Sliders(Show) Dishonored(Game): Dr. Geiger, The Outsider, similiarities Across the Multiverse and the Void

At first glance, a ruthless scientist from a 90s sci-fi series and a mysterious god from a steampunk fantasy game might seem worlds apart. Yet, despite their vastly different origins, genres, and roles—from Sliders' relentless antagonist, Oberon Geiger, to Dishonored's enigmatic deity observing from the Void, The Outsider—these two characters share a surprising number of striking thematic and behavioral parallels. Both operate in realms fundamentally outside of normal human experience, possess extraordinary knowledge or abilities beyond standard comprehension, and exhibit a chilling detachment that allows them to influence their respective worlds and the protagonists' journeys through non-standard and often unsettling means. This post will delve into the unexpected overlaps between these fascinating figures who stand outside the norm, exploring the shared traits that make them so compelling and significant within their narratives.

Section 1: Connection to the Extraordinary

  • Exist Beyond Normal Reality: Both inhabit or are connected to realms or states of being that are fundamentally outside of everyday human experience (Geiger in the multiverse, T he Outsider in the Void).
  • Extraordinary Knowledge/Abilities: Both possess understanding or powers significantly beyond normal human capacity, specific to their respective extraordinary realms (Geiger's master y of interdimensional physics, The Outsider's supernatural influence).

Section 2: Method of Influence

  • Influence through Non-Standard Means: Both impact their worlds and the protagonists' journeys through methods unavailable to the general populace (Geiger using advanced technology to manipulate sliding, The Outsider granting supernatural powers to individuals).
  • Manipulation of Others: Both affect events by utilizing or manipulating other individuals for their own purposes related to their unique capabilities or interests (Geiger manipulates the Sliders to control sliding, The Outsider focuses on and influences those making extreme choices).

Section 3: Character Disposition

  • Lack of Empathy: Both display a consistent detachment from the suffering or well-being of other individuals.
  • Focus on the Extraordinary: Both are primarily interested in exceptional events, individuals, or phenomena, showing disinterest in the mundane.
  • Ambiguous Aspects: Elements of their ultimate motives or nature car ry a degree of ambiguity, adding a layer of mystery to their purpose within their stories.

Section 4: Narrative Role

  • Significant and Recurring Figures: Both are important and persistent figures in their respective narratives, significantly impacting the protagonists' paths.
  • Symbolic Weight: Both can be interpreted as representing larger themes within their universes (e.g., unchecked ambition, free will, consequences of power).

This version aims to be as concise and direct as possible while retaining the core ideas of their similarities. It avoids repeating the same concept with slightly different wording and focuses on the fundamental ways they align.

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