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Alien: Heart of Darkness

RPG

When does Alien: Heart of Darkness take place?

Alien: Heart of Darkness is an RPG released in 2022. Its story takes place around 2185, about 6 years after Alien 3 (2179) and about 196 years before Alien Resurrection (2381). In the Alien games timeline, it comes after Alien: Colonial Marines Operations Manual (around 2184) and before Alien: Building Better Worlds (around 2186).


Alien: Heart of Darkness (RPG, 2022)

Description

Heart of Darkness is a complete Cinematic Scenario for the ALIEN roleplaying game. It is a stand-alone adventure, but also serves as a conclusion to the Draconis Strain Saga begun in the cinematic scenario Chariot of the Gods and continued in Destroyer of Worlds. The scenario is designed for 3 to 5 players plus the Game Mother, and is a spiraling descent into madness.

Synopsis

The company found a new lifeform, and they want you to study it. Their offer’s uncharacteristically generous: you catalog this organism, determine how they can use it, and bring it back so they can slap their patent on it.

Overview

In-Universe year : 2185 (approx)
Release date : October 2022
Release status : Released
Continuity : Canon

Credits : Andrew E. C. Gaska (Author)

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