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Who is your favorite SciFi character?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around participants sharing their favorite science fiction characters from various media, including television shows, movies, and literature. The scope includes personal preferences, character development, and the impact of these characters on their respective stories.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a preference for classic characters like Spock from Star Trek and G'Kar from Babylon 5, noting their complexity and development.
- Others mention characters from various franchises, including WALL-E, Nightcrawler, and Malcolm Reynolds, highlighting their unique traits and roles.
- A few participants engage in light-hearted banter about character miscasting and the appeal of certain characters, such as Jewel Staite's role in Firefly.
- Some express disappointment in certain shows or characters, discussing the casting choices and their impact on the overall enjoyment of the series.
- There are mentions of characters from both modern and classic literature, such as Micromégas and Frankenstein's monster, indicating a range of influences on participants' preferences.
- Participants also reflect on the emotional connections they have with characters, such as the duo of Londo and G'Kar, and the philosophical implications of their narratives.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a variety of favorite characters, but there is no consensus on a single favorite. Disagreements arise regarding the merits of specific shows and characters, particularly in the context of Firefly and its cast.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions include subjective opinions on character portrayals and casting choices, which may depend on personal taste and cultural references. The conversation reflects a mix of nostalgia and contemporary views on science fiction media.
Who May Find This Useful
Fans of science fiction, particularly those interested in character development and the impact of casting in media, may find this discussion engaging.
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Arthur Dent from hitch hiker's guide to galaxy, I'm not sure if that qualifies as sci-fi though.
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Anyone care to guess mine? 
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Lenara Kahn?Borg said:Anyone care to guess mine?
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Borg said:
Could be, but probably not...Ibix said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Borg
Or... the Collective... lol
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Quantum Defect said:
I remember Robot Monster. Really weird movie.
As a 10 year old, I was terrified by James Arness as The Thing.
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She's the Borg Queen in disguise:OCR said:Could be, but probably not...
http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Susanna_Thompson
That seemed funnier and less obscure in my slightly sleep-deprived state last night. Never mind.
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Borg said:Anyone care to guess mine?
Rin tin tin
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WoofKhatti said:
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My favorites are Spock and Dr. Who
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Q from early star trek is interesting.
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As a pre teen when Star Trek first came out in the 60's who eagerly awaited each episode with it's amazing special effects etc., the answer is obvious - Spock.
TOS is timeless and a classic, my middle daughter (2 of 3 or 4 of 5) is 17 and a Trekkie - I have the bluray set of TOS & we watch a few episodes when we get a chance. She tried not to show it, but she was visibly upset at Leonard Nimoy's recent passing.
TOS is timeless and a classic, my middle daughter (2 of 3 or 4 of 5) is 17 and a Trekkie - I have the bluray set of TOS & we watch a few episodes when we get a chance. She tried not to show it, but she was visibly upset at Leonard Nimoy's recent passing.
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Lol... I was the same.When we got FTTP, our ISP also included a free Roku 3 as part of the deal...Glenstr said:
We can now stream Netflix over our TV... every episode of TOS is available, and I usually watch 4 or 5 each night, not necessarily in order, though.
No commercials, either...
The Tholian Web was the last one I watched, last night... one of my favorites.
It was first broadcast on November 15, 1968, and I was 19 years old... lol
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Haha nice choice you missed Kaylee from firefly.McCartney said:
My favorite would have to be Rodney McKay from Atlantis.
With the doctor from Voyager coming in a close second the Photonic cannon and his love confession to Seven was epic.
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Jean-Luc Picard
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R Daneel OlivawGreg Bernhardt said:
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The Mule in Foundation.
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Q from Star Trek
7 of 9 from Star Trek
Captain Picard from Star Trek
Fry from Futurama
Ripley from Alien
Master Chief from Halo
The Flood from Halo
Terminator from Terminator
Optimus Prime from Transformers
Dr Strangelove from Dr Stangelove
Dr Peter Venkman from Ghostbusters
Carol from The Walking Dead
7 of 9 from Star Trek
Captain Picard from Star Trek
Fry from Futurama
Ripley from Alien
Master Chief from Halo
The Flood from Halo
Terminator from Terminator
Optimus Prime from Transformers
Dr Strangelove from Dr Stangelove
Dr Peter Venkman from Ghostbusters
Carol from The Walking Dead
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Professor Farnsworth of Futurama. He's funny.
Runner up is the Lost in Space robot. Danger Will Robinson!
Gort was the strong silent type. Lacking dialog, but had stage presence.
Runner up is the Lost in Space robot. Danger Will Robinson!
Gort was the strong silent type. Lacking dialog, but had stage presence.
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When I was a teenager I was quite fond of Ashe, Fox, Murdock and the bunch of explorers from Andre Norton's Time Traders series because they were brave, forthright, smart and adaptive. I was always some disappointed she didn't continue the plot line and fell deeper into "Sword and Sorcery". Once I hit college I found heroes far more complex, adult and real. The most memorable for me are by two authors, Poul Anderson and Larry Niven.
Poul Anderson created two very similar characters in Dominic Flandry and Nicolas Van Rijn. They are not entirely likeable and most certainly not 2-dimensional cardboard cutout heroes but they are completely unapologetic, a bit ruthless and manipulative but basically good-hearted, highly intelligent and fiercely alive.
Somewhat similar is Larry Niven's Louis Wu who due to the longevity possible from "the spice" has realized that Mother Nature is done with him since he is past reproducing offspring and he concludes "out to kill him". He, too, fights fiercely to both stay and be alive (after a decade or so of escapism on "the wire") and "will not go gentle into that sweet night". Wu benefits also from being part of such a vast concept and "what if?" view and storyline world that is Ringworld but is such a fully fleshed-out person he would stand out in almost any story.
Video characters leave less room for "reading in" and so for me are a little harder to maintain a clear image over many years of who they are and/or represent but Picard and Data, for very different reasons, do come close. Of course, Seven of Nine and T'Pol are extremely memorable but mainly because they are just so damned HOT! :P
Poul Anderson created two very similar characters in Dominic Flandry and Nicolas Van Rijn. They are not entirely likeable and most certainly not 2-dimensional cardboard cutout heroes but they are completely unapologetic, a bit ruthless and manipulative but basically good-hearted, highly intelligent and fiercely alive.
Somewhat similar is Larry Niven's Louis Wu who due to the longevity possible from "the spice" has realized that Mother Nature is done with him since he is past reproducing offspring and he concludes "out to kill him". He, too, fights fiercely to both stay and be alive (after a decade or so of escapism on "the wire") and "will not go gentle into that sweet night". Wu benefits also from being part of such a vast concept and "what if?" view and storyline world that is Ringworld but is such a fully fleshed-out person he would stand out in almost any story.
Video characters leave less room for "reading in" and so for me are a little harder to maintain a clear image over many years of who they are and/or represent but Picard and Data, for very different reasons, do come close. Of course, Seven of Nine and T'Pol are extremely memorable but mainly because they are just so damned HOT! :P
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In no particular order: [1] Tom Baker [2] Dr Spock [3] The Mule (in Foundation & Empire) [4] Robbie the Robot [5] Pink Eyes (in Dragon's Egg) [6] If there were a characterful onboard ship's cat called Schrödinger, that'll be on the shortlist for my favourite SciFi quadruped.
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Peggy Carter. She's dreamy.