soldier in a war that doesn’t officially exist” is the badass warrioring of the anons.
I hope history records information (inc bio/psycho) warfare as “first class” military ops and not merely an accessory or supporting role.
The absence of bombs and blood should not be confused with having an easy task. The psychological pressure of having loved ones brainwashed, weaponised, nanohacked, needle raped, and genetically murdered is intense.
This info militia will need special museums since it leaves behind few physical artefacts. I hope our stories can be captured contemporaneously; the “pro” historians are unlikely to be up to the job.
God bless you Martin! My girlfriend and I have had this exact same conversation, but could not have expressed it so perfectly. You are a treasure!