Doctor Brian Clauss[4] was one of seven researchers aboard the United Systems Military vessel USM Auriga that successfully cloned Ellen Ripley in order to recreate the Xenomorph species. He was killed by the Lead Alien whilst investigating the Xenomorph holding cells after their escape.
Biography[]
Clauss was present during the operation to remove the Chestburster embryo from Ripley 8. Ripley 8 badly broke Dr. Sprague's arm as he attempted to closing her incisions, Clauss assisted in the surgery to repair the damage.[5]
When the Cloned Xenomorphs later escaped captivity, Clauss was one of the first to arrive on the scene. He immediately discovered several soldiers who had been knocked unconscious, apparently spared to later be hosts for more Chestbursters.[6] After shedding his lab coat and arming himself, he cautiously entered the chamber where the first Xenomorphs had escaped. However, the Lead Alien was waiting outside,[7] and once Clauss was inside the holding cell it activated the nitrogen spray deterrent, drenching him in liquid nitrogen and causing his now brittle body to shatter and crumble.
Equipment[]
When going to investigate the holding cell from which the first Xenomorphs had escaped, Clauss armed himself with a United Systems Military Pistol that he took from an incapacitated soldier.
Behind the scenes[]
Brian Clauss appears in the 1997 film Alien Resurrection, in which he is portrayed by David Rowe. However, Clauss is never named in the film; his name is taken from the novelization. The film credits him as "Frozen soldier"; however, the novel makes it clear he is part of the science team—before he enters the chamber in which he dies, Clauss removes his lab coat to reveal his military fatigues underneath, explaining his appearance in the film.
Appearances[]
- Alien Resurrection/novel/comic
- Aliens: Original Sin (indirect mention)
References[]
- ↑ S. D. Perry. Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report, p. 145 (2014), Insight Editions.
- ↑ Joss Whedon (writer), Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director). Alien Resurrection (1997), 20th Century Fox [DVD].
- ↑ S. D. Perry. Alien: The Weyland-Yutani Report, p. 9 (2014), Insight Editions.
- ↑ A. C. Crispin, Kathleen O'Malley. Alien Resurrection, p. 13 (2015), Titan Books.
- ↑ A. C. Crispin, Kathleen O'Malley. Alien Resurrection, p. 30 (2015), Titan Books.
- ↑ A. C. Crispin, Kathleen O'Malley. Alien Resurrection, p. 136 (2015), Titan Books.
- ↑ A. C. Crispin, Kathleen O'Malley. Alien Resurrection, p. 138 (2015), Titan Books.