Aliens (1986)
Queen LV-426
A large individual with a pronounced head crest occupies a central place in the reproductive structure of the hive. Her clutch shows that the threat in the colony is capable of reproducing.
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Role in history
In the finale, Ripley's concern for Newt collides with the queen's protection of her offspring. A mass disaster turns into a personal confrontation.
Place
HADLEYS HOPE / 2179
Where did it appear?
The birth is not shown; Found in an atmospheric processor hive.
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Carrier
Unknown: The bearer of this queen is not shown in the film.
Denouement
The Queen leaves the hive and finds herself on the Sulaco. Ripley fights her with a forklift and throws her through the airlock.
Development
- Origin not shown
- Adult Queen
- Laying eggs
Dossier boundaries
This is the dossier of a specific queen from Aliens. The queen on the Auriga is a different story.