A Spaceship Name Generator inspired by The Culture and John Scalzi

A Spaceship Name Generator inspired by The Culture and John Scalzi

In most science fiction, a starship’s designation is a matter of military utility or nationalistic pride. In Iain M. Banks’ The Culture, it is a matter of psychology. Because the ships are controlled by hyper-intelligent AIs known as Minds, they choose their own names, often rejecting the pompous aggression of their peers in favour of wit, irony, or a distinct lack of gravitas. It feels dangerous; there are likely hyper-intelligent fans out ther…