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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 34 MIN

Fleet of the Void - Designing Warships for Deep Space

from Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

How would real space war actually work? From stealth myths to fuel limits, explore the brutal physics shaping starships, tactics, and survival in deep space combat.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out The Anatomy of the Nokia 3310: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-anatomy-of-the-nokia-3310/?ref=isaacarthur🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Fleet of the Void - Designing Warships for Deep SpaceWritten, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Keith OxenriderGraphics: Darth Biomech, Fishy Tree, Jeremy Jozwik, Legiontech, Udo SchroeterMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Chris Zabriskie & StellardroneSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty ImagesChapters0:00 Intro1:53 The Strategic Context – Fighting in the Infinite4:40 Unpredictable Motion and Limited Fuel Workarounds6:37 Why Not Use Robot Pilots and Just Dodge Forever?8:00 The Tethered Fleet: A fuel saving trick10:13 No Stealth in Space16:34 Warship Design: Built for the Void, Not for Hollywood21:31 Command and Crew: Flesh, Steel, and Silence25:43 Real Engineering26:43 Life Support28:06 Tactics in the Deep31:42 Philosophy of the VoidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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