I
have my theories, and I know what I like, so I have a few
observations and opinions to share regarding what a science fiction
writer should consider when crafting his or her work. I think an
important step is to abandon any illusion that your plot is going to
be totally unique, thinking that it won't fall under one of the many
cliche categories in science fiction. That sounds depressing, but
don't let it be--some of our favorite science fiction stories can
easily be categorized and compared with other similar, cliche plots.
It's not necessarily a unique plot that captures an audience, but how
that plot is used to tell a story that transcends its own cliche.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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