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{{otheruses|the Western Alliance spacecraft|other uses|Columbia}}
 
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'''''Columbia''''' was the first fusion-powered interplanetary spacecraft launched by the [[Western Alliance]].<ref> ''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 6–7</ref>
 
'''''Columbia''''' was the first fusion-powered interplanetary spacecraft launched by the [[Western Alliance]].<ref> ''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 6–7</ref>
  
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The AS ''Columbia'' launched with a crew of twelve from [[Crippen Station]] on 12 October [[2027]]. Taking one-tenth the time of any previous ship, the AS ''Columbia'' reached Mars orbit in under fourteen days. The success of the ''Columbia'' led to the [[Magellan Program]].
 
The AS ''Columbia'' launched with a crew of twelve from [[Crippen Station]] on 12 October [[2027]]. Taking one-tenth the time of any previous ship, the AS ''Columbia'' reached Mars orbit in under fourteen days. The success of the ''Columbia'' led to the [[Magellan Program]].
  
In [[3057]], the [[Outworlds Alliance]] founded his first military academy, naming it ''Columbia Academy'' in honor of the pioneer ship.<ref name=MPS:p140>''Major Periphery States'' p. 140: "Columbia Academy"</ref>
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In [[3057]], the [[Outworlds Alliance]] founded his first military academy, naming it ''Columbia Academy'' in honor of the pioneer ship.<ref>''Major Periphery States'' p. 140</ref>
  
 
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