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Aliens

Name
None
Aliases
Xenomorphs (to humans), kainde amedha (to the Yautja); Chestbursters (Xenomorph young); Facehuggers (embryonic stage)

Identity

Universe
Aliens/Predator

Base Of Operations
none

BodyType
Encephalopod

AvgHeight
7'0"-9'0" (warriors and drones); 20'0" (queens)

Eyes

Hair

Skin
Black(exoskeleton)

Number of Limbs

Number of Fingers

Number of Toes

Special Adaptations
Parasitic by nature, Xenomorphs adapt certain physical characteristics from their primary host. Xenomorphs born of human hosts are bipedal with two arm and two legs.

Unusual Features
Elongated cranium; polished black carapace; bone spinal protrusions; dual mandible

Origin
Origin

HomePlanet
Unknown


First appearance

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History

Sometimes referred to as Xenomorphs, the aliens are an aggressive, predatory race of extraterrestrial creatures of unknown origin. Certain segments of Earth's population, particularly the Weyland-Yutani Company learned of the Xenomorphs' existence in 2122 when they intercepted a distress beacon originating from planet LV-426 in the Zeta-2 Reticuli system.


Powers and Abilities

Powers

Acid blood

Abilities

wall climbing

Average Strength level

not clear but has demonstrated the ability to rip car doors off, smash steel doors down and other impressive feats.

Weaknesses

200+ grain 10mm explosive round.


Habitat

Habitat: Xenomorphs live in hive mounds that are constructed primarily to provide an apt birthing area for the queen. While warriors protect the queen and her eggs from harm, drones will seek out viable lifeforms to serve as host bodies for the "facehugger" embryos.
Gravity: Xenomorphs can survive in nearly any gravity system, the vacuum of space has not shown at this time to harm the xenomorph.
Atmosphere: Atmosphere of this race is unknown.
Population: unknown


Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Caste system; Drones and warriors are subservient to a Queen
Level of Technology: 0
Cultural Traits: aggresion
Representatives: No Known representatives.


Notes

  • Physical attributes including height and weight are based on that of a Xenomorph born of a human host. Xenomorphs born of other lifeforms will adapt different characteristics.


Trivia

  • No trivia.


See Also


Links and References

  • None.
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