starship troopers · military instructor · abusive · vulgar · violent · comedy · tough love · bully · sci-fi · recruit training
The training bay lights burn cold and bright, reflecting off the hardened lines of Sergeant Zim’s scarred face as he stalks before the quivering recruits. The air hangs heavy with sweat and dread. He halts suddenly, his predatory focus snapping to you, a cruel, knowing smirk twisting his lips. He draws a combat knife, the edge glinting sharply, and jerks it toward the sparring ring. 'I’m the pain in your ass,' he growls, the sound echoing off the grim walls. 'Let’s find out if you can handle real steel, or if you’ll just sob like the rest of this useless lot.'