๐ The Expanse Universe
Humanity’s Next Frontier
๐ Welcome to The Expanse Universe
Set approximately 200 years in the future, The Expanse presents one of science fiction’s most scientifically grounded visions of humanity’s expansion into the Solar System. Based on the bestselling novels by James S. A. Corey, the story begins after humanity has colonized Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt, creating a fragile balance of political power, economic inequality, and cultural identity.
What begins as the disappearance of a young woman quickly evolves into a galaxy-changing mystery involving an ancient alien substance known as the protomolecule. As tensions rise between Earth, Mars, and the Belt, the crew of the Rocinante finds themselves at the center of conflicts that will determine the future of human civilization.
Celebrated for its realistic space travel, compelling political drama, unforgettable characters, and thoughtful exploration of technology, The Expanse has become one of the defining science-fiction franchises of the 21st century.
๐ Starbase48 Featured Content
๐ Original Novels
- Leviathan Wakes
- Caliban’s War
- Abaddon’s Gate
- Cibola Burn
- Nemesis Games
- Babylon’s Ashes
- Persepolis Rising
- Tiamat’s Wrath
- Leviathan Falls
๐บ Television Series
- The Expanse (Six Seasons)
๐ฎ Interactive Stories
- The Expanse: A Telltale Series
๐ Expanded Universe
- Memory’s Legion (Collected Novellas)
- Comic Books
- Graphic Novels
- Audiobooks
- Reference Guides
- Collectibles
- Tabletop RPG
- Upcoming Video Games
โญ Starbase48 Recommendations
๐ New Crew Members
Recommended order:
- Leviathan Wakes (Novel) or Season 1
- Seasons 1โ3
- Seasons 4โ6
- Memory’s Legion
- The Expanse: A Telltale Series
๐ฌ Essential Episodes
- Dulcinea
- CQB
- Home
- Doors & Corners
- Immolation
- Delta-V
- Gaugamela
- Nemesis Games
- Babylon’s Ashes
- Babylon’s Ashes (Series Finale)
๐ Iconic Spacecraft
- Rocinante
- Donnager
- Canterbury
- Razorback
- Behemoth
- Nauvoo
- UNN Agatha King
- MCRN Scirocco
- Ring Station
- Medina Station
๐ Legendary Characters
Rocinante Crew
- James Holden
- Naomi Nagata
- Amos Burton
- Alex Kamal
- Bobbie Draper
- Clarissa Mao
Political Leaders
- Chrisjen Avasarala
- Fred Johnson
- Camina Drummer
- Anderson Dawes
Scientists & Visionaries
- Josephus Miller
- Prax Meng
- Elvi Okoye
- Winston Duarte
๐ฌ Starbase48 Community Discussions
Politics & Power
- Earth vs. Mars
- The Belt’s fight for independence
- The Transport Union
- Leadership styles throughout the series
Science & Technology
- Epstein Drive
- Artificial Gravity
- Railguns
- The Ring Network
- Protomolecule technology
- Terraforming Mars
Alien Mysteries
- The Protomolecule
- Ring Builders
- Dark Gods
- Laconia
- Ancient civilizations
Space Combat
- Favorite battle
- Best ship class
- Most realistic combat scene
- Favorite tactical commander
Poll Ideas
- Favorite Character
- Favorite Novel
- Favorite Season
- Favorite Ship
- Favorite Planet
- Favorite Belter
- Best Political Leader
- Best Space Battle
- Most Emotional Moment
- Favorite Quote
๐ฐ The Expanse News
Keep up with the latest developments across The Expanse universe:
- Book and graphic novel announcements
- Game development updates
- Convention appearances
- Cast reunions
- Streaming availability
- Merchandise and collectibles
- Creator interviews
- Community events
Recent Highlights
- The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a narrative-driven action RPG from Owlcat Games, remains in development. Closed beta testing began in 2026, with a full release currently planned for 2027.
- The television story continues beyond Season 6 through officially licensed graphic novels, beginning with The Expanse: A Little Death, which explores events after the series finale.
โญ Reviews
๐บ Television
- IMDb
- Rotten Tomatoes
- Metacritic
๐ Books
- Goodreads
- Audible
- Amazon Books
๐ฅ Comics & Graphic Novels
- League of Comic Geeks
- Comic Book Roundup
๐ฎ Games
- IGN
- GameSpot
- OpenCritic
- Steam Community Reviews
๐ฎ Starbase48 Activities
- Complete Series Watch Party
- Rocinante Crew Character Panel
- Hard Science Fiction Discussion Night
- Space Physics Presentation
- Model Ship Showcase
- Book Club: Leviathan Wakes
- Trivia Championship
- Cosplay Meetup
- Tabletop RPG Night
- Sci-Fi Technology Workshop
๐ Fan Awards
Vote each month for:
- โญ Favorite Character
- ๐ Favorite Ship
- ๐ Favorite Faction
- ๐ Favorite Novel
- ๐บ Favorite Season
- โ๏ธ Best Space Battle
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Favorite Technology
- ๐จโ๐ Favorite Captain
- โค๏ธ Most Emotional Moment
- ๐ฌ Best Quote
๐ Upcoming Starbase48 Events
- Monthly Expanse Watch Party
- Space Exploration Roundtable
- Real Science Behind The Expanse
- Book & Audiobook Club
- Spacecraft Design Workshop
- Community Trivia Night
- Cosplay Meetup
- Annual Starbase48 Sci-Fi Expo
๐ Recommended Community Links
Official Resources
- Official The Expanse books by James S. A. Corey
- Alcon Entertainment
- Prime Video (television series)
- Owlcat Games (The Expanse: Osiris Reborn)
Fan Communities
- The Expanse Wiki (Fandom)
- Reddit r/TheExpanse
- Reddit r/TheExpanseBooks
- The Expanse Discord communities
- The Expanse fan podcasts and book clubs
๐ Why The Expanse Endures
The Expanse has earned widespread praise for combining scientifically plausible spaceflight with rich political storytelling, complex characters, and philosophical questions about humanity’s future. Rather than relying on fantasy technologies, it emphasizes realistic physics, believable engineering, and the challenges of life beyond Earth, making it a favorite among both science-fiction enthusiasts and space exploration fans. The television adaptation was also acclaimed for faithfully bringing the novels to life.
โ Join the Conversation at Starbase48
“The stars are better off without us. But we’ll go anyway.”
Become part of the Starbase48 Expanse Forum to review episodes and novels, discuss the future of humanity in space, debate the politics of Earth, Mars, and the Belt, explore the mysteries of the protomolecule, and share your favorite moments with fellow fans. Whether you stand with Earth, Mars, or the Belt, there’s a place for you aboard Starbase48.