Have you ever tried writing a story and
run into problems that are somehow preventing you from advancing the
plot? When the narrative stalls or comes to a complete impasse, the
solution to moving forward again might involve the use of a plot
device. Simply put, a plot device is a technique that is used to help
move the plot forward. What is the technique, though, and how is it
used? There isn't just one specific technique that can be used,
because there are a number of different problems that can emerge when
writing, and each of these might require the use of a different plot
device. As an example, however, a fairly common plot device is known
as “deus ex machina,” which involves something improbable
happening that resolves all problematic situations and allows the
story to conclude with a happy ending. However, this type of plot
device sometimes results in the audience crying foul, and acceptance
levels for the convenient happy ending vary among the audience.
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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