meme; space opera

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   THE SPACE OPERA MEME

Space Opera refers to works set in a spacefaring civilization, usually set in the far future or A Long Time Ago, in a Galaxy Far Far Away.... Technology is ubiquitous and secondary to the story. Space opera has an epic character to it: the universe is big, there are usually many sprawling civilizations and empires, there are political conflicts and intrigue.

- TV Tropes

PROMPTS

1. Slice of Spacefaring Life
It's life, but on a spaceship! An interstellar journey could take hundreds of years, so you have some time to relax and take it easy. Do a little aeroponic gardening, enjoy stargazing from the bar, or immerse yourself in studying the latest nebula you're passing through.

2. R&R
After being cooped up for days, weeks, or years, you and the crew are finally sliding into the nearest space station, colony, or commercial hub for a little break. Enjoy shopping, restaurants, and resorts!

3. Space Piracy
You're a bit of a rogue, but you like the independent life cruising among the stars and taking whatever you can find.

4. Sleeper Ship
You're on a very long journey, so long that most if not all of the crew have been put on ice for the journey. Whether by accident or design, you're awake - is anyone else up?

5. Emergency!
Something has gone wrong! Your colony is under attack, or maybe the hull of your ship has been blown out by a passing asteroid. Can you repair the warp drive in time?!

6. Arrival
At long last, solid ground! Get out there, you have a new planet and maybe even a new civilization to explore.

7. First Contact
A meeting of species for the first time in history, or perhaps just your first experience running into an alien or a colonist.

8. Intergalactic Bar
Your standard hive of scum and villainy.

9. Space Brothel
Get your xeno on.

10. Wildcard
Anything goes!