Tag Archive for: Battlefield Earth

Dune and Battlefield Earth

What Do the Authors of Dune and Battlefield Earth Have in Common?

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.

Bahgol-Cake Bars

Star Trek, Battlefield Earth, and Dune Cookies and Recipes

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!

L. Ron Hubbard: Letters to and From Robert A. Heinlein

L. Ron Hubbard: Letters to and From Robert A. Heinlein

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.

Vulcan

Space Diplomacy Part 2: Lessons From Star Trek and Battlefield Earth

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.

Orson Scott Card Ender's Game

What Inspired Orson Scott Card to Write Ender’s Game?

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?

Space Diplomacy

Space Diplomacy Part 1: Why Do We Need Diplomatic Relationships in Space?

The definition and history of diplomacy, diplomacy in space, and the need for diplomatic relationships when humans meet alien species in space.

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.