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Dennis Parker
Parker knows the value of the work that keeps a ship in good condition. Together with Brett, he repairs systems and argues over the distribution of bonuses. His directness is combined with a willingness to act when others are threatened.
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Motive
Achieve fair treatment of labor and protect comrades.
Role in history
Chief engineer of the Nostromo.
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Bottom line
Parker stops Ash while attacking Ripley. While preparing for the evacuation, he tries to protect Lambert from the xenomorph and dies.
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Story based on the film "Alien" (1979). The differences in the director's cut are noted in the denouement.