The raid is relatively brief: the platoon lands on the planet, destroys its targets, and retreats, suffering two casualties in the process. The novel opens with Rico aboard the corvette Rodger Young, platoon transport for the “Rasczak’s Roughnecks”, about to embark on a raid against the planet of the “Skinnies”, allies of the Arachnids. The story is loosened up by a series of flashbacks into Rico’s time at school. Rico is from a wealthy family, whose members did not serve in the army and see the military drive society critical. Starship Troopers main character is Johnny Rico a member of the TF Mobile Infrantry. Faster than light travel exists in the novel. The Skinnies are initially allies of the Arachnids, but switch to being allies of the humans midway through the novel. The Bugs have multiple castes workers, soldiers, brains, and queens and their society is similar to ants and termites.
And the “Arachnids” or “Bugs” an insectoid species and main antagonists of the story. The “Skinnies” a humanoide species with thin appearance. This structure arose ad hoc after the collapse of the 20th century Western democracies. At the age of 18 people of either gender are expected to enlist in the Terran Federation. Only “full citizens” can vote or hold a public office. The rights of a “full citizen” are not universally granted, but must be earned through Federal Service. The future society of Earth is ruled by the Terran Federation, a global government dominated by the military elite. This is one of my personal all time favorite reads. Let’s take a look at his most famous book. “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch” or “Space Marine” are commonly used even by the President of the United States. Robert also coined terms that have become part of the English language. In his books he predicted later inventions like the cell phone or computer aided design. Heinlein was named the Science Fiction Grand Master in 1974 and won many awards during his career.
The importance of liberty and self-reliance, the individuals obligation to societies or societies repression of nonconfrom thoughts. Heinlein repeatedly addressed social themes in his science-fiction stories. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally. He is the pioneer of hard science fiction, a sub genre which emphasizes scentific accuracy. He fought aboard an aircraft carrier during Wold War II and this time is considered to have had a strong influence on his writing. He was a science-fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and retired navy officer.
Heinlein was born in July 1907 in Missouri and died in May 1988 aged 80 years.
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