Space Legion
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The Space Legion is a fictional military force which is part of the Interplanetary Alliance, a federation
government of numerous planet
s in a series of books by Robert Asprin
, called Phule's Company
.
The Space Legion is conceptually based on the French Foreign Legion
and seemed to be organized on a company basis which are then scattered throughout the Alliance on security duties.
The overall commander of the Space Legion is General Blitzkrieg.
The Space Legion is perpetually cash strapped and is a tightfisted organization.
The Alliance's military includes not only the Space Legion, but also the Regular Army and Starfleet
. The Space Legion is considered the lowest on the totem pole
, and is the laughingstock of the armed forces. Like the French Foreign Legion, Space Legion mandates all persons using a pseudonym
chosen upon enlistment, however, commissions are purchased. It is a violation of Legion rules to release another Legion member's real name, but not to reveal one's own.
s, with the daily service dress being black overall
s. Black was selected more to disguise the origin of its uniforms than as a practical color. Officers may purchase tailored overalls.
Federation
A federation , also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central government...
government of numerous planet
Planet
A planet is a celestial body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its neighbouring region of planetesimals.The term planet is ancient, with ties to history, science,...
s in a series of books by Robert Asprin
Robert Asprin
Robert Lynn Asprin was an American science fiction and fantasy author and active fan, best known for his humorous MythAdventures and Phule's Company series.- Background :...
, called Phule's Company
Phule's Company (series)
Phule's Company is a series of comic military science fiction novels by Robert Asprin, beginning with Phule's Company and ending with Phule's Errand....
.
The Space Legion is conceptually based on the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
and seemed to be organized on a company basis which are then scattered throughout the Alliance on security duties.
The overall commander of the Space Legion is General Blitzkrieg.
The Space Legion is perpetually cash strapped and is a tightfisted organization.
The Alliance's military includes not only the Space Legion, but also the Regular Army and Starfleet
Starfleet
In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet or the Federation Starfleet is the deep-space exploratory, peacekeeping and military service maintained by the United Federation of Planets . It is the principal means by which the Federation conducts its exploration, defense, diplomacy and research...
. The Space Legion is considered the lowest on the totem pole
Totem pole
Totem poles are monumental sculptures carved from large trees, mostly Western Red Cedar, by cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America...
, and is the laughingstock of the armed forces. Like the French Foreign Legion, Space Legion mandates all persons using a pseudonym
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
chosen upon enlistment, however, commissions are purchased. It is a violation of Legion rules to release another Legion member's real name, but not to reveal one's own.
Known Space Legion units
- Legion Headquarters - Where the TroikaTroikaThe general meaning of the Russian and Bulgarian word troika is three of a kind, a collection of three or simply the number three. It may also mean:-Politics:* Troika of judges or political leaders...
who administer the Space Legion work. Officially headed by General Blitzkrieg. - Omega Company - The dumping ground for the Legion's foul ups and misfits and Captain Jester is its commander. Captain Jester's real name is Willard J. Phule, the super-rich heir apparent of Phule Proof Munitions. As his Legion name is Jester, and he holds the rank of Captain, he is addressed as Captain Jester, and occasionally and inappropriately as Captain Phule or Captain Clown.. Applying his business sense to the running of the unit, he soon turns it around, winning the almost fanatical loyalty of his troops and turning the "Omega Mob", as it is affectionately nicknamed, into a crack unit. This does not please General Blitzkrieg, who expected Phule to sink from sight. The general becomes the unit's main adversary. In each book, he contrives to send the unit on yet another 'impossible' assignment. They usually manage to come through unscathed. Other members of Omega Company include Phule's butlerButlerA butler is a domestic worker in a large household. In great houses, the household is sometimes divided into departments with the butler in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry. Some also have charge of the entire parlour floor, and housekeepers caring for the entire house and its...
Beeker, Top Sergeant Brandy, Tusk-anini, Super Gnat, Sushi and Do-Wop.
Uniforms and Equipment
The Space Legion issues and wears black uniforms, usually coverallOverall
An overall, coverall, over all, or dungarees, is a type of garment which is usually used as protective clothing when working...
s, with the daily service dress being black overall
Overall
An overall, coverall, over all, or dungarees, is a type of garment which is usually used as protective clothing when working...
s. Black was selected more to disguise the origin of its uniforms than as a practical color. Officers may purchase tailored overalls.
Books
- Phule's CompanyPhule's CompanyPhule's Company is a comic military science fiction novel written by Robert Asprin and originally published in 1990. The book follows the comedic events as Willard J. Phule, the rich son of a millionaire arms manufacturer, reforms a group of misfits in the Space Legion, a fictional organization...
(1990) - Phule's ParadisePhule's ParadisePhule's Paradise is the second novel of the comic military science fiction Phule's Company series by Robert Asprin. The book, first published by Ace Books in February 1992, follows Willard J. Phule and his misfit company as they defend a casino on a space station against the local organized crime...
(1992) - A Phule and His Money (1999) with Peter J. HeckPeter HeckPeter Jewell Heck is an American science fiction and mystery author. His books include the "Mark Twain Mysteries"—historical whodunits featuring the famous author as a detective—and four books in the "Phule's Company" series, in collaboration with Robert Asprin, best described as...
- Phule Me Twice (2000) with Peter J. Heck
- No Phule Like an Old Phule (2004) with Peter J. Heck
- Phule's Errand (2006) with Peter J. Heck