Bread and Circuses (Star Trek: The Original Series) entertainment. In the episode, Captain Kirk and his companions are forced to fight in gladiatorial games on a planet resembling the Roman Empire, but possessing mid-20th century Earth technology. The Federation starship USS "Enterprise" is on routine patrol when it finds wreckage of the SS "Beagle". The "Beagle" was under the command of Captain R. M. Merik (William Smithers), whom Captain Kirk (William Shatner) knew during his academy days. First Officer Spock (Leonard Nimoy) traces the path of debris back to a planet in the previously unexplored system 892. The "Enterprise" picks up a 20th-century-style television news broadcast, reporting in
Starship Troopers: The Roleplaying Game following supplements: In "Starship Troopers: The Roleplaying Game", players play as units from the Mobile Infantry (though the ability to play as a Skinny is granted). There are other classes in the game that players can play if they choose not to be in the Mobile Infantry. The weapons and equipment available in the game originate mainly from the movies, TV series, and the novel. Some original equipment unique to the game was also added. In "Starship Troopers: The Roleplaying Game", the players fight against the Arachnids and the Skinnies. The Arachnids include the warriors depicted in the novel as