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...After that, the similarities fall away. Indeed, Star Wars and Star Trek are most easily distinguished by their considerable differences. Star Wars romanticizes the eternal struggle between good and evil. Star Trek is an idealistic commentary on the future of human society...
...success of a franchise relies in large part on the strength of its stories and writing. Star Trek is known for its excellent scripts, thought-provoking plots and complex story arcs, while Star Wars is revered for telling a comparably simple and yet epic tale...
...Ultimately, when the dust from this intergalactic name-calling slugfest settles, the fact remains: both Star Wars and Star Trek are awesome. Both are excellent and well-made, both carry good themes and good messages, both boast strong characters and strong storylines. Both are wildly successful, and both deserve all the respect in the world...
...absence of real conflict, leave it up to fans to create it. After all, Trekkers and Lucasites are some of the most discriminating fans around, and they need something to sate their belligerent instincts. Consequently, a natural rivalry has grown, and Star Wars vs. Star Trek has become the hottest debate since Coke vs. Pepsi. The Star Wars and Star Trek franchises have never openly been in conflict, and yet the legions of diehard supporters on each side have taken it upon themselves to draw battle lines and fight for the supremacy of their respective favorites...
Gene Roddenberry's groundbreaking Star Trek phenomenon first graced television screens in the 60s, with Star Trek: The Original Series. Since then, its following has increased exponentially (and globally), spawning the creation of a successful movie franchise and several more television series. In contrast, George Lucas' Star Wars phenomenon debuted not on the small screen, but on the silver screen in 1977, with Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. With Episode I on the way, many expect box office records to be shattered again...