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Military science fiction is a subgenre of science fiction and military fiction that depicts the use of science fiction technology, including spaceships and weapons, for military purposes and usually principal characters who are members of a military organization, usually during a war; occurring sometimes in outer space or on a different planet ...
- Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card.
- Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein.
- Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1) by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)
- The Forever War (The Forever War, #1) by Joe Haldeman.
- A Hymn Before Battle. by John Ringo – 2000. Earth is introduced to extraterrestrial life by the Galactics, who tell world leaders that an invasion by another alien race, the Posleen, is coming, and they are bringing with them a terrible book cover.
- A Talent For War. by Jack McDevitt – 1989. As Alex Benedict investigates a mysterious project his uncle had been working on at the time of his death, he’s drawn deep into the history of a war between human civilization and a neighboring alien civilization.
- All You Need Is Kill. by Hiroshi Sakurazaka – 2004. Original title: Ōru Yū Nīdo Izu Kiru. All You Need Is Kill has been adapted into manga, a graphic novel, and the film Edge of Tomorrow.
- Armor. by John Steakley – 1984. Armor has some similarities with Robert A. Heinlein’s Starship Troopers (such as the military use of exoskeletons and insect-like alien enemies) but concentrates more on the psychological effects of violence on human beings rather than on the political aspects of the military, which is the focus of Heinlein’s novel.
Oct 9, 2023 · Whether it’s epic space fleets clashing across enemy territory or lone soldiers grappling with terrifying alien species, military science-fiction books offer a thrilling ride like no other, and is one of my favorite sci-fi sub-genres.
Jan 11, 2019 · Learn what military science fiction is and how to read it with this book list. Find classics, new releases, and recommendations based on your favorite sci-fi movies and books.
This is a list of works in the military science fiction subgenre of science fiction, sorted by the creator's surname or, in case of film and television, the title.
