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What was the coolest Spaceship Name and how would you name yours ? (hexbear.net)
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[–] TheDeed@hexbear.net 15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

The Culture ones always get a giggle out of me

  • A Frank Exchange of Views

  • What Are the Civilian Applications?

  • Attitude Adjustment

iirc they're all combat ships

[–] Mardoniush@hexbear.net 9 points 11 months ago

My favourite has always been Anticipation of a new lover's arrival, The

[–] buckykat@hexbear.net 8 points 11 months ago

A Frank Exchange of Views is an ROU and Attitude Adjuster is an LOU, but What Are The Civilian Applications is a GSV.

[–] TrashGoblin@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago
  • GCU Poke It With a Stick
  • GCU Prosthetic Conscience
[–] TechnoUnionTypeBeat@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago

I don't know why, but the name Clear Air Turbulence for the gang's ship in Consider Phlebas has stuck with me since I read it, too