Life Aboard the Starship: Comforts in the Cosmos

The above documentary shows us that in addition to the area dedicated to work, vessels such as aircraft carriers, for example, have areas that are dedicated to boost the morale of the crew. These can include markets, vending machines and some even have an actual Starbucks to recreate a sense of home like feel which can boost the crew’s morale.

Knowing well that psychological weakness among the crew could lead to fatal mistakes, the necessity to implement such features is neither fancy nor a luxury, but an absolute necessity.

So the idea of a transit areas that also includes entertainment-related activities is to be seriously considered. 

Life Aboard the Starship: Comforts in the Cosmos

One thing you might not expect to find aboard a massive starship is a fast-food joint, let alone a WuBurger! While starships are built for interstellar missions, people rarely think about the details that make a crew’s life feel normal during months, sometimes years spent light-years from home.

These ships are home to hundreds of crew members, engineers, and travelers. With deep-space deployments that can stretch on and on, the starship becomes their second home, a place to sleep, eat, and work as they journey through the stars.

WuBurger in the Void

To bring a little taste of home to the void of space, the WuBurger franchise has arrived on board. Crew members can grab a burger or a milkshake that tastes just like the one from their favorite spot back on Earth. Trained by WuBurger’s own team, the starship’s staff follows the exact same preparation methods as back home, using the same ingredients and cooking process.

Some families are allowed onboard 

Although this is a militarized ship, it occasionally transports crew family members when new colonies are being established on distant planets. Some intergalactic routes are unregulated, and commercial ships risk fatal consequences if they attempt to cross them. In these deregulated zones — often as dangerous as active warzones — only military vessels are authorized and equipped to make the journey.

Keeping reality at bay...

To maintain morale in such high-risk environments, especially for the youngest aboard, some efforts are made to shield children from the harsher realities of space travel. Entertainment plays a vital role, offering comfort and distraction to preserve their sense of normalcy.

That’s why WuBurger includes a playful bonus for younger passengers and crew families: each meal comes with a collectible toy — a small joy for those traveling with children, or a nostalgic nod to beloved fictional characters for adults who grew up on colony ships.

Shopping in the Stars

Beyond the deliciousness of WuBurger, there’s also a convenience store on board, a small hub of normalcy in the vastness of space. Starships of this size always include at least one store, offering a variety of goods: snacks, personal care products, drinks, and even souvenirs.

It’s designed to feel like a quick trip to the local store back in town, complete with shopping baskets and tidy aisles. Crew members line up in the corridor, waiting for their turn to browse for comforts that break the routine of daily life in space.

Quick Bites and a Cashless System

For those who need something quick on the go, vending machines are scattered throughout the ship’s decks. Whether it’s a protein bar, a soda, or a small snack, it’s all just a swipe away.

Payments aboard the starship are handled entirely with $WU coins and the crew’s own crypto cards, no old-school cash or clunky coins here. Every purchase, whether from the WuBurger, vending machines, or ship stores, feeds back into the ship’s morale and recreation programs, helping to keep spirits high as the ship sails on through the stars.

The Heart of the Crew

Behind these conveniences are the retail specialists, friendly faces who make life aboard feel just a little more like home. They’re the ones working in the WuBurger, manning the store counters, and making sure that even in the coldness of space, there’s a warm, familiar smile waiting to serve you.

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