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== Examples ==
== Examples ==
* In [[Star Wars]], [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] escaped from the ''[[Tantive IV]]'' in one of it's escape pods.  
* In [[Star Wars]], [[R2-D2]] and [[C-3PO]] escaped from the ''[[Tantive IV]]'' in one of it's escape pods.  
* In [[Babylon 5]], [[Starfury]] fightercraft are equipped with escape pods to allow them to jettison in case of catastrophic damage.
* In [[Babylon 5]], [[Starfury]] fightercraft are equipped with escape pods to allow the pilot to jettison in case of catastrophic damage.
* In Stargate SG-1, the [[Prometheus (Stargate)|Prometheus]] is equipped with escape pods.
* In Stargate SG-1, the [[Prometheus (Stargate)|Prometheus]] is equipped with escape pods.
* In [[Star Trek]], virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods.
* In [[Star Trek]], virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods.


[[Category: Science Fiction]]
[[Category: Science Fiction]]

Revision as of 15:44, 5 October 2009

An escape pod (also known as a life pod or life boat) is a small craft which allows crewmembers to evacuate a vessel or spaceborn facility in case of emergency. Escape pods come in many forms and sizes, they typically share the following characteristics:

  • A life support system, rations and medical supplies to sustain the passengers until help arrives
  • A radio beacon or other communications system to send distress signals
  • A propulsion system, to allow the escape pod to escape a hazardous area or make planetfall if the pod is equipped with heat shields.

Examples

  • In Star Wars, R2-D2 and C-3PO escaped from the Tantive IV in one of it's escape pods.
  • In Babylon 5, Starfury fightercraft are equipped with escape pods to allow the pilot to jettison in case of catastrophic damage.
  • In Stargate SG-1, the Prometheus is equipped with escape pods.
  • In Star Trek, virtually all capital ships are equipped with escape pods.