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Starfleet Tactical #186: Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON! [21 Feb 2026@9pmET]
For a model kit from the 1960s that is the sole entry in an aborted line of kits, the AMT Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON has had a surprisingly long and eventful life. Designed by Matt Jeffries (who designed the ENTERPRISE for Star Trek), this kit has been reissued several times and even appeared in Niven and Pournelle's classic "The Mote in God's Eye" as the battlecruiser MACARTHUR.
So once again it's time to get in touch with our inner 12 year old. Let's look at the LEIF ERICSON.
STARFLEET TACTICAL is the YouTube show where we talk about the intersection of naval history and science fiction, with some gaming occasionally thrown in for flavor. Primary host Chris Weuve is a naval analyst and wargame designer, whose superpower is that he can talk about Real World(tm) navies and science fiction navies at the same time.
CHRISTOPHER WEUVE is a professional naval analyst and wargame designer. He is a co-founder of the Connections Online wargame conference, held every April via YouTube. Outside the day job, Chris is a co-founder of BuNine (David Weber's Honorverse analytic visualization team), and has also consulted with Chuck Gannon, Walter Hunt, Alec Peters, Tom Harlan, John Lumpkin, and others. His work has been featured by Baen Books, the US Naval War College Review, Foreign Policy, and the Discovery Channel. Since May 2020 he's been the co-host (with Pat Doyle) of "Starfleet Tactical" on the Ares Studio channel on YouTube. His hobbies are naval history, science fiction, and not speaking for his employer.
LYSSA BECK does a lot of things, including producing the show. Want to support her in her other endeavors? Her link tree is: https://linktr.ee/geekgirllyssa
ARES STUDIOS graciously hosts Starfleet Tactical. You can become a Patron of Ares Studios on Patreon: patreon.com/aresstudios
Paypal address: aresstudiosatl@gmail.com
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Unless otherwise stated, the opinions expressed here are the opinions of the speakers and not their employer, past present, or (probably) future. All images et cetera are the property of their originators. We’re here to add educational value through criticism and commentary.
Starfleet Tactical #186: Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON! [21 Feb 2026@9pmET]
For a model kit from the 1960s that is the sole entry in an aborted line of kits, the AMT Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON has had a surprisingly long and eventful life. Designed by Matt Jeffries (who designed the ENTERPRISE for Star Trek), this kit has been reissued several times and even appeared in Niven and Pournelle's classic "The Mote in God's Eye" as the battlecruiser MACARTHUR.
So once again it's time to get in touch with our inner 12 year old. Let's look at the LEIF ERICSON.
STARFLEET TACTICAL is the YouTube show where we talk about the intersection of naval history and science fiction, with some gaming occasionally thrown in for flavor. Primary host Chris Weuve is a naval analyst and wargame designer, whose superpower is that he can talk about Real World(tm) navies and science fiction navies at the same time.
CHRISTOPHER WEUVE is a professional naval analyst and wargame designer. He is a co-founder of the Connections Online wargame conference, held every April via YouTube. Outside the day job, Chris is a co-founder of BuNine (David Weber's Honorverse analytic visualization team), and has also consulted with Chuck Gannon, Walter Hunt, Alec Peters, Tom Harlan, John Lumpkin, and others. His work has been featured by Baen Books, the US Naval War College Review, Foreign Policy, and the Discovery Channel. Since May 2020 he's been the co-host (with Pat Doyle) of "Starfleet Tactical" on the Ares Studio channel on YouTube. His hobbies are naval history, science fiction, and not speaking for his employer.
LYSSA BECK does a lot of things, including producing the show. Want to support her in her other endeavors? Her link tree is: https://linktr.ee/geekgirllyssa
ARES STUDIOS graciously hosts Starfleet Tactical. You can become a Patron of Ares Studios on Patreon: patreon.com/aresstudios
Paypal address: aresstudiosatl@gmail.com
Ares Studios Website: aresstudios.net/
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Unless otherwise stated, the opinions expressed here are the opinions of the speakers and not their employer, past present, or (probably) future. All images et cetera are the property of their originators. We’re here to add educational value through criticism and commentary.
![Starfleet Tactical #186: Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON! [21 Feb 2026@9pmET]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hcgP0hiKKE4/mqdefault.jpg "Starfleet Tactical #186: Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON! [21 Feb 2026@9pmET]
Starfleet Tactical #186: Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON! [21 Feb 2026@9pmET]
For a model kit from the 1960s that is the sole entry in an aborted line of kits, the AMT Strategic Space Command Galactic Cruiser LEIF ERICSON has had a surprisingly long and eventful life. Designed by Matt Jeffries (who designed the ENTERPRISE for Star Trek), this kit has been reissued several times and even appeared in Niven and Pournelles classic The Mote in Gods Eye as the battlecruiser MACARTHUR.
So once again its time to get in touch with our inner 12 year old. Lets look at the LEIF ERICSON.
STARFLEET TACTICAL is the YouTube show where we talk about the intersection of naval history and science fiction, with some gaming occasionally thrown in for flavor. Primary host Chris Weuve is a naval analyst and wargame designer, whose superpower is that he can talk about Real World(tm) navies and science fiction navies at the same time.
CHRISTOPHER WEUVE is a professional naval analyst and wargame designer. He is a co-founder of the Connections Online wargame conference, held every April via YouTube. Outside the day job, Chris is a co-founder of BuNine (David Webers Honorverse analytic visualization team), and has also consulted with Chuck Gannon, Walter Hunt, Alec Peters, Tom Harlan, John Lumpkin, and others. His work has been featured by Baen Books, the US Naval War College Review, Foreign Policy, and the Discovery Channel. Since May 2020 hes been the co-host (with Pat Doyle) of Starfleet Tactical on the Ares Studio channel on YouTube. His hobbies are naval history, science fiction, and not speaking for his employer.
LYSSA BECK does a lot of things, including producing the show. Want to support her in her other endeavors? Her link tree is: https://linktr.ee/geekgirllyssa
ARES STUDIOS graciously hosts Starfleet Tactical. You can become a Patron of Ares Studios on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aresstudios
Paypal address: aresstudiosatl@gmail.com
Ares Studios Website: https://www.aresstudios.net/
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Unless otherwise stated, the opinions expressed here are the opinions of the speakers and not their employer, past present, or (probably) future. All images et cetera are the property of their originators. We’re here to add educational value through criticism and commentary.")
![Starfleet Tactical #157: Q&A and Discussion [11 Jan 2025@9pm EST **NEW TIME**]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iIKpZVpTF3w/mqdefault.jpg "Starfleet Tactical #157: Q&A and Discussion [11 Jan 2025@9pm EST **NEW TIME**]
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Starfleet Tactical #157: Q&A and Discussion [11 Jan 2025@9pm EST **NEW TIME**]
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![Starfleet Tactical #173: Franz Joseph Designs (w/ Carlson & Doyle) [30 August 2025@9pm EDT]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jG_kx4CYEoI/mqdefault.jpg "Starfleet Tactical #173: Franz Joseph Designs (w/ Carlson & Doyle) [30 August 2025@9pm EDT]
Come join us as we discuss all things Space Combat!
Franz Josef is a legend amongst Star Trek fans and science fiction fans in general. At the request of his daughter, a rabid Star Trek fan, FJ put his professional aerospace draftsman skills to work and created the iconic Star Trek Technical Manual, the first USS Enterprise blueprint set.
Come listen to Chris (and Chris Carlson and Pat Doyle) discuss the history and impact of Franz Josefs work.
STARFLEET TACTICAL is the YouTube show where we talk about the intersection of naval history and science fiction, with some gaming occasionally thrown in for flavor. Primary host Chris Weuve is a naval analyst and wargame designer, whose superpower is that he can talk about Real World(tm) navies and science fiction navies at the same time.
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Become a Patron of Ares Studios on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aresstudios
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CHRISTOPHER WEUVE
Christopher Weuve is a professional naval analyst and wargame designer. He is a co-founder of the Connections Online wargame conference, held every April. Outside the day job, Chris is a co-founder of BuNine (David Webers Honorverse analytic visualization team), and has also consulted with Chuck Gannon, Walter Hunt, Alec Peters, Tom Harlan, John Lumpkin, and others. His work has been featured by Baen Books, the US Naval War College Review, Foreign Policy, and the Discovery Channel. Since May 2020 hes been the co-host (with Pat Doyle, who joins in when he can) of Starfleet Tactical on the Ares Studio channel on YouTube. His hobbies are naval history, science fiction, and not speaking for his employer.
LYSSA BECK
Want to support our live stream producer in her other endeavors? Her link tree is: https://linktr.ee/geekgirllyssa
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All images et cetera are the property of their originators. We’re here to add educational value through criticism and commentary.
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![Starfleet Tactical #196: USS BELKNAP Class Strike Cruiser Baseline [July 04 2026 @9pm ET]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jf_sOdpuHio/mqdefault.jpg "Starfleet Tactical #196: USS BELKNAP Class Strike Cruiser Baseline [July 04 2026 @9pm ET]
Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, Todd Guenther, MasterCom Data Center , and others produced some of the highest quality Star Trek fandom technical products out there. One fan-favorites was the BELKNAP class strike cruiser.
In this episode Chris will look at the baseline BELKNAP design, compare it to the TMP ENTERPRISE design, and explore some of its interesting attributes.
In the next two episodes, Chris will also compare BELKNAP to some derivative designs, the ASCENSION class dreadnought and the ATHABASKA class Exploration/Heavy Cruiser.
Be sure to invite your inner 12-year-old s/hes going to want to see this.
STARFLEET TACTICAL is the YouTube show where we talk about the intersection of naval history and science fiction, with some gaming occasionally thrown in for flavor. Primary host Chris Weuve is a naval analyst and wargame designer, whose superpower is that he can talk about Real World(tm) navies and science fiction navies at the same time.
CHRISTOPHER WEUVE is a professional naval analyst and wargame designer. He is a co-founder of the Connections Online wargame conference, held every April via YouTube. Outside the day job, Chris is a co-founder of BuNine (David Webers Honorverse analytic visualization team), and has also consulted with Chuck Gannon, Walter Hunt, Alec Peters, Tom Harlan, John Lumpkin, and others. His work has been featured by Baen Books, the US Naval War College Review, Foreign Policy, and the Discovery Channel. Since May 2020 hes been the co-host (with Pat Doyle) of Starfleet Tactical on the Ares Studio channel on YouTube. His hobbies are naval history, science fiction, and not speaking for his employer.
LYSSA BECK does a lot of things, including producing the show. Want to support her in her other endeavors? Her link tree is: https://linktr.ee/geekgirllyssa
ARES STUDIOS graciously hosts Starfleet Tactical. You can become a Patron of Ares Studios on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aresstudios
Paypal address: aresstudiosatl@gmail.com
Ares Studios Website: https://www.aresstudios.net/
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Unless otherwise stated, the opinions expressed here are the opinions of the speakers and not their employer, past present, or (probably) future. All images et cetera are the property of their originators. We’re here to add educational value through criticism and commentary.")
