Starship Troopers is the work of Robert A. Heinlein, and damn good work it is, too. My respects to the man and his mission, and all who enjoyed the movie should read the book. All who didn't enjoy the movie should also read the book. This story is dedicated to my friend Chris Munich, a Marine reservist, who was recently in Iraq. I'm glad he's home.

2/18/09 -

I haven't done anything with this for a while, but a recent review did shame me into action. I do have a final chapter for it, but it isn't fleshed out. More to come with that later. I edited the 1st two chapters for a few minor typos as well as some style concerns. On re-reading the original for the umpteenth time I remembered that the Old Man doesn't swear, so I touched that up a bit.

Thanks to everyone who reviewed / (kindly) nagged me. I'm thinking about jumping back into the Maritius / Total Annihilation story as well.

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Cpl. Dean – Protagonist. Assistant Squad Leader of 1st squad under Sergeant Bright.

Sgt. Bright – Squad Leader of 1st squad.

Pvt. DiMaglio – Private in the 1st squad, under Bright.

PFC. Claybaugh – Scout with Weber's Wombats.

Lt. Weber – Commanding officer of Weber's Wombats, Cpl. Dean's platoon.

Sgt. Kristoff – Squad Leader of 3rd squad, stationed east of 1st squad during the battle.

Pvt. Jonesy – Member of Bright's 1st squad

Lance Cpl. McGeorge – Leader of the artillery unit in Dean's keeping

Lt. Rodgers – Commanding officer of Rodger's Raiders, the platoon north of the Wombats.

More coming as the story progresses.