Monthly Archives: December 2017

Energy!

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Inspired by that last Astrotropes post of mine, here is a very circular graphic showing kinetic energies of various things, fictional and non-fictional. Go and check the other post for some more details, and mind out for any spoilers. (click … Continue reading →

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Astrotropes: Spaceship collisions

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

High above Earth, several United Federation starships are locked into a desperate battle against a Borg cube. On the bridge of his ship, Worf hears a grim damage report. His blood boils and he slams a console with furious fists. … Continue reading →

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Astrotropes: Surviving Space

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

Space, as a background, is a mainstay of sci fi. But space is hazarous, and if you’re to find yourself without air to breathe, that should probably be cause for alarm. Naturally, sci fi characters (much like real life astronauts) … Continue reading →

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