Xiliens

The **Xiliens** (星人 *Ekkusu Seijin*, lit. "X Star People") are a race of human-like extraterrestrial aliens that appear in *Godzilla: Lord of the Galaxy*. Their goal is to destroy the world using Monster Zero, kill Godzilla and possibly kill the other Titans.

## Name

The Xiliens are referred to as **"X Aliens"** (Ｘ星人 Ekkusu Seijin) in the Japanese dialogue for both *Invasion of Astro-Monster* and *Godzilla Final Wars*, referencing the name of their home planet, Planet X. The Xiliens had no commonly-used official English name prior to *Godzilla Final Wars*, but a common nickname for them was **Xians**. The English dub of *Godzilla Final Wars* finally introduced the English name "Xiliens," a combination of "X" and "aliens," which has been subsequently accepted as the aliens' official English name. An alternate spelling, **Xilians**, is seen in the English subtitles for TriStar and Sony's DVD and Blu-ray releases of *Godzilla Final Wars*, as well as in concept art for the film.

## Design

The Xiliens look a lot like humans, however their skin is bluish-pale in color. They have crests on top of their heads, scar-like pattern beneath their eyes and also lack of visible ears. Some Xiliens possess black hair on top of their heads. Most of the Xiliens dress in blue and black full-body uniforms and wear a red visor over their eyes.

## Technology

The Xiliens are a highly advanced civilization far surpassing humanity. Their spaceships are capable of interstellar travel, allowing them to quickly and easily travel through space. These ships possess energy shields and are armed with powerful laser cannons which can destroy vehicles, melt metal and even harm other monsters. Some ships are equipped with tractor beams which allows them to easily transport Titans through space. Xiliens also can create short-ranged portals of various size, seen when they created a portal beneath Godzilla to throw him off their spaceship. Xiliens' technology allowed them to create the cybernetic monster Gigan long ago, and in the present day they are able to construct Mechagodzilla in just about a week. The Xiliens have harnessed the power of genetic engineering which they use to create hybrids, like Clones A and B.

## History

Many thousands years ago, Xiliens made a contact with a mysterious creature who introduced himself as *"the Lord of the Galaxy"*. He granted aliens the power to control Ghidorah species, using them as weapon in invading and destroying planets. In 12 000 BCE, Xiliens first arrived on Earth and used Grand Ghidorah to take over the planet. Ghidorah was killed by Earth's Titans, and Xiliens were forced to retreat.

In 2020, Xiliens arrived on Earth again, following Lord's order. They captured Godzilla in order to examine him, and later used his DNA samples to create two powerful clones. Xiliens also created a mechanized Titan, Mechagodzilla.

### The Arrival

Xiliens made their contact with the EDF in May 2020. They mentioned that they wanted to save the humans from Monster Zero. They later sent Mechagodzilla, disguised as real Godzilla, to convince humans into believing their story. Their true goal to take over the world was exposed when Thomas and Polly had a vision of Mothra and the Shobijin.

### The Impostor

Xiliens watch Godzilla battle Mechagodzilla. After a struggling Godzilla manages to take down the mech, with the later help of Mothra and Anguirus (who only distracted Mechagodzilla). X slams the table in rage, ordering Clone B to be released despite being not being fully developed and too weak to challenge the King of the Monsters.