Starship Troopers is a science fiction novel written by Robert A. Heinlein. It is set in a future where humanity is at war with an insectoid alien species known as the Arachnids. The story follows Juan Rico, a young man who joins the military and becomes a member of the Mobile Infantry, an elite unit tasked with fighting the Arachnids. Starship Troopers explores themes of militarism, citizenship, and the nature of war. It is known for its controversial political and philosophical ideas.
