2005 Version
Leviathan in
Hyperspace Tunnel

2002 Version
Leviathan in
Deep Space

COMMENTARY

Starship Leviathan has existed in some form since 1983. It is the speculative spaceship design I have developed the most over the years. Since the inauguration of my website in 2001, it has been the most popular design I have ever posted. Thus, I have made this special gallery for those versions of the vessel prior to its current incarnation as Interstellar Exploration Vessel Leviathan. Many of these illustrations come from the 1996 self-published book, A Visitor's Guide to Starship Leviathan, where I spent as much effort describing the society onboard the ship as I did depicting the vessel itself. For more images of and information about the latest version of the Leviathan, please see the Interstellar Exploration Vessel Leviathan gallery.

"A VISITOR'S GUIDE TO STARSHIP LEVIATHAN "ARTICLES

Part 1: Preface, Welcome Aboard, and Basic Stuff
Part 2: Critical Concerns
Part 3: Dealing with the Natives
Part 4: Keeping Yourself Occupied
Part 5: Serious Issues
Part 6: Seeing It All / An Intensive Tour
Part 7: Facing the Unexpected
Part 8: Bon Voyage and Afterword

DIGITAL RESOURCES

Modeling -TrueSpace 6.6
Rendering -TrueSpace 6.6
Backgrounds - Custom Photoshop 7 brushes and Photoshop plug-in Lunarcell
Running Lights - Universe Image Creator
Illustrations - AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, Corel Photo-Paint

PRIMARY DESIGN INFLUENCES

1. Leviathan - Modern military submarines

2. Leviathan - "Mon Calarmari" Cruisers from the science fantasy film Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

3. Ursula K LeGuin - Space Station One from the Golden Key 1960's-1970's comic book Space Family Robinson: Lost in Space on Space Station One.

4. IEC HQ Station - Disney Von Braun Mars ship AE-1 from the 1950's

5. IEC HQ Station - Bespin Cloud City from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

6. IEC HQ Station - Large Starfleet station from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock