About Alien vs. Predator Central

Alien vs. Predator Central exists to make Alien, Predator, and AvP lore useful, accurate, and easy to navigate for long-time fans and newcomers alike. The site is written and maintained by Janno Vares, a long-time Alien, Predator, and AvP fan from Tallinn, Estonia. It focuses on Alien and Predator lore, movies, games, comics, books, characters, timelines, behind-the-scenes information, and collectibles.

AvP Central is an independent fan site. Articles are based on direct experience with the films, games, novels, comics, documentaries, and merchandise covered on the site.

About the author

Janno Vares, founder and editor of Alien vs. Predator Central Hey, I'm Janno. I was born in Tallinn, Estonia in 1984, and I have been interested in computers, video games, and the web for as long as I can remember. I have been an Alien fan since 1999, when I first played Aliens versus Predator Classic on PC and watched Aliens on VHS.

I made my first Alien website in 2001, called Charon Base (after the space station from Aliens: Rogue). The website was popular in Estonia and won third place at a local website competition organized by Telia, then known as hot.ee. I stopped working on the website around 2004 due to shifting priorities.

Since then, I have worked as a professional programmer for more than 20 years, with both backend and frontend experience. AvP Central combines my experience as a web developer with my long-running interest in Alien, Predator, and science fiction lore. I have read all the Alien and Predator books and comics, played most of the games, watched the movies many times, and followed the expanded universe across different formats.

This site is not just a hobby for me. It is a passion project driven by my love for the rich lore, creatures, characters, technology, worlds, and collectibles connected to the Alien and Predator franchises. Whether the topic is the Engineers, the Yautja, Weyland-Yutani, Colonial Marines, Xenomorph variants, Predator clans, or the latest comics, I aim to make AvP Central a useful wiki-style hub for fans.

Occasionally, AvP Central also covers franchises that are close to AvP, such as Avatar, Blade Runner, and Terminator, including interactive name generators and language translators where fans want them. In the middle of 2022, AvP Central merged with Predatorstuff.com, with the aim of giving more attention to Predator collectibles. In 2024, I participated in the making of the Aliens Expanded Documentary as part of its exclusive Advisor Circle.

Why trust AvP Central?

AvP Central articles are based on direct familiarity with the Alien, Predator, and AvP media being discussed. Lore articles aim to separate confirmed information, licensed expanded universe material, behind-the-scenes details, fan theories, and personal interpretation clearly.

When possible, articles are checked against official films, novels, comics, games, documentaries, interviews, and licensed releases. Older articles are reviewed and updated when new Alien or Predator media adds new information, changes previous context, or creates new connections in the lore.

Visual material on the site comes from media I own and have experienced directly. Movie stills are taken from Blu-rays in my collection. Game screenshots are captured from games I own and have played, mostly on Steam. Comic and book images come from physical or digital copies I have read.

Editorial standards

AvP Central aims to publish accurate, readable, and fan-focused articles about Alien, Predator, AvP, and related science fiction franchises. Lore articles are written with attention to specific characters, events, dates, sources, and continuity details. Opinion, theory, and speculation content is treated separately from confirmed franchise information.

Affiliate links and merchandise recommendations do not affect lore coverage or article conclusions.

Found an error? Email info@avpcentral.com with the article URL. Factual corrections are reviewed and updated.

Last updated: July 2026

Contact information

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Disclaimer

Aliens, Predator, Aliens Versus Predator, AvP, and their associated logos are trademarks of Disney Enterprises, Inc. and/or 20th Century Studios. All other copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alien vs. Predator Central is an independent fan site dedicated to the Alien and Predator franchises, offering weekly articles about the movies, games, books, comics, lore, and collectibles.

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