Posted on Sep 20, 2014
MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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Star trek vs. star wars   to which universe do you belong
Star Trek & Star Wars have dominated science fiction popular culture for decades. Each is distinct with little overlap and each possesses its own unique characters, locations, technologies and philosophies. Towards which universe to you tend to gravitate and why?
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PO1 Thomas Herms
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Star Trek is very unique because it has advanced technology, but the plot of each episode with its underlying moral theme is more significant than the technology used. The episode I remember where this was especially strong, was the one where there was this very powerful conflict between two aliens. Both were black and white, but one was black on left and white on right, and the other alien's coloring was just the opposite. The plot concentrated on each one's prejudices towards the other due to the color scheme each one had. It made their attitudes seem so petty and rediculous while Capt. Kirk worked very hard to resolve their feud.
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PO3 Steven Sherrill
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This is an unfair question as the two take science fiction from a totally different standpoint. Star Wars is intended to be the fantasy side of Science Fiction taking influences from things such as 7 Samurai (which incidentally is an awesome movie despite having to read subtitles). Star Trek is more of the science part of Science Fiction.
I love Star Wars. It is my favorite place to escape when I just need to relax. I read the books, I listen to the movies, read the comics, and watch both Clone Wars and Rebels. It has become a part of who I am
I enjoy Star Trek, just to a much lesser degree.
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Star Trek, There are good and evil places all over. Just like Star Trek, where in Star Wars is more like the Cold War. Two major players fighting with people that are just aligned with one or the other power.
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SSG Engagement Control Team Leader
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I like both shows, but Star Wars seems more likely than Star Trek. A society in which there is always a war somewhere in the galaxy and pretty much everyone is trying to kill you is more likely than a Utopian society where everyone has everything they need and just work to help out the few backwater places that are left.
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SSG General Services Technician And State Vehicle Inspector
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"Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens" teaser trailer is being released tomorrow in select theaters as well as online later on in the day.
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PFC Eric Minchey
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I watched Star Trek re-runs as a kid and suffered through the Next Generation just like everybody else but I mean...come on, there's really no comparing the Excellence that is the Star Wars Universe with that low budget TV show.
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SPC Training Room Nco
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Gredo shot first. Han is just quick.
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Love Star Wars better than Star Trek, the characters are better I think and so is the story...
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MAJ Multifunctional Logistician
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Star Wars is fan fiction for Star Trek.
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