The False Planets are the main antagonists of the indie cosmic horror video game
Voyager-19. They are an species of Aliens that learned to evolve and use Aggressive Mimicry (like Anglerifishs) and kure in prey. The game is similar to Iron Lung.
Biography[]
The False Planet is a massive extraterrestrial organism found primarily in the Okrulu Sector, though it may exist elsewhere. Resembling an Earth-sized celestial body, it is a predatory being capable of mimicking habitable planets to lure its prey. When photographed or detected via radio, it presents itself with familiar features such as blue oceans, green continents, and white clouds—nearly identical to Earth.
Its anatomy remains largely unknown, but it emits a powerful heartbeat from deep within. Its body consists of several wing-like appendages, a central mouth, and a long prehensile tentacle used to seize targets. The species is a carnivorous predator with the unique ability of aggressive mimicry—camouflaging as a planet to ambush unsuspecting prey.
This lifeform progresses through six known states: Egg, Dormant, Hunting, Mimic, Aggressive, and Dead. Eggs are rarely seen and appear in specific missions, smaller and lacking wing lines. In its Dormant State, the organism resembles a white, cratered sphere, motionless and seemingly harmless. When it enters the Hunting State, it tracks targets across star systems, possibly studying them before taking on the Mimic State, where it imitates a habitable world.
During the Mimic State, the False Planet becomes visually indistinguishable from real planets, fooling spacefaring species into approaching. When ready to strike, it shifts to its Aggressive State—unfurling its limbs, exposing its mouth, and extending a tentacle to capture prey. In rare instances, if a female of the species absorbs a satellite, it may alter its genetic structure with radiation and give birth to a new organism.
Finally, in the Dead State, the creature is riddled with holes and lifeless, often encountered as a derelict planetary form. This state is the first one encountered in the game. Despite its terrifying nature, the False Planet is still active and remains one of the most mysterious and dangerous entities within the Voyager-19 universe. There are possibly more False Planets in the Voyager-19 universe.
External Links[]
False Planet - Alien Species Fandom