Soldier (1998 American Film) - References To Other Works

References To Other Works

Among Todd's service records (both on computer screen display and on his arm), one can see:

• Combat history:
  • Battles of Tannhauser Gate and Shoulder of Orion (references to Blade Runner (1982), co-written by the same screenwriter)
  • Battle of Nibian Moon, Antares Maelstrom War (a reference to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)).
• Commendations (references to other films starring Kurt Russell):
  • "Plissken Patch" (a reference to Escape from New York (1981) and Escape from L.A. (1996))
  • "O'Neill Ring Award" (a reference to Stargate (1994))
  • "MacReady Cross" (a reference to The Thing (1982))
  • "Cash Medal of Bravery" (a reference to Tango & Cash (1989))
• Ordnance levels:
  • DOOM MKIV BFG (a reference to Doom)
  • USCM Smartgun (a reference to Aliens)
  • MDS Most Dangerous Soldier (a reference to MD Geist)