I thought of another way to catalog the different Sci Fi unviverses and summarize what is interesting and unique about them. This might be of use to some who have not explored those universes.
So, here's the idea. Each author picks one series and lists all the distinctive concepts for that show, those ideas, plot devices and themes which make a series or universe its own. Of course, each author will miss some, so others can add addendums for each list.
Since I have been immersed in B5 the past two months, I'll start with that.
Babylon 5's distinctive concepts: Soul Hunters, Organic space craft, Neutral territory space stations, Migrating souls, Psi-Corps and telepaths for commercial and military transactions, Techno-Mages, Cross species transfigurations, Complex space battles with detailed tactics, the 5 year story arc, Super races with great powers as representatives of Bablyonian philosophical opposites, Mistakes and character flaws which have long term consequences, A futuristic society where making money and handling the budget still matters, Detailed political struggles......
So, here's the idea. Each author picks one series and lists all the distinctive concepts for that show, those ideas, plot devices and themes which make a series or universe its own. Of course, each author will miss some, so others can add addendums for each list.
Since I have been immersed in B5 the past two months, I'll start with that.
Babylon 5's distinctive concepts: Soul Hunters, Organic space craft, Neutral territory space stations, Migrating souls, Psi-Corps and telepaths for commercial and military transactions, Techno-Mages, Cross species transfigurations, Complex space battles with detailed tactics, the 5 year story arc, Super races with great powers as representatives of Bablyonian philosophical opposites, Mistakes and character flaws which have long term consequences, A futuristic society where making money and handling the budget still matters, Detailed political struggles......
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