Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles (1999– )

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 [United States]

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

During the taking of the beach in the Tesca Campaign, the armbands the Roughnecks wear for Carl disappear and reappear from shot to shot.

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Quotes

Pvt. Johnny Rico: [when being on a retrieval ship after saving Echo Squad on Hydora] Diz, when we get back to the Valley Forge, you should take it easy. I'll pick up your meals and stuff.
Pvt. Isabelle 'Dizzy' Flores: Rico, when we get back to the Valley Forge, do me one big favor. Go back to being a jerk. I like you better that way.

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Connections

Followed by Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

User Reviews

Great show!

For a "kids" show, this is one of the better shows on TV. There is more plot and characterization in one season of "Roughnecks" than in five years of "Voyager." The computer animation is excellent (for it's time), but it is not a crutch or the star of the show. Rather, the CGI is just a well-used tool that is used to create an excellent show.

I think this show, as a whole, is much better than the movie in many ways. It has action without being too violent, and drama without being too frightening for kids.

Even though the show is targeted at kids (older kids), there is plenty for adult sci-fi fans to enjoy: good stories, long story arcs, morals, consequences, and characters that are more real than 75% of the "real" shows on TV. The animators give the characters life and the voice actors give them souls.