USCSS Nostromo - Alien Universe

Introduction

The USCSS Nostromo is a commercial towing starship owned by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, featured in the 1979 film Alien. Tasked with hauling a massive ore refinery between Thedus and Earth, the Nostromo became iconic as the first human vessel to land on LV-426, setting the stage for the events of the Alien saga.

Ship Specifications

Model: Lockmart CM 88B Bison M-Class Starfreighter
Length: 334 meters (1,095 feet)
Mass: Over 60,000 metric tons
Cargo: Towed a mile-long automated refinery, processing 20 million tons of ore
AI: MU-TH-UR 182 ("Mother") mainframe, piloting the ship and monitoring crew
Shuttle: Narcissus, used for emergency escape
Features: Three decks, four holds, self-destruct system, hypersleep chamber, industrial and living areas

Insignia Gallery

Crew

Dallas
Captain

Ripley
Warrant Officer

Kane
Executive Officer

Ash
Science Officer

Lambert
Navigator

Parker
Chief Engineer

Brett
Engineering Technician

Jonesy
Ship's Cat

Crew Dossiers

Dive deeper into the lives, logs, and backstory of the Nostromo crew. Explore detailed dossiers, personal notes, and mission records as seen in the Aliens universe.

View Crew Dossiers

MU/TH/UR 2000 Crew Logins & Command Access

The MU/TH/UR 2000 Web Terminal simulates the Nostromo's computer system. Each crew member has a unique login code and specific command access, reflecting their role on the ship.

Dallas (Captain) — login dallas 200486
Commands: status, crew, general inquiries
Ripley (Warrant Officer) — login ripley 100375
Commands: status, crew, general inquiries
Lambert (Navigator) — login lambert 400608
Commands: reroute course to [system] coordinates [x,y,z]
Ash (Science Officer) — login ash 700931
Commands: analyze specimen, run science scan
Parker (Chief Engineer) — login parker 500719
Commands: restore power, repair engines, authorize brett
Brett (Engineering Technician) — login brett 600820
Commands: run diagnostics, restore engineering (requires Parker's authorization)
Kane (Executive Officer) — login kane 300597
Commands: Access suspended
Admin (Ship Computer) — login admin 180924609
Commands: reset ship, reset systems, all above

General Commands: status (ship status), crew (list crew), help, and movie-accurate queries.
Unauthorized commands will return ACCESS DENIED. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

MU/TH/UR 2000 Web Terminal

Experience a retro simulation of the MU/TH/UR 2000 mainframe from the USCSS Nostromo.
Interact with the ship's computer, ask questions, and enjoy the classic terminal interface from Alien!

Launch MU/TH/UR Web Terminal

History & Mission

On its return journey to Earth, the Nostromo was rerouted by its AI to investigate a mysterious signal from LV-426. The crew's investigation led to the discovery of a deadly alien lifeform, resulting in the loss of nearly all hands and the destruction of the ship. The only survivors were Ripley and Jonesy, who escaped aboard the shuttle Narcissus.

Insignia & Visual Identity

The Nostromo's crew wore distinctive patches and badges, designed by John Mollo and Ron Cobb, reflecting their roles and the ship's identity. The Weyland-Yutani "wings" insignia, NOSTROMO shoulder patches, and technical function badges were part of the official uniform, symbolizing both corporate and crew heritage.
For more on insignia design, see Speculative Identities.

Cultural Impact

The Nostromo's utilitarian design, detailed insignia, and tragic story have made it a lasting icon in science fiction, influencing ship and crew aesthetics in countless works since Alien's release.