Proper term from the golden age of sci-fi: Space Opera
As in: Star Trek is science fiction, Star Wars is space opera.
They both have their place, but which space operas you like sort of depends on how stinky you like your cheese.
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Smoked Oysters Yes, magick helmet! And I will give you a sample!,
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