👉 "Eastlander" is a fictional character from the "Star Trek" universe, first introduced in the novel "The Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein. The character was created by John Sack and Frank M. Halsey for use in the 1960s television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Eastlanders are a species of intelligent alien beings who inhabit the planet Arcturus, which is believed to be the home of the Starship