The Covenant mission is the most ambitious undertaking in Weyland-Yutani history. A ship heading to Origae-6 and carrying two thousand colonists beyond known space has the potential to change the fate of the Corporation - and the future of all humanity. However, there are those who are willing to die to sabotage the mission. As the Covenant hovers in Earth orbit, several incidents of violence reveal a terrible plot to sabotage the launch. Fortunately, while Captain Jacob Branson and his wife Daniels are finalizing preparations for launch, Security Chief Daniel Lope recruits another key crew member for his team. Together they strive to stop the criminals before the starship and its passengers can be destroyed. The new novel by the renowned Alan Dean Foster not only reveals to readers the world that remains behind the brave colonists. This is the official chronicle of the events that led to what is happening in the newest chapter of the beloved film series ALIEN.