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An '''escape pod''' (also known as a '''life pod''') is a | An '''escape pod''' (also known as a '''life pod''' or '''life boat''') is a small craft which allows crewmembers to evacuate a [[starship|vessel]] or spaceborn facility in case of emergency. Escape pods come in many forms and sizes, though all share at least some of these characteristics: | ||
* A life support system, rations and medical supplies to sustain the passengers until help arrives | |||
* A radio beacon or other communications system to send distress signals | |||
* A propulsion system, to allow the escape pod to escape a hazardous area or make planetfall if the pod is equipped with heat [[shield]]s. | |||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
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* In [[Babylon 5]], [[Starfury]] fightercraft are equipped with escape pods to allow them to jettison in case of catastrophic damage. | * In [[Babylon 5]], [[Starfury]] fightercraft are equipped with escape pods to allow them to jettison in case of catastrophic damage. | ||
* In Stargate SG-1, the Prometheus is equipped with escape pods. | * In Stargate SG-1, the Prometheus is equipped with escape pods. | ||
* In [[Star Trek]], virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods. | |||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 11:03, 22 October 2008
An escape pod (also known as a life pod or life boat) is a small craft which allows crewmembers to evacuate a vessel or spaceborn facility in case of emergency. Escape pods come in many forms and sizes, though all share at least some of these characteristics:
- A life support system, rations and medical supplies to sustain the passengers until help arrives
- A radio beacon or other communications system to send distress signals
- A propulsion system, to allow the escape pod to escape a hazardous area or make planetfall if the pod is equipped with heat shields.
Examples
- In Star Wars, R2-D2 and C-3PO escaped from the Tantive IV in one of it's escape pods.
- In Babylon 5, Starfury fightercraft are equipped with escape pods to allow them to jettison in case of catastrophic damage.
- In Stargate SG-1, the Prometheus is equipped with escape pods.
- In Star Trek, virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods.