Jonathan Hicks

## Biographical information

Alive

*"I always knew the Company would be the death of us all."* —Jonathan, regarding Weyland-Yutani

**Jonathan Hicks** (known to is friends as **Jonathan**) was one of the many colonists living in the colony on the planet Nexus. He was shown to have a friendship with Sierra as well as Ryan. He worked in the refinery for the Company, though he seemed suspicious of Weyland-Yutani's motives, often believing the Company would be their end. He survived the initial Xenomorph infestation and made it to the research facility where he would survive an encounter with the Xenomorph Queen. He was one of the three known people to survive the outbreak on Nexus, the others being Ashleigh and Willow.

## History

### Life on Nexus

Not much is known about Jonathan's life on Nexus aside from the fact that he had taken a job working in the the refinery despite his seemingly aggressive feelings toward Weyland-Yutani. He is also shown to have had a past friendship with Sierra back on Earth. He is also fully aware of Ryan's job at the research facility, which he finds hard to believe, as most colonists are usually forced to work at the mines.

### Infestation

Jonathan had just returned from his shift at the refinery when the colony was overrun by the Xenomorphs. While some headed to Admin for safety, Jonathan took refuge in the closest hovel he could find, which he didn't realize at the time belonged to Ashleigh Yzerman. He then revealed himself to Ryan later on, explaining what happened while he was gone, how the Xenomorphs attacked and overwhelmed the colony and its defenses. Ryan demanded to know Ashleigh's fate, and Jonathan only assumed she had probably been taken by the creatures. However, after seeing his friend's reaction, he then stated that it was possible she made to Admin, and reluctantly agreed to take him there.

Jonathan led Ryan down to Administration where they discovered the survivors: Karsten Seidel, Taylor Williamson, Sierra Meyer and Ashleigh Yzerman. Though he didn't say anything, he agreed with Ryan and Ashleigh that the colony was no longer safe and that they had to leave. After collecting what they could scavenge, they made their way out of Admin, where they encountered one of the few remaining Colonial Marines—Corporal Willow. Jonathan seemed to notice something about her as Ryan told her their plans. Before parting ways, Willow seemed to flirt with him. Once in the sewers, Sierra teased him for his apparent liking toward the Marine. Eventually, they discovered Caleb Meyerhoff taking refuge down there and learned of his encounters in the mines before Willow informed them of an elevator that could take them out of the sewers.

## Personality and Traits

Jonathan is shown to be very carrying and concerned toward his friends, often looking out for them in situations where they couldn't look out for themselves. He appears to be hostile toward the Company and the doings of its CEO, Karl Bishop Weyland. When the Matriarch confronted them at the dropship, Jonathan remarked that he'd "always knew the Company would be the death of us all." He is also shown to have potential romantic feelings toward Willow, as shown by the way they flirted with each other somewhat. This is further shown by the way Jonathan helps Willow into the ship at the end of the novel.