1990 12 00 OMNI - UFO Issue

Magazine Overview

Title: OMNI
Issue: 12
Date: December 1991
Type: Special UFO Edition

This issue of OMNI magazine is dedicated to the phenomenon of UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence, exploring various facets from government secrecy to personal encounters.

What the Government Isn't Saying About UFO's

This article investigates whether the U.S. government is hiding information about aliens and saucers. It discusses the existence of a 17-member UFO Working Group, reportedly established to coordinate UFO evidence review, though the DIA denies its existence. The article contrasts the 'lite' view that the government is simply baffled with UFOs, with the more sinister traditional view of a decades-long cover-up of alien visitation evidence. It highlights the Roswell incident as a pivotal case, with witnesses claiming intimidation and the recovery of wreckage and bodies. The article also touches upon the Kecksburg 'Acorn' incident and other alleged crash landings, suggesting that if a UFO did crash at Roswell, the government would have initiated extensive studies and acted differently regarding UFOs.

The Air Force Knew Flying Saucers Were From Another Planet But They Were Covering Up The Fact

This section asserts that the Air Force was aware that flying saucers were from another planet but was covering up this fact to prevent public panic. It argues that the entire history of UFO phenomena makes sense if there wasn't a crash, and conversely, makes little sense if there was. The article questions why, if extraterrestrial craft were visiting, the U.S. wouldn't have established a space-surveillance system. It also suggests that government agencies are withholding UFO documents, citing the NSA's refusal to release over 100 documents, which researchers believe could reveal the existence of UFOs and the military's inability to counter them.

The Alien Almanac

This comprehensive lexicon defines terms related to UFOlogy for the 1990s, including:

• Abductions: Experiences where humans are taken aboard UFOs against their will.
• Animal Mutilations: Surgically mutilated animal carcasses, often found without blood, with external tissues excised with precision.
• Contactees: Individuals who report almost universally benevolent experiences with aliens, often warning against nuclear war and pollution.
• Cosmic Watergate: A term for an alleged government cover-up of aliens and UFOs.
• Crashed Saucers: Rumors of crashed flying discs recovered and secreted away by the military, with claims of alien bodies being retrieved.
• Crop Circles: Strange swirled patterns appearing in fields, particularly in Britain.
• Grays: The most commonly reported alien humanoid entities, characterized by their dwarfish stature, pallid skin, large heads, and black eyes.
• Hypnotic Regression: A process used by UFOlogists to help abductees recall details of their experiences.
• Implants: Tiny monitoring devices inserted into humans by alien beings.
• Men in Black: Individuals posing as government agents who intimidate UFO witnesses.

Saucer Secrets: What Really Happens to Abductees Inside the Alien Ships

This article delves into the details of alien abduction experiences, focusing on what researchers withhold to validate genuine accounts. It discusses how UFOlogists like Budd Hopkins and David Jacobs use specific, withheld details to distinguish true abductees from those repeating information. The article outlines several 'secret' aspects of alien life reported by abductees, including pictographic writing on alien walls, alien nurseries for breeding human-alien hybrid babies, fetal removal, the presentation of hybrid babies to human mothers, and reports of loss of bodily control and unusual sexual encounters.

It also explores the interior of UFOs based on abductee reports, describing spartan, sterile environments with domed ceilings and skylightlike windows. The 'medical arena' is described as the vessel's center, equipped with various medical devices. The article notes that abductees are consistent in not describing living areas, suggesting that fabricated accounts might include such details.

Unsolved Mysteries: From France to New York, the Five Thorniest Sightings of the Eighties

This section presents five intriguing UFO incidents from the 1980s:

1. Physical Traces at Trans-en-Provence, France (1981): A saucer-shaped ship reportedly landed, leaving behind two concentric circles. Soil and vegetation samples showed abnormal aging and chlorophyll loss, with no evidence of radioactivity.
2. Intruder in the Upper Atmosphere (1986): U.S. Naval radar tracked a mysterious object performing complex maneuvers at high speed in the upper atmosphere before disappearing abruptly.
3. Giant UFO Over Alaska (1986): A large UFO was observed, described as Saturn-shaped and the size of two aircraft carriers, engaging in evasive maneuvers behind a Japan Air Lines Boeing 747.
4. Texas Scorcher (1980): Two women and a boy observed a brilliant, diamond-shaped UFO emitting scorching heat, leading to severe illnesses attributed to radiation sickness.
5. Westchester Boomerang (1983-1984): Thousands reported seeing weird flying objects resembling boomerangs or flying wings in suburban New York and Connecticut.

True Confessions: The Unbearable Pain, Sorrow, and Terror of Alien Abduction

This section features personal accounts from individuals who claim to have been abducted by aliens. Budd Hopkins, author of 'Missing Time' and 'Intruders,' shares excerpts from abductee letters expressing intense pain, sorrow, and terror. One account details a period of confusion and breakdown following a drive into fog, with experiences of paranoia and extreme depression lasting for years. Another describes a vivid memory of being taken somewhere and seeing fetuses suspended in a large tank of dark liquid. A third account recounts an incident involving a bright light and a feeling of terror near a tractor, and later experiences of waking up with blood on their nightgown after seeing a light. The section also includes a letter from a reader asking if UFOs have effectively disguised themselves as everyday objects, expressing a desire to know if they are 'plain crazy' for their experiences.

Dipping Into the Gene Pool: Are You a Human-Alien Hybrid? Take the Omni Self-Help Quiz to Find Out

This article proposes that some individuals might be human-alien hybrids, with alien genes combined with human ones. It presents a ten-question quiz designed to help readers determine if they fit this 'hybrid profile,' based on abductee reports. Questions cover first impressions of strangers, feelings about parents, museum preferences, unusual body markings, headache triggers, dream characters, vacation experiences, reactions to threats, sources of bother, and physical characteristics. The scoring system assigns points for 'C' answers, with higher scores suggesting a greater likelihood of having alien genes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery and potential cover-up of UFO phenomena by governments, the nature of alien encounters and abductions, and the possibility of human-alien hybridization. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various theories, witness accounts, and expert opinions, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for evidence. The magazine aims to inform readers about the latest developments and terminology in UFOlogy.

This document is a page from the magazine "ALIEN ALMANAC", issue number 132, dated December 1990 (indicated by DEC900H). It is published by Compass Rose Games, Inc. and appears to be in English, originating from the USA.

Content Highlights

Role-Playing Games Promotion

The page prominently features an advertisement for "The World's Unbound Series" by Compass Rose Games, Inc. This series is presented as the next evolutionary step in role-playing games, emphasizing user control over story complexity, plot, and game duration. It highlights ease of use, requiring no complex equipment. The first release, "The Attoti Stone," is described as a science-fiction adventure with elements of high adventure, alien cultures, and mystery.

Compute Books Advertisement

Another significant section is an advertisement for "COMPUTE BOOKS IS YOUR AMIGA RESOURCE." This section lists various books available for Amiga computers, including titles on Amiga Basic, programming, graphics, and desktop video. The prices range from $14.95 to $22.95. Customers are instructed to mail a coupon with checks or money orders payable to Compute Publications.

UFO Phenomena Discussion

The text continues a discussion from a previous page (page 97) on UFO-related topics. It describes typical appearances of Men in Black (MIB), who are said to wear conservative dark suits and drive black Cadillacs or similar sedans. It also discusses "missing time" as a common symptom associated with UFO abductions or close encounters, often surfacing through hypnotic regression. "Nords" are described as another prominent type of UFO occupant, resembling Scandinavian humans with blue eyes and blond hair, perceived as neutral or benevolent, in contrast to the "Grays." The concept of "tectonic strain" is introduced, suggesting that the earth's surface plates colliding might create geomagnetic fields that produce strange lights interpreted as UFOs, and that these fields could potentially affect the human nervous system, leading to hallucinations or misinterpretations of interactions with UFOs and their occupants.

Credits

A detailed list of credits is provided, attributing photographs and artwork to various individuals and agencies, including Ellen Schuster, Peter Menzel, Ruven Afanador, Colin Andrews, John Bennett, and many others, with page numbers indicated for each credit. Specific mentions include TOHO, Sega 1983, Cinemaware Corp., and Taito/Nintendo.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine page touches upon themes of speculative fiction (role-playing games, science-fiction), technology (Amiga computers), and the unexplained (UFO phenomena, MIB, alien encounters). The editorial stance appears to be informative and engaging, presenting both commercial products and discussions on paranormal and scientific topics. The inclusion of detailed credits suggests a commitment to acknowledging contributors and sources.