version 4 - The Alien Encyclopedia

On December 21, 2093, the Prometheus reached its destination. After the crew had awakened fromhypersleep, Holloway conducted a short scientific briefing of the mission together with Shaw. Duringthe landing, Holloway spotted an artificial structure that he deemed worthy of exploration andalso insisted on assembling a team for the exploration of the structure immediately after the shiphad touched down. While the exploration of the pyramid-like silo yielded spectacular findings, Hollowaywas sobered by the fact that the place was seemingly deserted. Back at the ship, Hollowaytried to drown his frustration in alcohol. The android David, with whom Holloway was at oddssince the beginning of the mission, took the opportunity to infect Holloway with a drink taintedwith the Black Goo he had retrieved from the pyramid. Holloway later infected Shaw in turn duringsexual intercourse. Next morning, Holloway first noticed disturbing signs of sickness. He thenjoined the search party for Fifield and Millburn, but soon could no longer hide the fact that his bodywas ravaged by the Black Goo. The rest of the team made a desperate break for the ship in order tosave Holloway's life, only to be met by Vickers at the cargo hold, who, fearing contamination, refusedto let Holloway inside. By this time, the disintegrating effects of the Black Goo had rapidlyadvanced, causing Holloway unbearable pain. In order to end his suffering, Holloway chose deathand approached Vickers, who incinerated him with a flamethrower. (PR)Holographic Environment Simulator: A device that projects holographic replications of objectsand environments. The technology can also be used to enhance communication devices. WeylandIndustries released the first HES device into the luxury goods market on September 6, 2024. SeveralHES devices were installed and used on the research vessel Prometheus during its mission to LV-223 in 2093, including a HoloTab. (PR:WIW)HoloTab: A holographic projector manufactured by Weyland Industries that consists of a flat surfaceabove which the projection is displayed. The device can be placed on any surface and consistsof a transparent polymer composite with a graphene core and is break-resistant up to 3000 megapascals.The HoloTab is capable of receiving, processing and sending data streams at FTT speeds ofaround 37 GigaHertz at a planetary range.HoloTabs are used for a variety of tasks that range from military planning and coordination to circulationof FTL coordinates. The device is also equipped with Spectrawave technology, allowing scientiststo scan a projection for valuable data and collect the findings. HoloTabs can also be programmedfor personal use, such as remote-programming household systems and accessing and displayingthe global knowledge base.The bridge of the Prometheus was equipped with a HoloTab during its ill-fated mission to LV-223,where it displayed the mapping information of the Engineer pyramid sent by Fifield's Spectagraphs.(PR:WIW)Honshu Colony: A colony on the planet KOI-255.01. Established in 2063, the colony would sport apopulation of over 6.5 million by 2071. Notable for housing the outermost off-world WeylandAcademy facility. Aside from education, Honshu Colony's industry focused on mining. Key resourceswere nickel, iron, copper and manganese. (PR:WIW)Hora, Thomas: A male human. Had only worked for a short time for a Weyland-Yutani planet farmbefore he was reassigned to a research station of the Company on C-3 L/M. Hora was unaware thathe was only a pawn used by Weyland-Yutani to root out a Planetus spy at the station. In 2232, Horawas killed together with the rest of the replacement staff and the spies as part of a faked Alien infestationinstigated as part of a scheme to take over Planetus. These events would become known asthe C-3 L/M incident. (A:NE)Horizon City: A colony on KOI-438.02. Established in 2041 and boasting a population of almost 3million by 2071. Horizon City became known as the major manufacturer of mining equipment andinfrastructure. Besides manufacturing, the colony's industry was focused on mining and refining.