Which Sci-Fi Ships Would You Own?!

[mattblack]

If I could own any of the vast fleet of fictional spacecraft from science fiction movies & TV: which would I have?<br /><br />CHOICE 1#: Federation Runabout -- could fly me most anywhere in a couple-hundred light year radius just by me saying: "Computer -- lay in a course for Epsilon Eridani (etc), Warp Factor Five." Then I'd sit back and enjoy the ride while the computer flies me there. I wouldn;t even have to learn how to fly it.<br /><br />CHOICE #2: TARDIS -- Anywhere in time and space, though I'd have to have a certain Timelord with me to operate it. Wouldn't that be cool...<br /><br />Most other choices would require me having to know how to fly them, or having a huge infrastructure or base to operate them. "Millenium Falcon" would be too maintence-intensive to own and an X-Wing; too cramped and uncomfortable. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p>One Percent of Federal Funding For Space: America <strong><em><u>CAN</u></em></strong> Afford it!!  LEO is a <strong><em>Prison</em></strong> -- It's time for a <em><strong>JAILBREAK</strong></em>!!</p> </div>

 

[vogon13]

I always liked the Jupiter 2.<br /><br /><br />The interdimensional craft described in Number of the Beast would be cool too.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#ff0000"><strong>TPTB went to Dallas and all I got was Plucked !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#339966"><strong>So many people, so few recipes !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Let's clean up this stinkhole !!</strong></font> </p> </div>

 

[wmdragon]

the TARDIS is hard to beat for mobility. I guess it could be my antique "car"<br /><br />for a sports car I would have a transformable fighter, like the Vertitech mecha fighter from the Robotech/Macross saga. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#993366"><em>The only laws of matter are those which our minds must fabricate, and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter.</em> <br /> --- James Clerk Maxwell</font></p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

The Jupiter 2, the one from the TV series, has, if you believe the terrible scientific writing, controllable intergalactic capability....<br /><br /><br />Wayne<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

Now, if I could just find some deposits of deutronium.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[vogon13]

There was one (or maybe 2) early b/w episodes that showed a hallway between 2 of the bedrooms. I figured the bathroom was down there somewhere.<br /><br /><br />Several questions arise:<br /><br />Did the Bloop use the bathroom too?<br /><br />At most, there were 3 bedrooms, how did they parse themselves out? Did Capt. West sleep with Penny and Judy?<br /><br />In one episode, there was clearly a stairway behind the electronic elevator, but in another episode, that room back there was blocked off with shelves. In another episode, there was a window back there where they could watch the approaching missle from the Machine Planet approaching. What's up with that part of the ship?"<br /><br /><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#ff0000"><strong>TPTB went to Dallas and all I got was Plucked !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#339966"><strong>So many people, so few recipes !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Let's clean up this stinkhole !!</strong></font> </p> </div>

 

[vogon13]

Thanx for the drawing.<br /><br />Sometimes the Time Tunnel made the same sound the Jupiter 2 did. Very cool . . . .<br /><br /><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#ff0000"><strong>TPTB went to Dallas and all I got was Plucked !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#339966"><strong>So many people, so few recipes !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Let's clean up this stinkhole !!</strong></font> </p> </div>

 

[wmdragon]

I have a printed guide to the Jupiter II somehwere in my library, plenty of diagrams. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#993366"><em>The only laws of matter are those which our minds must fabricate, and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter.</em> <br /> --- James Clerk Maxwell</font></p> </div>

 

[yevaud]

The SS Nostromo.<br /><br />Hunting gear optional, but recommended. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><em>Differential Diagnosis:  </em>"<strong><em>I am both amused and annoyed that you think I should be less stubborn than you are</em></strong>."<br /> </p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

But I loved the laser rifles!<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

I think I mentioned this once before - a couple of years ago I was fortunate enough to exchange emails with Guy Williams son, who owns a web art company.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[jmilsom]

The spaceship that Lawrence Newton sets himself up with at the end of Hamilton's <i>Fallen Dragon</i>.<br /><br />I do admit admit, however, one would be hard pressed to beat having a tardis. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[lampblack]

<font color="yellow">CHOICE 1#: Federation Runabout -- could fly me most anywhere in a couple-hundred light year radius just by me saying: "Computer -- lay in a course for Epsilon Eridani (etc), Warp Factor Five." Then I'd sit back and enjoy the ride while the computer flies me there. I wouldn;t even have to learn how to fly it. </font><br /><br />Why settle for a Runabout if you could have the Delta Flyer? Way cool -- way fast -- robust design.<br /><br />Or heck -- how 'bout a Defiant class ship? That way, you wouldn't have to worry much if you ran into any bad guys. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[lampblack]

<font color="yellow">Most likely....and Will bunked with Dr. Smith... </font><br /><br />I always figured Dr. Smith bunked with the Robot. You know, they had that love-hate thing going... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[drwayne]

"how 'bout a Defiant class ship?"<br /><br />"Tough little ship" Ryker<br />"LITTLE?" Worf<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

The Jupiter 2 was supposed to be the first of many in the colonization of Alpha Centauri. Given that, I have wondered if the old statement could be modified - i.e.<br /><br />Good fences make better neighbors<br /><br />becomes<br /><br />Good force fields make better neighbors<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

One other point about the J2 - the controls on the lower beck were supposed to be a full backup for those on the main deck, i.e. the ship could be controlled from there - though that was never mentioned in the series.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[lampblack]

Or... while we're dreaming, how 'bout a White Star cruiser?<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[jmilsom]

What about the ship in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with the improbability drive? I've always wanted to fly through space in a ball of yarn! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[lampblack]

Or for that matter -- how 'bout a silver surf board?<br /><br />As we've been discussing in another thread, the Silver Surfer had more or less the coolest ride around. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[drwayne]

True, but I would need the special coating on me too...<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[lampblack]

<font color="yellow">True, but I would need the special coating on me too...</font><br /><br />Details, details... I guess environmental controls <i>would</i> be an issue. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[drwayne]

The Power Cosmic would be a plus in traffic too.<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[strandedonearth]

Maybe it's not quite a spacecraft, but.... Jetson's Skycar <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> Get above all that pesky traffic.

 

[drwayne]

Well, if we are going to broaden things, I would like a Flying Sub from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea - if I could just handle the g loading at impact with the sea.<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>