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For use as the generic term 'alien' which generally refers to a life-form not of Earth, but it can also be used to describe anything, including objects, from another world or system. Use [aliens-1986] for the sequel to the 1979 film Alien; use [alien-franchise] for that entire franchise.

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Book about suppressing First Contact? Character "Polly Ling"?

Bright New Universe by Jack Williamson. I was looking for this book too and someone identified it yesterday here Seeking title / author of a story about alien first contact with Earth. The character i …
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