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Originally posted by L. Arkwright
I agree with markpud here. We all know that these are movies and as such only there as an entertainment tool but speculation on these films kinda adds to their appeal.  |
Yes, I know that they are only films, and if we go into too much detail we all sound like Nerds, but the fact is that the creators of these films spent considerable time writing, producing and directing them, so they ought to have made them plausible. If they want us to go and see the 5th outing, it is only right that they make the saga believable, otherwise why should we bother? Why should WE care, if they don't?
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Originally posted by L. Arkwright
I'm sure Ripley and Ash mention quarantine procedures. That means that even The Company has to follow certain rules. They want the Alien and they dont want to announce it. They cant launch a formal expedition so they sort out which ship will be closest to the source target, swap a team member to ensure the smooth running of things (Dallas quotes this to be the case) and then lets things run their course. If the stuff really hits the fan then well, they have plausable deniablility. |
Now that is a suggestion that makes perfect sense, and I can buy it totally. It was a way to circumnavigate Intergalactic Law, and to avoid drawing the attention of competitors.