![]() ![]() But their purpose is mainly reproduction. Yes, they're massive and have huge crests perched on their heads, adding to their stature. QueenĪlien queens differ from the warriors and drones, and we're not just talking size. It looks mostly the same, except for a slightly different ridged design on the carapace and its allegiance to the queen. James Cameron designed this very similar version for the sequel Aliens. Luckily, that was axed, making way for the Warrior. It shows Dallas and Brett cocooned and midway through a hideous transformation. ![]() Ridley Scott ended up cutting a scene which would have made that part of the beast's reproductive cycle. Initially, its purpose was to create a suitable environment to house its victims so they could be turned into new eggs. Giger, it has a smooth, elongated head, a vertebrate-esque body, a long, spiked tail, two sets of retractable jaws, and the ultimate weapon: acid for blood. They emerge first from their hosts as 'chestbursters', small worm-like beings, and grow to full size in a matter of hours. The standard xenomorph that's most recognisable has two main variations, typically referred to in fan circles as drones or warriors. ![]()
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