Spy-fi can be defined as media that centers around the adventures of a protagonist (or protagonists) working as a
secret agent or a
spy. Usually, these adventures will revolve around defeating a rival superpower or singular enemy from achieving a nefarious aim. Content may include themes such as
world domination, world destruction,
futuristic weapons, and
gadgets. Settings vary from outright fantasy, such as outer space or under the sea, to real but exotic locations. Spy-fi does not necessarily present
espionage as it is practiced in reality but rather glamorizes spy-craft through its focus on high-tech equipment, agencies, and organizations with nearly limitless resources and incredibly high-stakes adventures. The spy protagonist may discover in their investigation that a
mad scientist or
evil genius and their secret organization are using futuristic technology to further their schemes. Examples of these include the
James Bond film series, the use of advanced scientific technologies for global influence or domination in
The Baroness spy novels, using
space travel technology to destroy the world as in
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die,
weather control in
Our Man Flint, using a
sonic weapon in
Dick Barton Strikes Back, a
death ray in
Dick Barton at Bay, or replacing world leaders with
evil twins in
In Like Flint. ==Examples==