Fleet of the Void - Designing Warships for Deep Space

About this episode

The episode explores the realities of space warfare, including the physics and tactics involved in deep space combat.

How would real space war actually work? From stealth myths to fuel limits, explore the brutal physics shaping starships, tactics, and survival in deep space combat. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-world Check out The Anatomy of the Nokia 3310: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-anatomy-of-the-nokia-3310/?ref=isaacarthur 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Fleet of the Void - Designing Warships for Deep Space Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editor: Keith Oxenrider…

People in this episode

Host: Isaac Arthur

Topics covered

• space warfare
• deep space combat
• starship design
• tactics
• survival
• physics

Keywords

• space war
• starships
• combat tactics
• fuel limits
• stealth
• survival in space

Sponsors

Nebula

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Books & works: Settling Saturn's Rings, The Anatomy of the Nokia 3310

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