Starship Troopers: Invasion is a 2012 CGI-animated science fiction film directed by Shinji Aramaki. The movie is a sequel to the 1997 film Starship Troopers and is based on the novel Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein. The story is set in the future where the human race is at war with a species of giant insects known as Bugs.
The movie begins with the Bugs attacking a Federation outpost called Fort Casey. The team on the fast attack ship Alesia is assigned to help the Starship John A. Warden stationed in Fort Casey evacuate along with the survivors and bring military intelligence safely back to Earth. The team is led by Commander Will LaSalle, a veteran of the Bug War who is haunted by the loss of his previous team.
Carl Jenkins, now the ministry of Paranormal Warfare, takes the Starship John A. Warden on a clandestine mission before its rendezvous with the Alesia. However, he goes missing in the nebula. LaSalle and his team are tasked with finding Jenkins and completing their rescue mission. They soon discover that Jenkins was searching for a weapon that could turn the war in the Bugs' favor and that he may have been working with a traitor within their own ranks.
As the team searches for Jenkins, they encounter fierce battles against the Bugs and face the dangerous consequences of Jenkins' actions. They must make difficult choices while trying to complete their mission and survive the deadly conflict. The movie is full of action, suspense and intrigue with stunning visuals and intense battles against the giant Bugs.
Overall, Starship Troopers: Invasion is a thrilling tale of war and survival that expands the universe of the original Starship Troopers. With its excellent animation, engaging characters and intense action sequences, the movie will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.