[discostu]

Actually many literary historians track the first sci-fi story of western origin to the story of Hephaestos and his metal servants (arguably robots). So while you were kidding with your question the answer is yes. Sorry, Plato's copy right has expired inspite of the best efforts of the RIAA ;)

[Charles Martel]

Actually many literary historians track the first sci-fi story of western origin to the story of Hephaestos and his metal servants (arguably robots).

Hmmm. Hephaestos had metal servants? That sounds rather like the Cylon "Imperious Leader" - how appropriate in a thread discussing BSG.
< eyebrow raised, Spock-like >
Fascinating.