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MemberOvomorphApril 26, 2012Apologies if this was already mentioned or discussed (I performed a quick search, but could not locate), but Weyland site's timeline mentions the following:
"DISCOVERY OF ACHERON LV-426
Weyland astronomers discover multiple moons and a ringed planet just outside the Zeta 2 Reticula System, which are possibly able to support life. Weyland expects to travel there within the century.
May 14, 2039"
I didn't notice this before or must've glanced over it. Two things strike me about this. For one, they acknowledge existence of LV-426 during what appears to be prior to the Prometheus mission. Secondly, they are refering to it as "Acheron" - I could definitely be wrong on this, but I only recall the term "Acheron" being referenced in Aliens, not before. If that is the case, then is this a specific acknowledgement of the validity of the Aliens chapter?