In my science fiction universe, I combine elements I like into one universe. Star Wars, Starship Troopers, Lost in Space, and many others get mashed together to form what I think are more realistic situations.
Starship Troopers always seemed unrealistic to me because they ship thousands of troops to a far off planet and leave them without any ground support vehicles or artillery. By adding Star Wars elements they have those vehicles and equipment.
I have also been painting Hot Wheels and Matchbox vehicle in the same gray and black schemes as used by many Star Wars and Starship Troopers figures and vehicles to expand my range of equipment.
Then all you gotta do is add bugs and you're in business.
Thanks to PrivateSnafu for the help with images.
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