The AEON-[#] System: A Proposed Classification Scheme for Reports Describing the Observation or Interaction with Anomalous Entities

Introduction

The creation of this proposed classification scheme was spurred on by my reading a book about alien abductions wherein the author was forced to frequently use awkward phrases such as “alien abduction-like cases.” I realized that the Close Encounter scheme devised by Hynek, being completely UFO-centric, was in some cases inadequate to classify cases of encounters with anomalous entities where UFOs are absent from or secondary to the case.

On further reflection I realized that all UFO related classification systems suffered from the same or similar maladies, and that there was no simple standardized system that operated in a “cross disciplinary” fashion within the paranormal research community that was specifically applicable to entity-related paranormal phenomena.

Description

AEON-[#] means…

Anomalous Entity Observation or interaction of the Numbered type: [#]

The AEON-[#] system is reminiscent of the Close Encounters system designed by Hynek. However, instead of applying to UFOs, the AEON-[#] system applies equally well to a range of paranormal “subdisciplines” that focus on the observation of anomalous entities. The goal of the system is the categorization of various types of cases in which one or more witnesses observe or interact with anomalous entities.

The AEON-[#] system is divided into 10 numerical “types” that are numbered from -2 to 7. Negative numbers denote cases where the alleged anomalous nature of the case has been discredited. The type-0 category is something of a wastebasket for phenomena that resemble or are related to living entities but are not such entities themselves even though these type-0 are still possibly anomalous.

Positive numbers label claims of anomalous entity observation or interaction which have not been adequately discredited to demote them to the negative numbers. In general, the higher the number describing the entity case type, the “weirder” the phenomenon is.

Glossary

Alien-

A living entity which is in any way of non-earth origin, or is of unusual earthly origins (e.g. a secret underground civilization). Examples: Angels, Demons, Grays, Nordics, Reptillians, Chupacabras, interdimensional beings, Atlanteans, Deros, etc.

Anomalous-

A phenomenon or entity whose existence or actions is not believed to be any combination of the following: true, acknowledged, or explainable in terms accepted by the consensus of the mainstream scientific community.

Entity-

A living thing, or anomalous phenomenon believed to be closely related to living things. Examples: Animals, people, angels, ghosts, extraterrestrials, orbs, unidentified animal remains, etc.

Living-

Biologically active in the case of organisms, or possessing an apparent functioning consciousness in the case of immaterial or artificially constructed entities.

Sentient-

An entity which possesses a level of intelligence and/or self awareness approaching, equaling or surpassing that of a human being.

Pronunciation examples:

AEON-[#] = “Aeon number.” The number sign is a placeholder for a number used in examples.
AEON-[-2] = “Aeon minus two.” Or “Aeon negative two.”
AEON-[5] = “Aeon five.”

Brief Comments on Notation

AEON is an acronym and would most appropriately be typed in all-caps. Saying “Aeon number” to refer to a specific type is redundant because the N stands for “Number.” Numbers are bracketed to separate the dash from potential negative ratings (AEON–1 looks ridiculous).

The Numbered Divisions

AEON-[-2]
Deliberate Deception

An entity observation report will be reclassified from its initial AEON-[#] to AEON-[-2] in the event that sufficiently convincing evidence is put forward to demonstrate that the initial entity observer(s) was participating in an act of deliberate deception. The motivation for such deception is irrelevant to the report’s classification. Even guerilla marketing campaigns and the like would fall under this category.

Example: The Gulf Breeze UFO affair.

AEON-[-1]
Misidentified Mundane Entity

An entity observation report will be reclassified from its initial AEON-[#] to AEON-[-1] in the event that sufficiently convincing evidence is put forward to demonstrate that the initial entity observer(s) had been mistaken about the anomalous nature of the observed entity, and that an explanation currently acknowledged by the mainstream scientific community accounts for the reported observation.

Example: The Zuiyo Maru carcass.

AEON-[0]
Life-Associated Entity

A Type-[0] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed is not biologically alive, nor does it show evidence of a functional consciousness. However, type-[0] entities are strongly associated with such living entities, or are widely perceived to be associated with entities that are. The apparent remains, manifestation or images of entities that meet the prescribed definition noted in the glossary are what constitutes an AEON-[0] report.

Examples: Globsters, orbs, “ghosts” that don’t act like they posess a functioning consciousness, etc.

AEON-[1]
Unacknowledged Terrestrial Life-Form

A Type-[1] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be biologically alive and to be a native part of Earth’s biota while remaining unacknowledged in the general consensus of the mainstream scientific community.

Examples: Sea serpents, Bigfoot, Nessie, Mokele Mbembe, Ropen, mysterious big cats, etc.

AEON-[2]
Terrestrial Immaterial Entity

A Type-[2] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be of earthly origin and have a functioning consciousness despite lacking a material biological body as it is commonly understood.

Example: Channeled spirits, “ghost playmates” of children,

AEON-[3]
Non-Sentient Alien Entity

A Type-[3] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be biologically alive but to be of non-earthly origins. The apparent non-earthly origins may be surmised by an inability to even conceptually classify the non-sentient alien entity within the standard taxonomic system used by biologists.

Examples: Chupacabra, Mothman, Jersey Devil, Dover Demon,

AEON-[4]
Sentient Alien Entity

A Type-[4] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be biologically alive, or artificially constructed to act as if it was biologically alive but is of non-earthly origins. Additionally, it appears to have intelligence and/or self-awareness approaching, equaling, or surpassing a human’s. The entity’s sentience can be inferred from communication, wearing of clothing, use of technology, or humanoid body form.

Example: Grays, Nordics, Androids, Reptillians, etc.

AEON-[5]
Immaterial Alien Entity

A Type-[5] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be of non-earthly origin and have a functioning consciousness despite lacking a material biological body as it is commonly understood. Non-earthly origin is usually established by communication with the entity.

Example: Channeled extraterrestrial spirits of the New Age and Contactee movements, Angels, Demons, Jinn, interdimensional beings, etc.

AEON-[6]
Transportation by an Alien Biological Entity

A Type-[6] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be biologically alive but to be of non-earthly origins. Additionally, this entity will permit or force some sort of transportation upon the witness. This frequently involves forced abduction to the interior of a UFO or subterranean extraterrestrial base and a medical examination.

Examples: Betty and Barney Hill abduction, George Adamski’s contactee and interplanetary touring experiences, etc.

AEON-[7]
Transportation by an Alien Immaterial Entity

A Type-[7] anomalous entity observation is one in which the entity observed or interacted with appears to be of non-earthly origin and have a functioning consciousness despite lacking a material biological body as it is commonly understood. Additionally, this entity will permit or force some sort of transportation upon the witness. This is often within the context of religious visions or near death experiences.

Examples: Religious visions of heaven or the future, near death experiences, out of body travel to the astral plane, etc.

Conclusion

That’s about all there is to say. Comments, criticism, or anything else you can think to say about this proposed scheme would be very appreciated.