Technology Objects in Science Fiction Writing

Designing Future Tech

Science fiction is all about pushing the limits of what is possible. From flying cars to laser blasters, the technology in your story is just as important as the characters who wield it. If you are struggling to come up with cool futuristic gear, a random space object generator can be a massive help.

Cyberpunk and Game Loot

When you use a specific random object generator set to the Sci-Fi category, you get prompts that force you to think outside the box. Maybe it gives you a "broken robot arm" or a "stolen data drive." These items instantly add flavor to a cyberpunk or futuristic dystopia.

If you are writing LitRPG or a story set in a video game world, you can even use a random minecraft object generator style approach. Generate an item and think about how it would work as "loot." What are its stats? What does it do? Who dropped it?

Grounding Your Sci-Fi World

The absolute best sci-fi technology still feels somewhat familiar to the reader. The easiest trick in the book is to take a normal item from a random everyday object generator and imagine what it would look like 300 years in the future.

• A futuristic toothbrush (Does it use sonic waves?)
• A space-age coffee mug (Does it have zero-g liquid retention?)
• A futuristic umbrella (Is it an energy shield?)

Focusing on the small items that your characters interact with every day makes your sci-fi world feel incredibly real, rather than just focusing on generic spaceships.

Sci-Fi Generator Examples

For more inspiration, check out our Writing Prompts Hub.

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