XENOMORPH XX121 STAGE VIII: EMPRESS

The Geholgod Institute has hypothesized that the Xenomorph Queen is not the final step in the evolution of Xenomorph XX121. Theorizing what would happen should an entire planet be overrun with P. praepotens, it is likely that multiple hives would be established, each with their own Queen. Eventually, those territories would overlap, leading to internal conflicts as Queens fought for dominance. After absorbing several hives and undergoing several molts, one Queen would evolve past the others—achieving Empress status and keeping the other Queens in line beneath her.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Twice as large as a Queen, a Xenomorph Empress’ massive girth limits her mobility. Fleshy sensor tendrils dangle on either side of her translucent jaws, granting her keen OBSERVATION and psionic abilities.

CONTAINMENT AND TERMINATION PROTOCOL

You are kidding, right? Look, you can’t beat this thing—but you may be able to slow her down. The Empress has one weak spot—her sensor tendrils. Damage them and she can’t use her psychic abilities. Now instead of a dinosaur-sized psionic mother after you, you’ve got a—nevermind.

EMPRESS

SPEED: 2
HEALTH: 22
SKILLS: MOBILITY 4, OBSERVATION 18
ARMOR RATING: 20 (8 against fire)
ACID SPLASH: 14
PSYCHIC CONNECTION: The Empress can connect to human minds with an EMPATHY of 4 or above. She can only transmit emotions to them—usually aggression, pain, and strangely enough, love—love for her children, and the hosts that would incubate them.

Scientific Name

P. praepotens