Forbidden Planet story
In the 23rd century, starship C-57D reaches the distant world Altair IV to determine the fate of an Earth expedition sent there 20 years earlier.
18 total · 3 choice · 9 major · 6 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| extinct interstellar civilization | choice | The Krell traveled to other worlds but then destroyed themselves. |
| technological risk to civilization | choice | The Krell developed advanced technology that enabled them to manifest the objects of their subconscious minds into reality and their race perished overnight as a result. |
| what if my thoughts became reality | choice | Ancient Krell machinery turned subconscious thoughts into reality. |
| extraterrestrial civilization | major | The Krell were an advanced alien civilization that perished overnight 200,000 years ago. |
| father and daughter | major | Morbius lived alone with his daughter Alta on Altair IV. |
| human vs. beast | major | Crew versus the monster that was Morbius' subconscious mind. |
| humanoid robot | major | Robbie the robot. |
| interstellar space travel | major | Mission sent to the Altair system to ascertain the status of a lost expedition. |
| robot helper | major | Robbie was a robot helper |
| romantic love | major | Captain John J. Adams and Alta. |