Research File

> LOG #0001

Alien specimen was first encountered on 06-02-2421 within a frozen state of metamorphosis inside a cocoon. The half-developed specimen was then brought to a temporary research site for investigation and testing for vital life signs. After being confirmed alive despite being suspended in the vacuum of space for an unknown length of time, it was immediately transferred to district 15 for containment and study. Following the retrieval of tissue samples, the enclosure was set up to simulate an ideal environment to continue its development. Mere hours later, the specimen completed metamorphosis and broke free of its cocoon.

> LOG #0002

The first hands on interaction took place on 07-05-2421 after extensive behavioral study and sedative testing. A small group of five lab personal entered the chamber with subject VOID and presented it with several simulation objects; of which included a fake rifle. Subject interacted clumsily with a few puzzle boxes containing either raw meat or pheromones without any interest for or fear of the fake weapon. However, once jabbed with the muzzle of the gun, it began evasive maneuvers by darting to the right of the offending jab. The research was cut short following the conclusion that the sedative was wearing off.

> LOG #0003

Testing the observation of canine-like behavior (scratching with hind leg and grooming), subject VOID was presented with common sensory objects for the domestic dog. It showed particular interest in a simple round sphere whenever it was in motion. The ball did not contain any meat nor pheromones, so the action could only be described as “play”. ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was permitted to pick up the object and throw it for the specimen; who would chase after it but stop the moment it ceased movement. Against all expectations, the researcher was even able to beckon the specimen to return the ball several times. However, in a mistake of judgment, the researcher placed their hand atop subject VOID’s head (as one might do to praise a dog) and was immediately attacked. The xenomorph jumped onto the researcher and pushed them to the floor, but was restrained before any serious harm could come. Subject was promptly sedated and all personal were removed from the chamber.

> LOG #0004

Concerning the subject’s obscure tolerance or sometimes even cooperation with humans, it was decided worth the risk to test that tolerance more accurately. Subject was left sober for a short interaction with ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (whom had suggested the test’s necessity.) Equipped with a flash bang and a torch gun, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ stayed in the testing chamber while subject VOID was left to recover from the initial sedation. When the subject was fully aware, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ attempted to communicate with it. No evidence of sentience nor empathy was gathered and the test was called off when the subject retreated and began displaying hunting/ambushing behaviors.

> LOG #0005

A researcher whom had worked hands on with subject VOID during initial testing was found attempting to unlock the enclosure without proper authorization. When questioned, she claimed the alien creature was simply “misunderstood” and could benefit from being allowed to roam freely. Under prosecution of higher-ups, it was ultimately decided that the woman be submitted to a psychological screening. Following her unusual results on an entirely clean track record, the file and instructions of protocol when dealing with this particular specimen has been updated to include a psychological screening before and after any interaction.

> LOG #0006

During a simulated combat scenario, the subject was noted spewing a strange purple-ish bile before retreating when it seemed to be overwhelmed. Under chemical investigation, the fluid was found to be highly toxic, potentially able to induce shock induced paralysis if contact with skin had been made. Further testing following this revealed the subject was also cable of spitting this substance, though it only appears to do so under threat.

> LOG #0007

A researcher was taken to the med bay after sustaining acute toxic poisoning after a hands on experience with subject VOID. The incident took place when the researcher in question did not properly fasten their suit, leaving vulnerable gaps in the material. The reason for this unusual attack is under investigation as of this log’s writing, though it’s theorized that the alien might have understood another researcher (whom had pointed out the safety hazard) and acted tactically in response. Studies to test the subject’s language comprehension are in progress.