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Why in Sci-Fi they always use Marine or Naval terminology and structure instead of Aviation for the spaceship structure, navigation and military ranks? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I don't really know how to structure this question, but yeah, why is always Naval and never Aviation?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I guess the idea is that as in plying the oceans, you are looking at lengthy journeys in space requiring large vessels that can stock whatever supplies you need while protecting you from harsh elements with thick hulls. And they do talk about space fighters, which is more of an aviation term, but these are typically launched from the space equivalent of an aircraft carrier.

[–] buran 4 points 9 months ago

Naval aviation is the general term for what you’re thinking of, and is the term used in the United States. In the UK, carrier pilots are part of the Fleet Air Arm.