What do you think of this science fiction idea?

Ok, everyone, I have another question about a friend-of-mine's writing. He is writing a lengthy science fiction novel concerning an Intergalactic War that he calls the Deepspace War. It is going EXTREMELY long and has been divided, or as he projects, two trilogy. One trilogy's concerning the culmination and the start of the war. And the second is concerning the core, end, and aftermath of the war. Here's his premise:

Interplanetary warfare has become an ever growing threat to the Galaxy. The Minister of Peace, Ha-Nadel, has called for the formation of a Peace Guild and his opponent in the upcoming Galactic Prime Ministerial election, Segregationist leader Avatriu Galbatoren, plans to continue with his quest for highering the standard for sentient classification and slavery.

The book is wonderful and is really original and not a whole lot like the standard Star Wars/Trek. Please comment and tell me what you think.What do you think of this science fiction idea?
The beauty lies not in the idea, but in execution. Sorry, but I felt it silly on your behalf to go around asking whether yours was a "great idea". Some of the greatest books would sound as trash idea-wise, and many great idea become useless for want of skill.



If you can go ahead and give shape to this idea, great. Otherwise, we're wasting each other's time.
Hey! Thanks for voting.

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What do you think of this science fiction idea?
First, Star Wars isn't standard. It is isn't even science fiction. Second, you used a three sentance summary. Are you asking me to make a Star Wars intro? Finally, you are posting the ideas of a friend. That is completely unethical.

I'll be honest, it sound's like it is some parody of Star Wars from a Family Guy or The Simpsons episode.
It sounds okay, but I couldn't help but think 'Star Wars' for a second there. It sounds good, but he might want to change up the names slightly. People will not like trying to pronounce some of these, and a few smaller names would most likely be appreciated.What do you think of this science fiction idea?
Sounds interesting. Though if politics takes over as much as it does in Dune I'd have a hard time reading it. I don't know how prevalent politics is in this plot, though. Either way it sounds like a good idea.
Sorry, but in my opinion it sounds like a rip-off of Dune.
All right, not to nit pick, but as a sci-fi writer and buff myself I can't help but ask: is it an interGALACTIC war, or an interSTELLAR war? There is a HUGE difference and the scale will change dramatically. Once you specify I'll be able to provide better input.



It's an interesting idea but its promise lies in its execution. I am writing a six-part series about an interstellar war as well revolving around a galactic U.N.-like organization. I am, however, also creating the "universe" to go with the series, complete with history, back story, technology, culture, etc.



So long as he is a good writer, has creative ideas, executes them proficiently, and has the ability to engage the reader he'll be fine.