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The Expanse was a science fiction drama TV series which ran from 2015–2022. It is based on a series of novels by the same name; please use [the-expanse-novels] for questions related to the novels.

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The Expanse is a 2015–2022 science fiction drama TV series based on the novel series of the same name (see ). It was produced by Alcon. The first three seasons aired on Syfy in the US and Space in Canada; subsequent seasons were distributed by Amazon Prime. It is based on a series of novels by the same name; please use [the-expanse-novels] for questions related to the novels.

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Why are Martians fascinated with the horizon on Earth

In the Sci-fi series The Expanse, Martians who visit Earth seem to be fascinated with the view of the horizon. As we all know Mars isn't flat and has a horizon of its own. In fact, it appears closer due to the fact that the radius of Mars is 53% of…
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Why does the Donnager use railguns at close quarters and torpedoes at long range?

In the fourth episode of the TV show The Expanse, "CQB", the Martian warship MCRN Donnager is attacked by stealth ships. When the attack begins they fire torpedoes at long ranges and then switch to railguns when they are at close quarters. Why…
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In "The Expanse", why is ice collected with large freighter ships, not drones?

In the TV Series "The Expanse", in the first episode, about 12 minutes in, we see the ice trawler Canterbury collecting large pieces of ice as cargo, to ship them to Ceres. The collecting work is done by drones and cranes. Why do they even load the…
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Why does Earth need water in the Expanse?

I've just started watching the show and haven't read the books, so perhaps this is answered later than episode 4. There is a discussion in the very first episode where it's mentioned that Ceres used to be full of water and Earth and Mars took it. …
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Why does Jim Holden have multiple parents?

In the "Expanse", Jim states that he was born in a "commune farm" and that he (literally) has multiple fathers and mothers - each one added a part of their own of genetic material and then they've selected a woman with the widest hips to carry him…
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Why did Mars start demilitarizing in Season 4?

In season 4 of The Expanse, Mars is in the process of demilitarizing. To me this doesn't make much sense. Why would Mars limit its military capability? With only Earth and the OPA guarding the ring, Mars limits its ability to influence what choices…
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Why did the station only have non-lethal guns?

In season 2 episode 2, "Doors and Corners" while boarding the space station, guards attack the boarding party with non-lethal gel rounds. Its mentioned that they're fitted up more like prison guards. Later on the scientists they find seem to not be…
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What is a pancreatic pump?

In episode 4 of The Expanse, "CQB", there is a dead man that gets examined in the morgue and they discover he has several cybernetic implants in him, one being the "pancreatic pump". What would the use be of a pancreatic pump? "Standard inner-ear…
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Is this supposed to be the "Resolute Desk"?

In The Expanse series, season 4 episode 10, 37 minutes in, Avasarala is sitting at a desk which looks to be the famed "Resolute Desk" used by current day U.S. presidents. On closer comparison to images of the actual "Resolute Desk", the Expanse desk…
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How did Bobbi figure this out in season 4?

I just finished watching season 4 of The Expanse. In the last episode, Bobbi is suspecting something is wrong with the last job she and her co-conspirators were offered. Then there's a scene where she's looking through a list of military personnel…
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Was the diagetic music in The Expanse specifically written for the show?

I'm referring to the music that the characters are listening to within the show, not the music that accompanies the scenes. To me, this music sounds more futuristic or something that has been written to fit within the setting of the show. Some…
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What is the significance of Alex's simulation results following the battle at Thoth station?

In Season 2 of The Expanse Alex, the pilot of the Rocinante prepares the ship for a battle with a opposing battleship at Thoth Station by running and rerunning simulations. Through the simulations, he becomes quite pessimistic that the Roci will…
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How was Rocinante's laser guidance supposed to work?

In season two of The Expanse, (episode 5, "Home") when Eros starts moving towards Earth and becomes invisible to missiles a suggestion is made to tag the asteroid with a laser beam from Rocinante. The way I understand it, Rocinante is moving from…
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How did Bobbie Draper get her power armour back?

In The Expanse season 2 finale, Avasarala's bodyguard tells Bobbie that they have brought along her power armour in their skiff. When Bobbie crossed over to UN lines seeking asylum she wasn't carrying it. There is no question of the MCRN giving it…
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What was the "bold move" Chrisjen is referring to in The Expanse - Episode "The Big Empty"?

After the interrogation of the alleged OPA courier, the Belter Heikki Sobong, Chrisjen Avasarala, the United Nations Assistant Undersecretary, is sitting with Errinwright (the Undersecretary) in an auditorium-like room, discussing the situation…
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