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Mentioned in 43 episodes
Ender's Game
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Book • 1985
Set in a future where humanity is threatened by the Formics, an insect-like alien species, the novel follows Ender Wiggin, a child prodigy who is drafted into Battle School at the age of six.
Ender undergoes intense military training, including zero-gravity battles and psychological manipulation, to prepare him to lead the human fleet against the Formics.
The book explores themes of war, leadership, and the moral complexities of using children as soldiers.
It is known for its deep and complex sensibilities, and its ability to pose profound questions about the nature of war and humanity.
Ender undergoes intense military training, including zero-gravity battles and psychological manipulation, to prepare him to lead the human fleet against the Formics.
The book explores themes of war, leadership, and the moral complexities of using children as soldiers.
It is known for its deep and complex sensibilities, and its ability to pose profound questions about the nature of war and humanity.
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