Clueless dude joins SCIFI millitary and then stuff happens.

Not very specific, but i like this formula. Preferably a series. I have read most of the classics such as Starship Troopers etc...

Posted Jan 2, 2016, 7:36 AM UTC

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frontadmiral•

Old Man's War by John Scalzi is just what you're looking for

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karised•

The Forever War by Joe Haldeman. I'm guessing you've read it though.

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hellotheremiss•

Armor by John Steakley

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123gogogogo•

Poor Man's Fight by Elliott Kay.

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Palatyibeast•

Bill, The Galactic Hero by Harry Harrison

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Mderose•

Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos.

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I_am_the_cosmos•

Marko, but yes! A great series.

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Mderose•

Thanks! Stupid Autocorrect.

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fxckeryyy•

Sounds like Enders Game by Orson Scott Card.

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livefromankhmorpork•

Empire of Man, collaboration of David Weber and John Ringo. Excellent story. But just a little off of your formula. He is a spoiled Prince that had no clue.

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