Nick
@thescifinerd.bsky.social
Writer and lover of science fiction. I work at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a science writer.
I have a Substack now 😁
Check it out at the link below to support my work, and to find out more about THE SPACERS SAGA - thanks!
thespacerssaga.substack.com?r=2ckwss&utm...
Check it out at the link below to support my work, and to find out more about THE SPACERS SAGA - thanks!
thespacerssaga.substack.com?r=2ckwss&utm...
December 6, 2024 at 6:34 AM
I have a Substack now 😁
Check it out at the link below to support my work, and to find out more about THE SPACERS SAGA - thanks!
thespacerssaga.substack.com?r=2ckwss&utm...
Check it out at the link below to support my work, and to find out more about THE SPACERS SAGA - thanks!
thespacerssaga.substack.com?r=2ckwss&utm...
4/4 And finally another fictional ad, this time for the Marathon-class deep space logistical craft, which is basically a 1.7 km assortment of a cargo pod on the front of a massive antimatter rocket.
Marathon-class ships helped stitch together the inner and outer system in the 23rd & 24th centuries.
Marathon-class ships helped stitch together the inner and outer system in the 23rd & 24th centuries.
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
4/4 And finally another fictional ad, this time for the Marathon-class deep space logistical craft, which is basically a 1.7 km assortment of a cargo pod on the front of a massive antimatter rocket.
Marathon-class ships helped stitch together the inner and outer system in the 23rd & 24th centuries.
Marathon-class ships helped stitch together the inner and outer system in the 23rd & 24th centuries.
3/ Here's another fictional ad for a ship from THE SPACERS SAGA (the Scimitar-class), which doubles as a propaganda poster for the Martian Federation.
The Scimitars were developed during the early 26th century for use in the Centauri War and went on to serve as part of Mars' postwar patrol force.
The Scimitars were developed during the early 26th century for use in the Centauri War and went on to serve as part of Mars' postwar patrol force.
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
3/ Here's another fictional ad for a ship from THE SPACERS SAGA (the Scimitar-class), which doubles as a propaganda poster for the Martian Federation.
The Scimitars were developed during the early 26th century for use in the Centauri War and went on to serve as part of Mars' postwar patrol force.
The Scimitars were developed during the early 26th century for use in the Centauri War and went on to serve as part of Mars' postwar patrol force.
2/ This next one is a promotional ad for the Frontier-class plasma sailcraft of Interplanetary Dynamics (IPD), also circa the early 24th century.
IPD was a major transport & logistics firm during the 23rd and 24th centuries and used Europa as a hub for their shipping and manufacturing empire.
IPD was a major transport & logistics firm during the 23rd and 24th centuries and used Europa as a hub for their shipping and manufacturing empire.
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
2/ This next one is a promotional ad for the Frontier-class plasma sailcraft of Interplanetary Dynamics (IPD), also circa the early 24th century.
IPD was a major transport & logistics firm during the 23rd and 24th centuries and used Europa as a hub for their shipping and manufacturing empire.
IPD was a major transport & logistics firm during the 23rd and 24th centuries and used Europa as a hub for their shipping and manufacturing empire.
1/ What's up, #Skeeters? In this #thread 🧵I'm going to share some of the posters I've made to "promote" the ships I designed for THE SPACERS SAGA.
This first one is a FLEETCOM recruiting poster from the early 24th century depicting a group of Tanganyika-class cruisers on patrol in the Main Belt.
This first one is a FLEETCOM recruiting poster from the early 24th century depicting a group of Tanganyika-class cruisers on patrol in the Main Belt.
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
...oops, my hand slipped.
And landed on Photoshop 2025 😅
And landed on Photoshop 2025 😅
November 24, 2024 at 2:15 AM
...oops, my hand slipped.
And landed on Photoshop 2025 😅
And landed on Photoshop 2025 😅
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The second piece is a Shipbucket-style layout showcasing the spacecraft in its more infamous form, as a "Toyota Hilux of the 24th century."
In the chaotic years of the Draconist Wars, Rangers were often bought up (or stolen) and repurposed as gunboats or missile craft - roles they excelled in.
The second piece is a Shipbucket-style layout showcasing the spacecraft in its more infamous form, as a "Toyota Hilux of the 24th century."
In the chaotic years of the Draconist Wars, Rangers were often bought up (or stolen) and repurposed as gunboats or missile craft - roles they excelled in.
November 21, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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The second piece is a Shipbucket-style layout showcasing the spacecraft in its more infamous form, as a "Toyota Hilux of the 24th century."
In the chaotic years of the Draconist Wars, Rangers were often bought up (or stolen) and repurposed as gunboats or missile craft - roles they excelled in.
The second piece is a Shipbucket-style layout showcasing the spacecraft in its more infamous form, as a "Toyota Hilux of the 24th century."
In the chaotic years of the Draconist Wars, Rangers were often bought up (or stolen) and repurposed as gunboats or missile craft - roles they excelled in.
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I'm a huge fan of Skwigg's work.
I made these pieces celebrating the "Ranger-class skiff," my interpretation of his wonderful Murder Cone.
The first piece is an in-universe advertisement for the Ranger-class showcasing its speed and versatility as a multirole platform for civilian spacers.
I'm a huge fan of Skwigg's work.
I made these pieces celebrating the "Ranger-class skiff," my interpretation of his wonderful Murder Cone.
The first piece is an in-universe advertisement for the Ranger-class showcasing its speed and versatility as a multirole platform for civilian spacers.
November 21, 2024 at 12:14 AM
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I'm a huge fan of Skwigg's work.
I made these pieces celebrating the "Ranger-class skiff," my interpretation of his wonderful Murder Cone.
The first piece is an in-universe advertisement for the Ranger-class showcasing its speed and versatility as a multirole platform for civilian spacers.
I'm a huge fan of Skwigg's work.
I made these pieces celebrating the "Ranger-class skiff," my interpretation of his wonderful Murder Cone.
The first piece is an in-universe advertisement for the Ranger-class showcasing its speed and versatility as a multirole platform for civilian spacers.
(Secret part 33)
Here's an infographic showing a bit of detail about the populations of the different regions of Solar Space.
For those curious, "Solar Space" is an in-universe term used to refer to the populated regions of the solar system after the dawn of the Interplanetary Age.
Here's an infographic showing a bit of detail about the populations of the different regions of Solar Space.
For those curious, "Solar Space" is an in-universe term used to refer to the populated regions of the solar system after the dawn of the Interplanetary Age.
November 20, 2024 at 3:36 AM
(Secret part 33)
Here's an infographic showing a bit of detail about the populations of the different regions of Solar Space.
For those curious, "Solar Space" is an in-universe term used to refer to the populated regions of the solar system after the dawn of the Interplanetary Age.
Here's an infographic showing a bit of detail about the populations of the different regions of Solar Space.
For those curious, "Solar Space" is an in-universe term used to refer to the populated regions of the solar system after the dawn of the Interplanetary Age.
16/ In 2339, a number of nation-states disaffected by the Draconist Wars signed a pact to form the Alliance of Free Worlds.
The Alliance was a direct competitor to the ICA and offered an alternative form of government & economic policy. It also had its own military, the Armada de Mundos Livres.
The Alliance was a direct competitor to the ICA and offered an alternative form of government & economic policy. It also had its own military, the Armada de Mundos Livres.
November 20, 2024 at 1:58 AM
16/ In 2339, a number of nation-states disaffected by the Draconist Wars signed a pact to form the Alliance of Free Worlds.
The Alliance was a direct competitor to the ICA and offered an alternative form of government & economic policy. It also had its own military, the Armada de Mundos Livres.
The Alliance was a direct competitor to the ICA and offered an alternative form of government & economic policy. It also had its own military, the Armada de Mundos Livres.
15/ ...that the DRAC wanted to "liberate" from the ICA.
Lingering divisions led to a seismic fracture in Titanian society, and from 2334-2342, Titan endured a violent civil war of its own.
This ended with the moon #partitioned between the Commonwealth and the Democratic Republic of Titan.
Lingering divisions led to a seismic fracture in Titanian society, and from 2334-2342, Titan endured a violent civil war of its own.
This ended with the moon #partitioned between the Commonwealth and the Democratic Republic of Titan.
November 20, 2024 at 1:53 AM
15/ ...that the DRAC wanted to "liberate" from the ICA.
Lingering divisions led to a seismic fracture in Titanian society, and from 2334-2342, Titan endured a violent civil war of its own.
This ended with the moon #partitioned between the Commonwealth and the Democratic Republic of Titan.
Lingering divisions led to a seismic fracture in Titanian society, and from 2334-2342, Titan endured a violent civil war of its own.
This ended with the moon #partitioned between the Commonwealth and the Democratic Republic of Titan.
13/ ...and ultimately to the formation of a violent radical group called the Divisão Revolucionária da Assembleia de Callisto (DRAC), which spawned on Callisto in 2317 and called for a complete end to ICA control over the solar system.
Their tactics & ruthlessness led to a new moniker: Draconists.
Their tactics & ruthlessness led to a new moniker: Draconists.
November 20, 2024 at 1:38 AM
13/ ...and ultimately to the formation of a violent radical group called the Divisão Revolucionária da Assembleia de Callisto (DRAC), which spawned on Callisto in 2317 and called for a complete end to ICA control over the solar system.
Their tactics & ruthlessness led to a new moniker: Draconists.
Their tactics & ruthlessness led to a new moniker: Draconists.
9/ For 5 years, Mars (supported by the ICA's armed peacekeeping force, the Interplanetary Defense or "Spacer" Corps) and the Titan Pact fought a vicious war across the solar system.
This only ended after Coalition forces laid siege to Titan. In 2299, the ICA adopted the Harrison Accords, which...
This only ended after Coalition forces laid siege to Titan. In 2299, the ICA adopted the Harrison Accords, which...
November 20, 2024 at 1:24 AM
9/ For 5 years, Mars (supported by the ICA's armed peacekeeping force, the Interplanetary Defense or "Spacer" Corps) and the Titan Pact fought a vicious war across the solar system.
This only ended after Coalition forces laid siege to Titan. In 2299, the ICA adopted the Harrison Accords, which...
This only ended after Coalition forces laid siege to Titan. In 2299, the ICA adopted the Harrison Accords, which...
8/ ...was left trying to find a peaceful solution.
Then, in 2292, the unthinkable: a sneak attack by the Titan Pact meant to deorbit Mars' moon Phobos and drop it on the Martian capital region. Phobos was destroyed by last ditch atomic charges planted by ICA commandos.
But the damage was done...
Then, in 2292, the unthinkable: a sneak attack by the Titan Pact meant to deorbit Mars' moon Phobos and drop it on the Martian capital region. Phobos was destroyed by last ditch atomic charges planted by ICA commandos.
But the damage was done...
November 20, 2024 at 1:05 AM
8/ ...was left trying to find a peaceful solution.
Then, in 2292, the unthinkable: a sneak attack by the Titan Pact meant to deorbit Mars' moon Phobos and drop it on the Martian capital region. Phobos was destroyed by last ditch atomic charges planted by ICA commandos.
But the damage was done...
Then, in 2292, the unthinkable: a sneak attack by the Titan Pact meant to deorbit Mars' moon Phobos and drop it on the Martian capital region. Phobos was destroyed by last ditch atomic charges planted by ICA commandos.
But the damage was done...
7/ ...several other worlds in the outer system to codify their belief in mutual defense against Martian claims to the new alien riches to be had on Titan.
As Mars and the Titan Pact inched closer to war, the Interplanetary Cooperative Administration (ICA), a future analog to #NATO and the #EU...
As Mars and the Titan Pact inched closer to war, the Interplanetary Cooperative Administration (ICA), a future analog to #NATO and the #EU...
November 20, 2024 at 1:01 AM
4/ ...the moons of the Gas Giants, where they established hundreds and then thousands of independent settlements.
Many of these later united into new nation-states, such as the United Nations of Mars, which incorporated in 2169 and rose to a position of prominence in the economy of Solar Space.
Many of these later united into new nation-states, such as the United Nations of Mars, which incorporated in 2169 and rose to a position of prominence in the economy of Solar Space.
November 20, 2024 at 12:51 AM
4/ ...the moons of the Gas Giants, where they established hundreds and then thousands of independent settlements.
Many of these later united into new nation-states, such as the United Nations of Mars, which incorporated in 2169 and rose to a position of prominence in the economy of Solar Space.
Many of these later united into new nation-states, such as the United Nations of Mars, which incorporated in 2169 and rose to a position of prominence in the economy of Solar Space.
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally
Physically I'm in Maryland, but mentally I'm looking at Saturn from a hundred thousand kilometers out
Physically I'm in Maryland, but mentally I'm looking at Saturn from a hundred thousand kilometers out
August 6, 2023 at 2:57 AM
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally
Physically I'm in Maryland, but mentally I'm looking at Saturn from a hundred thousand kilometers out
Physically I'm in Maryland, but mentally I'm looking at Saturn from a hundred thousand kilometers out
Reskeet with a banger pic of your dog
July 29, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Reskeet with a banger pic of your dog
Apparently there was some kinda nonsense here while I was busy at work...
June 17, 2023 at 12:54 AM
Apparently there was some kinda nonsense here while I was busy at work...
Hey there, I'm Nick, and I like spaceships and stories with spaceships in them - here's a picture of spaceship I made in Blender as a visual aid for one of the stories I'm writing 😄
May 25, 2023 at 12:06 AM
Hey there, I'm Nick, and I like spaceships and stories with spaceships in them - here's a picture of spaceship I made in Blender as a visual aid for one of the stories I'm writing 😄