Xenomorphs

Aliens

Xenomorphs

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Name

None

Aliases

Xenomorphs (to humans), Kianda Amedha (to the Yautja); Chestbursters (Xenomorph young); Facehuggers (embryonic stage)

Identity

Public

Universe

Aliens/Predator

Base Of Operations

In space... where no one can hear you scream

Body Type

Encephalopod

Average Height

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

Hair

No Hair

Skin

Black

Number of Limbs

4

Number of Fingers

10

Number of Toes

10

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

Unknown

Home Planet

Unknown

Creators

Mark Verheiden, Mark A. Nelson

First appearance

Aliens v.1 #1

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

None known.

Average Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

None known.

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, but they cannot survive in a zero gravity vacuum such as outer space.
Atmosphere: Atmosphere of this race is unknown.
Population: Population of this race is unknown.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Caste system; Drones and warriors are subservient to a Queen
Level of Technology: Technology level unknown.
Cultural Traits: Cultural traits unknown.
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.

See Also

• Discuss Xenomorphs on the forums
• Appearances of Xenomorphs
• Race Gallery: Xenomorphs

Links and References

• None.

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