Starship Troopers: Invasion

Starship Troopers: Invasion

Year: 2012

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Shinji Aramaki

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The troopers of two starships unite to combat a large-scale bug attack at a Federation outpost. When one ship unexpectedly departs and loses contact, the remaining soldiers launch a rescue mission. They soon realize the danger is far greater than initially believed, and the bugs are about to strike closer to home than anyone anticipated.

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Timeline & Setting – Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

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Fort Casey, Alesia, John A. Warden

Fort Casey sits as an asteroid-based Federation fortress heavily swarmed by Arachnids. The Alesia is a Federation starship deploying Mobile Infantry troopers to seize hangars, rescue survivors, and pursue the Warden. The John A. Warden becomes the central battleground when hijacked and controlled by a Queen, driving the conflict toward Earth.

🪐 Space 🏗️ Military base 🚀 Starship battles

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:23

Main Characters – Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

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Carl Jenkins (Justin Doran)

Minister Of Paranormal Warfare who seizes control of the Warden and withholds his mission. He is calm and calculating, willing to push dangerous boundaries to gain an advantage. His controversial choices set the plot in motion and culminate in a revelation about the war's breakthrough and the live Queen.

🧠 Mind games 🌀 Manipulation 🧭 Ambition

Carmen Ibanez (Luci Christian)

Captain of the Alesia who commands the evacuation and search missions. She acts as a steady leader under pressure, coordinating with Rico and confronting Jenkins when necessary. Her drive to save the remaining troopers keeps the mission focused amid chaos.

🛡️ Leadership 🚀 Command 🧭 Composure

Johnny Rico (David Anthony Matranga)

General commanding from Earth, he guides the fleet’s response and directs the search for the Warden. He makes strategic calls under fire, balancing caution with decisive action. Rico’s leadership is central to coordinating the defense around Earth’s orbit and the Warden crisis.

🪖 Commander 🎯 Decisive 🧭 Strategic

Daugherty (Sam Roman)

Lt. Daugherty leads Alpha Team as they squeeze through Bug defenses to rendezvous with Fort Casey survivors. He embodies front-line grit and teamwork, pushing through danger to complete the mission. His actions keep the path clear for a potential rescue.

🪖 Team Leader ⚔️ Frontline 🧠 Pragmatic

Trig (Emily Neves)

Tia Durer, nicknamed Trig, is an Alpha Team sniper known for precision under pressure. Her backstory of personal tragedy fuels her ruthless efficiency in combat. She forms a tense but pivotal bond with Bugspray before meeting a fatal end.

🎯 Sniper 🗡️ Lethal 💔 Tragic backstory

Bugspray (Andrew Love)

Lieutenant Otis Hacks, known as Bugspray, acts as an unorthodox but capable commander for K-12. He saves Trig at a crucial moment and wields a family-made sniper rifle to buy time for the team’s escape. His loyalty to teammates drives many key moments of the mission.

🧭 Tactician 🛡️ Loyal 🔫 Marksman

Chow (Josh Grelle)

Chow is a solitary martial artist and technical expert of the A-1 unit, focusing on speed and precision. He contributes quick, decisive actions in close combat scenarios. His skillset helps the team navigate tight spaces and bug swarms.

🗡️ Martial arts 🧠 Technician ⚡ Quick

Ice Blonde (Melissa Davis)

A soldier who flirts with danger but proves she is reliable in combat. She protects Ibanez at a nearby airlock, showing her loyalty and willingness to put team safety first. Her presence adds a human touch to the high-tension scenes.

🛡️ Protector 💬 Flirtatious 🧭 Steady

Gunfodder (Karl Glusman)

A K-12 survivor who endures severe injuries, including losing an arm during the Casey defense. His resilience underscores the brutal cost of battle. He remains a steadfast member of the team despite the harsh odds.

🪓 Survivor 🗡️ Resilient 🧭 Loyal

Mech (Jovan Jackson)

Mech is a K-12 survivor who participates in critical engine room operations. He contributes to blowing up the engine in a last-ditch effort against the Queen’s control. His actions help buy time for the others to reach safety.

🤖 Survivor 🧭 Steady 🧨 Engineer

Ratzass (Leraldo Anzaldua)

A rowdy K-12 soldier with a libido who provides comic relief and rough camaraderie. He remains loyal to his squad and contributes to the banter that sustains morale under fire. His presence underscores the human cost of front-line life.

🪖 Soldier 🗣️ Loud 🤝 Loyal

Holyman (Kalob Martinez)

A quiet K-12 member who communicates mainly through gestures and tattoos. He offers insight through actions rather than words, embodying a calm, observant presence in the chaos. His silence contrasts with the loud, urgent pace of battle.

🕊️ Silent 🧭 Observant 🧩 Unusual

Kharon (Chris Patton)

Kharon serves as a K-12 member whose role involves combat readiness and support during the mission. He contributes to the group’s coordination and battlefield awareness. His presence helps sustain the team’s combat effectiveness.

🪖 Soldier 🚀 Support 🧭 Coordinated

Chase (Corey Hartzog)

Chase is a K-12 survivor who participates in core operations against the bug hive. He works alongside his teammates to navigate dangerous environments and support the mission’s objectives. His involvement highlights the collaborative nature of the squad.

🪖 Squad 🧠 Teamwork ⚔️ Combat

Captain Jonah (Shelley Calene-Black)

Captain of the Alesia who coordinates the boarding action and the ship’s defense. She communicates with Carmen Ibanez during the evacuation and plays a key role in managing the ship’s crisis as the Warden threat escalates. Her leadership anchors the crew amid chaos.

🛡️ Command 🛰️ Communication 🧭 Steadiness

Hero (David Wald)

Major Henry Varro, commander of Fort Casey’s K-12 troopers, known for his tactical skill and loyalty. He is captured by Jenkins during a tense mission but remains a pivotal figure in the group’s dynamics. His eventual resilience and leadership impact the team’s response to the Queen threat.

🪖 Leader 🧠 Strategic 💥 Resilient

Johnny Rico (David Anthony Matranga)

General Johnny Rico coordinating the defense from High Command at L-6 Base. He issues orders to pursue the Warden and deploy ships to Earth orbit. He must balance strategic pressure with personal risk when Carmen remains aboard the hostile ship.

🛰️ Command 🧭 Strategic 🛡️ Decisive

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:23

Major Themes – Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

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🛡️ War & Sacrifice

The Terran-Federation war against the Arachnids drives rapid, high-stakes combat in cramped starships and asteroid outposts. Soldiers endure brutal battles, losing limbs and risking their lives for teammate survival. The mission requires quick decisions under pressure, with lives hanging in the balance as ships deploy and explode. Sacrifice emerges as a constant price of the war.

🧠 Mind Control

Jenkins’ actions reveal how authority and psychology can tilt a battle, as he turns the Warden against its crew. The Queen’s influence over the Warden demonstrates a terrifying form of control over technology and biology. The pursuit of a breakthrough to win the war hinges on manipulation and the manipulation of minds. The narrative probes the ethics and cost of using such power.

🤝 Leadership & Loyalty

Leadership is tested as Rico, Ibanez, and Varro coordinate defense and rescue under impossible odds. Varro’s arrest and later.resolve highlight tensions between duty and personal risk. The crew must trust each other across conflicting loyalties as Jenkins’ plans unfold. The climax reframes sacrifice as a collective effort rather than a single hero.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:23

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