Starfish: Flashfire (2006)

Plot
A space marine unit is called in when a dumped-on frontier planet forcibly tells its Confederation overseers to kiss off.
Better Living Through Technology
The marines stay alive with the aid of ''combat chameleons,'' camouflage uniforms that adapt to their surroundings.
Lowdown
The authors, former military men, convincingly relay troop maneuvering — to the point that it frequently smothers the action.