Appendix W Episode 2 Starship Troopers
Channel: Appendix W
Date: 2024-03-11

We continue our exploration of Appendix W with one of the more direct inspirations for the Warhammer 40000 universe and the iconic space marines or Adeptus Astartes, with the appearance of the OG Mobile Infantry from Starship Troopers, with by Robert A. Heinlein in 1959!  

In it we discuss the origins of the military sci-fi subgenre, the origins of some iconic 40K weaponry, and discuss which came first: Heinlein's Mobile Infantry or Marvel's Iron Man?  Also, what are some of the differences between the book and the film?  Hope you enjoy!

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