Credits & Legal Statements

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>> Credits and Special Thanks

This site is the project of one man, but it takes the support and inspiration of many to make it what it is. So I would like to extend a special thank you to:

In alphabetical order.

Will Ames - For the support, all of the wonderful technical advice in genetics and chemistry, our many inspiring conversations, and your contributions to the Stage 1 essay (the benefits of polarized silicon), Stage 2 essay, Stage 3 essay (the possibilities of Fluorinated hydrocarbons) and (Creating Eggs), Blood essay, DNA Reflex essay, the Exoskeleton essay, and the your input on the use of bacteria in expanding the hive in the Hive essay. As well as your contributions and suggestions regarding site code and design.

Darkness (name withheld for reasons of confidentiality) (owner/operator of Alien vs Predator Galaxy) - Thank you for stepping in and helping the folks at Trailer Park track me down at a time when I had dropped off the radar. Without your efforts I would not have been included in the AVP-R DVD supplemental material.

Darryl Baker - For many inspirational conversations, and your thoughts about how the hive may act as a means of expanding the aliens' sensory network. Your your brief comments of this spawned a much larger theory, and for this I give you credit.

Peter Briggs (Creator of the original Alien vs. Predator script) - For the interesting and inspirational conversations via e-mail between November 1996 and February 1997. Your Feedback on this site was a major inspiration to expand it and keep it going.

Troy Benjamin (Production Coordinator Trailer Park Studios) - As the Production Coordinator for the featurettes "Science of the Xenomorph" and "Science of the Hunter," which appear on the Region 2 ALIEN VS. PREDATOR REQUIEM DV, I'd like to thank you for reaching out to me and making my trip to Los Angeles, CA (October 18 - 20, 2007).

Lee Brimmicombe-Wood (Author of ALIENS: Colonial Marines Technical Manual) - Your theories on the Alien's exoskeleton and blood were an excellent springboard for the creation of the theories presented on this site.

Andy Cretney (Creator of Planet Alien) -Your amazing and beautiful material was a major source of inspiration when creating the necessary history for Thedus and Anchorpoint.

Dave Dorman - Though we have never met I feel as if I've known you for years... Thanks to your amazing and inspirational contributions to the Alien universe.

Ian Edginton (script writer/author of the Dark Horse comic ALIENS: Rogue) - The creator of the term "DNA Reflex" ...Even though I changed the history behind the term, it is the only reference made in this site to any of the Dark Horse comics.

Jeff Eggleston )producer Trailer Park Studios) - As the Producer of the featurettes "Science of the Xenomorph" and "Science of the Hunter," which appear on the Region 2 ALIEN VS. PREDATOR REQUIEM DVD I'd just like to say: Many thanks to you, sir for reaching out to me and making my trip to Los Angeles, CA (October 18 - 20, 2007), and my on-camera interview memorable and enjoyable. You made my first time on-camera fun, easy, and an experience i will always remember. And if you ever need me for future projects you know where to find me.

William Gibson (Renowned Science Fiction author and creator of one of the many unused scripts for ALIEN 3) - The name "Anchorpoint" was derived from his unused script. Through my own imagination the size and location of the the orbital station was changed to fit the universe of this web site. I offer many thanks to Mr. Gibson for his efforts in the Alien saga, and the body of work that he has presented to the science fiction community.

William Goldman (Creator of Aliens Collection) - For the many hours of great conversation, the many years of support, and for the creation of an incredible database.

Scott Middlebrook (Owner/Creator of the Alien Encyclopedia) - For many inspiring conversations... which includes your idea of the hive expanding on its own over time. This was the root of a major theory in the Hive Essay. Thank you.

Pete O'Connor (Owner/Operator of Alien Experience) - For all of your support and giving The Anchorpoint Essays their new home on the Alien Experience servers. Not to mention all of your time and effort in supporting my work on this site. It is greatly appreciated, my friend. Thank you.

Steve Perry (Author of ALIENS: Earth Hive, ALIENS: Nightmare Asylum, and ALIENS: The Female War – the Dark Horse novel collection) - Thank you for the insightful online conversation we had on AOL regarding the Alien and it's history in May 1996, as well as your many outstanding contributions to the literary science fiction community.

Dorthe Peterson (Liaison for 20th Century Fox at Trailer Park Studios) - Thank you, Dorthe for reaching out to me and being a part of the process that led me to LA and being a part of the AVP-R DVD. Many thanks - even though we never met face to face.

John Raises (Creator of ALIEN Legacy (Link courtesy of the Way Back Machine) - For your inspiration and support when this site was still young.

Doug Roos (Creator of ALIEN Legend) - For your care and work on the site from July 2000 to July 2004.

Benjamin Sawyer - For your contributions to the DNA Reflex.

Bill Smith (Creator of ALIENS: The Web Site) - For your inspiration, suggestions, and critiques prior to, and following the initial launch of this site. Your presence is still felt in the hearts of those who knew you and your amazing site.

Keiron Summers - For your support, our many inspiring conversations, and your contributions to the Stage 1essay, Stage 2 essay, Stage 3 essay (Secondary jaws as a siphon) and (Creating Eggs), Queen essay (secondary arms used in grooming), Blood essay, DNA Reflex essay, and the Exoskeleton essay.

Bill Thompson - For the many inspiring conversations and support.

And everyone who has visited this site: I thank you.

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>> Legal

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This web site is a personal site, and is in no way affiliated with or sanctioned by 20th Century Fox, its parent, and/or subsidiary companies, H.R. Giger, or any other companies or personnel involved in the creation of ALIEN, ALIENS, ALIEN 3, ALIEN RESURRECTION, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR, or ALIEN VS. PREDATOR REQUIEM.

The views and opinions expressed in this web site are those of the author and do not, in any way, reflect those of 20th
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This web site is a work of fan-fiction and should be seen as such. This site was published with the sole intention to entertain.

All custom graphics are copyright Michael Lynch 2008 and may not be used without the expressed written permission of the artist. The Anchorpoint Essays logo was created by Michael Lynch for use specifically in the Anchorpoint Essays, and is in no way affiliated with 20th Century Fox, its parent, and/or subsidiary companies.

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