Starship Troopers: The Series
Original title: Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles
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The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.
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- 1 win & 4 nominations
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- TriviaThis series gave Dizzy Flores an actual name. In the novel, Flores was a male, and a very minor character. He was referred to as "Dizzy" several times during his one scene, and it is unclear as to whether that was his name or a nickname. In Starship Troopers (1997) he was turned into a female love interest, though it is still never clearly stated as to whether or not "Dizzy" is her legal name. On the Roughnecks series, one of the writers just decided to give Isabel as the legal first name, hence "Isabel 'Dizzy' Flores."
- GoofsIn "Funeral for a Friend" after Higgins and Redwing get captured, and remaining roughnecks start to make plans. Higgins and Redwing are standing with the group.
- Quotes
Pvt. Isabelle 'Dizzy' Flores: There's nothing like a bug hunt to get your juices flowing!
Cpl. Jeff Gossard: So, what do you do to relax, Flores? Bungee jump without the cord?
Pvt. Isabelle 'Dizzy' Flores: Hey! No guts, no glory.
Pvt. Johnny Rico: [mutters to Jenkins] No brains.
Pvt. Carl Jenkins: No kidding.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #26.4 (2002)
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This animated series was better than the movie (though I love the movie too), but was unfinished. There were only 37 episodes (though you can see several that never aired on the "Trackers DVD). The problem is that the series ended before the Roughnecks saved earth and kill the Queen. THat being said there were many more positives. First, the animation was top quality (though I would have gone for traditional cartoon over computers). Secondly the character development was fantastic. Thirdly, the "serial" nature of the episodes were reminiscent of some of the old 40's serials. The story starts out on Pluto were the Roughnecks are sent to save miners from the Arachnids. After Pluto is saved, the Roughnecks go to Hydora a waterworld (and probably the best campaign) to find the transport bug which had escaped Pluto. From there they go to Tophet, were we meet the "Skinnies," a race of aliens who are controlled by the Bugs. After liberating the Skinnies, the Roughnecks move onto Tesca, a jungle campaign where the Roughnecks must battle spiders and prejudice. From Tesca, the Roughnecks are marooned on an asteroid infested with "Firefrys" and a living asteroid. From here they attack the Bugs on their home world of Klandathu were they discover the bug queen. The Bug Queen escapes and heads to earth where the series culminates with the "Homefront Campaign."
Good Luck Apes!
Good Luck Apes!
- stevenishershel
- Sep 29, 2005
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By what name was Starship Troopers: The Series (1999) officially released in India in English?
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