Questions tagged [the-expanse-2015]
The Expanse was a science fiction drama TV series which ran from 2015–2022. It is based on a series of novels by the same name; please use [the-expanse-novels] for questions related to the novels.
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What is the physical size of the ring gate network of star systems in The Expanse?
I recall reading (in either book 7 Persepolis Rising or book 8 Tiamat's Wrath) that it had been determined that the 2 most distant gated star systems were 1 thousand light years apart. Implied is ...
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The Expanse scene with Augmented Reality repairs
I'm looking for a scene in The Expanse where someone is doing a space walk to do a repair/maintenance. They have an Augmented Reality helmet on which highlights whatever piece of the ship they need to ...
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Is this supposed to be the "Resolute Desk"?
In The Expanse series, season 4 episode 10, 37 minutes in, Avasarala is sitting at a desk which looks to be the famed "Resolute Desk" used by current day U.S. presidents. On closer ...
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In The Expanse, which books follow the end of the TV show?
There are 6 seasons and 9 books -- does each book roughly equal to 1 season? Does this mean you can basically jump into book 7 if you have watched the show, but haven't read the books?
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How can Mars compete with Earth economically or militarily?
I'm into third season now and apart from whole bunch of really, really stupid meme stuff (would use a different word, but...), which I can't peg as inattention to detail or sloppy writing, there is ...
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Does Amos intentionally call Konecheck "Tiny" in order to force him to attack the others?
In The Expanse (TV), S5, Amos and Peaches are trying to escape from The Pit and Konecheck ("Tiny") is recruited to help. Amos must know that he is dangerous but he won't stop calling him &...
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Why is the Epstein drive called that?
Of course it was named after its inventor...but how? His first successful test propelled him into deep space for several hours at an acceleration that was almost fatal. Nobody human was going to run ...
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When ships in the Expanse universe use reverse thrust, does the floor become a ceiling?
In The Expanse ships use linear acceleration for gravity with the decks placed perpendicular to the thrust vector, thus creating a "floor."
When it comes time to decelerate a ship would ...
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Names referencing other franchises in The Expanse final episode
I noticed a few familiar names in the squads on the Rocinante in the final series episode.
Notably: (as best as I can make out)
Alpha Squad - (other than Bobbi Draper & Alex Burton)
G. Ackbar - ...
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What does this entry on the Rocinante's pilot quick-menu mean?
In Season 6 Episode 3 of The Expanse, during the battle scene, we see the "PILOT - QUICK MENU" menu on the display Holden is examining:
It has mostly meaningful entries (e.g. REP FLIGHT, ...
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What was the maneuver used by the Rocinante in Season 6 Episode 3?
At the end of The Expanse Season 6, Episode 3, Bobby Draper and James Holden pull some sort of maneuver which allows them to hit Inaros' ship, the Pella. I couldn't quite follow exactly what happened. ...
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What is the acceleration for different crews in the Expanse?
In the Expanse, gravity is created by accelerating / decelerating the ships. Humans from Earth are used to 1G, inhabitants of Mars about 0.4G and Belters even less. We've seen in S01E01 of the Expanse ...
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How do the space helmets in The Expanse attach to the suits?
I'm specifically referring to the TV Show, but not sure if the workings of the space suits and helmets are mentioned in the books.
I've been rewatching the TV series again and wondered how the helmets ...
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How does the communication in The Expanse find its way to the receiver?
If two persons in the Expanse are communicating and don't know where the other person is, how can the communication find it's way to the target?
This goes double if people think the person is on ...
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Was the intro for The Expanse inspired by Game of Thrones
The intro to The Expanse reminds me to the intro of Game of Thrones
Intro of The Expanse
Intro of Game of Thrones
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