Bushwhacked (Firefly)

In the science fiction television series Firefly, the term "bushwhacked" refers to the aftermath of a Reaver attack on a spaceship or other form of transport. It describes the horrific scene left behind: a vessel stripped of anything of value, its systems ravaged, and its passengers and crew brutally murdered, tortured, and often mutilated. A bushwhacked ship is a gruesome testament to the Reavers' savagery and serves as a stark warning to anyone traveling in the black. The term implies a complete and utter destruction, far beyond simple looting or piracy. It's indicative of the Reavers' primal and dehumanizing nature.