Why in Sci-Fi they always use Marine or Naval terminology and structure instead of Aviation for the spaceship structure, navigation and military ranks? - eviltoast

I don’t really know how to structure this question, but yeah, why is always Naval and never Aviation?

  • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
    74·
    10 months ago

    Because people don’t live in an airplane together for long periods of time. Pilots in sci fi are often aviation themed, but captains are naval because spaceships beyond our current level are closer to battleships, cruise ships, or aircraft carriers than fighter jets or passenger liners.