Math is often seen as a universal truth, but is it? Battlefield Earth’s Psychlos use base-11, while Earth’s cultures developed different math systems. Sci-fi has long explored alien math, and real-world discoveries—like SETI signals and quantum cryptography—blur fiction and reality. Is math and science discovered or invented?
Frank Herbert and L. Ron Hubbard are legendary authors of Dune and Battlefield Earth who valued the essence of storytelling above all. Their many common traits include their efforts to support and inspire future generations of writers.
What cookies and confections did alien species eat in Star Trek, Battlefield Earth, and Dune? This is not covered in great detail in the TV series, films, or books but is now remedied with a fair amount of imagination mixed with apparently alien-looking and tasting ingredients. In a bowl. Have fun!
The correspondence between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert A. Heinlein surrounding the novel Battlefield Earth shows a unique window into the dynamic interplay of their friendship and literary genius.
Glean lessons on cosmic diplomacy from legendary sci-fi explorers such as Star Trek’s Captain Picard or Battlefield Earth’s hero, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, to gain valuable perspectives applicable to future extraterrestrial outreach.
What inspired Orson Scott Card to write Ender’s Game? What qualities should an author have to create a masterpiece such as Ender’s Game, Dune, The Foundation Series, Stranger in a Strange Land, and Battlefield Earth?
“Funeral for a Planet” lyrics and song are featured on the 1982 Battlefield Earth musical soundtrack album entitled Space Jazz, written and composed by L. Ron Hubbard for the sci fi blockbuster novel. Read the lyrics here.
Intergalactic Banking Officer traits may not differ much from the World Bank or your local Banking Officer.
Revealing insights into what motivated L. Ron Hubbard to create Battlefield Earth, as well as into his thought process as he shaped and developed the story.
The definition and history of diplomacy, diplomacy in space, and the need for diplomatic relationships when humans meet alien species in space.
