Sci-fi

Science fiction stories in T* fiction see the addition of some item(s) of futuristic technology as a plot device. For authors who perhaps feel that magic requires a bit too much suspension of disbelief, science fiction is a useful alternative. The precise nature of the scientific technobabble doesn’t actually matter very much: it’s just a plot device that facilitates the reshaping of a human body, space travel, hypnosis or whatever. As Arthur C. Clarke is reported to have said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – so just use it as a [w:MacGuffin|MacGuffin] and return your attention to your characters.

Notable science fiction elements in T* fiction include:
 * The DNA-altering drug derived from one person and used to transform another. (‘DNA’ by Stephanie was an early example in 1998.)
 * Devices that permit passage to an alternate universe where different rules or situations pertain.
 * Advanced bodysuits that are undetectable and can in some cases be worn indefinitely.
 * Virtual reality worlds where the protagonist is immersed or trapped.