The Chinkos in Battlefield Earth

Human Aliens: The Chinkos in Battlefield Earth

In L. Ron Hubbard’s sweeping sci-fi epic Battlefield Earth, he introduces the Chinkos, an extraterrestrial race akin to humanity, often called “human aliens.” These enigmatic beings were the guardians of knowledge in the intergalactic saga set in the year 3,000.

Message of Peace

Message of Peace in Science Fiction

In a world riddled by conflict, science fiction can emerge as a beacon of hope, conveying a message of peace and unity between diverse species, civilizations, galaxies, and universes.

Voyager spacecraft

Was It a Mistake to Broadcast Earth Coordinates on Voyager?

Was it a mistake to put Earth’s coordinates on the space probes Voyager 1 and 2? According to the science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, by L. Ron Hubbard, the answer is yes.

Are aliens real?

Are Aliens Real: And Will They Be Good or Bad for Us?

We wanted to know what people thought of the existence of alien life. We also checked for what Stephen Hawking, Jim Marrs, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Elon Musk had to say.

UFOs in Washington DC, 1952

UFO Sightings: A Peaceful Union or a Battlefield Earth?

Big government maintains that there are no such things as intelligent alien life forms, while evidence to the contrary abounds. There are 2,625 reported UFO sightings in 2000, 3,069 reported sightings in 2010 and 4,881 in 2017—all listed with the National UFO Reporting Center.

Star Nebula

Awe-Inspiring Facts About the Size of the Universe You Never Knew

The size of the Milky Way and the observable universe and how one science fiction author surmised the number of universes.

Star Wars Ships

Star Wars and Battlefield Earth: Classic Science Fiction at Its Best

A fan’s deep dive into Star Wars and Battlefield Earth. What makes them timeless? If you love Star Wars, see why Battlefield Earth is a must-read.

Pia Lamberg as Chrissie, photo by Dennys Ilic

The Children of Battlefield Earth – Chrissie

“It is also a story of superstition and fear and how it is overcome—by children.” —Rocky Mountain News interview with L. Ron Hubbard

Hero's Journey

Ender Wiggin and Jonnie Goodboy Tyler Take the Hero’s Journey

Travel the hero’s journey with two of science fiction’s most beloved heroes from Enders Game and Battlefield Earth. Enjoy part one as their adventure begins.

Battelfield and Lord of the Rings

Battlefield Earth and The Lord of the Rings: Timeless Heroic Adventure

Take a deep dive into these timeless heroic adventures. Discover how they compare and why they continue to entertain generations of readers.