The Xenarc Project is a clandestine branch of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation which studies the ability of Xenomorphs to appear differently depending upon their initial host. Xenarc uses various Earth-based lifeforms to facilitate new strains, and then does various studies on them, from dissection to sacrificing "volunteers" to them to test their combat prowess and other capabilities. Their ultimate goal is to create powerful weapons of mass destruction for any and all situations against Weyland-Yutani's rivals, whoever they may be in the future. The connection between The Xenarc Project and Weyland-Yutani is not known to anyone but the highest officials on each side, and both are set to disavow any association with the other.