8/6/2023 0 Comments Up and beyond![]() ![]() One is presented as historical narration by the characters or flashbacks. It differs from other story arcs in its complexity in the form of a division into two substories. This repeating theme explores topics such as racism and prejudice in a society, and also freedom. Two main characters, 1LT Cooper Hawkes and LTC Tyrus Cassius "T.C." McQueen, have to face all the ramifications of such a society from their perspective as In Vitroes. Before its abolition, they were subject to indentured servitude and there is still considerable racial segregation and resentment by normal humans, and governmental abuse for morally dubious purposes. In Vitroes also seem to refer to themselves as "tanks" amongst themselves. ![]() They are derisively termed "tanks" by regular humans, which seems to be a double entendre, describing not only their method of birth but also their physical toughness, which is always greater than "naturals", and the disposable nature of them, the first to come in battle, the "tanks" that open the way for the infantry. As the rescue of Kylen Celina appears to be a key symbol of hope and motivation for the Wild Cards, this story arc also appears to be a driving force of the overall series.Īs artificially gestated humans, the In Vitroes do not share social equality with those viviparously born, or so-called "naturally born". The relationship between Nathan West and Kylen Celina is placed against and interwoven with the Chig War story arc, adding the motif of hope and faith. Instead of her, the device appearing in most of the episodes is an audio recording photographic tag she gave to Nathan, with the recording of Kylen saying: " I believe in you." When Kylen was rescued and was onboard the SARATOGA briefly before returning to Earth, she replaced the recording with: " I believe in all of you." The Nathan West and Kylen Celina story arc is a theme present in many episodes following Kylen, who had been taken hostage by the Chigs. The important motifs which can be gleaned from this story arc are those that can be found in a variety of war dramas: loyalty, courage, and the significance of individual actions. Space: Above and Beyond probes human emotion in extreme desperation and conflict, and a generation that will grow up enveloped in them. With the Chig War as the main story arc of the series. In the first half of the series, the Chig War progressed rather grimly for humanity, but with superior military strategies like covert operations or disinformation, the humans are able to gain an upper hand and are able to launch major offensives. The Chig War, taking place six years after the Silicate War (2047–2057), represents a major setback for human space exploration. Space: Above and Beyond connects episodes through several prominent story arcs I addition to the main story arc of the Chig War. The Silicates are also suspected of having some involvement with the Chigs. The Silicates have rebelled, formed their own societies, and wage a guerrilla war against humans. These human-looking androids, referred to as "walking personal computers". The In Vitroes have replaced the previous underclass, the artificially intelligent cyborgs known as " Silicates". The Space: Above and Beyond milieu includes an underclass race of genetically engineered and artificially gestated humans who are born at the physical age of 18, and are collectively known as " In Vitroes" or sometimes by the derogatory name "tanks" or "nipple-necks". ![]() Although the unified Earth forces come under the control of a reformed United Nations (UN), the UN has no armed forces of its own and therefore navies such as the United States Navy and the Royal Navy operate interstellar starships. In desperation, unproven and under-trained outfits like the Wild Cards are thrown against the Chigs. The bulk of the Earth military forces sent to confront the Chigs are destroyed or outflanked. Without warning, a previously unknown alien species, the Chigs, attack and destroy Earth's first extra-solar colony and then destroy the colony ship supporting a second colony mission. In the years leading up to 2063, humanity has begun to colonize other planets. ![]()
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