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* 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]], [[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 (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. | ||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 17:42, 23 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.