"The Future in Space: Escape Pods" Topic
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| Tango01 | 15 Feb 2021 1:09 p.m. PST |
" For me, the introduction to escape pods came via Episode 1 of Star Wars, and the small capsule that R2-D2 and C3PO used to escape from the Tantive IV. Then there were the triangular Sovereign class pods from Star Trek: First Contact, the spherical escape pod from Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, and the flying coffins from Prometheus(yes, I am going to wash my mouth out with soap after mentioning that abomination). Escape pods are an established feature of SF spacecraft, and unlike many other features shown by hollywood as vital, they appear to be a logical addition to any ship. In a more realistic SF 'Verse, however, it seems unlikely that a deep-space craft will be so equipped, for reasons that will be explored later. The type of spacecraft, its mission, and the 'flavour' of the 'Verse all affect the utility of a escape pod, and while they may make sense in the context of Star Wars, they may not apply to many situations in a hard SF world…."
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