This is actually a serious novel

Emory 2022-03-19 09:01:03

The original work of Starship Fleet is a very serious science fiction novel, which involves many theories of military history, philosophy and politics, and criticizes the drawbacks of modern democratic society. It has been controversial because of its too much conflict with the American ideology that believes in superstitious democracy. The film director himself was extremely opposed to the original author's point of view, so he deliberately made the Earth Federation in the film look like a Nazi. At the same time, the dark humor made the audience think that this is not a serious story. The original is not so

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Starship Troopers quotes

  • [as the unloading of Mobile Infantry from the starfleet continues, one transport is hit and destroyed by planetary bug plasma energy fire as hundreds of plasma energy bolts are flying all around the starfleet]

    Captain Deladier: This isn't random or light. Someone made a mistake.

    Zander: That's it. Drop status is 100%. We're empty, ma'am.

    [suddenly in front of them, a starship's starboard engines are hit by plasma energy fire. Captain Deladier, Carmen and Zander look in horror as the ship veers off course and crashes into another starship, setting both afire]

    Captain Deladier: Someone made a BIG goddamn mistake! Break for high orbit! Evasive action, now!

  • Carl: So you haven't done it yet, have you? Don't lie!

    Johnny Rico: I'm not in any hurry.

    Carl: [Indicating Dizzy Flores] Others are waiting.

    Johnny Rico: [Looking at Dizzy] Did you read her mind?

    Carl: Don't have to. It's pretty clear what she wants.

    Johnny Rico: Yeah, but I want Carmen.

    Carl: Oh, you got it bad!