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Interstellar Exploration Corps - Starship Inquiry |
| Exploration Corps Universe The Exploration Corps universe consists of five fictional eras that range from the late 21st century to the 25th century. In this fictional environment, our galaxy has only a few sentient alien species with star-faring technology. The first era begins in the late 21st century with the formation of the international Interplanetary Exploration Corps. During the 22nd century, a federation of democratic continental governments emerge bringing world peace and prosperity. By the end of this century, faster-than-light vessels appear and the Interplanetary Exploration Corps becomes the Interstellar Exploration Corps. Over the next 150 years, the Human presence in local interstellar space expands. In the mid-24th century, major improvements in faster-than-light drive result in Human space exploration efforts ranging much deeperinto the galaxy. The Interstellar Exploration Corps grows in size and capability to become the Galactic Exploration Corps. This fictional environment is inspired by the science fiction Arthur C. Clarke and Jack McDevitt. I consider it my most sober portrayal of Humanity equipped with maturing faster-than-light technology combined with equally maturing societal development. Concept Starship Inquiry is my vision of a large human exploration vessel equipped with tech level 5 star-faring technology. History Starship Inquiry
was launched from Drydock Unity 9 in Earth orbit on 9 February 2263
AD. This vessel was the largest exploration ship ever built by the Interstellar Exploration Corps.
It was the first human starship to make contact with the Nimrithi, the
only sentient species close to Sol with star-faring technology. Primary Design Influences 1. A conceptual design for Leviathan/Nostromo by Chris Foss for the science-fiction/horror film Alien 2. Various spaceship designs by Robert McCall |
