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In service for the better part of a standard century, the OI-104 low-orbital interceptor has become a familiar sight to anyone transiting the space-lanes, and seemingly will continue to be for many decades yet. Originally intended to intercept drop-boats and other landing craft launched from orbiting warships, the 104's role is now considered by most to be obsolete, with money for a successor being argued as better spent on hulls capable of keeping an enemy fleet out of orbit in the first place; a view shared by a Terran Admiralty focused on defending Earth's expanding empire. Be that as it may, the 104 still fills a key role in Terran defensive strategy and, as such, the ageing interceptor continues to soldier on with little sign of relief.

Though OI-104 units are rarely considered front line any more, it has found a secondary role giving Naval trainees their first taste of zero-G ship handling. Here, officer cadets climb out above the part terraformed Titan moon on a familiarisation hop.

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Another bit of slightly retro sci-fi, featuring the girl from the Orca pics, somewhat earlier in her career.

Apparently her last name is now Venturi, haven't settled on a first yet.

I'll admit: I'm really enjoying doing these space scenes, though some more practice drawing planets from above may be in order... and yes, the OI-104 is basically a Starfighter with bits on.

Oh, and the soundtrack for this was ---> www.youtube.com/watch?v=gla6FV…

Seriously, how was that show not a seminal part of my childhood?

Description
In service for the better part of a standard century, the OI-104 low-orbital interceptor has become a familiar sight to anyone transiting the space-lanes, and seemingly will continue to be for many decades yet. Originally intended to intercept drop-boats and other landing craft launched from orbiting warships, the 104's role is now considered by most to be obsolete, with money for a successor being argued as better spent on hulls capable of keeping an enemy fleet out of orbit in the first place; a view shared by a Terran Admiralty focused on defending Earth's expanding empire. Be that as it may, the 104 still fills a key role in Terran defensive strategy and, as such, the ageing interceptor continues to soldier on with little sign of relief.

Though OI-104 units are rarely considered front line any more, it has found a secondary role giving Naval trainees their first taste of zero-G ship handling. Here, officer cadets climb out above the part terraformed Titan moon on a familiarisation hop.

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Another bit of slightly retro sci-fi, featuring the girl from the Orca pics, somewhat earlier in her career.

Apparently her last name is now Venturi, haven't settled on a first yet.

I'll admit: I'm really enjoying doing these space scenes, though some more practice drawing planets from above may be in order... and yes, the OI-104 is basically a Starfighter with bits on.

Oh, and the soundtrack for this was ---> www.youtube.com/watch?v=gla6FV…

Seriously, how was that show not a seminal part of my childhood?