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That is an easy trope that follows history. For example, England is responsible for 63 national independence days. Colonies need support initially. But, once
by tastyfreeze 6y ago
That is an easy trope that follows history. For example, England is responsible for 63 national independence days.
Colonies need support initially. But, once they get established and self sustaining it seems to be the natural progression to wonder why they still are subjects of a far away, likely exploitive, ruler.
- decafninja 6y agoAnother thing that seems common to this theme is that the space colonies are often depicted as having a better technology base than Earth. Again, unsure if this is coincidental, or if it's just the authors' way of depicting human space colonists in lieu of the "scary alien invaders from outer space" fighting Earth.