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What is the name of the sentient ship's computer in 'Alien' (1979)?
Answer
MOTHER
'MOTHER' is the ship's computer system in the Nostromo, designed to ensure cargo delivery above crew safety. The computer's cold logic, combined with Giger's alien design, creates a perfect sci-fi horror hybrid.
💡 Did you know?
The ship's computer was inspired by HAL 9000 from 2001, but with a more sinister purpose.
Other options people guess
- SENTINEL
- ORACLE
- CORE
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- Horror
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