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[[Image:Daria13.gif|right|frame|Daria as [http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4095711488/tt0062711 Barbarella]]]
'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction Science fiction]''' (sometimes hyphenated as '''science-fiction''' or abbreviated as '''SF''' or '''sci-fi''') 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
==Science Fiction in ''Daria'' Canon==
[[Image:Spacebabes1.gif|right|frame|Jane and Daria as alien sex goddesses on ''Sick, Sad World'' ("[[The Lawndale File]]")]]
Science fiction was only lightly touched upon in the ''[[Daria (TV series) | Daria]]'' series, primarily through [[Artie]]'s fantastic tales of being kidnapped by aliens and the unfortunate appearance of [[Daria Morgendorffer | Daria]] and [[Jane Lane | Jane]] as alien sex goddesses on [[Sick, Sad World]]. "[[The Lawndale File]]" parodied ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X-Files The X-Files]'' series and other science fiction stories, but presented nothing of a true science fiction nature. The UFO convention in "[[Esteemsters]]" used its SF elements to humorous effect.
[[Off-canon canon#Fantasy Episodes and Scenes | Controversial episodes]] that many fans consider to be fanciful, such as "[[Depth Takes a Holiday]]" and "[[Daria!]]
==Science Fiction in ''Daria'' Fanworks==
Like [[fantasy]] writing, science fiction works are usually sorted into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction#Subgenres broad subgenres] like cyberpunk and alternate history. ''Daria'' SF has certain subgenres that appear frequently, while others 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.
[[Image:Tiffany07.gif|right|frame|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial E.T.: Extraterrestrial Tiffany]]]
===Alien Contact===
Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close_Encounters_of_the_Third_Kind Close Encounters of the Third Kind], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_%28film%29 Independence Day]
The core of the alien contact tale is the interaction between humans (one or more of the ''Daria'' cast) and creatures or intelligent beings from other worlds. Alien invasion stories fall under this group.
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[[Image:Flip69.gif|right|frame|Trent Lane of the rock band Teutonic Spiral]]
===Alternate History
Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline-191 Timeline-191], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Plot_Against_America The Plot Against America]
It is explained in the section on [[alternate universe]]s that most [[AU]] ''Daria'' tales revolve around twists in the personal histories of the series cast or [[Lawndale]] alone, not the larger history of the world itself. Fanfics covering greater historical change are included here as science fiction.
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* [[The Alternate History Teacher]] by [[The Angst Guy]]: Daria's earlier-than-canon birth causes political change in the U.S.
* [[Das Elendskücken]] by [[The Angst Guy]]: Nazi Germany wins World War II.
* [[Gone]] by [[The Angst Guy]]: World War III breaks out during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
* [[Indivisible]] by [[Dennis]]: Nazi Germany wins World War II.
* [[The Other Side of Time]] by [[The Sidhe]]: The Confederacy wins independence during the Civil War in an [[alternate universe]].
===Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic===
Non-''Daria'' examples: The [http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Terminator_Wiki Terminator] franchise, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max_%28franchise%29 Mad Max] franchise
Disaster on an epic scale strikes the world, and civilization crumbles before it. This can come from virtually any source, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, extra-terrestrial invasion, or pandemic. [[Zombiefic | Zombie-overrun futures]] are very popular in the ''Daria'' fandom. In other fandoms, this sort of story is called [http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/index.php?title=Post-Apocalypse Apocafic] for "(Post-)Apocalypse fiction."
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* [[Apocalyptic Daria]] by [[Doggieboy]]
* [[Daria AE]] by [[Greystar]]
* [[Darkness]] by [[The Angst Guy]]
* [[Daylight]] [[shared world]] by various authors
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* [[Of Metal and Men]] by [[legendeld]]
* [[The Omega Cynic]] by [[Mystik Slacker]] (a [[dream world]])
* [[The Omega Jane]] by [[The Angst Guy]] (Daria/The Omega Man)
* [[The Road Worrier, Part 2]] by [[Milo Minderbinder]] (Daria/The Road Warrior)
* [[Shining Star]] [[shared world]]
* [[Submariner Series]] by [[Wildgoose]]
[[Image:Dariaquinn.gif|right|frame|An unfortunate if rather amusing atomic mutation]]
===Comic Science Fiction===
Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Quest Galaxy Quest], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Attacks! Mars Attacks!]
A mix of science fiction and [[comedy]], often using SF cliches to generate amusing situations. Most comic SF in ''Daria'' fanworks tend to be [[parody | parodies]] of and/or [[crossovers]] with other works of science fiction comedy.
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* [[Abruptly Amy in 'Silly Sci-Fi Crossover']] by [[PBC]] (Daria/Red Dwarf)
* [[Alter Egos: Daria-Space Goddess]] by [[Mir]]
* [[Attack of the 50 Foot Butt]] by [[Bobby Birks]] (Daria/[[Beavis and Butt-head (TV series)|Beavis and Butt-head]]/The X-Files)
* [[Attack of the Fifty Foot Fashion Club]] by [[Gregor Samsa]]
* [[Cornholio, Emperor of Outer Space!]] by Cyde (Daria/[[Beavis and Butt-head (TV series)|Beavis and Butt-head]])
* [[Could Someone Turn Down the Sun?]] by [[The Angst Guy]]
* [[A Cynical Guide to the Galaxy]] by [[Jill Palmer]] (Daria/The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
* [[Hard Contacts]] by [[Ranchoth]]
* [[The Hitch Hiker's Guide to Sarcasm]] by [[TAFKA]] (Daria/The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
* [[Monsters]] by [[Wyvern337]]
* [[Silly Rabbit, Matrix Are for Kids!]] by [[John Berry]] (Daria/The Matrix)
* [[Warped Speed Captain]] by [[Thea Zara]] (Daria/Star Trek)
===Cyberpunk and Postcyberpunk===
Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromancer Neuromancer], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diamond_Age The Diamond Age]
Cyberpunk stories revolve around near-future settings in which technology has continued to advance while society has gradually decayed. Cybernetics, advanced computer systems, and corporate corruption are common themes in this subgenre. Postcyberpunk features much the same, but tends to focus on nanotechnology and a more optimistic, less gritty view of the future.
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Non-''Daria'' examples: The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_%28film_series%29 James Bond] film series, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocketeer The Rocketeer]
Someone invents or otherwise stumbles across a futuristic gadget or gadgets. This tends to cause trouble, either through unexpected effects of the device itself or because other people are willing to go to desperate lengths to procure the item for themselves.
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* [[DAR]] by [[Gregor Samsa]]
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Non-''Daria'' examples: The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam Gundam] franchise, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_Jox Robot Jox]
Mechas are large, human-piloted robots that are typically designed for combat purposes. These machines can range virtually any size, from just slightly larger than the human inside to taller than skyscrapers. Most instances of mecha SF in ''Daria'' fanworks are [[crossovers]] with [[anime]] series, in which the mecha subgenre is very popular.
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* [[Stacy Rowe, Evangelion Pilot]] by [[Austin Covello]] (Daria/Neon Genesis-Evangelion)
* [[Steel Jaguar God Battler Oxidiser X]] [[series]] by [[DJW]]
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Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four 1984], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit_451 Fahrenheit 451]
Social SF concentrates on the "soft" sciences of psychology, sociology, political theory, and the like. The harder, technological advances themselves present in these stories often take a back seat to the societal, mental, and philosophical ramifications that they cause by their existence. In some cases, the "hard" SF elements may be done away with entirely to focus solely on the changes made to the overall human condition.
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* [[Darkness]] by [[The Angst Guy]]
* [[Inauguration]] by [[Ranchoth]]
* [[Next in Line]] by [[The Angst Guy]]
* [[Sarcasm at 1600]] by [[Mike Xeno]]
* [[Stacy Rowe, Seeker]] by [[jtranser]]
* [[Three Ways of Looking at a Tiffany Blum-Deckler]] by [[The Angst Guy]]
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Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Astronaut_Farmer The Astronaut Farmer], the [http://memory-alpha.org/en/index.php/Main_Page Star Trek] franchise, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Truckers Space Truckers]
Spaceflight based SF covers a broad range of stories which heavily utilize the creation, discovery, and use of spacecraft. This includes near-future stories in which ''Daria'' characters visit local astronomical areas and phenomenon, such as the moon or Mars, and more distant tales involving the exploration of faraway sectors of space via faster-than-light technology or cryogenic sleeper ships.
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===Time Travel
Non-''Daria'' examples: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_Machine The Time Machine], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_%28novel%29 Timeline]
Whether into the past or into the future, time travel presents special opportunities and dangers.
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==Science Fiction vs. Science Fantasy==
[[Science fantasy]] is a genre that combines elements of science fiction with [[fantasy]]. Unlike science fiction, science fantasy works on rules that are more ill-defined, and may even include entirely impossible elements that are merely treated as if they have a scientific basis. Some science fantasy may include straight science fiction, but also has straight fantasy elements such as magic featured alongside it. As it is difficult to quantify exactly how much infused fantasy causes the flip from one genre to the other, a hard line may never be drawn between the two genres.
[[Category: Fanwork Conventions]]
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