Starship Troopers 2: Hero Federation - 2004 - 5/10

Pale followup to the 1997 flawed original is even more maligned, yet not without interest.
Here, a small Federation detachment is stranded at an abandoned outpost.
Completely surrounded by Klendathu warriors.
Dwindling supplies, armaments, power, food, no hope of reinforcements.
This lacks the budget, scope and characters of the original.
The atmosphere is claustrophobic, and one is left with a gloomy outlook regarding the long outcome of humanity.
In many ways, this is more kindred to Aliens.