The Geholgod Institute was a scientific venture existing in the shadows of conglomerates and consisting of scientists dedicated the belief that research in the name of pure science was a worthwhile pursuit.
History[]
Dr. Lucien Keitel, a founding member of the Geholgod Institute, was able to gain access to some of Weyland-Yutani's highly classified files, and brought them to the Institute.
Members[]
- Dr. Lucien Keitel
- Dr. Emil Factor
- Dr. Burroughs
- Dr. Pratyeka
- Dr. Caspar Tellurian
- Dr. Rhodes
Projects[]
The Tirgu-Mires Project[]
When the Geholgod Institute came into possession of Tirgu-Mires, a planet with a rich, vital environment in which alien creatures thrive, but has also never been exposed to humans, the scientific venture sent Doctors Nix and Pho to study and evaluate a secluded hive of Linguaphoeda Acheronsis.
- Dr. Natasha Pho - Morphologist
- Dr. Kira Nix - Animal Language Specialist

The Mandala Directive[]
The Mandala Directive was spearheaded by Dr. Lucien Keitel, whose objective was to follow a star map back to the newly-discovered derelict ship's previous port of departure.
Appearances[]
- Aliens: Once in a Lifetime
- Aliens: Apocalypse
- Alien: The Roleplaying Game — Destroyer of Worlds (mentioned only)
- Colonial Marines Operations Manual (mentioned only)
- Heart of Darkness (mentioned only)