SPINOSAURUS VS. XENOMORPH KING

XENOMORPH KING

General Information

Homeworld: Cholestika (Homeworld of the virus), potentially any planet

Height: 25-30 feet

Diet: Carnivorous

Sapience Level: Sapient

Type: Mutated and/or Bioengineered Strain

Physical Description

Species: Xenomorph XX121

Skin Color: Black/blueish-green

Distinctions: Immense size, Ornate head crest, Tusks, Pincer-tipped tail, Tail-like dorsal spines

Other Information

Other Names: Monstrosity

The King, also known as the Monstrosity, is a large and rare form of the Xenomorph XX121 species, that are only known to exist in the largest of Xenomorph hives.[1] They are very similar to the Queen caste but are much more built for combat than the egg-laying Queen.

While known as a counterpart of the Queen, the exact role of the King is unknown. As Ovomorphs do not need to be fertilized, it is unlikely to be a reproductive caste. Most evidence would seem to point to the King being a commander caste like a Praetorian that would act as a hulking field commander for the lesser castes. It is unknown how a King is created and why they only exist in the largest Xenomorph hives.

Characteristics

Among the largest and most terrifying castes that an Alien hive can bring to bear upon its enemies is a creature dubbed the Monstrosity or 'King' Xenomorph. Much like his Queen counterpart, the King possesses an impressive and large head crest, which is much more ornate than the Queen's. The King is also much more rigid, muscular, and heavy than the Queen. Kings are presumably highly intelligent like the Queens.

The King can spit a huge ball of acid which if it hits even a target that is dug in, will melt them to little more than a puddle of matter. When it gets up close, it will unleash a war cry screech before killing its initial enemies and then rushing in with surprising speed for a creature of its size. Its gigantic claws and long tail are able to tear tanks and infantry to pieces in equal measure. Its tail possesses rows of spines similar to the scutes of a crocodile instead of the single row of most Xenomorphs. The King also possesses two barb-tipped tail-like structures on either side of its four dorsal spines.

Ranging in height from slightly taller than a Queen to towering several stories over its smaller brethren, the latter of which shakes the ground wherever it goes, causing small localized earthquakes in its wake. Near impervious to small arms fire, wounds are regenerated almost instantly. It has been noted that when it eats its victims, its alien healing power actually speeds up, knitting even the most terrible wounds back together.

Behind the Scenes

Sideshow Collectibles maquette

Working in direct partnership with Legacy Effects, the artists and nightmare makers behind the creatures and Queen from Aliens, Sideshow Collectibles created the King Alien Marquette to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Alien franchise.

Standing as a complement to his Queen, the Alien King is a fully-realized canon character. Standing a massive 20" tall and 21" long, the Alien King Maquette strikes a pose of unrelenting drive and energy, accentuated by the seven detailed Alien Drones that swarm around his clawed feet. The King was designed to be much more masculine than the feminine design of the Queen.

Kenner figure

A 'King' Xenomorph first physically appeared in Kenner Products' 1992 Series 4 of its Aliens toyline. This version of the creature stood more upright and instead of a crest, featured a pair of large mandible-like appendages that when resting, formed the shape of a crest on the head. It was predominantly green in color with black limbs and lower torso (although there was also a completely black reissue).