#theexpanse

[talesfrommedinastation]

Let's talk about Chrisjen Avasarala's outfits in The Expanse

The first time we ever meet Deputy Undersecretary of the United Nations, Chrisjen Avasarala, she's chilling out in her fancy, cozy house, checking out her outfit and hair in the mirror, and playing with her grandson. She's rocking a lovely gold sari, huge earrings, and big ol' bangles.

Minutes later, she's still wearing that gorgeous shimmering outfit...as she's at a UN Black Site, interrogating a Belter terrorist who is being tortured using gravity.

(The whole scene is a masterclass in character introduction of a feminine, refined, powerful, badass. 10/10 writing).

But I want to talk Avasarala's outfit right here.

Saris are up to 9 feet in length and are often elegantly draped. You NEED gravity and resources to make the fabric work. Especially shimmering silky fabrics like that.

Doubly so for jewelry. Earrings cannot be worn like that under space helmets (I say from experience being an earring lover and motorcycle enthusiast) lest they damage the wearer or break. Bracelets would be impractical in space too, especially the bigger ones that clank and announce someone's presence, like Avasarala.

Point in, Avasarala marching in full regalia like that to a Belter is full flaunting of not only her heritage, but Earth's power and role. She is wearing a beautiful, rich, cultured outfit no Belter could ever wear in their lifetime and she knows it.

[stephentraceyfan]

Bertold -The Expanse

Stephen as Bertold in The Expanse

[livedierepeatandrepeat]

Slow Zone

[xforce11]

Amos Burton on The Expanse: (Disclaimer I’ve have listened through Book 6 and watched the series, but I have not read any further at this point 5/29/2023. I’ve also read no commentaries or podcasts about the character.) From reading “The Churn” and reading Book 5/Season 5, I know Amos grew up rough and the trauma he endured shaped him. Whether his character is shaped by having to cut off emotions to survive, PTSD, a flavor of Autism, or something else. Or two or more or all of those things combined shaped Amos I don’t know. But he is one of the most endearing characters in the series. Each of our main cast of characters have some trait or more than one that help us identify with them and shape them as outsiders to the universe. 

Amos is ready to fight, ready to do what is needed, ready to drink and enjoy the pleasures available to him.  But while he could be shaped as a wild west outlaw that is not who he is. Those things sit on the exterior, but under it all lies the resolution of loyalty and respect. We see it in his attachment to Naomi at first. But we see the other members of the crew slowly earn it through out the series. Woe to anyone who comes at the people he has called family! I’m not going to go into his relationship with all of the main crew. But want to focus on some who come in along the way. We see him adopt people through out the series. Some people wards under his protection, some as friends, some as siblings, and some as something more. I’ve put a few photos above showing him and them. But not all. Prax is someone he adopts to protect him and help him, but he quickly becomes a friend. Amos has all the power in the relationship, but Prax shows him respect, drive for family, and loyalty. Amos learns from Prax and grows because of it.

Reverend Anna is both idealistic and realistic. Her faith is strange to Amos. He again seeks to protect her and help her. She shows him what the balance of idealism and realism looks like and how faith comes in.

Bobbie and Amos have a strange relationship. They are equals in so many ways. Her strength and drive earn his respect. He admires her and would lay his life down for her. It is almost like a twin relationship, but with a very non-family sexual tension there. But sex and romance are not exactly tied together for Amos, again because of his upbringing. I think he could see himself with Bobbie sexually and it would not change his relationship with her. But I think he sees that that it might not be the same for her.

Lastly up is Peaches. Here is a woman who was driven to end the life of Amos’s brother Holden. So she is set against his crew family. Yet she redeems herself. Something about her intrigues Amos. She has strength and drive he appreciates. Yet I think it is her emotions and depth that pull him in the most. Enough that he goes and visits her and ends up rescuing her. I think he has grown and changed through the series. I could really see the two of them in a relationship that extended beyond found family and physicality. It would look very different from the traditional. But that is not who Amos is, even with all his growth.  So even with a couple of books/comics left to read, I think we will see Amos as a part of his crew family, but not in a relationship at the end. That makes me a bit sad, but feels true to his character. But no matter how it goes I’m excited to see where it takes this crew that I love so much. I’ve decided to read the comic story before listening to book 7 through the end. So I’ll have to wait a bit. But I’m fine with that. BTW:  If you are looking for a GREAT podcast on the series, check out Solo Talk Media’s The Expanse Podcast - Tales From The Rocinante!

[ancsury92]

THAT soft little smiles of Errinwright:

I'm back @maschinen-mensch @tinykings!

[karlsexpanse]

Order the power supply and an RGB LED controller. Can’t wait to add this with me Belter collection

[panzertron]

The Expanse: A Telltale Series — Official Gameplay Trailer  |  IGN Fan Fest 2023

[collsssss]

Title: I'll Drink to That Fandom: The Expanse & Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Music: Cheers (drink to that) by Rihanna Summary: cheers to the freakin' weekend Notes: for DW's intoabar challenge. Camina Drummer goes into a bar and meets… La'an Noonien-Singh

Also posted on DW & AO3

[spacekozak]

Greetings, All

So i’m fairly new to Tumblr, and despite skimming through the How-To section of this website, I’m still not entirely sure how it works, and what the ins and outs are, so bear with me.

I spend a lot of time thinking about The Expanse as a series. Mostly this is because i work at a job where I’m given a lot of autonomy and minimal supervision, so i can repeatedly listen to the last three books (the only three my cheap ass has opened his wallet up for so far), but also because its just So Damn Good.

The pacing, the dialogue, the themes explored. I love it all. Sure, I could do with a few less times when they explain how the ships or stellar objects are not to scale on a display, and that they wouldn’t be visible to the naked eye if they were, but other than that, I’d say I’ve got no complaints. It’s also refreshing to read a sci-fi series written by white guys who (so far as I know) haven’t done anything racist, fascist, or what have you. It’s a lot easier to enjoy something when there’s no guilt involved.

So yeah, I’ll mostly be talking about The Expanse. Some observations about the news and other things will be included as well, so if that isn’t your cup of tea, I’m genuinely sorry. As the name spacekozak suggests, Ukraine will probably feature prominently in that. Which, while I’m on the subject, if you have a few spare dollars, consider giving them to Razom (https://www.razomforukraine.org/donate/). They are a good organization doing good work, and your money would be greatly appreciated.

And that’s it for now I guess. Stay tuned.

[oldion]

This perfect spaceship is going to take you to another world. Or maybe it is a warship bringing death and destruction.

It was an attempt to create a template of prompt to create scifi content with the expanse style. I can definitly see this ship in the MCRN Home fleet.

(Sad to not have one last seasons of the expanse to see the Laconian Empire)

[bertmango]

"Park Dine n' Rent" is the future architecture you knew you always never wanted

[talesfrommedinastation]

🎶 when I find myself in times of trouble

Camina Drummer comes to meeeee….

Speaking words of wisdom…

“LIVE SHAMED AND DIE EMPTY!” 🎶

From @theexpansegifs on Twitter

[thiefpodcast]

TheExpanse is perfect. Drummer is perfect. Drummer spin off. Beltalowda.

[actionfiguresunite]

Hello! This is a Toy I got from - Lootcrate!

From the Scyfi/Amazon Show called The Expanse!

I added special effects! all is painted using - Procreate! Only the Ship is a Toy.

I hope you like it I love the show!

Insta:actionfiguresunite

[canadianbakinblr]

My very belated Xmas present from Catherine finally arrived! All four of these skeins are gorgeous, and I can't wait to create something with them. Cath found a seller on Etsy who hand dyes themed yarn, Maximum Yarnage, and these are from our favorite sci-fi show: The Expanse. Left to right: Protomolocule Beltalowda The Rocinante Martian Marine, a one of a kind skein. #theexpanse #therocinante #rigidheddleweaving #rememberthecant #maximumyarnage https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBLaHpvRbBVkNBzfDRHx1YPXA3xeDSblptRqg0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ancsury92]

There are many fantastic GIFsets of Errinwright on Tumblr,but I really miss GIFS from 2x10.

Cascade is one of my favourite episode of season 2 of the Expanse.

The story of Errinwright comes to a twist as he comes clean to Avasarala. The short scene where they talk is fantastic,not only because of the script,but because of the actor's performance too.

We see Errinwright at his most vulnerable moment. He lets his guard down, confesses his secret to Chrisjen,and feels gulity because of working with Mao. These mixture of feelings are all on his (handsome) face.

The moment,where he says (first,a bit hesitant) "because I was working with him". Chrisjen's silence,and Sadavir's soft little laugh as he realises that she knew about it..just brilliant!

I can watch it a hundred times!