This gives them a realistic baseline to ground the characters of their otherwise cosmic stories.

The thematic purpose of many sci-fi can be seen in how they apply these elements.

InBattlestar GalacticiaandBabylon 5, that isn’t an option.Both shows highlight that some threats cannot be reasoned with.

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InStar Trek, peace can always be found.

In other shows, that’s not always an option.

However, they are needed as defenders of the citizenry and a bulwark against external aggression.

Adama from BSG, Sheridan from Babylon 5, and Picard from Star Trek

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InStar Trek, peace can always be found.

In other shows, that’s not always an option.

Babylon 5debuted in 1994 and ran for five seasons before ending in 1998.

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