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Edited by jbrodd:
10/28/2014 8:57:01 AM
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The human space ships in Old Russia
I have not found any discussions or comments regarding the human built space ships visible everywhere in Old Russia. Why the heck are there three spheres at the top of them?! As an engineer, and great space and technology enthusiast, I cannot figure out how that would work aerodynamically or structurally with such large and heavy objects at the very tip of the space launcher/rocket?
If you don't know what I'm referring too, please see this image:
http://levelsave.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10428155_10201189743225847_3616688132077688219_o-600x300.jpg
Or this one:
http://psgamer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Destiny-Beta_20140717222900.jpg
Or the fact that they greatly resemble the Traveler?! I'm still stopping in Old Russia to just look at them trying to figure out the reason behind their design and function.
Edit:
Ah, 50 replies :) I thought there would be some interest and discussion on this topic! Thank you for chiming in. Would've been great if one of the game designers would share a hint or logic behind the design of these space launchers.
Edit 2: Does anyone have access to fluid dynamics or aerodynamics simulation software? Simulating those three spheres on a simple space launch body would provide insight into how it would behave.
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2 RepliesDue to their size compared to the space shuttles below them, all I can think of is a concept along the line of Ender's Game with the sphere that was not rotating to simulate no gravity. Also with their size, I feel like the spheres can have very intricate layouts within them to provide a comfortable place of living for the time it takes to travel? Or not necessarily for the living to be up and about, but act as incubators for humanity - humans, animals, plants, etc.? It could go along with the idea the world was evacuating Earth. I personally think it is odd to see those designs of space shuttles during that time period as well...it's along the ideas of the current day car designs appearing all over Earth and Venus still - just confusing.
