Starship Troopers

*Starship Troopers* is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein that explores themes of citizenship, military service, and societal responsibility. It follows Johnny Rico, a young man who joins the Terran Federation’s military to become a Mobile Infantry soldier, fighting against an alien species called the Arachnids. The story examines the moral and political implications of a society that values military service as a criterion for full citizenship. Through action and dialogue, the novel raises questions about duty, governance, and individual rights within a futuristic, militarized civilization.