Expanse Ship Crew Size Comparison
Compare 12 Expanse ship crews, from the Rocinante at 4 to the Donnager at 2,000 and Nauvoo capacity 100,000. Press kit figures with linked converter now.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razorback Minimal racing crew of 2. | 2 crew members | Racing pinnace, Julie Mao boat | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes; Syfy Alcon press kit ship notes |
| Knight shuttle Occupants during the escape, not rated complement. | 7 crew members | Donnager shuttle, 7 souls aboard at escape | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes ch. Donnager escape; Syfy S1 notes |
| Rocinante Core crew of 4: Holden, Naomi, Amos, Alex. | 4 crew members | Corvette class light frigate, ex Tachi | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes and Caliban War; Syfy Alcon press kit |
| Anubis Small black ops crew of about 20. | 20 crew members | Protogen stealth frigate | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes; Syfy S1 production notes |
| Morrigan-class destroyer Small patrol company near 30. | 30 crew members | MCRN patrol destroyer class | Corey, J.S.A. novels; Alcon ship guide class notes |
| Scirocco Includes the embarked marine detachment. | 300 crew members | MCRN assault cruiser with marines embarked | Corey, J.S.A. Caliban War; Syfy S2 production notes |
| Donnager Full battleship complement near 2,000. | 2,000 crew members | MCRN flagship battleship class | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes; Syfy Alcon press kit battleship notes |
| Canterbury Hauler company near 120, approximate. | 120 crew members | Pur and Kleen ice hauler | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes opening chapters; Syfy S1 notes |
| Pella Wartime manning varies by source. | 60 crew members | Free Navy light cruiser, Marco ship | Corey, J.S.A. Babylon Ashes; Amazon S5 production notes |
| Chetzemoka Minimal Belter crew of 6. | 6 crew members | Old Belter freighter, rigged as a trap | Corey, J.S.A. Nemesis Games; Amazon S5 production notes |
| Heart of the Tempest Small crew for her size due to automation. | 30 crew members | Laconian Magnetar class battleship | Corey, J.S.A. Persepolis Rising; Alcon Laconian ship notes |
| Nauvoo (colonist capacity) Colonist capacity, not crew. Warship crew far smaller. | 100,000 crew members | Mormon generation ship, later Behemoth and Medina | Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes and Abaddon Gate; Syfy S3 notes |
About this converter
Expanse ships run from a crew of 2 to a city of 100,000. The Razorback racing pinnace flies with 2. The Knight shuttle fled the Donnager with 7 aboard. The Rocinante flies with a core crew of 4. Small warships carry dozens: Anubis at 20 and Morrigan class at 30. Cruisers carry hundreds: Pella at 60 and Scirocco at 300 with marines embarked. The Donnager battleship rates 2,000. Old Belter freighters run lean: Chetzemoka at 6 and Canterbury at 120. The Nauvoo generation ship holds 100,000 colonists. Laconian automation keeps Heart of the Tempest near 30.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try the Rocinante at 4 against the Donnager at 2,000. Read the notes before comparing capacity with crew.
Complement and capacity are different numbers and rows keep them apart. The Nauvoo 100,000 is colonist capacity, not crew. The Knight 7 is souls aboard during the escape, not a rated complement. Corvette and frigate manning shifts between book and show, so rows use the core Roci four where sources conflict. Automation on Laconian hulls keeps crews small for their size.
FAQ
How many crew does the Rocinante have?
The Rocinante flies with a core crew of 4.
How many crew does the Donnager carry?
Near 2,000, the full MCRN battleship complement.
Is the Nauvoo 100,000 a crew number?
No. 100,000 is colonist capacity. The crew as a warship and station is far smaller.
Is the Knight shuttle complement 7?
No. 7 is the souls aboard when it fled the Donnager, not a rated complement.
Sources
- Corey, J.S.A. The Expanse novels (Leviathan Wakes through Persepolis Rising), ship complements
- Syfy and Alcon The Expanse press kits and production notes (seasons 1-3)
- Amazon The Expanse production notes (seasons 4-5), Free Navy hulls
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 12 entries
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