"If a soldier undertook the actions that Magneto did in similar circumstances, then there would possibly be a court-marshal..." Not quite right, sir. The law allows the right of a PREEMPTIVE strike, up to and including the use of deadly force, IF the threat is clear, present, and a sufficient threat to warrant that action. Undesirable, but allowed. It would be unlikely that Magneto would be detained for any extended period, let alone charged.. -Defensive Tactics / Use of Force Consultant