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'''Canon''' is everything which is generally considered to be part of the [[Star Control Universe]], as intended by [[Toys For Bob]].
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'''Canon''' is everything which is generally considered to be part of the [[Ur-Quan Masters Universe]], as intended by [[Toys For Bob]].
  
 
In particular, canon are
 
In particular, canon are
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**Possible [[discrepancies]]:
 
**Possible [[discrepancies]]:
 
***In the few cases where Star Control and Star Control II conflict (such as SC1's dates being 500 years later), SC2 takes priority.
 
***In the few cases where Star Control and Star Control II conflict (such as SC1's dates being 500 years later), SC2 takes priority.
***The game takes priority over the paper starmap, the manual and the [[Role Playing Resource Guide]].
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***The game generally takes priority over the paper starmap, the manual and the [[Role Playing Resource Guide]].
***When two in-game sources contradict each other, the information supported the manual takes precedence.
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***When two in-game sources contradict each other, the information supported by the manual generally takes precedence.
 
*The Star Control II [[Role Playing Resource Guide]] (hints book)
 
*The Star Control II [[Role Playing Resource Guide]] (hints book)
*Anything [[Fred Ford|Fred]] or [[Paul Reiche III|Paul]] said on a public forum or [[TFB chat protocols|chat]]
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*Anything [[Fred Ford|Fred]] or [[Paul Reiche III|Paul]] said on a public forum or [[IRC chats with Toys For Bob|chat]] (unless it contradicts established canon lore)
*Anything Fred or Paul said in private communcations but which was later released to the public
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*Anything Fred or Paul said in private communications but which was later released to the public (unless it contradicts established canon lore)
  
  
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*[[Star Control 3]], including the accompanying manual
 
*[[Star Control 3]], including the accompanying manual
 
*The Star Control novella [[Interbellum]]
 
*The Star Control novella [[Interbellum]]
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*The unreleased 1998 ''StarCon'' game
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*Stardock's 2018 ''Star Control: Origins'' game, and any materials related to it
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*Any fan works
  
 
[[Category:About the Star Control series]]
 
[[Category:About the Star Control series]]

Latest revision as of 17:00, 14 May 2021

Canon is everything which is generally considered to be part of the Ur-Quan Masters Universe, as intended by Toys For Bob.

In particular, canon are

  • The Star Control game, including the accompanying manual
  • The Star Control II game, including the accompanying manual and star map.
    • Possible discrepancies:
      • In the few cases where Star Control and Star Control II conflict (such as SC1's dates being 500 years later), SC2 takes priority.
      • The game generally takes priority over the paper starmap, the manual and the Role Playing Resource Guide.
      • When two in-game sources contradict each other, the information supported by the manual generally takes precedence.
  • The Star Control II Role Playing Resource Guide (hints book)
  • Anything Fred or Paul said on a public forum or chat (unless it contradicts established canon lore)
  • Anything Fred or Paul said in private communications but which was later released to the public (unless it contradicts established canon lore)


Explicitly not canon are

  • Star Control 3, including the accompanying manual
  • The Star Control novella Interbellum
  • The unreleased 1998 StarCon game
  • Stardock's 2018 Star Control: Origins game, and any materials related to it
  • Any fan works