"Stargate Universe" Discussion/Speculation (Spoilers)

[Alan]

Regardless the fact remains what makes a Stargate show a Stargate show will still be found within SGU.

Absolutely. Stargate: Universe isn't taking place in some Alternate Reality. Whilst this team are stuck aboard the Destiny the SGC will still be under Cheyenne Mountain, SG-1 are still going out on missions, Atlantis is still in Pegasus, Jack's in Washington, and Sam's hopefully in command of something somewhere.

At some point in this first season...even the first episode perhaps...there should be some connection with one of it's sister shows. I imagine the team will get to Destiny by travelling via the SGC Gate so there's one connection to Stargate SG-1 right there. If the SGC does feature then I think it'd be a mistake to not include some recognisable cast members to see off the new cast...if their available.

Even if the SGC or Atlantis or any of the recognisable characters we know don't appear then the Stargate most *definitely* will. That in itself makes this a part of the Stargate franchise.

[Mitchell82]

The third series is based on a younger cast. Its like 90210 in space.

I sure hope not.

[Alan]

I sure hope not.

It's going to be nothing like 90210. Nothing at all. What's usually at the heart of the Stargate franchise? The USAF and the USMC and scientists and aliens and intergalactic travel. Now unless 90210 features any one of those then...yes, Stargate: Universe will be like that.

[Col. Tomorian]

**Presses Play On MP3 Player**

"I don't want to to wait for our lives to be over,
I want to know right now what will it be.
I don't want to wait for our lives to be over,
Will it be yes or will it be sorry? "

[Ackeb]

Absolutely. Stargate: Universe isn't taking place in some Alternate Reality. Whilst this team are stuck aboard the Destiny the SGC will still be under Cheyenne Mountain, SG-1 are still going out on missions, Atlantis is still in Pegasus, Jack's in Washington, and Sam's hopefully in command of something somewhere.

At some point in this first season...even the first episode perhaps...there should be some connection with one of it's sister shows. I imagine the team will get to Destiny by travelling via the SGC Gate so there's one connection to Stargate SG-1 right there. If the SGC does feature then I think it'd be a mistake to not include some recognisable cast members to see off the new cast...if their available.

Even if the SGC or Atlantis or any of the recognisable characters we know don't appear then the Stargate most *definitely* will. That in itself makes this a part of the Stargate franchise.

Well put would be great way to start off SGU!

[Chevron Atlantis]

I don't see how having younger actors is going attract younger viewers, I think RCC and BW have thought this through imo. I will watch this show keeping my mind open, like I did for Atlantis, and it turned to be really good. But I still have serious doubts on the future of this franchise, and the name to me sounds corny, I don't you people. but to me it does.

[Jeff O'Connor]

Just mention of the word 'Stargate' sounds incredibly cheesy to a lot of people in the world, let alone adding on something like 'Atlantis' into the mix. And when people find out just what 'SG-1' stands for, from my experience more often than not they respond with 'really? Are you kidding me?'

So honestly, sounding corny to a lot of folks is nothing new. It's just that over time, any word or literary combination becomes quite normal and passive in the ears of someone who is accustomed to hearing and reading it.

[Chevron Atlantis]

Just mention of the word 'Stargate' sounds incredibly cheesy to a lot of people in the world, let alone adding on something like 'Atlantis' into the mix. And when people find out just what 'SG-1' stands for, from my experience more often than not they respond with 'really? Are you kidding me?'

So honestly, sounding corny to a lot of folks is nothing new. It's just that over time, any word or literary combination becomes quite normal and passive in the ears of someone who is accustomed to hearing and reading it.

Yeah True,

[IrishPisano]

Star Trek is STILL corny... in fact it gets cornier every year...

[Jeff O'Connor]

Star Trek is STILL corny... in fact it gets cornier every year...

That is true. I think the JJ Abrams flick next year has a chance at changing that for some, though. A lot of people think Transformers doesn't sound as ridiculous as it used to, since last year, for example.

A good way to 'fix' the issue is to spend over a hundred million dollars on it, apparently.

[IrishPisano]

Problem with Star Trek is: Trekkies...

[Jumper_One]

Problem with Star Trek is: Trekkies...

or Trekkers

[IrishPisano]

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[jenks]

The problem with Star Trek is it takes itself too seriously, and if it carries on like that then the reboot will fail. Nothing as camp and cheesy as Star Trek will survive in this day and age unless it gets a bit lighter, either that or lose the cheddar.

[Alan]

Problem with Star Trek is: Trekkies...

or Trekkers

Can't make mistakes like that when your a fan of Stargate. I was a Star Trek fan but..."Trekkies"..."Trekkers"...I couldn't give a rat's butt.

The problem with Star Trek is it takes itself too seriously, and if it carries on like that then the reboot will fail. Nothing as camp and cheesy as Star Trek will survive in this day and age unless it gets a bit lighter, either that or lose the cheddar.

Definitely! TBH, I'm quite happy to let the whole franchise go and move on. I don't miss it.