Colonization Collection (page 8)

Artists concept of aliens visiting other alien worlds. It is said that traveling broadens the mind, so aliens visiting other alien worlds is a common thing amongst the different alien civilizations

Two aircraft fly over an enemy base of operations

A lunar shuttle descends toward a manned outpost on the Moon
A dedicated lunar shuttle descends toward a manned outpost on the Moons southern hemisphere

Fleet of colonization ships departing an earth-like planet
Fleet of colonization ships departing for a discovery trip into a neighboring solar system

A recently discovered earth-like planet soon to be colonized
Artists concept of a recently discovered Earth-like planet soon to be colonized

A futuristic city on an extraterrestrial planet in the morning

The blockade runner Treacherous Patronage nears its destination, Andvari station, carrying its illicit cargo. The orbital habitat is maintained by the Consortium for Free Trade

A deep space tracking station on an alien planet

Androids and robots explore an alien world
On a distant alien desert world, androids and robots are used to survey the planet for any valuable mineral deposits and potential sources of energy

An enormous stellar power and manufacturing station built around a star, similar to a Dyson sphere (or maybe more accurately a Niven ring or a Halo) A small star, usually a class G or K

Mining colony on an asteroid

An artists depiction of a lunar base on a barren moon. The moons Earth-like planet rises in the background. The small colony is equipped with two rovers for astronauts to use for exploration of

A team of robots gather the last of martian technology
The last of the martians leave their stricken planet and head towards their new home, a planet called Earth

Artists concept of a giant domed city in an asteroid crater on a hypothetical planet
The people of this world have managed to poison their atmosphere by building a giant domed city in an asteroid crater as a last refuge

Futuristic concept of Gale Crater enclosed in a protective dome to create an ecosphere
Some time in the future, Gale Crater may be enclosed in a protective dome to create an Earth like ecosphere

Two spacecraft takeoff from a colony on a desert planet
Two spacecraft takeoff from a colony which produces vegetation on a desert planet

Illustration of astronauts setting up a base on the Martian surface around their lander vehicle. The first human visitors to Mars would face an environment nearly as hostile as the Earths Moon

Artists concept of the pyramids and sphinx being built by an advanced alien race who used robots and other machines to aid in their construction

Artists concept illustrating the laws of asstrodynamics
Artists concept illustrating the laws of astrodynamics and the application of ballistics and celestial mechanics to the practical problems concerning the motion of rockets and other spacecraft

Two courier shuttles pass near Eione on their way to Nereus, a large, heavily populated world. Nereus is a pelagic world, so civilization in this system was built up on any available land

A lunar lander begins its descent to the moons surface from an altitude of 40, 000 feet

Mars outpost near mesa
A manned habitat rests on the rocky and desolate surface of Mars. In the background is a mesa and on the right a manned rover

An astronaut explorer amongst an abandond civilization
On a desert type planet, the lone figure of an astronaut explorer stands out against the multitude of structures that are constructed in all manner of different shapes and sizes

A conceptual image of a futuristic city

Terraforming the moon with a new city under the protection of a dome

Two survey craft orbit a terrestrial type planet, still unnamed, as part of the Perseus Arm Astrographic Survey

The remnants of a long abandoned colony see signs of life again
As the sun sets, the remnants of a long abandoned colony see signs of life again. The lone figure of an astronaut is seen surveying the site for any useful bits of technology worth salvaging

Asteriant Prime is a highly developed planet with giant city-scapes. There also is life on its moons. Due to the climate, which is very cold and windy, there are only a few savage colonies

Vulture ships hunt down and dismantle derelict spacecraft
Built by the Fiat-Mitsu Manufacturing Consortium, Scavengers are designed to locate and dismantle derelict spacecraft that have been abandoned or damaged beyond repair

Idea taken from Star Trek. The project turns dead and lifeless planets into green earth-like habitats, killing already existing forms of life during the process

Aliens watch an astronaut who has escaped from his crashed space rocket
Aliens watching a human astronaut who has escaped from his crashed space rocket

Machines arriving on an alien world which is about to be colonized
Machines arriving on an alien world, which mankind is about to colonize as we expand through the universe in the distant future

Abandoned relics from an advanced martian civilization

A team of explorers from Earth exploring Mars ancient monuments

Robots and machines mining an alien world whose atmosphere is thick with dust as a result of the mining activity

Artists concept of life on Mars before it became the lifeless planet we know today

A flying saucer returns to its home base high up in the mountains
An alien being greeting a returning flying saucer to its home base high up in the mountains of its homeworld

A futuristic city where robots and flying saucers are common place

A robot and landing craft making deliveries to a habitat dome

Astronaut walking across the surface of Mars towards a habitat dome
A lone astronaut walking across the surface of Mars towards a habitat dome

A deep space tracking station on an alien planet operated by androids

Martians gathering around a monument dedicated to their ancestors

Members of the planets advanced civilization leaving Mars for a new home world

A colony being established on an alien red planet

The founding of Area 51, the top secret base in New Mexico, USA

A human tracking station on a distant alien planet in the distant future
A human tracking station, part of a colony, on a distant alien planet in the distant future

The robot rebellion of year 2150, which brought the Earth to near ruins

Artists concept of what life on Mars may look like in the future
Artists concept of what life on Mars may have looked like in the past, or may look like in the future

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"Exploring the Legacy of Colonization: From Ancient Empires to Modern Conquests" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through time, shedding light on various aspects of colonization. Starting with a map of Belfast in 1685, we are transported to an era when European powers were expanding their territories across the globe. The engraving of Christopher Columbus reminds us of one of history's most famous explorers who played a significant role in initiating European colonization in the Americas. His voyages marked the beginning of an era that would shape the course of world history. Moving forward, we encounter Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace from 1851, symbolizing Britain's imperial might during the height of its colonial empire. The grandeur and opulence displayed at such exhibitions often masked darker realities behind colonization. An intriguing glimpse into ancient times is offered by the depiction of Neapolis' emporium in 570 BC, highlighting how even civilizations from antiquity engaged in trade and expansion. Asclepius, god of medicine, serves as a reminder that cultural exchange was not limited to territorial conquests but also encompassed knowledge sharing. The phrase "Colonization, Police Them Endlessly. Repolice Them" hints at both resistance against oppressive colonial regimes and attempts by colonizers to maintain control over conquered lands. It underscores how power dynamics shaped relationships between colonizers and indigenous populations throughout history. Human sacrifices among Bakutis remind us that some forms involved brutal practices imposed upon native peoples for religious or ideological reasons. This chilling image highlights one dark aspect often overshadowed by narratives glorifying exploration and discovery. Shifting our focus to Africa, we witness German presence in Mukenge during Congo's colonial period—a testament to Europe's scramble for African territories during late 19th-century imperialism. Leopoldville station further emphasizes Belgium's influence over Congo as it became King Leopold II’s personal colony known for its exploitation of resources.