Starship Troopers: The Series (1999– )
"Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles" (original title)

The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.

Stars:

Nicholas Guest, James Horan, Alexander Polinsky

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nicholas Guest	...	Maj. Zander Barcalow (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
James Horan	...	Cpl. Richard 'Doc' LeCroix (13 episodes, 1999-2000)
Alexander Polinsky	...	Robert Higgins (13 episodes, 1999-2000)
Rino Romano	...	Johnnie Rico (13 episodes, 1999-2000)
Elizabeth Daily	...	Dizzy Flores (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Cpl. Jeff Gossard (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jamie Hanes	...	Lt. Jean Razak (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Rider Strong	...	Carl Jenkins (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
David DeLuise	...	Sgt. Francis Brutto (11 episodes, 1999-2000)
Tish Hicks	...	Lt. Carmen Ibanez (9 episodes, 1999-2000)
Thomas Wagner	...	Commander Marlow (6 episodes, 1999-2000)

Storyline

In this adaption of Robert Heinlein's novel, we follow the adventures of a squad of troops as they fight in a war of survival against merciless alien invaders. Facing constant danger, they are the ones who have to do the thankless task of facing the enemy head on, and for the sake of humanity, they must prevail.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | spacecraft | spin off | military | computer animation | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Animation | Action | Adventure

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sci-fi action violence

Details

Official Sites:

Sony / Columbia [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 August 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Starship Troopers

Company Credits

Production Co:

Adelaide Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This 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 the 1997 Starship Troopers movie, 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."

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Goofs

In "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.

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Quotes

[Gossard plants a charge on the generator and everyone gets into a shelter]
Pvt. Johnny Rico: This shelter will withstand the blast right?
Cpl. Jeff Gossard: You're asking me NOW?

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Connections

Followed by Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

User Reviews

The best "Sleeper" Animation of 1999

Roughnecks omits most of the stylings of the movie in favor of bringing elements from the novel "Starship Troopers" and creative savvy from the producers and directors that make the show. This is all computer generated animation for television at its finest, watchers will be treated to the continuing ventures of Johnny Rico and the Roughnecks as they travel to strange and dangerous worlds in their quest to rid the galaxy of the Alien Insects that wish to conquer them. Be prepared for exotic and very realistic looking characters, locations, vehicles and enemies. This is the future of animation so don't miss it.