Sulaco is a gun in space

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Sulaco is a gun in space

Post by LordLoko » 10 Oct 2015, 13:46

While some claim that the basic shape was based on a submarine,the design has most often been described as a 'gun in space' due to the elongated form resembling the pulse rifles used in the movie—with Syd Mead agreeing that (in addition to Cameron's preferences) this was one of the reasons for the switch from the spherical form.[7] Other film analysts have remarked on how the opening shot of the ship as something sinister and weaponlike presages Ripley's transformation during the movie into a warrior figure, akin to the hardened Marines the Sulaco already carries
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Post by SASoperative » 10 Oct 2015, 13:47

Its actually a troop transport.
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Post by MrGabol100 » 10 Oct 2015, 13:49

SASoperative wrote:Its actually a troop transport.
No shit.
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Re: Sulaco is a gun in space

Post by SASoperative » 10 Oct 2015, 13:50

:p I can not tell you how many people think its like a Capital ship n stuff
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Re: Sulaco is a gun in space

Post by TopHatPenguin » 10 Oct 2015, 13:53

You know, it could also be a futuristic hair dryer as well.
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Post by coroneljones » 10 Oct 2015, 14:01

What if there is a ship thats a Giant Arm in space?...
And other body parts?
*And thats how Transformers/Power rangers in space was made*
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Post by MrGabol100 » 10 Oct 2015, 14:28

SASoperative wrote::p I can not tell you how many people think its like a Capital ship n stuff
Well, It TECHNICALLY can work as one, but really, really, understaffed.
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Re: Sulaco is a gun in space

Post by Mac » 12 Oct 2015, 11:13

If it were a capital ship, the guns would be able to fire more often and the alien threat would be wiped from the surface.
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Re: Sulaco is a gun in space

Post by Westhybrid » 12 Oct 2015, 13:22

Mr. Penguin wrote:You know, it could also be a futuristic hair dryer as well.
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