Should the crew get to achieve any mission objectives before terror ensues?

[motherfather]

OK, it is true we don't get to see any mining taking place in Alien.

The Prometheus crew were tasked with a discovery mission.

But apart from reconnaissance / having a look around, in Covenant do you think the crew will even make a start on any mission prework/neccessary terraforming before they are interrupted and all hell breaks loose?

Somebody has to make the decision whether the planet is a viable mission target after all, and then hop to it with establishing a settlement.

Or do you reckon its a case of set foot on planet and all hell breaks loose before you've even opened your toolbag?

I like the idea of them actually making a start on things, then lulled into a false sense of security, everything suddenly goes pear shaped while they are going about their business.

[whiterabbit]

Maybe they'll get to at least open a box of shake and bake. However from what we've seen I'd guess that within 5 minutes shenanigans will ensure and in another 5, pure horror.

[NickisSmart]

Based on the screenings and what no, they're visiting the planet to investigate a distress single, just like in Alien; it's not even the purpose of their ship (they're a colony ship, not a rescue ship). Surprised it's even in their cotnract given the fact that they have so many colonists on board. I read somewhere that these colonists are "grown"? Even if they weren't, it seems awfully risky to send a ship with such a precious cargo on a deadly goose chase. 7 space truckers is one thing. But a ship full of thousands of frozen colonists? God damn company. As Samurai Cop would say, What about their lives, you son of a bitches?