Alpha Centauri (fictional works)

In fiction, "Alpha Centauri" often refers to a fictionalized version of the real star system, imagining it as a distant, habitable world or a hub for advanced civilizations and interstellar travel. Works like the video game "Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri" depict it as a potential new frontier for humanity’s expansion, exploring themes of exploration, colonization, and coexistence with alien life forms. These stories portray Alpha Centauri as a symbol of humanity’s curiosity and resilience, serving as a settings for complex political, social, and scientific narratives within a speculative universe.