Ship Design Philosophy

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Stawarships: CR110 Battle Animation - SkyForge Version

A few months ago, @EC Henry​ came to me with a project: a turnaround of the new mystery ship he was putting together the CR110. I jumped at the chance, always eager to play with models from EC Henry. Rather than just a simple spinning animation, however, he wanted something much more exciting and dynamic - a seamlessly looping battle scene. Since the ship was seen on-screen in Return of the Jedi during the Battle of Endor, the animation for his video was made to appear as close as possible to that film. However, I wanted to render out an additional version for my own channel, featuring my more modern style.

In addition to the CR110, you'll see a number of other EC Henry mystery ships that also appeared in Return of the Jedi, including the Rebel Gunship, Mon Calamari Corvette, the Mon Calamari cruiser the Sphaerolana, and a variant of the Nebulon B that's missing a few parts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghrXrdNUrNE

The Secret CORELLIAN CORVETTE in Return of the Jedi

For almost 4 decades, a secret Corellian Corvette variant has been hiding in plain sight in Return of the Jedi. Join us on an exciting exploration of this ship, including a fan interpretation of the ship brought to life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhalNJJPc3o

An interesting carrier variant; I wouldn't classify it as escort, and seems too small for pocket.

 

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Inspiration: Kitty Cat on the Mars Mission - SNL

On a mission to Mars, astronaut Kirby J. Buttercream (Bobby Moynihan) drives his crew mates space-crazy by continuously talking about how much he misses his little kitty cat. Kirby reveals that he has brought his kitty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XTZPiy2opY

Space Mistakes - SNL

From the producers who enjoyed Apollo 13, Ad Astra, Gravity and Interstellar comes another movie that asks the question: What if you messed up at work... but your work was space?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBFuiHZRylY

1. Shipping cats.

2. Seat belts.

 

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Inspiration: QUARK The Movie Wrath of the Gorgons

This is a "TV Movie" fan-edit of the short lived, and often not remembered, scifi comedy series "Quark" from the 1970s. Decided to take the episodes and edit two of the 2-part episodes featuring the show enemies, the Gorgons, into a tv movie format. Similar to what was done with the Planet of the Apes or Battlestar Galactica TV series for syndication.

The video is formatted to 16:9 with new FX created... making this (as I like to think of it) Remastered-ish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGQUCC3_R88

Quark Remasterediish 01 PILOT

The "Remastered-ish" version of the Quark Pilot Episode. New special effects added, and presented in 16x9 format.

This was purely a fun exercise in some CGI, and enhancing an odd little show that for some reason I just really enjoy. No ownership is implied, and purely and entertainment and educational (editing/sfx) exercise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnjh6T_An_8

1. Well, someone has to pick it up.

2. It hasn't aged well, and it seems to have ripped off everyone, but the video quality isn't bad.

3. I rather like chutes; you could increase the local gravity.

 

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Starships: Engineering, Look Before You Leap, and Atomic Clocks Are Reinventing Time

Though humans don't experience it in their daily lives, gravity and movement can change how time elapses. Ultra-precise atomic clocks are now able to measure these tiny changes, known as time dilation. It's a technological advance that could revolutionize our understanding of time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzLTgtFaPLY


1. Time dilation may be the reason it's advisable to stop before you jump.

2. It should improve accuracy and lower the chance of a misjump.

3. Of course, you have to wonder, if you vary the gravity force in different parts of the spaceships, would you experience time differently?

 

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1 - when you say stop, what do you mean? You will still have motion relative to the system, the galactic core etc.
2 - why? misjumps can only be caused by jumping within 100D and/or unrefined fuel use
3 - yes - but the femtosecond difference isn't much to worry about, although...

there is a rather nifty interpretation of general relativity that shows what we perceive as the force of gravity is actually due to time dilation...

 

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1. I mean dead stop: the universe can continue to revolve around you.

2. As I recall the current formula, it's more bonuses and penalties.

3. You could boost computational power (fractionally) by turning off the gravity around the processor.

Essentially, Traveller technology , or at least as it pertains to propulsion, is based on the understanding and manipulation of gravity.

 

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Starships: Engineering, Look Before You Leap, and Gravitational Wave Background Discovered?

It was pretty impressive when LIGO detected gravitational waves from colliding black holes. Well we’ve just taken that to the next level with a galaxy-spanning gravitational wave detector that may have detected a foundational element of space itself - the gravitational wave background.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9L_gNogNes&ab_channel=PBSSpaceTime


1. Jumpspace might actually be far more malleable to gravitational waves.

2. When we punch a hole to jumpspace, we create a gravitational wave on which the jump bubble surfs for about a week.

3. The amount of energy used to create the gravitational wave, divided by the volume of the starships and very nearby objects, is the velocity achieved.

4. The higher the velocity, within the time determined before the disintegration of the jump bubble, determines the distance jumped.

 

[Sigtrygg]

1. I mean dead stop: the universe can continue to revolve around you.

You would have to take into account the relative motion of every galaxy in the universe, there is no such thing as a neutral reference frame since spacetime itself is expanding.

2. As I recall the current formula, it's more bonuses and penalties.

I'm old school, I do not subscribe to the twenty rolls of the dice for every jump.

3. You could boost computational power (fractionally) by turning off the gravity around the processor.

Essentially, Traveller technology , or at least as it pertains to propulsion, is based on the understanding and manipulation of gravity.

You mean its magic...

 

[Sigtrygg]

I think we must have pretty much the same subscription list on you tube - but if you want to start understanding this stuff you are going to have to go and learn the physics and maths behind it = give this a spin for a start:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xodtfM1r9FA&list=PLu7cY2CPiRjVY-VaUZ69bXHZr5QslKbzo

1. Jumpspace might actually be far more malleable to gravitational waves.

It could be, it has long been theorised that the weakness of gravity could be due to it projecting into other dimensions, and we know that Traveller subscribes to the multi-dimensional nature of the universe.

2. When we punch a hole to jumpspace, we create a gravitational wave on which the jump bubble surfs for about a week.

A wave that is propagating through the jumpspace dimension...
hmm, may even explain why 100D limits to jump exit exist...

3. The amount of energy used to create the gravitational wave, divided by the volume of the starships and very nearby objects, is the velocity achieved.

No, the jump drive accesses different jump dimensions for the different jump ratings according to canon so that also has to be a factor.

4. The higher the velocity, within the time determined before the disintegration of the jump bubble, determines the distance jumped.

Jump always takes a week as we reckon time in normal space regardless of real spacetime distance travelled, but I think you may be ont something with the passage through jumpspace - I would call it a pseudo-velocity though.

 

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1. Relative motion - You know exactly where you are, and probably a clearer idea where you will be exiting, without either entrance or exit being a moving target.

2. Rick roll - it's one way to make each step consequential; I just like throwing more dice at a problem.

3. The Mind can have a strong influence on the weak force.

 

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1. Gravity wells - seems it should be canon, considering jump precipitation.

2. I rather suspect that it's more so that we can't do this.

3. Tsunami waves can be ridden at different heights.

4. It's speculation on speculative pseudo science. I think we'll have to make universal time and experienced time a bit more variable.

 

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Spaceships: Eagle Transporter [Space:1999]: Century 21 Tech Talk [2.8] | Hosted by General Ed Straker [UFO]

Welcome to Series 2 of Century 21 Tech Talk, hosted by the former commanding officer of SHADO and head of the World Security Service – General Ed Straker!
In this briefing we’ll be learning about the Eagle Transporter, one of the most versatile spacecraft ever developed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFjpd8ZyITA


1. Command module, superstructure, service pod.

2. Booster mounts.

3. Remote operations.

4. Command module: detachable bridge?

 

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Spaceships: Hulls, and Why are Submarines Black and Cruise Ships White?

If you have previously heard of explanations on why submarines are black, well, you need to watch this video. It's not what you think!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uhUS5SKieI&ab_channel=NotWhatYouThink


1. You probably want to paint commercial spaceships in very bright colours, both for easy identification and one assumes being more radiation resistant.

2. Also, space barnacles.

3. Starwarships spending most of their time in deep space would likely to painted black, for stealth.

4. Planetary defence warships might be painted to the same shade to match their planetary background.

 

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There is no stealth in space, painting a hull black just makes it better at radiating in the thermal part of the spectrum which makes it easier to spot.

 

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Originally, I was going with matt midnight black, or OLED black, but:

Spaceships: Hulls, and BMW X6 Vantablack in World's Darkest Black Color

There are new photos of the 2020 BMW X6 ahead of the crossover's public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but you might struggle to see the vehicle because it's wearing a Vantablack VBx2 coating. The substance absorbs more than 99 percent of visible light making this covering the blackest color in the world.

BMW partnered with Vantablack maker Surrey Nano Systems and creative agency Levitation 29 to create the world's blackest X6. The playful idea behind the vehicle is to create a new spin on concealing an upcoming model. Rather than using camouflage or extra panels, this incredibly dark color is supposed to make the crossover's styling difficult to discern.

The Vantablack covering creates the desired effect. At least in photos, it's impossible to see any of the details of the 2020 X6's shape. The vehicle looks like a black void other than a few bits of trim, the greenhouse, and the lights. If you'd actually like to see the X6,

The third-generation X6 has a similar look to the previous models by taking the X5's general appearance and applying a sloping, coupe-like roofline to the back. In the United States, the new model is available as the rear-drive sDrive40i and all-wheel-drive xDrive40i that both use a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six making 335 horsepower (249 kilowatts) and 330 pound-feet (447 Newton-meters) of torque. There's also the X6 M50i with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 offering 523 hp (390 kW) and 553 lb-feet (750 Nm) of torque. Regardless of engine, buyers get an eight-speed automatic. The interior features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment display.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y00keAM1ekI

 

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Inspiration: Harlock: Space Pirate (2016) - Most Epic/Cool/Memorable Moments [1080p]

No thumbnail dick-jokes pls. It's a skull! SKULL! Yes, right in front of the ship! How did it got there? No idea. Some mystery... Dark Matter... Kind of Design. Who knows how this stuff works? I don't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeMOYLwTICY


1. Boarding party.

2. Big turrets.

3. Big turrets on rails.

4. Ramming.

 

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Spaceships: Economics and The REAL Cost of Owning A Private Jet

Today, we’re going to take a look at how much it truly costs to own a private jet. I’ll even include how much it costs yearly to fly and maintain the private jet that I own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgLGtudkCHA


1. Insurance.

2. Parking.

3. Labour.

4. Operating cost.

5. Wine cabinet.

6. Try figuring out how much it will cost to charter a small starship.

 

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Spaceships: Engineering and How The World's Largest Airplane Boneyard Stores 3,100 Aircraft | Big Business

The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group stores thousands of retired military, forest service, and NASA aircraft in the Arizona desert. The massive collection of F-16s, C-5s, B-52s, A-4 Skyhawks, and others would be the world's second largest air force. But the planes don't just come here to die. Parts are reclaimed and entire planes are regenerated so they can go back into service.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYsOFXnfsCU&ab_channel=BusinessInsider


One assumes vacuum, packed or unpacked, would be the perfect preservative.

 

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Inspiration: Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSNeYiOwoi0

 

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Spaceships: Engineering and How Do Nuclear Submarines Make Oxygen?- Smarter Every Day 251

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Ud6mHdhlQ


1. I would guess there are atmosphere monitors throughout a spaceship, similar to radiation level monitors.

2. Electrolysis.

3. Purify the water with reverse osmosis, first.

4. Burning candles.

5. Backup.

6. Monoethanolamine.

7. Lean and rich.

8. Lithium hydroxide.