I do believe there are a couple others MusketMan, besides yourself, who aren't completely fluent in the Ridley Scott Alien world either. But if you read Heroes' posts at the front of this OOC? You should have a fairly solid footing for the ship Aphelion, some about the Wey-Yu corporation and a few other bits. It would also help a great deal, to see the movies "Prometheus" and "Alien" if you haven't already. I know Heroes was at least joking about making it required viewing. *grins* But anyway, both are excellent films, so it's really not a chore if you haven't and would immerse you more than enough in the world, if the beginning OOC posts here don't.

eta: I do hope that helps - I'm off to bed for real this time :hehe