History ComicBook / RogueTrooper

* CrapsackWorld: While the toxic and war-torn nature of Nu-Earth has been the main part of Rogue Trooper comics, situation outside of the planet isn't rosy either in the spin-offs. Both the Norts and Southers have large numbers unemployed veterans--many of whom suffered ill-health from long-term exposure to Nu Earth's toxic atmosphere--which the former's counterpart turned to crime to survive after their discharge in the comic "Jaegir". Furthermore, it is hinted that many planets on the frontlines suffered just as bad as Nu-Earth. Despite their status as "good guys", the Southers also lean towards authoritarianism, which many citizens with anti-establishment views were "volunteered" for military and [[spoiler: Genetic Infantry experiments before Rogue and others were made]].

* CrapsackWorld: While the toxic and war-torn nature of Nu-Earth has been known, things outside of it isn't rosy either in the spin-offs. Both the Norts and Southers have large numbers unemployed veterans--many of whom suffered ill-health from long-term exposure to Nu Earth's toxic atmosphere--which the former's counterpart turned to crime to survive after their discharge in the comic "Jaegir". Furthermore, it is hinted that many planets on the frontlines suffered just as bad as Nu-Earth. Despite their status as "good guys", the Southers also lean towards authoritarianism, which many citizens with anti-establishment views were "volunteered" for military and [[spoiler: Genetic Infantry experiments before Rogue and others were made]].

* [[ThoseWackyNazis Those Wacky Norts]]

* CrapsackWorld: While the toxic and war-torn nature of Nu-Earth has been known, things outside of it isn't rosy either in the spin-offs. Both the Norts and Southers experienced large numbers unemployed veterans--many of whom suffered ill-health from long-term exposure to Nu Earth's toxic atmosphere--which the comic "Jaegir" detailed the former leaving the veterans to wallow in poverty and crime. Furthermore, it is hinted that many planets on the frontlines suffered from the same toxic atmosphere as Nu-Earth. Despite their status as "good guys", the Southers also lean towards authoritarianism, which many citizens with anti-establishment views were "volunteered" for [[spoiler: Genetic Infantry experiments before Rogue and others were made]].

* ActionGirl: Venus Bluegenes.

* {{Unreboot}: * When ''ComicBook/RogueTrooper'' was rebooted in 1990, he was replaced with a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute named Friday, who survived a similar massacre of his fellow [[SuperSodier G.I.s]]. Things got really messy when both continuities were merged, which eventually led to the original Rogue being [[DroppedABridgeOnHim killed off]]. After Friday's story was finally concluded and the entire Tor Cyan solo stories that emerged from SpinOff ''Mercy Heights'' were done, Gordon Rennie began penning new stories set during the original Rogue's hunt for the [[BigBad Traitor General]].

** The Friday continuity crossed over into ''ComicBook/JudgeDredd'' by means of TimeTravel.

Most recently, the comic was adapted into a video game by [[Creator/{{Rebellion}} Rebellion Developments]], who currently also publish ''2000 AD'' and have the rights to most of its characters. ''Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre'' was released on the UsefulNotes/{{PS2}}, UsefulNotes/{{Xbox 360}}, and {{PC}} in 2006, and again on the {{Wii}} in 2009. Though it features the characters and premise of the ''Rogue'' continuity, the story is very different, and much of the technology has been altered to make the game play "more fun."

** There's elements of WorldWar2 in it too, with the Norts being very Nazi-esque and the Southers based on the Allies. The acronym for Genetic Infantry is no coincidence.

** Then there's ''Hunted'' with [[spoiler: The Traitor General]] as a VillainProtagonist.

* RecycledInSpace: UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar with the Southers as the Confederate and the Norts and the Union.
** To add to this there is reference to "Nu Georgia" and the "Battle of Mek-bull Run". A large area in the south is named Dix-I.
*** In the game it's more like [[UsefulNotes/ColdWar Cold War turned Hot]] [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment IN SPACE!]] With the Norts being Russians and the Southers being NATO.
** There's elements of WorldWar2 in it too, with the Norts being very Nazi-esque and the Southers based on the Allies. The acronym for Genetic Infantry is no coincidence.

* DeathWorld: Nu Earth. Very much Nu Earth.

* GasMaskMooks: The Norts. Justified in that the horribly toxic atmosphere of Nu Earth makes chem-suits essential for any normal human.

* BlackAndGrayMorality: While the Norts are shown as ObviouslyEvil CommieNazis, the Southers aren't a whole lot better.

Most recently, the comic was adapted into a video game by [[Creator/{{Rebellion}} Rebellion Developments]], who currently also publish ''2000 AD'' and have the rights to most of its characters. ''Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre'' was released on the PS2, {{Xbox 360}}, and {{PC}} in 2006, and again on the {{Wii}} in 2009. Though it features the characters and premise of the ''Rogue'' continuity, the story is very different, and much of the technology has been altered to make the game play "more fun."

* FanOfThePast: A dark version of this trope occurred in the ''RogueTrooper'' story "Fort Neuro". Rogue arrived at the titular fort, hoping to find shelter and some time to let the biochips calm down. However, the stress of holding off a Nort siege for years coupled with isolation caused the four garrisons to [[SanitySlippage degenerate]] into {{parodies}} of Napoleonic France, a 50s British seaside resort, a group of disco freaks, and wannabe supermodels. Rogue and the robots eventually managed to knock some sense into them.

* WeHaveReserves: Both sides employ this trope to various levels. The Souther Milli-com will order troops to continue suicidal attacks, while Nort battle commanders will have their men charge enemy positions.

* CommieNazis

''Rogue Trooper'' is an ongoing science-fiction strip created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons in the British comic ''TwoThousandAD'' and first published in 1981.

*** In the game it's more like [[ColdWar Cold War turned Hot]] [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment IN SPACE!]] With the Norts being Russians and the Southers being NATO.