Valeria (Lensman)
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In the Lensman
universe, Valeria is a Terran colony planet settled by the Dutch
. The planet's gravity is nearly three times that of Earth
, and the people of Valeria have, over the centuries, become large, brawny, and strong. The Galactic Patrol
often employs Valerians as marines and shock troops
.
Lensman
The Lensman series is a serial science fiction space opera by Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith. It was a runner-up for the Hugo award for best All-Time Series ....
universe, Valeria is a Terran colony planet settled by the Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
. The planet's gravity is nearly three times that of Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
, and the people of Valeria have, over the centuries, become large, brawny, and strong. The Galactic Patrol
Galactic Patrol
The Galactic Patrol was an intergalactic organization in the Lensman science fiction series written by E. E. Smith. It was also the title of the third book in the series.-Overview:...
often employs Valerians as marines and shock troops
Shock troops
Shock troops or assault troops are formations created to lead an attack. "Shock troop" is a loose translation of the German word Stoßtrupp...
.