Movie Analysis Military Science Fiction - 1172 Words

Military science fiction has grown up over the years. Gone are the days when a simple plot would suffice. Readers demand more of an intricate story, something they can proverbially sink their teeth into. They do not want something that can be read in hours. Because of this demand, story plots are more complex today than in previous years. In the stories presented this semester, storylines varied, but there was always once central theme: survival. Characters were built up more to accommodate the intricate plots. Themes have matured and reflect current world events. All these work together to provide the backbone of the stories. Over the past decade, story scenarios have become more enthralling to the reader. The adventures presented this†¦show more content†¦After quite an interesting conversation with a nine-meter-tall representation of Adolph Hitler, Old Guy found himself in battle with the Blade Fetish. He was ultimately saved by MegaHitler. Plots went deeper by placing a historical enemy that wanted absolution alongside a physical antagonist. In Combat Unit, a fighting Unit battled not only an unknown enemy, but also the unfamiliar surroundings it was in. Enemies were Story plots went deeper with the addition of a child in Ender’s Game. The survival of the human race was at stake and depended on the actions of a child winning a game. Survival of a race was still evident, but it rested on the ruthlessness of adults who pressured Ender into excelling at their game. Protecting planetary resources was one of the main plots of On Basilisk Station. Honor Harrington had to defend a species from an overzealous drug lord, while protecting her crew from different enemies. John Perry had to battle numerous foes in Old Man’s War. Each species had their own nuances and that complicated defending planets against them. All John â€Å"Black Jack† Geary wanted to do was get his fleet home. However, the enemy he was running from, the Syndics, m anaged to make it more difficult for him. It took extraordinary tactics to avoid them. Survival meant outsmarting a brilliant enemy. Through each story, the basic need for longevity took on various forms. It went from being quite simple to a complicated goal. Backstories had given more