Chapter 62: Icons Science Fiction
Science Fiction Icons”.
Let me be very clear and honest with you right from the beginning (teacher mode on):
Font Awesome 5 does NOT have an official “Science Fiction Icons” category.
There is also no “Science Fiction Icons” page on W3Schools for Font Awesome 5.
What usually happens is:
- People search for “Font Awesome 5 science fiction icons” because they want icons for sci-fi themes: spaceships, aliens, robots, laser guns, planets, astronauts, holograms, cyborgs, warp drives, etc.
- Google shows results from Font Awesome 6 or 7 (which added a proper “Science Fiction” / “Sci-Fi” subcategory around 2022–2023).
- Or they find old blog posts / CodePen demos that mix FA5 + FA6 icons.
- Or they land on the Font Awesome 6 Sci-Fi page and think it’s FA5.
So today I’m going to give you the real, accurate answer for Font Awesome 5 (the version W3Schools still teaches in their FA5 sections in 2026).
1. Science Fiction Icons actually available in Font Awesome 5 Free
Font Awesome 5 has no dedicated “Science Fiction” or “Sci-Fi” category.
You can only use general-purpose icons that people repurpose for science fiction, space opera, cyberpunk, futuristic, alien, robot, or sci-fi gaming themes. Here are the ones most commonly used for sci-fi designs in FA5 free:
| Icon name | Code example | Looks like | Typical sci-fi / futuristic use |
|---|---|---|---|
| fa-robot | <i class=”fas fa-robot”></i> | 🤖 Robot face | Androids, AI, cyborgs, robots (the #1 sci-fi icon in FA5) |
| fa-rocket | <i class=”fas fa-rocket”></i> | 🚀 Rocket | Spaceships, interstellar travel, launch, startup metaphor |
| fa-satellite | <i class=”fas fa-satellite”></i> | 🛰️ Satellite | Space tech, GPS, orbital stations |
| fa-globe | <i class=”fas fa-globe”></i> + variants | 🌍 Planet / globe | Alien worlds, Earth from space, planetary systems |
| fa-space-shuttle | <i class=”fas fa-space-shuttle”></i> | 🛸 Space shuttle | Classic sci-fi spacecraft (very popular) |
| fa-atom | <i class=”fas fa-atom”></i> | ⚛️ Atom symbol | Advanced physics, energy weapons, futuristic tech |
| fa-microchip | <i class=”fas fa-microchip”></i> | 🖥️ Microchip | Cyberpunk, advanced AI, neural implants |
| fa-brain | <i class=”fas fa-brain”></i> | 🧠 Brain | Neural networks, mind control, transhumanism |
| fa-lightbulb | <i class=”fas fa-lightbulb”></i> | 💡 Light bulb | Invention, futuristic idea, energy source |
| fa-bolt | <i class=”fas fa-bolt”></i> | ⚡ Lightning / energy | Laser weapons, plasma, power surges |
| fa-battery-full / empty | <i class=”fas fa-battery-full”></i> | 🔋 Battery | Power levels, cyborg energy, spaceship fuel |
| fa-shield-alt | <i class=”fas fa-shield-alt”></i> | 🛡️ Shield | Force fields, energy shields |
| fa-gamepad | <i class=”fas fa-gamepad”></i> | 🎮 Gamepad | Sci-fi video games, virtual reality |
Bottom line for FA5 free in 2026 The strongest sci-fi icons in Font Awesome 5 are:
- fa-robot 🤖 (the absolute king for sci-fi)
- fa-rocket 🚀 (spaceships & exploration)
- fa-space-shuttle 🛸 (classic spacecraft)
- fa-atom ⚛️ (futuristic energy/tech)
- fa-microchip 🖥️ (cyberpunk/high-tech)
There is no:
- Alien face 👽
- Laser gun / blaster 🔫
- Hologram / projection
- Spacesuit / astronaut helmet
- Planet ring / Saturn-like world
- Warp drive / hyperspace
- Android hand / cyborg arm
- Neural link / brain chip
- Flying saucer / UFO
All of those were added in Font Awesome 6 or are Pro-only in FA5.
2. What people usually mean when they ask for “FA5 Sci-Fi Icons”
They are almost always thinking about Font Awesome 6 or 7 (released starting 2022), which added a proper Science Fiction / Sci-Fi collection in the free version.
Here are the most popular sci-fi icons that exist in FA6/7 free (not in FA5):
- fa-alien 👽
- fa-alien-8bit / fa-alien-monster
- fa-galaxy / fa-stars
- fa-planet-ring
- fa-ufo / fa-ufo-beam
- fa-raygun / fa-laser
- fa-sword-laser / fa-sword-laser-alt (lightsaber)
- fa-helmet-battle / fa-helmet-space
- fa-hand-wave (hologram hand)
- fa-brain-circuit (cyberpunk brain)
- fa-satellite-dish (deep space comms)
- fa-robot-astromech (R2-D2 style)
So when you see beautiful sci-fi icon sets online in 2025–2026 (with aliens, lightsabers, UFOs, holograms, etc.), they are 99% of the time using Font Awesome 6 or 7, not FA5.
3. Real code examples – what you can do with FA5
Example 1: Sci-Fi / Futuristic Tech Company Hero
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<div style="text-align:center; padding:80px 20px; background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#0f0c29,#302b63,#24243e); color:white; border-radius:0 0 20px 20px;"> <i class="fas fa-robot fa-8x" style="margin-bottom:30px; color:#00e5ff;"></i> <h1 style="font-size:3.8rem;">Webliance Cybernetics</h1> <p style="font-size:1.7rem; margin:25px 0;"> <i class="fas fa-rocket" style="margin:0 15px; color:#ff9800;"></i> Space Exploration Tech • <i class="fas fa-atom" style="margin:0 15px; color:#00bcd4;"></i> Quantum Computing • <i class="fas fa-microchip" style="margin:0 15px; color:#9c27b0;"></i> Neural Interfaces </p> <button style="background:#00e5ff; color:#0f0c29; padding:18px 40px; border:none; border-radius:50px; font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;"> Explore the Future </button> </div> |
Example 2: Sci-Fi Game / Movie Section
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<div style="border:1px solid #424242; padding:30px; max-width:450px; margin:40px auto; border-radius:12px; background:#212121; color:white; text-align:center;"> <i class="fas fa-space-shuttle fa-6x" style="color:#ff5722; margin-bottom:20px;"></i> <h2>Star Odyssey: The Last Colony</h2> <p style="font-size:1.4rem;"> <i class="fas fa-robot" style="margin-right:8px; color:#00e5ff;"></i> AI Companions • <i class="fas fa-satellite" style="margin-right:8px; color:#2196f3;"></i> Deep Space Travel </p> <button style="background:#ff5722; color:white; padding:12px 24px; border:none; border-radius:50px;"> Play Demo </button> </div> |
Example 3: “Cyberpunk” / Futuristic Badge
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<div style="display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:12px 24px; background:#1a0033; color:#00ff9f; border-radius:50px; font-size:1.3rem; border:1px solid #00ff9f;"> <i class="fas fa-microchip" style="font-size:1.8rem;"></i> <span>Cyberpunk Ready</span> </div> |
4. Teacher Summary – Quick Truth Table (February 2026)
| Question | Answer in Font Awesome 5 Free | Answer in Font Awesome 6/7 Free |
|---|---|---|
| Is there an official “Science Fiction” category? | No | Yes |
| Is there a robot icon? | Yes 🤖 | Yes |
| Is there a rocket / spaceship icon? | Yes 🚀 + fa-space-shuttle | Yes (more variants) |
| Is there an alien 👽 / UFO / lightsaber? | No | Yes |
| Is there a hologram / neural interface? | No | Yes |
| How many sci-fi-specific icons? | 4–6 usable ones | 20–40+ |
| Can I make a decent sci-fi page with FA5? | Yes — but very limited | Much richer & easier |
Final Teacher Advice
If your project is using Font Awesome 5 and you really need proper science fiction icons in 2026:
- Use fa-robot, fa-rocket, fa-space-shuttle, fa-atom, fa-microchip, fa-brain, fa-satellite as your main sci-fi toolkit
- Or upgrade to Font Awesome 6 or 7 (free kit — just change the CDN link in <head>)
- Or switch to a library that has a rich sci-fi set: Tabler Icons, Heroicons, Lucide, Remix Icon, Phosphor Icons, or Game Icons (game-icons.net has thousands of sci-fi/fantasy icons)
Got it now? Want me to:
- Show you the Font Awesome 6 Sci-Fi icons with code examples?
- Build a “Cyberpunk / Sci-Fi Tech Company” landing page demo using only real FA5 icons?
- Give you the exact CDN link to switch to FA6 for free?
- Or move to the next category in the series?
Just raise your hand — teacher is ready! 🤖🚀⚛️🧬🪐
