That hits the nail on the head. Space Opera's what almost everyone means when they say 'science fiction.' This particular space opera is just about as classic space opera as you can get, down to the massive amounts of chivalry and almost Victorian ideals. Anyone read Lensmen?

(Hey, why does my connection to eyrie-productions.com keep cutting out? Ah well...)

-Craig
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