Sulaco

[southwestforests]

Originally Posted by Thales

The original idea was for a number of spheres strung together with a large engine on the rear.

Would be interesting to see if such a design would have the lasting popularity the finally employed design does. I guess the details could make a difference.

[Thales]

Here is the best image I found easily of those first two renditions.

[ganeshsingh158]

I always wanted to see who it was that the Colonial Marines were taking on with the Sulaco and her sister ships, since they had apparently encountered alien beings before and combat drops were no big deal for the veterans among them.

[casca]

There is a reference to a "bug hunt" in one scene. No doubt an homage to Starship Troopers.