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[[Image:SW escape pod.jpg|thumb|right|One of the ''[[Tantive IV]]'s'' escape pods]] | [[Image:SW escape pod.jpg|thumb|right|One of the ''[[Tantive IV]]'s'' escape pods]] | ||
An '''escape pod''' (also known as a '''life pod''' or '''life boat''') is a small | An '''escape pod''' (also known as a '''life pod''' or '''life boat''') is the science fiction version of a modern life raft: a small vessel that allows crewmembers to evacuate a larger [[starship|space ship]] or spaceborn facility in case of emergency. While escape pods come in many forms and sizes, they typically share the following characteristics: | ||
* A life support system, rations, and medical supplies to sustain the passengers until help arrives | * 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 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 | * A propulsion system to allow the escape pod to escape a hazardous area or make planetfall (if the pod is capable of atmospheric re-entry) | ||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
* In [[Star Wars]], [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] escaped from the ''[[Tantive IV]]'' in one of it's escape pods. | * In ''[[Star Wars]]'', [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] escaped from the ''[[Tantive IV]]'' in one of it's escape pods. | ||
* In [[Babylon 5]], the cockpit of a [[Starfury]] fightercraft functions as an escape pod to allow the pilot to jettison in case of catastrophic damage. | * In ''[[Babylon 5]]'', the cockpit of a [[Starfury]] fightercraft functions as an escape pod to allow the pilot to jettison in case of catastrophic damage. | ||
* In Stargate SG-1, the [[Prometheus (Stargate)|Prometheus]] is equipped with escape pods. | * In ''[[Stargate]] SG-1'', the [[Prometheus (Stargate)|''Prometheus'']] is equipped with escape pods. | ||
* In [[Star Trek]], virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods. | * In ''[[Star Trek]]'', virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods. | ||
* A Russian Soyuz space capsule is docked with the International Space Station for use as an escape pod. | * A [[Russian Federation|Russian]] Soyuz space capsule is docked with the International Space Station for use as an escape pod. | ||
* In [[Mass Effect|''Mass Effect 2'']], most of the crew of the crippled ''Normandy SR-1'' evacuated in escape pods. | |||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
[[Category: Real Technology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 18 March 2024
One of the Tantive IV's escape pods
An escape pod (also known as a life pod or life boat) is the science fiction version of a modern life raft: a small vessel that allows crewmembers to evacuate a larger space ship or spaceborn facility in case of emergency. While escape pods come in many forms and sizes, they typically share the following 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 capable of atmospheric re-entry)
Examples
- In Star Wars, R2-D2 and C-3PO escaped from the Tantive IV in one of it's escape pods.
- In Babylon 5, the cockpit of a Starfury fightercraft functions as an escape pod to allow the pilot 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.
- A Russian Soyuz space capsule is docked with the International Space Station for use as an escape pod.
- In Mass Effect 2, most of the crew of the crippled Normandy SR-1 evacuated in escape pods.