David 8

Although integrated with human emotions, David is almost child-like in his curiosity with understanding humans. His interest in Lawrence Of Arabia inspires him into modeling himself after the lead protagonist, T.E. Lawrence, from quoting his lines, to styling his hair. He senses that the crew views him as inferior, even taunted by Holloway's biased remarks towards him for being an android. Despite this, David is able to tolerate his treatment and assist the crew. He is also trying to comprehend his emotions in an appropriate manner of social interaction, especially when he found a curious interest in Elizabeth Shaw. Like Shaw, David hopes to discover the Engineers and their advanced technology, in order to understand if man's existence is similar or different from his own.

8 boasts better technological, intellectual, physical and emotional performance than its predecessors, 99% emotional sensitivity level, enabling him to interact like a human, and understand intricate emotional cues or subtly stated verbal commands.

Other than obeying vocal commands, some models can be programmed with customizable vocational or goal-objective instructions.

In production, 8 can become competent in any fields such as in manufacturing, finance, sciences and medicine, and is willing to perform unquestinably any, even most disturbing or irregular task, and he will dutifully persevere until reaching his final objective.

Models are maintained by authorized Weyland Cybernetics facilities.