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Star Trek is a fictional science fiction universe created by Gene Roddenberry in the early-1960s. The term Star Trek collectively refers to six science fiction/fantasy television series spanning 726 episodes, ten motion pictures and hundreds of novels. As well, there are Star Trek table-top role-playing games, trading card games, console and computer video games, action figures and model kit spaceships, and other works of fiction. All of these fictional works and games are set within the same fictional universe created by Gene Roddenberry between the early 1960s and the early 2000s. This universe depicts an optimistic future in which humankind has overcome sickness, racism, poverty, intolerance, and warfare on Earth. The central characters explore the galaxy, finding new worlds and meeting new civilizations, while helping to promote peace and understanding. Star Trek is one of the most popular names in science fiction entertainment, and it is one of the most popular franchises in television history.