Colonial Marine Lore: Overview Of The USCM Corps
Colonial Marine lore focuses on the soldiers sent in when distant colonies fall silent. First introduced in Aliens (1986), the United States Colonial Marine Corps blended futuristic firepower with hard-edged infantry tactics, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Over time, films, comics, novels, and games expanded the USCM far beyond the squad aboard the Sulaco, adding detailed history for their weapons, equipment, ships, vehicles, ranks, and combat doctrine. This section breaks down Pulse Rifles, Smartguns, APCs, Marine teams, notable officers, and key battles, bringing together everything known about the Colonial Marines from both the movies and the Expanded Universe.
Leticia Vasquez: Jenette's Daughter & Marine Raider
Leticia Vasquez was Jenette Vasquez's daughter in V. Castro's Aliens: Vasquez. Roseanna raised her on a Texas ranch, and she enlisted as a Marine Raider in 2190. In 2201 she directed security on Olinka, killed Queen La Reina, and remained alive in orbit with Jacob Vickers and Desiree Benson.
By Janno Vares October 02, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Three World War: The Caparis VII Campaign
The Three World War was the late 22nd century fight on Caparis VII, with Colonial Marines and Hunter Yautja against a Killer clan that fielded tusked adult Xenomorphs. Machiko Noguchi carried the truce, a Queen from Ryushi broke the Killers' hold, and the beachhead destroyed their position.
By Janno Vares October 02, 2026 Alien Universe Wars | Colonial Marine Lore | Avp Lore
Frontier War: United Americas vs. The UPP
The Frontier War was the United Americas fight with the Union of Progressive Peoples that opened in 2183 and 2184. The Union annexed 61 Cygni, unknown parties destroyed border colonies with a black biochemical agent, and the Colonial Marines evacuated 70 Ophiuchi after Fort Nebraska fell.
By Janno Vares October 01, 2026 Alien Universe Wars | Colonial Marine Lore
Union of Progressive Peoples (UPP): The Socialist Bloc
The Union of Progressive Peoples formed in the early 2100s from Russia, Germany, and Spain, with China helping the union take shape. By the 2180s it was the resource-poor socialist rival of the United Americas, fielding the People's Army and the Space Operating Forces from its capital at Rodina Station.
By Janno Vares September 28, 2026 Alien Universe Governments | Alien Universe Factions | Colonial Marine Lore
Three World Empire: The Anglo-Japanese Arm
The Three World Empire formed in the 2080s from the United Kingdom, Japan, India, and other states, and took its name from Earth, Mars, and Titan. By the 2180s it held the oldest extrasolar colonies on the Anglo-Japanese Arm, with a prime minister, a royal figurehead, and Weyland-Yutani seated in parliament.
By Janno Vares September 27, 2026 Alien Universe Governments | Alien Universe Factions | Colonial Marine Lore
United Americas: Government Of The American Arm
The United Americas formed in the early 2100s when North, Central, and South America signed the Washington Treaty. By the 2180s it was the strongest colonizing power in charted space, holding the American Arm through Allied Command, the Colonial Marines, and the Colonial Marshal Bureau.
By Janno Vares September 27, 2026 Alien Universe Governments | Alien Universe Factions | Colonial Marine Lore
Carter Burke: Weyland-Yutani Special Projects Director
Carter J. Burke was Weyland-Yutani's Special Projects Director in Aliens. He met Ellen Ripley on Gateway, sent Hadley's Hope to the derelict, and tried to smuggle Facehugger hosts off LV-426. The hive took him. Dark Mother and Aliens: What If give two different endings for that night.
By Janno Vares September 26, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Lore | Weyland Yutani Executives
HNT-1 El Alamein Revolver Rifle: Stats And Loadout
The HNT-1 El Alamein Revolver Rifle is Sentinel Group's single-shot DMR in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. The three-star version has Combat Rating 100, accuracy 88, an 8-round cylinder, and 64 damage, making it a precision option for heavier targets.
By Janno Vares September 25, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Weapons
BD-48 Daittyo Heavy Rifle: Stats And Loadout
The BD-48 Daittyo Heavy Rifle is Pranali's machine gun in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. At max rank it has Combat Rating 100, stability 86, a 200-round magazine, and a fire rate of 400. Duelist uses it for sustained fire, with Grey-Market Rounds and the Nagpur Shroud.
By Janno Vares September 24, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Weapons
Hyperdyne Systems: Android & Frontier Guns Manufacturer
Hyperdyne Systems built the 120-A/2 synthetics, including Ash, and the 341-B androids the Colonial Marines put on every platoon, including Bishop. It went on working the Hyades mines past the twenty-parsec limit, left a Weyland-Yutani buyout, and later fielded the Zvezda plasma rifle and the Volcan.
By Janno Vares September 24, 2026 Alien Universe Companies | Alien Universe Factions | Colonial Marine Lore
Colonial Marines Operations Manual: Book & Lore Overview
Colonial Marines Operations Manual is Free League's 2021 Alien RPG hardcover by Andrew E.C. Gaska. It follows United States Colonial Marines through 2183 and 2184, from the Frontier War and Deep Void black projects to seven missions aboard the attack transport USS Tamb'Itam.
By Janno Vares September 24, 2026 Alien Merchandise | Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Reference Books
Aliens Adventure Game: 1991 Leading Edge RPG
The Aliens Adventure Game is Leading Edge Games' 1991 paperback for the Aliens year. Barry Nakazono and David McKenzie set Colonial Marine strike teams against six mapped sectors, Harvesters on Tartarus, and a second mission to Hadley's Hope on LV-426.
By Janno Vares September 24, 2026 Alien Merchandise | Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Reference Books
Aliens Fireteam 2 Builds: Best Weapons, Classes & Perks
A Fireteam Elite 2 loadout combines a ranked Colonial Marine kit, a 42-slot perk board, three guns, and attachments. Recommended guns include the BD-48 Daittyo, the L56A3 Smartgun, and the M41A Classic. Rank the home classes first. Specialist mixes those kits later.
By Janno Vares September 23, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore
Armat Battlefield Systems: Maker Of Marine Pulse Rifles
Armat Battlefield Systems made the M41A Pulse Rifle that Colonial Marines and the US Army carried into the 2179 fight at Hadley's Hope. The Technical Manual, Operations Manual, and Alien RPG also name Armat on the M41AE2, the Model 37A2 shotgun, the U1 launcher, and the Type 4 and M20 charges.
By Janno Vares September 23, 2026 Alien Universe Companies | Alien Universe Factions | Colonial Marine Lore
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Attachments: The Full List
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 attachments are grouped as Magazine, Optics, Underbarrel, Muzzle, Barrel, Armature, Traits, and Augments. Small, Medium, and Large magazines share names across sizes, and heatsinks, internals, and tubular mags are on the Magazine tab.
By Janno Vares September 22, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Challenge Cards: The Full List
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 sells Challenge Cards in the Armory for requisition credits. Each card sets a mission rule, a reward multiplier, and a polarity, from Form an Attachment to No HUD. Ranked copies show up in the mission picker, and Ammo Hoarder is not in the store.
By Janno Vares September 18, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore
Cpl. Russell Becker: Midnighter On Charybdis Profile
Russell Becker was a Colonial Marine corporal in Alex White's Alien: Into Charybdis. In 2184 he left Captain Kylie Duncan's Midnighters after she shot Cheyenne Hunt on Hasanova. From the Data Cannon he sent security cores onto EntaCOMM, then Duncan's dropship minigun killed him.
By Janno Vares September 13, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Captain Kylie Duncan: Leader Of Midnighters On Hasanova
Captain Kylie Duncan led the Midnighters from the USS Benning in Alex White's Alien: Into Charybdis. In 2184 she seized Hasanova on LV-991, opened the storehouses so Xenomorphs could kill locked colonists, then died in a Weyland pathogen vault after Kamran Afghanzadeh tackled her.
By Janno Vares September 11, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Lieutenant Johnny Mains: VoidLarks Of The Rage War
Lieutenant Johnny Mains led the 5th Excursionists, the VoidLarks, in Tim Lebbon's Rage War. In 2692 he fought Yautja at Southgate Station 12, crashed on UMF 12, boarded Othello with Gemma Lieder, and armed a hangar nuke. Macbeth later received the signal that confirmed Othello's destruction.
By Janno Vares September 11, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Major Akoko Halley: Snow Dog Of The DevilDogs
Major Akoko Halley, Snow Dog of the 39th Spaceborne DevilDogs, led Tim Lebbon's Rage War Marines in 2692. She sent the Yautja ceasefire from LV-1529, went rogue with Isa Palant after LV-1657, boarded Macbeth, and lived to report in with Huyck after the Sol fight.
By Janno Vares September 10, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
LV-895: Pala Station And The Katanga Jungle World
LV-895 was the jungle world of Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Weston Ochse's Aliens: Infiltrator. Weyland-Yutani ran Pala Station on the surface and the old Seegson refinery Katanga in orbit. In 2202 the UAS Endeavor fought the Katanga hive, disabled Asset Zero, and killed the Pathogen Queen in the ruins.
By Janno Vares September 08, 2026 Alien Universe Planets | LV Planets | Space Jockey Lore
Pvt. Tim Crowe: Bug Hunt Past & Hive Death
Private Tim Crowe was a Colonial Marine rifleman on the USS Sulaco in Aliens, service number A46/TQ1.0.98712E6. He took an M41A into the Hadley's Hope hive and died in Frost's magazine cook-off. Foster's novelization had a Warrior take him as a host.
By Janno Vares September 06, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Esther 1089-12/A7: Fireteam Elite Synthetic
Esther 1089-12/A7 was the battalion synthetic aboard the UAS Endeavor in Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Weyland-Yutani built her in 2172 at Eko Atlantic. She decrypted LV-895 logs, then joined Fireteam Banshee on LV-558 in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.
By Janno Vares September 06, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Alien Universe Androids | Colonial Marine Lore
Pvt. Trevor Wierzbowski: Bug Hunt Past & Hive Death
Private Trevor Wierzbowski was a Colonial Marine rifleman on the USS Sulaco in Aliens, service number A14/TQ8.0.20034E7. He took an M240 flamethrower into the Hadley's Hope hive, survived Frost's magazine cook-off, and was taken off camera. Foster's novelization gave him lines Frost spoke on film.
By Janno Vares September 04, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
United States Colonial Marine Corps: Full Guide To USCM
The United States Colonial Marine Corps was the United Americas force-in-readiness, founded by the National Security Act of 2101. It peaked at 240,000 Marines after Tientsin, dropped to 165,000 by the Aliens year, and fielded small rifle platoons from Marine Space Forces Sol, Eridani, and Herculis.
By Janno Vares September 03, 2026 Alien Universe Organizations | Alien Universe Factions | Colonial Marine Lore
Marcel Apone: Al's Brother And Il Conde Captain
Captain Marcel Apone commanded the Il Conde in T. R. Napper's 2023 Titan novel Aliens: Bishop. He was Sergeant Al Apone's younger brother, boarded the Patna and the Chinese warship Xinjiang for the rebuilt Bishop, and was alive with a broken arm when the Hardboiled left for the Far Reach.
By Janno Vares September 02, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
PFC Daniel Spunkmeyer: The Bug Stomper Crew Chief
Private First Class Daniel Spunkmeyer was the Colonial Marine crew chief from Aliens who loaded Bug Stomper, rode shotgun with Ferro to LV-426, and died when a stowaway Warrior hit him in the cargo bay. The crash wrecked the APC and stranded the survivors at Hadley's Hope.
By Janno Vares September 02, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Cpl. Colette Ferro: The Bug Stomper Dropship Pilot
Corporal Colette Ferro was the Colonial Marine dropship pilot from Aliens who flew Bug Stomper on the Sulaco drop to LV-426 and died when a stowaway Warrior hit the cockpit. The crash wrecked the APC and stranded the survivors at Hadley's Hope.
By Janno Vares September 01, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
General Olivia Shipp: From Zagreus To The Endeavor
Olivia Shipp was a United Americas Colonial Marine who survived the 2172 Zagreus outbreak in Alien: Echo as a teenager, then fought at Katanga as a corporal, served with the Jackals, commanded the UAS Endeavor as colonel in 2202, and closed the 2207 LV-558 campaign as a general.
By Janno Vares September 01, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters
Colonial Marine M3 Armor: Specs, Layers, Helmet & Lore
The M3 Pattern Personal Armor is the Colonial Marine fighting vest from Aliens. This article covers the Tech Manual layer stack, the M10 helmet comms suite, Hadley's Hope use, and later plate from Fireteam Elite and Fireteam Elite 2.
By Janno Vares August 31, 2026 Colonial Marine Lore
Cpl. Cynthia Dietrich: Sulaco Corpsman & Bug Hunt Past
Corporal Cynthia Dietrich was the Sulaco corpsman from Aliens who checked Newt after the colony sweep and was the first Marine taken in the hive. Her flamethrower lit Frost and the confiscated magazines. Aliens: Bug Hunt put her on leave with Frost at Sullivan 9 and on Clytemnestra with Apone's squad.
By Janno Vares August 30, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
M577 APC: Colonial Marine Armored Personnel Carrier
The M577 Armored Personnel Carrier is the Colonial Marine drop-transport APC from Aliens. This article covers the Tech Manual build, crew and command center, weapons variants, the LV-426 extraction, and later comics, games, and toys.
By Janno Vares August 30, 2026 Alien Universe Vehicles | Colonial Marine Lore
PFC Ricco Frost: Bug Hunt Past & Expanded Lore
Private First Class Ricco Frost was a Colonial Marine rifleman from Aliens who hauled confiscated magazines in the hive and died when Dietrich's flamethrower lit him and the bag. Aliens: Bug Hunt put him on leave with Dietrich at Sullivan 9 and on Clytemnestra with Apone's squad.
By Janno Vares August 29, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
P-5000 Power Loader: Specifications & Lore
The Caterpillar P-5000 Powered Work Loader is the Colonial Marine cargo exo-suit from Aliens. This article covers the Tech Manual build, how operators run it, Ripley's fight with the Queen on the Sulaco, and later loaders in comics and games.
By Janno Vares August 28, 2026 Alien Universe Vehicles | Colonial Marine Lore
Lt. Scott Gorman: Combat Drops, LV-426 Command & Death
Lieutenant Scott Gorman was the green Colonial Marine officer from Aliens who ran the Sulaco drop from the APC, froze in the hive ambush, then died with Vasquez in the Hadley's Hope vents. Expanded lore gives him no earlier past beyond drop counts and a company-placed command.
By Janno Vares August 28, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
M240 Flamethrower: Incinerator Specs, Fuel & Lore
The M240 Flamethrower is the Colonial Marine carbine incinerator from Aliens. This article covers the Tech Manual build, fuel and tactics, the Hadley's Hope last stand, and later flame weapons from Alien, Resurrection, and Fireteam.
By Janno Vares August 27, 2026 Alien Universe Weapons | Colonial Marine Lore
Sgt. Al Apone: Bug Hunt Past, LV-426 & Brother Explained
Sergeant Alexander Apone was the Colonial Marine platoon sergeant from Aliens who ran the Sulaco squad, burned the first Chestburster on LV-426, and was taken in the hive. Aliens: Bishop later brought in his younger brother, Captain Marcel Apone.
By Janno Vares August 25, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
UA 571-C Automated Sentry Gun: Specs, Display & Variants
The UA 571-C Automated Sentry Gun is the Colonial Marine remote perimeter weapon from Aliens. This article covers the Tech Manual build, IFF and sensor suite, the Hadley's Hope last stand from the novelization, and how the film props were made.
By Janno Vares August 24, 2026 Alien Universe Weapons | Colonial Marine Lore
PFC Mark Drake: Origins With Vasquez, Smartgun & Hive Death
Private First Class Mark Drake was a Colonial Marine smartgunner from Aliens who died covering the hive retreat when Warrior acid hit him. Aliens: Vasquez gave him a prison gym start with Jenette Vasquez and the same Corps contract.
By Janno Vares August 23, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Bishop Android Profile: Origins & New Body After Alien 3
Bishop was the Hyperdyne Systems 341-B android from Aliens, science officer on the USS Sulaco. He crawled the colony conduit, was torn apart by the Queen, asked Ripley to disconnect him on Fury 161, and later woke in a new body in Aliens: Bishop.
By Janno Vares August 22, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Androids
PFC William Hudson: Origin & Fate Of The Ultimate Badass
Private First Class William Hudson was the Sulaco combat technician in Aliens who had four weeks left, panicked after the dropship crash, then held Operations until a Warrior dragged him under the floor, later found cocooned with a chestburster wound.
By Janno Vares August 21, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
M314 Motion Tracker: Simulator & Tech Specs
The M314 Motion Tracker is the Colonial Marine ultrasound Doppler scanner from Aliens. Hudson and Hicks carried it at Hadley's Hope. The Tech Manual gives its range and limits. The film prop was a Kango 426 hammer drill dressed with photo-shop parts.
By Janno Vares August 20, 2026 Colonial Marine Lore
The Marauder: Fireteam 2's New Marine Class Explained
The Marauder is a remade Colonial Marine class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, built around a rifle plus a heavy weapon, shoulder-mounted Blast Cannon and Titan Rockets kits, and perks that reward kill streaks and melee knockback.
By Janno Vares August 19, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
PFC Jenette Vasquez: Origins With Drake, Children & Relatives
Private First Class Jenette Vasquez was a Colonial Marine smartgunner from Aliens who died with Gorman in the Hadley's Hope vents. Aliens: Vasquez gave her a Los Angeles family, prison time with Mark Drake, and twins raised by her sister Roseanna.
By Janno Vares August 19, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Weapons Named And Listed
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 groups the Colonial Marine locker into Rifle, Precision, CQW, Handgun, and Heavy tabs. The Collection lists returning Armat pulse rifles and smartguns beside Pranali heavies, Sentinel Group revolvers, and class signatures such as the Type 111 and X1 Fireball.
By Janno Vares August 18, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Weapons
The Specialist: Fireteam 2's Endgame Marine Class Explained
The Specialist is the new endgame Colonial Marine class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, built around unlocked abilities, perks, and signature weapons from Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, and Medic, mixed into one custom loadout.
By Janno Vares August 17, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
Rachel Miller-Hicks: Hicks's Wife And Paradox Marine
Rachel Miller-Hicks was a United States Colonial Marine and the wife of Dwayne Hicks in Aliens: Bug Hunt. She died aboard the Paradox on an airless moon years before Aliens, and Hicks recovered her body on a later reclamation job.
By Janno Vares August 16, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
Demian Brackett: Hadley's Hope Marine Captain
Demian Brackett was the United States Colonial Marine captain in command of the Hadley's Hope security detail in Alien: River of Pain. He arrived on LV-426 in June 2179, fought the Xenomorph outbreak under Atmosphere Processor One, and escaped on Weyland-Yutani's secret science evacuation ship.
By Janno Vares August 16, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Xenomorph Encounter Survivors
The Medic: Fireteam 2's New Marine Class Explained
The Medic is a remade Colonial Marine class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, built around Combat Stims, a returning Advanced Trauma Station that can buff or poison, close-range signature weapons, and revive perks that keep a fireteam standing.
By Janno Vares August 12, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
Colonial Marine Equipment: List Of USCM Field Gear
A list of United States Colonial Marine Corps field equipment, from Armat M3 Pattern Personal Armor and the M10 Ballistic Helmet through motion trackers, sentry control terminals, PDT/L personal locators, the corpsman medic pouch, and the Caterpillar P-5000 Powered Work Loader from Aliens and the Tech Manual.
By Janno Vares August 09, 2026 Colonial Marine Lore
Dwayne Hicks: Aliens Marine Profile With Origin & Fates
Corporal Dwayne Hicks was a Colonial Marine from Aliens who took command on LV-426, survived acid burns, protected Newt, and died in Alien 3 continuity. Expanded lore covers his wife Rachel, alternate survival paths, and major figure lines.
By Janno Vares August 08, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Colonial Marine Characters | Colonial Marine Lore
The Duelist: Fireteam 2's New Marine Class Explained
The Duelist is a remade Colonial Marine class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, built around two primary rifle slots, Stay on Target damage stacking, Mobility, Burst Configuration, and Shrapnel Grenade upgrades that reward aggressive sustained fire.
By Janno Vares August 08, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
Colonial Marine Ranks: The Ultimate Guide
Colonial Marine ranks from Private to General across Aliens, the Colonial Marines Technical Manual, Fireteam Elite's UACM chart, the licensed 1991 Leading Edge Adventure Game ladder, and Free League's Colonial Marines Operations Manual billet tables, including warrants, staff NCO tracks, and android billets.
By Janno Vares August 07, 2026 Colonial Marine Lore
UAS Endeavor: The Fireteam Elite Colonial Marine Ship
The UAS Endeavor was a United Americas Colonial Marine Tientsin-class assault ship and the player hub in Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Commissioned in 2194 and commanded by Colonel Olivia Shipp during the 2202 LV-895 campaign, it supported elite fireteams against Xenomorph and Pathogen threats.
By Janno Vares August 07, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Alien Universe Ships | Colonial Marine Lore
The Hunter: Fireteam 2's New Marine Class Explained
The Hunter is a remade Colonial Marine class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, built around slowing prey with Particle Pulse and Stasis Bolt, signature railgun and particle weapons, and weak-point damage perks that reward precision under heavy fire.
By Janno Vares August 04, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
Every Colonial Marine From Aliens: Past Bug Hunts & Bios
Bios and expanded backgrounds for all 12 USS Sulaco Colonial Marines from Aliens, plus Bishop. Covers film roles, ranks, and what Bug Hunt, Aliens: Vasquez, comics, and games add beyond the doomed Hadley's Hope mission.
By Janno Vares August 02, 2026 Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Characters
The Machinist: Fireteam 2's New Marine Class Explained
The Machinist is a remade tech-support Colonial Marine class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, built around energy weapons, a modifiable Sentry Turret, a Bodyguard Drone, and stackable machine-learning perks that reward holding ground with deployables.
By Janno Vares July 29, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Classes: The Full Roster
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 rebuilds the Colonial Marine class roster around Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, and Medic, then adds Specialist as a mix-and-match endgame class unlocked by leveling the others. Each marine runs a primary weapon, a signature kit, and perks for four-player co-op.
By Janno Vares July 16, 2026 Aliens Fireteam 2 Lore | Colonial Marine Lore | News
Ultimate Badass Colonial Marines: Ranking USCM Soldiers
Most Colonial Marine missions end in a body count. This ranking picks the USCM soldiers who still stand out across movies, games, and comics — the ones who held the line, killed Queens, or clawed their way off a dead colony when everyone else was already gone.
By Janno Vares July 15, 2026 Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Characters
Power Loaders & Mech Suits: AvP Exoskeletons, Ranked
From the Caterpillar P-5000 Power Loader to combat exoskeletons like the MOX Berserker and Predator Killer, this guide covers powered mech suits across Alien vs. Predator movies, games, and comics, compared by battlefield role, firepower, and survivability.
By Janno Vares June 30, 2026 Alien Universe Vehicles | Alien Universe Weapons | Alien Universe Androids
UD-4 Cheyenne: Overview Of The Aliens Dropship
The UD-4 Cheyenne was a Colonial Marine dropship used during the LV-426 operation in Aliens, designed for rapid troop deployment and close air support. The craft featured VTOL capability, internal APC transport, and integrated weapons systems for combat landings.
By Janno Vares February 21, 2026 Alien Universe Ships | Colonial Marine Lore
Type 337 EEV: Guide To The Sulaco's Lifeboat
The Type 337 Emergency Escape Vehicle, shortened to EEV, was the United States Colonial Marine Corps standard escape pod. The USS Sulaco carried many Type 337 units, and one EEV caused the opening disaster of Alien 3.
By Janno Vares February 18, 2026 Alien Universe Ships | Alien Universe Vehicles | Colonial Marine Lore
M56 Smartgun Explained: Specs, Types & Operators
The M56 Smartgun is a heavy automatic support weapon used by the United States Colonial Marine Corps. This article provides an overview of the M56 Smartgun's design, technical characteristics, known variants, and its operators.
By Janno Vares January 12, 2026 Alien Universe Weapons | Colonial Marine Lore
Hudson's "Game Over" Might Have a Hidden Meaning
Private Hudson Game Over Man line from Aliens is the most well-known quote from the movie and probably the entire Alien series. In this article, find out the secondary meaning behind the line, and behind the scenes information how the quote was created.
By Janno Vares January 06, 2025 Colonial Marine Lore
USS Sulaco: What Happened Before And After LV-426?
The USS Sulaco is the legendary warship from the Alien universe that was considered to be an unlucky ship already before the events of Aliens. In this article, find out everything about the Sulaco past and explore the alternate final fates of the ship.
By Janno Vares May 28, 2024 Alien Universe Ships | Colonial Marine Lore
Romulus F44AA Pulse Rifle Explained: History & Specs
Set halfway between Alien and Aliens, Alien Romulus introduces a prototype Pulse Rifle, the iconic weapon used by the Colonial Marines decades later. In this article, find out how this prototype fits with the history of the Colonial Marines and the M41A Pulse Rifle, as established by the Expanded Universe.
By Janno Vares April 24, 2024 Alien Universe Weapons | Alien Romulus Lore | Colonial Marine Lore
M41A Pulse Rifle: History And Variants
Used by the Colonial Marines across the universe, the M41A Pulse Rifle is probably the most iconic human weapon in the Alien series. We take a look at some of the Pulse Rifle variants that have been used in the movies, games and comic books.
By Janno Vares June 30, 2023 Alien Universe Weapons | Colonial Marine Lore
Colonial Marines vs. Alien Queens Battles Ranked
The Colonial Marines vs. Alien Queen fights only happen in the Alien games and comics, where usually a small group of Marines battles a single Alien Queen and defeats her. In the games, the Alien Queens are used as boss fights.
By Janno Vares November 05, 2021 Colonial Marine Lore
Colonial Marine Teams: List Of All USCM Units
The Colonial Marines use small and mobile units to protect the colonies. These units are the maximum size of a battalion, but usually only a few squads are sent into action. Here is an overview of different Colonial Marine teams, including the one commanded by Lieutenant Gorman in Aliens.
By Janno Vares May 04, 2021 Colonial Marine Lore
Colonial Marine Ships: List Of Every Known USCM Vessel
The Colonial Marines don't employ many personnel but use massive ships to travel them across the universe. The ships are fully automated and don't even need any crew to man them while the marines are on a mission. Most of these ships are similar to the USS Sulaco.
By Janno Vares April 20, 2021 Alien Universe Ships | Colonial Marine Lore
Colonial Marine Vehicles: APCs and Tanks Of The USCM
Besides their famous APC and Power Loader, the Colonial Marines don't employ many ground-based vehicles. The Colonial Marine Technical Manual has introduced tanks and self-propelled guns, while the comics and Kenner toys have also brought to light a few new vehicles.
By Janno Vares April 06, 2021 Alien Universe Vehicles | Alien Universe Weapons | Colonial Marine Lore
Combat Androids: Synthetics Fighting Xenos And Yautja
In addition to human-friendly synthetics with behavioral inhibitors, several series of combat androids have been produced in the Alien series by different mega-corporations. Here is a list of androids developed for the purpose of expanding the military power of the company.
By Janno Vares February 13, 2020 Alien Universe Androids | Colonial Marine Lore
Colonial Marine Officers: Notable USCM Commanders Listed
The Colonial Marine officers are the ones that command the troopers in the field. Unfortunately, most of them get killed and nobody hardly remembers their achievements. Here is a list of notable Colonial Marine officers from the Alien lore, including General Spears and Captain Cruz.
By Janno Vares August 28, 2019 Colonial Marine Lore | Alien Universe Characters
Colonial Marine Weapons: List Of USCM Arsenal
The USCM packs a big arsenal of weapons including nukes, knives, sharp sticks and phased plasma pulse rifles. Here is a list of best infantry weapons from Aliens and the Alien games, ranked by their firepower and usability against the Xenomorphs and Yautja opponents.
By Janno Vares February 25, 2019 Alien Universe Weapons | Colonial Marine Lore
