merships
Merships are a fictional concept, primarily appearing in science fiction literature and media, referring to starships designed for or capable of traversing interstellar space, the vast distances between stars. The term itself is a portmanteau of "mer" (likely a shortened form of "meridian" or "mercurial," implying movement or trajectory) and "ships," suggesting vessels that navigate these cosmic pathways.
These hypothetical spacecraft are imagined to possess advanced propulsion systems far beyond current technological capabilities, enabling
Merships are a common trope in science fiction narratives, serving as the primary means for characters to