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Alien RPG Name Generator
Colonial Marine, Company Agent, Ship and Colony Names for Sci-Fi Horror Games
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How the Alien RPG Name Generator works
An Alien RPG name generator for sci-fi horror in the style of the famous films. Colonial marines, roughneck colonists and corporate agents face terror at the edge of space. Generate marines, colonists, company agents, ships and colonies.
How the Alien RPG name generator works
Marines get ranks and tough surnames, often shouting each other's surnames or nicknames over the radio, so the generator includes both. Colonists get plain names and hard jobs, from roughneck to terraformer. Company agents are the smooth corporate representatives who put everyone at risk. Ships use registry prefixes and mythological names, and colonies use catalogue codes like LV-178.
Surnames under fire
Marines usually go by surnames in combat. Pick a short surname that is easy to shout, and give a nickname to the squad's loudest member.
Not affiliated
Alien is a trademark of 20th Century Studios, and the Alien RPG is published under licence by Free League Publishing. This site is not affiliated with either. All names here are original, apart from generic registry prefixes.
FAQ
What names suit a colonial marine?
Short, strong surnames that are easy to shout, like Boone or Kovac, with a rank. Nicknames add personality and make squad banter more fun at the table.
How are colonies named?
Colonies often use catalogue codes, a pair of letters and a number, like KG-1201. Later, colonists might give the settlement a friendlier name, like Sutter Station.
How do I name a company agent?
Give them a smooth, forgettable name and a corporate job title. The agent should sound polite and reasonable, even though they are probably the most dangerous person on the ship.
Can I use these in other sci-fi horror games?
Yes. The names are original and fit any military sci-fi, space marine or sci-fi horror game or story, and the colony codes work well for any frontier setting.
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