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[[Image:Daria13.gif|right|frame|Daria as Barbarella]]

'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction Science fiction]''' is imaginative writing about the consequences of advancements in science and technology. Science fiction differs from fantasy in that whatever happens in science fiction is expected to be possible within the laws of nature, as understood today or as might be understood in the future. What happens in fantasy is assumed to be impossible under any circumstances ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_Three_Laws Clarke's Third Law] aside). Speculations about exotic discoveries like teleportation, faster-than-light spacecraft, and time travel are included, as many elements of the modern world (e.g., computers, spacecraft, vaccines, nuclear power) were also once thought impossible.

'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction Science fiction]''' is imaginative writing about the consequences of advancements in science and technology. Science fiction differs from [[fantasy]] in that whatever happens in science fiction is expected to be possible within the laws of nature, as understood today or as might be understood in the future. What happens in fantasy is assumed to be impossible under any circumstances ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_Three_Laws Clarke's Third Law] aside). Speculations about exotic discoveries like teleportation, faster-than-light spacecraft, and time travel are included, as many elements of the modern world (e.g., computers, spacecraft, vaccines, nuclear power) were also once thought impossible.

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==Science Fiction in ''Daria'' Fanfiction==

Like [[fantasy]] writing, science-fiction works are usually sorted into broad subgenres like cyberpunk and alternate history. ''Daria'' SF has certain subgenres that appear frequently, while some subgenres of mainstream SF are almost never seen (e.g., steampunk~~, space opera~~). The better-known types of ''Daria'' SF are named below, with examples of each. [[Crossovers]] are included under the appropriate heading. Note that a story can fall into multiple subgenres, depending on its content.

Like [[fantasy]] writing, science-fiction works are usually sorted into broad subgenres like cyberpunk and alternate history. ''Daria'' SF has certain subgenres that appear frequently, while some subgenres of mainstream SF are almost never seen (e.g., steampunk). The better-known types of ''Daria'' SF are named below, with examples of each. [[Crossovers]] are included under the appropriate heading. Note that a story can fall into multiple subgenres, depending on its content.

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===Apocalyptic SF===

Disaster on an epic scale strikes the world, and civilization crumbles before it.

Disaster on an epic scale strikes the world, and civilization crumbles before it. A few [[crossovers]] here, but mostly original work. Everyone has a different idea on how to destroy earth.

'''Examples'''

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===Comedy SF===

SF cliches have been effectively parodied in ''Daria'' [[crossovers]].

SF cliches have been effectively parodied in ''Daria'' [[crossovers]], which dominate the field.

'''Examples'''

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* "[[Daria 3059]]," by [[Greystar]] (Daria/BattleTech)

* "[[Earthfall]]," by [[legendeld]] (Daria/Robotech)

* "[[Stacy Rowe, Evangelion Pilot]]," by [[Austin Covello]]

* "[[Stacy Rowe, Evangelion Pilot]]," by [[Austin Covello]] (Daria/Neon Genesis-Evangelion)

===Social SF===

The "soft" sciences of psychology, sociology, and political theory seem like they would be reasonably appropriate to ''Daria,'' and a few stories in this vein have appeared.

The "soft" sciences of psychology, sociology, and political theory seem like they would be reasonably appropriate to ''Daria,'' and a few stories in this vein have appeared. [[Crossovers]] are rare here.

'''Examples'''

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[[Image:Astronaut1.gif|right|frame|Jodie on the moon]]

===Space Exploration===

''Daria'' was not an SF series, and space exploration is a hard-core SF theme, so it stands to reason that there won't be many fanfics about going to the moon. There are a few, however.

''Daria'' was not an SF series, and near-future space exploration is a hard-core SF theme, so it stands to reason that there won't be many fanfics about going to the moon. There are a few, however, and none of them crossovers.

'''Examples'''