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	Military science fiction - Definition, explanation
		Military science fiction is a subgenre of science fiction where interstellar or interplanetary conflict and its armed solution (war) make up the backdrop of the story.
		One definition of military science fiction is science fiction in which the main characters are part of the chain of command.
		The Gundam metaseries is mostly military SF, with the notable exception of G-Gundam.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/m/mi/military_science_fiction.php (618 words)

	Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
		Using specific examples of fiction to illustrate his points, and providing exercises for the reader to try, he helps the reader of Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy to understand the elements of an interesting and successful work of fiction.
		Despite some weak components, Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy will be beneficial to those who want to "learn how to get the science and the magic right, develop believable fantasy worlds, and challenge [their] readers' imagination," as the front of the book promises.
		The extensive discussion of the subgenres of science fiction and fantasy and the useful hints for developing good writing habits, both of which are conducted through a pleasantly humorous and conversational style, make the book a successful guide for writing science fiction and fantasy.
	www.uri.edu /artsci/english/clf/n6_r3.html (1153 words)

	Military science fiction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Military science fiction is a subgenre of science fiction where interstellar or interplanetary conflict and its armed solution (war) make up the main or partial backdrop of the story.
		The main characters are often part of the military chain of command.
		The start of military SF as a recognized sub-genre might be placed at the publication of Combat SF (ISBN 0-441-11531-4, edited by Gordon Dickson) in 1975.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_science_fiction (1418 words)

	Military science fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		‘Military science fiction’ is a subgenre of science fiction where interstellar or interplanetary conflict/war make up a large part of the story.
		One of the most famous and long-running of all military science fiction series is Hammer's Slammers, by Vietnam veteran David Drake.
		He never wanted to go to war, but the leaders on Earth have drawn a line in the interstellar sand--despite the fact that their fierce alien enemy is unknowable, unconquerable, and very far away.
	www.selco.lib.mn.us /redwing/ramilitarysf.htm (659 words)

	Student Book Competition - Greg J. Staskowski
		As both an engineer and a student of military history, speculative fiction on the topic of war in the future and the many other themes related to that topic has appealed to me since I was about six or seven years of age.
		My actual collection of science fiction novels both as part of this genre and outside of it has given me a lot of pleasure over the years and I continue to add books I consider to be of high quality.
		Hard military science fiction about the future armored mercenary regiment Hammer’s Slammer’s.”; This is a collection of three stories ranging from an interrogation of an enemy soldier to a two-man team of soldiers who are ordered to help an inexperienced officer finish a devestating war against an alien enemy that can teleport into battle.
	www.lib.msu.edu /events/contest/Staskowski2002.html (1804 words)

	Science Fiction - FCPL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Starship Troopers is the classic of military science fiction, examining the responsibilities of citizenship, and Stranger in a Strange Land was a favorite of the 1960's counterculture, showing Heinlein's remarkable versatility.
		Ursula K. Le Guin: Feminist writer Le Guin is recognized as one of the finest writers in science fiction, entertainingly exploring the possibilities of biology and society among humans and aliens.
		Connie Willis: Widely acknowledged to be the best science fiction short-story writer currently writing, Miracle and Other Christmas Stories is one of her short story collections.
	www.fairfaxcounty.gov /library/reading/adult/Adultsf.htm (1293 words)

	Science Fiction Book Reviews
		In The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century, editors Harry Turtledove and Martin H. Greenberg have assembled a portrait of an SF subgenre which has evolved considerably since the '50s.
		As military SF's sensibilities and dominant authors continue to change, it is valuable and rewarding to have a collection like this one to shine a light back on its younger days.
		The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century brings together 13 powerful SF talents, showcasing some of their strongest work for reader gratification.
	www.scifi.com /sfw/issue220/books2.html (629 words)

	StrategyPage.com - Military Science Fiction and the Army Transformation
		Science Fiction frequently serves as a predictor of future technologies and ideas and therefore, so does Military Science Fiction (MSF).
		As a long term reader of MSF, I thought it would be useful to examine several works to see what relevance and lessons they might offer to the US Army as it undergoes its current transformation.
		MSF has a close relationship with the techno-thriller, which in some cases might be classified as near-term MSF.
	www.strategypage.com /articles/msf/default.asp (926 words)

	Science Fiction
		It could be described as “science fiction/military legal drama”, and is completely fascinating as the author intertwines the details of space travel and military law while keeping the story moving.
		One of the strong points of the original Star Trek series was that, aside from being science fiction, it was also social commentary; the series expressed Gene Roddenberry's view of society.
		With seven novels covering a thousand years, this series is the very definition of epic, and a must-read for any serious fan of science fiction.
	books.vulcanears.com /html/science_fiction.html (1989 words)

	Worldcon 2000: Science Fiction for the Millennium
		There's also the Chesley art awards, which since 1985 have been chosen by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists to recognize all the cool cover art and magazine illustrations so integral to the genre.
		The Golden Age of science fiction began at the same time as the Worldcon, and the convention has evolved alongside the genre.
		There are more science fiction authors, and subgenres like cyberpunk and military science fiction have each developed their own luminaries and adherents.
	www.space.com /sciencefiction/books/worldcon_overview_000902.html (1037 words)

	Why I Write Military Science Fiction
		Finally, there's science fiction, which makes possible stories that cannot be written in the here and now, stories which can deal with ideas and issues in ways that leapfrog barriers in the readers' minds.
		No matter how hard a military organization tries to make its members into identical units, individuals remain individuals, and the sandblasting of military discipline reveals more than it conceals.
		Some of the issues soldiers face in our military today will still be around in future wars; others may vanish with changes in both technology and society.
	www.computercrowsnest.com /features/arc/2004/nz7056.php (395 words)

	Some Fantastic
		Their works, which often portray an intelligent, charismatic leader armed with ultra-futuristic brawn and who isn't afraid to bend or even break the rules when the rules get in the way, are the type onto which adolescent boys can project themselves and their fantasies.
		While it is a classic sf novella, the lack of technology, fantasy feel, and lack of a traditional type of enemy might deter one from associating it with military sf.
		Although not known for producing military sf, Cherryh is a writer of considerable note, and in "The Scapegoat" it's easy to see why she has a large following.
	www.somefantastic.us /NRYSF_Reviews/Military_SF.html (1817 words)

	Fantasy and Science Fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		I like fantasy and science fiction, although probably sf more than fantasy, but f&sf is the way I felt like abbreviating it here.
		Military Science Fiction, such as Pournelle, Drake, or Weber.
		Hard Science Fiction, such as Niven, Heinlein, or Asimov (hey I know its overbroad and vague).
	www.cs.utexas.edu /users/dastuart/fictiondir/sfdir/index.html (181 words)

	Transparent Aluminum Armor Tested By Military: Science Fiction in the News
		Transparent aluminum armor (aluminum oxynitride - ALON) is being tested by the military as a lighter and stronger alternative to traditional materials.
		Science fiction writers were first on the scene again in conceptualizing armor that flows with the body but hardens upon impact.
		Technovelgy.com is devoted to the creative science inventions of sf authors.
	www.technovelgy.com /ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=481 (396 words)

	WakeGOV.com - Military Science Fiction
		North Carolinian and veteran Military Sci-Fi author Drake has written what he calls “an SF version Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey Martin series.” Daniel Leary, an officer in the Cinnabar Navy, is on the planet Kostroma when Cinnabar's mortal enemy, the Alliance, stages a coup.
		In a futuristic military adventure a recruit goes through the roughest boot camp in the universe and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankind's most frightening enemy in what historians would come to call the First Interstellar War.
		The Honor Harrington Series is one of the most popular and enjoyed Military Science Fiction series around; there are now eighteen novels in the “Honorverse”, some of which have been written collaboratively by Weber and another author.
	www.wakegov.com /libraries/readersservices/lists/scifi/milscifi.htm (1709 words)

	Amazon.ca: Ranks of Bronze: Books: David Drake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Although I've been a fan of military science fiction books for a while, this was my first introduction of David Drake.
		The aliens then utilize the military prowess of the Romans to subjugate other low-tech planets (it seems that a galactic league of some sort prohibits the use of hi-tech force aginst primitives!).
		Add his knowledge of military tactics, and his skill at making belivable science fiction settings and what you get is a great novel you should try to get no matter how old the copy or how much it costs!
	www.amazon.ca /Ranks-Bronze-David-Drake/dp/0671318330 (844 words)

	YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
		Description: Legend of the Galactic Heroes (銀河英雄伝説, Ginga Eiyū Densetsu) is a series of novels in the genres of space opera, military science fiction, action, drama and epic, written by Yoshiki Tanaka.
		An anime adaptation of the novels ran from 1988 to 1997 and a manga is also based on the novels, with art by Katsumi Michihara.
		Legend of the Galactic Heroes (銀河英雄伝説, Ginga Eiyū Densetsu) is a series of novels in the genres of space opera, military science fiction, action, drama and epic, written by Yoshiki Tanaka.
	www.youtube.com /view_play_list?p=C4E43AAA76A8AD58 (652 words)

	Types of Science Fiction - Military, Apocalypse and Aliens - SF/Fantasy Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Military science fiction uses interplanetary or interstellar war as a setting and often stresses traditional military attributes.
		Many times the story is told from the point of view of a soldier or officer.
		The Postman (1985) by David Brin: A 'doomwar' survivor is robbed by bandits.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art22661.asp (499 words)

	SF Signal: Military Science Fiction
		In considering my personal military sf experiences, I do wonder if hardcore military sf folks wouldn't consider it "lite" military sf as the scenes are relatively quick and are not as detailed and drawn out as, say, the Ringo books.
		David Drake is often considered the quintessential military sf author, something to which I cannot attest since I have not read anything by him.
		Still, if you ignore the details, the military SF style and atmosphere is pretty good, at least until the end of the series when he starts to get too metaphysical.
	www.sfsignal.com /archives/003592.html (1824 words)

	BookPage Science Fiction Review: Redliners (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Author David Drake is well known for his Hammers Slammers series of science fiction military adventure stories, and he continues that tradition with Redliners by opening the book with a 46-page battle scene.
		The author demonizes the enemy by labeling them as Spooks; the author writes in military jargon of the future such as stingers, plasma cannons, anti-emitter missiles, penetration grenades; and the leader of the "good guys," John Smith, assisted by Ms.
		Larry D. Woods, an attorney, is an avid collector of science fiction.
	www.bookpage.com /9610bp/sciencefiction/redliners.html (201 words)

	The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century by Harry Turtledove and Martin Harry Greenberg : ...
		Explosive and provocative battles fought across the boundaries of time and space--and on the frontiers of the human mind.
		Science fiction's finest have yielded this definitive collection featuring stories of warfare, victory, conquest, heroism, and overwhelming odds.
		Guaranteed to spark the imagination and thrill the soul, these thirteen science fiction gems cast a stark light on our dreams and our darkest fears--truly among the finest tales of the 20th century.
	www.booksamillion.com /ncom/books?pid=0345439899 (301 words)

	science fiction: Eucarion
		ever since i introduced to dr. who and star trek as a kid, i've been hooked on science fiction.
		these are all of my favorite science fiction links and resources.
		i adore techno-thrillers as well as military science fiction.
	www.eucarion.com /sciencefiction.htm (173 words)

	Harry Turtledove with Martin H Greenberg (eds): The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century - an infinity ...
		Harry Turtledove's military sf anthology spans the gamut from tales of interstellar war to post-apocalyptic visions, to glimpses of
		It deals, as Cherryh does so well, with the near-impossibility of communicating meaningfully across cultural gulfs, and is masterfully crafted in such a way that the reader is forced to reevaluate earlier dialogue in the story in terms of its final revelation.
		The fault, if there is one, is that the work's title (and perhaps its cover design as well) leads the reader to think he is in for something he is not.
	www.infinityplus.co.uk /nonfiction/military.htm (668 words)

	Science Fiction of Diann Thornley
		Her military experiences include a tour in Korea and support during Operation Desert Storm.
		She said she brought a laptop with her, but between her military duties and traveling, she only gets to spend an hour or two a day writing.
		In June 1986 she received her B.A. in Political Science (Soviet Studies emphasis) and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Air Force.
	www.adherents.com /lit/bk_Thornley.html (1391 words)

	The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century - Wal-Mart
		Science fiction's finest writings have yielded this definitive collection of stories about warfare, victory, conquest, heroism, and overwhelming odds.
		These thirteen science fiction gems are guaranteed to cast a stark light on our dreams and our darkest fears.
		They are truly among the finest tales of the 20th century.
	www.walmart.com /catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1155119 (616 words)

	Fictionwise eBooks: The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century by Harry Turtledove & Martin H. Greenberg
		Science fiction's finest have yielded this definitive collection featuring stories of warfare, victory, conquest, heroism, and overwhelming odds.
		These are scenarios few have ever dared to contemplate, and they include: "Superiority": Arthur C. Clarke presents an intergalactic war in which one side's own advanced weaponry may actually lead to its ultimate defeat.
		Guaranteed to spark the imagination and thrill the soul, these thirteen science fiction gems cast a stark light on our dreams and our darkest fears--truly among the finest tales of the 20th century.
	www.fictionwise.com /servlet/mw?a=rewrite&url=/ebooks/eBook39535.htm (365 words)

	Why I Write Military Science Fiction
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		Fantasy author Tad Williams on the immersive nature of epic fantasy, the fact that what most of us who keep coming back to fantasy fiction love about it is that “sinking-in” feeling, that thrill of sliding into a new and convincing world that exists side-by-side with our own...
		Fantasy author Trudi Canavan on the Black Magician trilogy, a world where some humans have evolved the ability to use magic - an energy that is natural and has no link to gods, demons, the land or any notion of good or evil.
	www.computercrowsnest.com /sfnews2/04_dec/news1204_5.shtml (880 words)

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