So many of us focus on the main characters of the science fiction genre, and why shouldn’t we? Kirk is the one whom everyone listens to and who all the aliens wanna bang. Luke is the prodigal Jedi we’ve been waiting to see kick some ass since he left that wimpy farm on Tatooine, and Neo is the man who just might be the savior.
But these character’s would be nothing without the help of their comrades. If you think about it, the supporting characters are usually the ones with the muscle. They are the characters that help the main character perform the actions that make them so great, they just do it in the shadows and hope for the best. They aren’t looking for grandeur or fame (ok well some of them aren’t), just to see the wrongs righted, and the oppression stopped.
So today we will determine who was the best of these characters.
The List:
Han Solo
Han is really a no brainier. With his cocky attitude and sloppy methods he smuggled his way into our hearts and Leia’s pants, and became the poster child for messing with the Empire. Granted, his only motivation for this was a reward…but I think he got his reward after Jedi..if you know what I’m sayin’…yeah, you get it.
Spock
He’s lived long, he’s prospered, he’s traveled through time and met himself. Spock was the unemotional sidekick to one mister Captain Kirk on the USS Enterprise. With a simple pinch of his fingers he could subdue any enemy (don’t tell me he didn’t use this on the ladies), and with his dry wit he even made bones laugh, all while analyzing new life…to kick the crap out of it.
Hoban “Wash” Washburn
He’s married to Zoe, pilots the ship, and was said to be the “space Xander” of Firefly. Yes, Wash may not have been the muscle behind this pirate crew, but he was surrounded by muscle, he was the calming influence in that chaos. Or at least the guy that reminded them when it was time to “cut and run”.
Colonial Saul Tigh
Sure he’s a Cylon. Sure, he was a dick to everyone on Galactica, sure he was a drunk…but if everyone on board doesn’t hate the XO he isn’t doing his job…right? He doesn’t fit the bill from the last few characters we’ve just looked at, and you’re probably thinking “One-Sheet is crazy”. I can give you one good reason why Saul is on this list. Loyalty. Saul is loyal to Adama through and through…and sometimes, that’s better than witty remarks and awesome weapons. So let me ask you…did Saul do his job? Did everyone on the MRR ship hate the XO?
Morpheus
Morpheus is the man who discovers Neo. Trains him in what he needs to know, and always believes in the decision he made. Without Morpheus, Neo would still have been working his day job, the Matrix full and in tact. Plus, remember when he sliced that car in half with a fuckin’ katana!
Cpl. Dwayne Hicks
Dwayne is a badass. He accepts Ripley, watches over her, and trains her on how to use the weapons to light up the aliens. He was a sincere but impartial man forced to take leadership when Sergeant Apone and Lt. Gorman were killed. Also, did I mention he’s a total badass?
Doc Brown
Jumpin’ jigawatts Doc Brown is cool. He invents awesome stuff, including a time machine, and helps Marty McFly become a total badass, both in the past and the future. He’s cheated death, converted a train into a time machine, and also has a sick system of guitar amps.
So who do you think is the best? Vote below!
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If there is someone you feel should have been on this poll, let me know in the comments!
I’m sad that Chewbacca isn’t on the list.
Sorry FatGuy! I could only choose one from each…otherwise this list would have been hella longer.
Just imagine Chewy is being voted for in your heart if you vote Han.
Damn One-Sheet…you cant put Doc Brown in the same category as Spock or Solo…
You bitch.
MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
You must choose!
WHERE’S MEEGOSH FROM WILLOW!!!!! BLASPHEMY!!!!!….of course i kid.
Jon…you had me worried there for a second, haha.
GAAAAH!!!!
What is an uber geek to do? Side with his favorite sci-fi franchise or his second of third favorite sci-fi franchise? GAHHH!
I’m actually surprised John Criton (Farscape) isn’t on here. Oh supporting… then Ka D’Argo.
This is my Green Goblin test for geeks. On one hand, you have your Mary Jane Watson…on the other your Aunt May…CHOOOOOOOOSE!
“This is my Green Goblin test for geeks. On one hand, you have your Mary Jane Watson…on the other your Aunt Ma…”
Mary Jane.
“y… Choo…. wha?”
Mary Jane has stood beside me, lets me have the sex with her, and so on. Aunt May is 187 years old. She’s had a great life. Mary Jane.
Ha! Touche Junk…let me rephrase
This is my Green Goblin test for geeks. On one hand, you have your Mary Jane Watson…on the other Gwen Stacy…CHOOOOOOOOSE!
PS – remember that in later issues of Amazing Spider-man you and Mary Jane do end up getting divorced…but Gwen Stacy also dies.
But that is neither here nor there. For now focus on the two hot ladies.
BUTTTTTT. If it wasn’t for Aunt May getting shot by a hitman contracted by Kingpin, that whole Ret-Con thing wouldn’t have happened. If Aunt May was already gone, BOOM! Marvel wouldn’t suck balls right now.
…touche