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However,Red Dwarfhas one big disadvantage that other shows which decline to explore intelligent alien life do not.
Usually, the idea behind avoiding aliens is that the series can tell rich, human stories.
Simply put, he needs someone to talk to.
Chief among these are holograms human memory files and brainwave patterns transferred into a body made entirely of light.
Sometimes, former human holograms from other dimensions.
The gestalt entity Legion probably belongs in this category as well.
The occasional pet sparrow/tyrannosaurus rex aside, the main form of wildlife around is the Cat.
Related to GELFs, the Dwarfers have also come across the occasional unfortunate reminder of terraforming gone wrong.
So far, so sensible.
Meaning they are real, alive, solid.
Impressively so they can be eaten, murdered or blown off into deep space.
