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What are the big influences that Asimov's Foundation Saga has had on other science fiction franchises?

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Back in my neck of the woods, RPG.SE, we allow some questions that don't always stick to the rules, like system-recommendation questions because we are heavy on the quality control with the answers. If we could do that here we'd have 'good subjective' answers that would be truly beneficial to the site. – Pureferret♦ Nov 24 '12 at 11:18
The question does not have to be closed, but it should definitely be refined and expanded upon. In its current form it is all but useless. – Thaddeus Nov 24 '12 at 19:39
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As I said in chat, this is akin to asking what influences Tolkien had on Fantasy. Well, if an answer to either question is detailed enough to be complete, then it will also be the size of an encyclopedia. VTC'd as NARQ in its current form. – Gabe Willard Nov 24 '12 at 19:48
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I don't know if Asimov was the first writer to postulate a Galactic Empire, but surely he popularized the concept a lot.

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well, maybe not the granddaddy of sci-fi. He is definitely in line for being the father of the "serious" multi-novel universe (not counting for space opera like Lensman etc.) – SteveED Nov 25 '12 at 5:59
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Coruscant == Trantor. OK, not exactly identical, but it was a MAJOR influence, and is acknowledged.

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