History Film / StarshipTroopers3Marauder

''Starship Troopers 3: Marauder'' (2008) is the second of two DirectToVideo sequels to Paul Verhoeven's 1997 version of ''Film/StarshipTroopers''.

* YourHeadAsplode: The result of the Brain Bug's psychic attack. Though it is not clear if the Brain Bug can only attack one or two people at a time in such a way, or if the attack is simply unable to pierce PlotArmor.

* VisualInnuendo: This happens to cute [[BridgeBunnies Holly Little]]. Sprawled awkwardly after getting a faceload of alien goo, a suddenly-appearing crack in the earth points directly up her skirt, then a penile-like claw bursts from the ground between her legs, whereupon she and [[Series/StarTrekEnterprise Jolene Blalock]] are seized by a gigantic [[VaginaDentata man-eating vagina]] with [[AGodAmI delusions of grandeur]].

* TookALevelInBadass: Being set eleven years after the events of the first one, MI infantry tactics have interestingly regressed yet improved; 19th Century-style "fire by rank" has made a comeback (think if the British soldiers from Zulu had automatics and you have an idea) and troop discipline is better too. Thus making them look like a EliteArmy compared to the laughably incompetent performance of the first film.

* FalseFlagOperation: The government stages a bombing to cover of Anoke's death and also get rid of the peace protesters who are framed for committing it.

* SexFaceTurn: Brittles becomes Christian solely so he can marry Little Hotty...err Holly Little.

* TookALevelInBadass: Being set eleven years after the events of the first one, MI infantry tactics have interestingly regressed yet improved; 19th Century-style "fire by rank" has made a comeback (think if the British soldiers from Zulu had automatics and you have an idea) and troop discipline is better too. Thus making them look like a EliteArmy compared to the laughably incompetent performance of the first film.

* TookALevelOfBadass: Being set eleven years after the events of the first one, MI infantry tactics have interestingly regressed yet improved; 19th Century-style "fire by rank" has made a comeback (think if the British soldiers from Zulu had automatics and you have an idea) and troop discipline is better too. Thus making them look like a EliteArmy compared to the laughably incompetent performance of the first film.

* BeliefMakesYouStupid: As subtle as a Morita Assault Rifle to the face. Admiral Enolo Phid begins to use religion as part of the Federation's propaganda after witnessing in the video records traitor Sky Marshall Omar Anoke communicating in near-religious ecstasy with the Brain Bug from the first movie that was being contained for interrogation. Seeing the most powerful man in the galaxy do exactly as told without thought or protest convinces her to adopt a Christian-esque religion to render the people servile. Reflects Emperor Constantine's co-option of the Christianity cult that was growing popular amongst the plebs, claiming the new god was On Our Side and Wants Us To Win. In Anoke's case, he orchestrates a massacre on Roku San on behalf of the "God Bug" Behemecoatl and manipulates fellow religiously devout assistant, Holly, into falling for his eloquent religious words before she learns who his "god" really is during his betrayal, casually suggesting killing him as he's worshiping "the wrong god". Amidst all the bashing, former atheist ActionGirl Lola's religious awakening appears to be the only instance where religion is not associated with mind control.
** Mind you, there's a bit of a subtle satire as the atheist Federation is every bit as evil and controlling without religion as with it. Belief doesn't make people stupid as they're stupid and evil no matter what.

* BeliefMakesYouStupid: As subtle as a Morita Assault Rifle to the face. MagnificentBitch Admiral Enolo Phid begins to use religion as part of the Federation's propaganda after witnessing in the video records traitor Sky Marshall Omar Anoke communicating in near-religious ecstasy with the Brain Bug from the first movie that was being contained for interrogation. Seeing the most powerful man in the galaxy do exactly as told without thought or protest convinces her to adopt a Christian-esque religion to render the people servile. Reflects Emperor Constantine's co-option of the Christianity cult that was growing popular amongst the plebs, claiming the new god was On Our Side and Wants Us To Win. In Anoke's case, he orchestrates a massacre on Roku San on behalf of the "God Bug" Behemecoatl and manipulates fellow religiously devout assistant, Holly, into falling for his eloquent religious words before she learns who his "god" really is during his betrayal, casually suggesting killing him as he's worshiping "the wrong god". Amidst all the bashing, former atheist ActionGirl Lola's religious awakening appears to be the only instance where religion is not associated with mind control.

* ReverseMole: The director of intelligence is initially seen by one of the protagonists (and the audience) as a traitor who's trying to assassinate the Sky Marshal, covering up the failed attempt and preventing his rescue, and seizing power. Well, she actually is doing all that...because the Sky Marshal has gone nutty (well, nuttier) and is going to sell humanity out to the enemy.

* HelloNurse: Captain Beck evokes this reaction among her own crew -- though as she's their superior officer, their reaction is merely silent appreciation.

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* HelloNurse: Captain Beck evokes this reaction among her own crew, though as she's their superior officer, their reaction is merely silent appreciation.

-->"The bug is big."