A quick explanation on all of the derivatives of the punk subgenre:
Cyberpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, tending to focus on 'high tech, low life'. Features technological advancement, and the breakdown or change of the and social order.
Biopunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, characterized by advancements in biotechnology. Tends to describes the struggles of groups, usually the product of human experimentation.
Nanopunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, characterized by the use of nanotechnology. Occasionally may feature the restrictions of biotechnology.
Steampunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, set in the Victorian Era where steam is the main source of power.
Dieselpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, set between the beginning of WW1 and the end of WW2. Features the diesel engine as the main source of power.
Clockpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, set in the Edwardian era. Features the main source of power to be clock gears.
Stonepunk:
- a subgenre of fiction set in the Stone Age.
Elfpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction set in contemporary times where faeries and other magical creatures have been placed in a modern setting.
Mythpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction which focusses on transforming folklore rather than retelling it. Often brings in feminist and multicultural approaches, or subverts the societal norm.
Dreampunk:
- a subgenre of fiction which focusses on the powers of dreams in a dystopian setting.
Atompunk:
- a subgenre of fiction set in the pre-digital twentieth century.
Solarpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction that features solar energy as the main source of power.
Sandalpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction with technology based on legendary inventors and inventions of the ancient world.
Capepunk:
- a subgenre of fiction featuring superheroes
Cattlepunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, in a primarily western setting with robots, space and gadgets thrown in.
Desertpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction primarily featuring a desert and surviving the harsh climate.
Dungeonpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction where magic takes the place of technology in a world.
Oceanpunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, primarily focussing on ocean exploration.
Skypunk:
- a subgenre of fiction, primarily set above the ground in the sky.
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