[Spaceships] Lifesupport (or lack there of)

[nerdvana]

Originally Posted by Fish

Cabin space is denser than open space, I feel; open space is just a big empty volume of air with only a limited amount of ground to stand on. I'd probably go with four bunks per cabin, at 2/3 cost — assuming the need for air pressure, minimal temperature, radiation shielding, and energy (for lights, if for nothing else) but not for water, food, or fresh air circulation.

Why air pressure? For one, to conduct sound; for two, to help dissipate and/or regulate heat from equipment and electronics.

I didn't get a chance to talk about the species much (they are in GURPS Aliens, btw and converted by Ericbsmith I believe to GURPS 4, I'll try to find that...) but they are blind in visible light, have vaccum support and can survive in nearly 0K temps.... so little of that is needed. I'm working on an idea for reducing the cost of cabins for them. :)