Xenomorph XX121

The **Xenomorph XX121** species, commonly referred to as just **Xenomorphs** and colloquially known as **Aliens**, is an extremely aggressive endoparasitoid extraterrestrial species hailing from Xenomorph Prime, they display immense biodiversity between individuals.

The Xenomorphs are an unrelenting force of nature with no higher goals than the propagation of their species and the destruction of anything that could pose a threat to them. Xenomorphs are famous for their acidic blood, pharyngeal jaw, and parasitic life-cycle.

Like termites, Xenomorphs are eusocial, with a fertile Queen breeding a host of subordinate castes. The Xenomorphs are led by a single Queen Mother, the ultimate life form of the Xenomorph swarm.

## Society

Xenomorphs are eusocial creatures that live within a caste-based hivemind that stretches across the entire galaxy. The caste system is a finely tuned complex network of highly specialized and diverse variants of the species, all working together across the stars. There is a clear social hierarchy within the caste system, with each Xenomorph performing their own unique role that supplements the others.

Like many other eusocial organisms, Xenomorphs will create a central nest or hive in which they will reside, often overseen by an egg-laying Queen. When a hive significantly grows in numbers and spreads over a large area, Xenomorphs will create a greater colony of interconnected hives. When this happens a dominant Queen known as an Empress will take command of the other Queens, she will reside within the largest hive of a colony. Wandering hives also exist, commanded by a King, they are usually part of a larger hive and act as a patrol unit.

Hunting parties will be sent out into the areas outside the hive to search for and capture more hosts and food, which they will then bring back to the hive to be cocooned. In larger infestations, smaller satellite hives may be created, containing just a few Xenomorphs, allowing victims to be cocooned and impregnated far away from the Queen and main hive.

On the Hiveworld resides the mythical Queen Mother, she is tended to by a circle of five Elite Guards that vigorously protect her. She is in control of the entirety of the various life forms that comprise the Xenomorph swarm and any harm brought to her would be felt by every other Xenomorph, if she were to die, it would be devastating on the Xenomorphs.

## Homeworld

From the moment they are born, to the moment that they die, Xenomorphs live within a world of pure violence and death, shaped and hardened by the harsh conditions of their homeworld, the Xenomorph is brutally practical. Known as Xenomorph Prime, the Hiveworld is where most Xenomorphs come from and is the abode of the dark mistress known as the Queen Mother.

It is unknown if the Xenomorphs developed on this planet naturally or if they were introduced by an outside force. Either way, the native life has had to adapt to survive alongside the Xenomorphs, with one species in particular even competing with and predating on the Xenomorphs. The Hiveworld lives up to its name, being covered in the hive resin secreted by Xenomorphs. The Xenomorphs made this planet their own, the Xenomorphs there are stronger and quicker than their off-world counterparts.