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Ash
Ash studies the expedition's find and behaves like a person for whom the scientific value of an organism requires special attention. His decisions at the gateway are at odds with Ripley's demands.
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Observer with another task
Motive
The gap between interest in the find and responsibility to the crew.
Role in history
Scientific officer of the Nostromo.
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Bottom line
Ash turns out to be a synthetic carrying out orders to preserve the organism. The lives of the crew are secondary for the company. After attacking Ripley, he is incapacitated.
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This shows Ash's story in the Alien movie, without the sequels from the books.