Today's episode is a narrated audio-drama version of the Xenomorph examination written piece, available at the link below:

https://innerstrengthcheck.com/2024/09/15/ep-27-dissecting-the-perfect-organism-an-examination-of-xenomorph-xx-121-part-1/

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Prior to the narrated segment, we also have a Content Roadmap and Blog Update, detailing some of the many upcoming pieces and features ahead for the InnerStrengthCheck.com podcast/blog.

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If you'd prefer to skip all that, refer to the timestamps below:

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[0:00] Intro/Artist Spotlight

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[2:48] Bog Monster - 'Succession'

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[8:28] Acknowledgement/Welcome to Country

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[9:42] InnerStrengthCheck - Blog Update + Content Roadmap

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DISSECTING THE PERFECT ORGANISM:

[19:05] Series Introduction, Background, Lore/Fandom Discussion

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[26:35] Disclaimers For Nerds: A Preamble On Lore + Caveats

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[32:50] Intro

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[35:12] Xenomorph XX-121 - Taxonomy and Classification

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[38:48] Nomenclature - Unofficial/Origins

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[41:30] Nomenclature - Scientific

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PART 2: ORIGINS:

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[43:58] Origins of The Species.

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[46:15] Chemical Agent AO-3959X.91-15, AKA 'The Black Goo'

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[49:15] Origin/Purpose of Agent AO

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[51:02] Course of Infection with Chemical Agent and Medical Prognosis in Humans

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[53:25] Dr. Sean Fifield of USCSS Prometheus - Case Study Zero

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[1:00:07] Dr Rafe Milburn of USCSS Prometheus

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[1:01:48] Infection Stage I: 'Vitiate'

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[1:02:43] Infection Stage II: 'Ague/Febrile'

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[1:03:49] Infection Stage III: 'Lusus/Freak'

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[1:05:47] Final Infectious Stage - IV: 'Terminal'

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[1:08:22] Outro/Conclusion