Firefly: Serenity - Spacedock

Today's spacecraft was requested by Blake Wuestenfled, Burnt Reynolds and many more, thank you for your contribution. :)
Spacedock looks at the Firefly Class Transport "Serenity" (Firefly/Serenity)
Spacedock does not hold ownership of the copyrighted materiel (Footage, Stills etc) taken from the various works of fiction covered in this series, and uses them within the boundaries of Fair Use for the purpose of Analysis, Discussion and Review. Produced by Daniel Orrett. Owner/Executive Producer at Spacedock.

[@TAZ95C4]

"Just get us on the ground!" "That parts gonna happen fairly definitely."

[@txgunguy2766]

"This landing could get pretty interesting." "Define 'interesting'. " "Oh go oh god, we're all gonna die?"

[@Maddog3060]

One of the best spacecraft in fiction, from the simple fact that it was so capable despite being so unassuming. The design was an excellent blend of the sensible in function with a hint of fantastical in its aesthetics. So good.

[@Dushess]

And being landed it's like a big dragoness sitting on the platform...

[@TheNubadak]

Great video thank you. Best scene for me is when Mal finds, buys off the lot Serenity. First time.

[@Daynox1st]

If I ever won the lottery.. I would build a life size replica of this beautiful ship, and call it home!

[@classclown1024]

I did the math and the Serenity can go approximately 360,000,000 kilometres per hour, or 223,693,629 miles per hour for any Americans. This makes the speed a clean 100,000,000 meters per second, just above 33% the speed of light, that being 299,792,458 meters per second. Edit: As a bonus, I also done up how long it would take to get to the nearest star, Alpha Centauri. Going at top speed, it would take approximately 12 years, or a few months under 13 years as viewed from earth due to time dilation. This means that, due to the ships capacity for supplies, it would likely run out of either water, power and air before it ever reached its destination. It would, however, likely have enough storage space for sufficient foodstuff for at least 1-2 people, that being a rough estimate based solely on the cargo bay. Likely a third or even forth person could come if the excess empty space were used as storage.

[@Mayvau]

I did/still do really enjoy the Firefly series. I must confess that the Serenity was the first sci fi ship that I just had to know what the interior blue prints and layout looked like. It started me down the road to finding online series such as yours to learn of interior designs of numerous ship variations on the TV and movie ships of the genre to this day. Thanks for this episode.

[@kerianhalcyon2769]

Really needs to be a spiritual successor to Firefly. The universe is pretty much dead at this point but any show that can catch the same spirit as the original is good in my book.

[@rollosnook]

Blake's Seven was the original Firefly and I think there should be not a reboot, but a continuation of Series 5, with Avon, Vila and Dayna surviving, meeting up with Jenna and Orac, who've been rebuilding a DSV class vessel, of course named the Liberator II

[@Deevo037]

+ X51Games That was a good show in its day, cheesy FX were more than compensated by great writing and acing. Paul Darrow (Avon) was a standout.

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

I'd love it if the Last Airbender creators made an animated spin-off

[@DMSProduktions]

Its axing was a travesty! (Like the 1 season run of CAPRICA!)

[@DMSProduktions]

The original cast are in their 70's now! TOO old to be fighting the oppressive Terran Federation!

[@ELCADAROSA]

"... even to this day." Yep, June of 2020 ... and counting.

[@Dushess]

2024, continuing...

[@ThePCguy17]

I really wasn't expecting to find this here, but I'm glad I did. It brings back all the good feels from Firefly.

[@blazerocker1734]

We're one year away from the 20 year anniversary of Firefly. This video is good but it could benefit from being refreshed.

[@PFiction24]

"I aim to misbehave". -Captain Malcom Reynolds

[@philipclayberg4928]

Reynolds: "Do you want to command this ship?" Jayne: "Yes!" Reynolds: "Well ... you can't."

[@PFiction24]

Philip Clayberg Darn. *Kicks him into the engine*

[@philipclayberg4928]

@@PFiction24 (Kayleigh grabs him and pulls him away from the engine) "Cap'n: You know you don't belong in there. That's my girl and I don't put anything but mechanical items in her." "It wasn't intentional." "I bet. Next thing you know, you'll be trying to do Wash's job." "Not yet. Not until after the last scene of the movie." "They let you see the script already?" "Of course. I'm the captain." "Of all the gorram ... I'm going to file a complaint with Joss." "You can do that? But ... but he isn't a member of the ship's crew." "Doesn't matter. Joss! Someone find me Joss!" (Keyleigh stomps out of the engine room) "Uh oh. Kayleigh's on the warpath." (Zoe stands in the doorway to the engine room) "Got problems with women again, Capn? Wasn't Saffron enough? Or Inara?" "I got thrown into the engine." "And she threw a fit." "That's putting it mildly." "Maybe you can speak to one of the script-writers. Get them to help you out." "Might have to, might have to."

[@PFiction24]

Philip Clayberg Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

[@philipclayberg4928]

@@PFiction24 LOL! I'm not sure what else to add (it's after 11:30 pm my time and I'm trying to decide whether to head for bed or stay up a little longer). Maybe you can add some in the meantime and (after I wake up tomorrow) I could see what I can add to what you wrote? Here's a little more from me: (River looks around Zoe): "Not sure how much the script-writers could help, Capn. They told me that we're getting cancelled before the end of the season. But don't worry -- we'll be guesting on panels at conventions in North America, Europe, and Australia for at least the next twenty years." (Zoe shrugs) "Not much of a career, but I guess it's better than a life of crime. At least we're less likely to get shot at by Patience."

[@VisonsofFalseTruths]

Keep your Enterprise and your Millennium Falcon, keep your Normandy and your Pillar of Autumn. My heart will always belong to Serenity.

[@johnwizeman3894]

I've heard that Whedon's inspiration for Serenity and the show Fire Fly was the Millennium Falcon and the American Civil War.

[@philipclayberg4928]

As the behind the scenes footage shows, Whedon said, "Millennium Falcon, good. Stagecoach, better." He didn't mention anything about the Civil War being an inspiration.

[@johnwizeman3894]

@@philipclayberg4928 Oh really? I guess maybe I've read something you haven't. Way to creep on 4 year old comments, ya creeper.

[@philipclayberg4928]

@@johnwizeman3894 Oops. I got caught necro'ing again. Sorry. (Reminds self to look at when the last comment's date was before replying to it.)

[@WilliamKing-hf8lc]

@@philipclayberg4928 Hey! Don't forget to look at the comment dates posted b4 you make a comment.. you necro dude! Have a nice day!

[@ginge641]

That's impossible. Civil War didn't come out until 2016, idiot.

[@tesscook1]

Well done! A fine tribute to Serenity and her fans.

[@ashleyhammond6681]

Thanks for doing this one it was great, look forward to more

[@1234hasbeen]

Loving watching this channel grow! Every video is great, and brings more and more people. I hope this series continues and grows for a long time!

[@Spacedock]

+Gexman0 Thanks for watching Gexman0, I hope so too :)

[@bmedlin00]

my favorite show.. i just want 3 minutes alone with the people who canceled it

[@christerry4402]

Only three if I could get along with the people that canceled it I would want to take my time if I was given a time limit I'd only need one

[@wolfmechace1338]

Give my brother 1 minute he would do more damage then you in 3

[@jackbomb9919]

Let's just throw those that cancelled it to the reavers?

[@detailedgaming6039]

I'll join you. Thoughs 🤬 💩s can ☠

[@rexstocephirxiii4263]

Who would enjoy a sequel series staring River, say maybe 10 or 15 years after the events of Serenity?

[@f.r.wilson7603]

"I'm a leaf on the wind" Wash!

[@richardmilward7478]

That's "Wash", not "Walsh"!

[@f.r.wilson7603]

@@richardmilward7478 OOPS, typo. Thanks for the correction.

[@xenaguy01]

Lovely presentation, thx.

[@brydon5721]

An absolute classic ship!

[@greatwhitnorth]

This channel is awesome so glad I came across it!

[@TheGoldishFish]

Thank you for doing this one.

[@allenfogarty2384]

Best ship in the goram verse

[@Capt_CrimsoN]

My all time favorite light freighter!!!

[@josefhollenbauer1043]

Great summary, thanks. Shiny!

[@JimMcCray]

I'd like to see the SDF-1 and other Macross/Robotech ships. There's a lot of good stuff to mine there.

[@ericg7183]

Good luck getting that past Harmony Gold. They are far more savage about protecting their IP than any other entity.

[@zerox8413]

@@ericg7183 ironically they're not even the creator of the Series so technically they're have no right to do so.... They're the real reason Japanese not wanting to give their products anymore to Gaijin like Harmony of Greed

[@blakewuestenfeld9420]

thank you! very well done

[@DennixMusic]

There reeeeeeally needs to be an updated version of this episode. I feel like I'm watching space dock classic

[@stonerleprechaun1402]

i do miss that ship and that show great vid

[@crashusmaximus]

Heart of Gold!!!!

[@darthhodges]

A tidbit I caught here that I didn't previously know was the scale of the Firefly universe. The unusual 5 star solar system is 55 light hours across, or between 5 and 6 times the size of Earth's solar system (if Pluto's orbit is the boundary). To be able to cross it in a week requires Serenity to have an average speed during the trip of almost 1/3 the speed of light, with actual peak speed being far more than that if you incorporate acceleration into the calculation. Another thought I had was that obviously artificial gravity is a thing (down isn't based on the direction of travel in space), doesn't require power (in "Out of Gas" life support fails long before gravity does), and cancels out most external acceleration but not all. Since most inconsistencies happen near a planet perhaps the system has trouble in significant gravity wells.

[@littledragon7ca]

simply awesome !!

[@napoliansolo7865]

I've always thought that Serenity set being real, like being able to walk around and see the ship made the series that much better.

[@BarbikaPahor]

hey what about "space above and beyond" you have something from there?

[@moxica6478]

+BarbikaPahor - that was a great show - too bad those in charge of networks didn't understand how good that show was, and messed around with times/dates for the viewing, making It hard to follow. Not to mention airing some of the episodes out of sequence.

[@DMSProduktions]

Yup! LUCKY to survive 2 seasons sadly! Deserved FAR better!

[@Bondubras]

"I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar." -Hoban Washburn Best. Line. Ever.

[@MjolnirFeaw]

Just found out about your channel... it is incredible! If I may... I don't see anywhere a video about the Andromeda Ascendant (and the Maru!)... A badass ship you can talk to.

[@clydebalcom8252]

My favorite ship.

[@tonykchoi1005]

Can you do a video on Andromeda? It was a scifi tv series many years ago.

[@Pendragon667]

_Take my love..._

[@christerry4402]

Take my land...

[@iasimov5960]

Keep flying.

[@harrydubray8358]

How about the Eagle transport from "Space 1999".

[@CyberAspen]

What about the "Cerberus" (Firefly-Class) gunship also flown by browncoats? Also Victory-Class destroyer, ISA, Babylon 5.

[@thegraveraptor]

I would very much like to see a video about the Tokohu Class Cruiser from Firefly. I've always wanted to learn more about them and you certainly do your homework!

[@victorselve8349]

Quality sure did improve since then (not necessarily that bad back then, but has become so much better since then)

[@Boblw56]

That’s one capable boat!

[@aquariandawn4750]

There's an old English show called Blake's 7,can you do their ship?

[@Drooll329]

I would love to see something about any of the various star-ships, or personel carriers, used by the UNSC in Halo! (Pillar of Autumn, Pelican, Long Sword etc. ) Mostly because the star-ships, according to what I've read in the cannon books, are built around an impressive weapons system! I know there's plenty of lore around Halo, and also plenty of material on the ships themselves. I just think you do a great job covering the ships themselves, its like reading those Eye Witness exploded-diagram books as a child! Keep up the good work!

[@pioneer_1148]

Fantastic show, fantastic ship an utter crime that it got cancelled

[@worldtraveler930]

I'm a fan of All Seven!

[@thitsugaya1224]

Shiniest ship in the verse.

[@spaceman022]

I like that you used music from treasure planet battle at procyon.Still one of my favorite games and still play it on LAN party programs :)

[@rcschmidt668]

Thanks for the video. The ships from Farscape would be good to see.

[@alanduwinter108]

Love your videos which I only recently discovered. You asked for recommendations about ships to feature. I would very much like to see a video of the UD4L Cheyenne dropship from the Aliens franchise.

[@RichNeves]

I love it! Can you do one on the Type S Scout or Beowulf Free Trader from the Traveller role-playing game?

[@justahappyfellow]

Love it

[@SaturnCanuck]

Yes. I would love to see American Airlines Valley Forge Spacefreighter, of the Berkshire Class (Silent Running)

[@padmansixtyfour4801]

Anyone else’s heart break at 0:50 when he said “series 3 Firefly...?”

[@ro_yo_mi]

And she's shiny!

[@user-fk1we3gs4d]

I wish to have one of these,or Constellation Aquilla.

[@saintfelician4life]

I like the battle of proceyon theme song during the video also any chance of an episode on the galor class battleships/destroyers?

[@christophereason9076]

Hey man, love the page. Ive watched everything and was wondering if you would do more Babylon 5. Membari, Narn, Centauri, Vorlon Superweapon. Also maybe Alien/Predator universe; Sulako, Nostromo, Hunter ships.... Im really enjoying your content and I love the guys at Trek Yards too....

[@Dushess]

there is also USM Auriga and many others.

[@mikei4001]

Have you featured the B-wing assault Starfighter from Star Wars yet?

[@toddwagester5412]

I'm a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar!

[@ethenallen1388]

If I had to choose between a design like the Millenium Falcon and the Serenity, I'd take the Serenity in a heartbeat.

[@rogerledgister7913]

These are pretty cool. Are you planning on just doing spacecraft from visual media? If not, I'd love to see a rundown of the GSV from Iain M. Banks' Culture series.

[@Spacedock]

+Roger Ledgister Pretty much anything that there are enough images of is a valid request for this series. Other more obscure things I couldn't do for this series may show up in spin-offs in the future, like podcasts or debates. But thats contingent on how successful the Patreon for this project is when it goes up next month. Thanks for watching :)

[@hamseen1]

+Roger Ledgister I would love to see this, but dear god would it be hard to do. Very few pictures to have on screen, which is a shame.

[@Cheesusful]

Oh PLEASE do a summary of ships from the culture, if you haven't already, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@p.c.windhamparanormalroman4339]

@@Spacedock Have you done Moya and/or Talen from FarScape?

[@BlitzedNostradamus]

Any chance you're planning on doing a video of the Lexx or Outlaw Star?

[@samcarter2371]

Oh yea! I forgot about Outlaw Star 🌟

[@FakeFurball]

I'd like to see one of the "wedge" ships from the Elite universe (Cobra, Sidewinder, etc) just because I think the shape is fairly iconic

[@rhadiem]

Cool channel, thanks for the videos. Please do Star Citizen RSI Polaris Corvette and Lando Calrissian's Lady Luck.

[@johnwomersley1964]

how about looking at the ships in space above & beyond??

[@readhistory2023]

best damn ship in the 'verse!

[@mscandlex]

where could one find a model to assemble of the serenity?

[@Outcast115]

Do I hear treasure planet battle at procyon music in the background?

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

A ship is more than just that for it is a home as well as an old friend.

[@vaderboy121]

just keep your eye on the primry buffer panels

[@MegaJoker817]

I'd like to see one of Galactica, Moya, Enerprise E, and last but not least.....SPACEBALL ONE. lol Thanks and keep up the good work

[@Mutt69m]

This would be showing my age, but as a youngster I would run home after school to watch Fireball XL5. That was a ship I would dream about, that is until Lost In Space (1967 version ). XL5 though, design and interior wise is pretty much a mystery. Could you shed some light on the lay-out?

[@notablegoat]

how about the Bebop from Cowboy Bebop? or the Milano from Guardians of the Galaxy? (If either of these have already been done, I apologize)

[@LadyWildlower]

I watch this as I fiddle with my Serenity keychain.

[@goldenscales]

Had to fiddle with something.......

[@philipclayberg4928]

@@goldenscales *giggle* No comment.

[@beardedgearhead1327]

Where did you find the size for the verse itself? I can't find anything that says it's 55 light hours across.

[@user-fk1we3gs4d]

Any chance to be produced using today technology of a 3D metal printing?

[@mikeandtriciajohnson7241]

How about the "Hooded Swan" from the Brian Stableford series of novels.

[@TheJarric]

any vids on orville

[@tomxaros48]

Please do the Star Trek Jem Hadar battle cruiser :-D

[@CRIMSONELITE5]

what about the battlestar pegasus or galactica

[@sanzojoe]

Are there any other ships besides serenity that can be done from Firefly? I can't think of any more, probably a good excuse to go watch the show and movie again.

[@TheHazelnoot]

There's the Reaver ships, and that one skyscraper looking thing in the first episode, though i doubt there'd be much to say.

[@Mayvau]

I did find the skyscraper looking craft to be an amazingly unique look.

[@TheHazelnoot]

Gary Tucker Agreed. I did find it quite aesthetically pleasing.

[@konstellashon1364]

I can only think of the ASREV - Alliance Short Range Enforcement Vehicle. Airplane shaped fighter that tracked Serenity in the ep with the organ smuggling guy. The floorplan is online, showing small living quarters for a fighter.

[@sammcdonald769]

Hey here’s another one For you . How about Blake 7 Great British show back in the day. And there was one more on the topic of British Syfy. I for the life of me can’t think of the name but that ship on the show looks like a giant Dragon fly with no wings.

[@damongraham1398]

I'm not a fan of weaponless ships. That being said could you do one on the Naboo royal starship from The Phantom Menace?

[@Dushess]

they actually weaponized the ship during stealth passtrough.

[@kristierann5740]

Dark Matter ship Raza.

[@AlexijSeptimus]

Do you plan on doing Warhammer 40k? Stuff like Eldar Craftworlds or Imperial Cruisers are amazing

[@UhlanBC]

Space Battleship Yamato?

[@apothospdx]

the "bad guys" alliance ships.

[@allenfogarty2384]

Yes please! boardgamegeek.com/camo/74e836b37ca48c9997cd75d6da1518da126f3b81/687474703a2f2f693135342e70686f746f6275636b65742e636f6d2f616c62756d732f733234392f7061756c686172652f63697479322e6a7067

[@christerry4402]

I would like to hear one of your briefs on a sins of a solar empire ship kol class battleship

[@jakechilders783]

Several Firefly mark1,2,qnd 3's were considered the best gunship models.

[@nickvinsable3798]

Any & All 'Craft', both Organic & Nonorganic, from ALL of "StarCraft".

[@p.c.windhamparanormalroman4339]

Stargate ships. From the Aurora Class ships to the Pyramid Hatack class and everything in between.

[@MrCynan4812]

Heart of Gold?

[@danimirish]

Space: Above and Beyond carriers and Hammerheads?

[@dnf-dead]

Reminds me of Starbug

[@AlexGellel]

Do you do requests based of comments? And also are you sticking to film and Television, or will Books and Video Games also come into consideration?

[@Spacedock]

+Alex Gellel Yes, place your requests either in the comments section of any video or in the discussion feed of the channel :) and yes Books, Video Games and more will be covered. "Any Spacecraft, Any Sci-Fi" :) Thank you for watching. :)

[@AlexGellel]

+Spacedock No thank you for making a channel devoted to the best thing in all fiction, Spaceships. But yeah I was going to say can't wait for one on the Normandy (as foreshadowed by the Mass Effect logo on your end screen.) And seeing that Farscape is on there, I am hoping to see the often unacknowledged Peacekeeper Command Carrier someday. (Although I can appreciate that being further away). But the reason I asked is that I also wanted to suggest either Halo's UNSC Halcyon Class Cruiser, the Pillar of Autumn or their Flagship, the UNSC Infinity (as far as Halo ships go, these two are by far the most interesting in terms of their design and history) Of course don't let me pressure or rush you into it :)

[@moparchallenger749]

Please do an space 1999 eagle

[@missjayspeechley9213]

Don't know if you do ships from literature, but if you do, then I highly recommend checking out the Voidhawks and Blackhawks from Peter F. Hamilton's Night's Dawn Trilogy

[@missjayspeechley9213]

And while on the topic of living biological ships, Moya and Talon from Farscape as well :)