"I think the key aspect of a space force orbital warship is its ability to serve as a mobile platform for various systems. It could carry advanced sensors, defense systems, and even launch small drones or satellites. The idea of a modular design also makes sense, allowing for future upgrades and adaptation to changing threats."
A large “orbital warship” isn’t practical due to fuel limits, heat management, and easy tracking in Orbital Mechanics. Instead, modern space strategy relies on many small satellites, sensors, and ground systems for communication, surveillance, and defense—more efficient and resilient than a single big spacecraft.
A large “orbital warship” isn’t practical due to fuel limits, heat management, and easy tracking in Orbital Mechanics. Instead, modern space strategy relies on many small satellites, sensors, and ground systems for communication, surveillance, and defense—more efficient and resilient than a single big spacecraft.
yeah ammy makes a lot of sense about the tracking. a huge thing up there would basically be a giant target, impossible to hide. kinda takes the fun out of the 'star destroyer' fantasy tho lol.
but if we're talking about 'orbital carriers' maybe it's not one big ship? more like a network of smaller, specialized sats that work together? like a distributed carrier system. that seems more viable tbh.
