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Machiko Noguchi, the human Blooded hunter from Aliens vs. Predator

Machiko Noguchi: The Woman Who Became A Yautja


Machiko Noguchi was a human survivor of the Ryushi incident who earned the respect of Broken Tusk, became Blooded, joined Top-Knot's Predator clan, later returned to humanity, and finally fought in the Three World War.

By Janno Vares May 13, 2026   Avp Lore

New enemy types from Aliens Fireteam Elite 2

New Xenomorph Types In Aliens: Fireteam 2 Revealed


Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 introduces several new enemy types and Xenomorph variants, including the explosive Exploder, the reinforcement-calling Siren, the brutal Warden, the pathogen-mutated Harbinger, and the armored Bulwark synthetic.

By Janno Vares May 13, 2026   Alien Lore

The Hammerpede from Prometheus

Hammerpede: The Xenocobra From Prometheus


The Hammerpede, also known as the Xenocobra, was a pale worm-like creature created when small worms on LV-223 were exposed to the black liquid pathogen in Prometheus. The mutation transformed small native organisms into violent lifeforms.

By Janno Vares May 11, 2026   Prometheus Lore

The Super Facehugger from Alien 3

Super Facehugger: The Royal Xenomorph Facehugger


The Super Facehugger, also known as the Royal Facehugger or Queen Facehugger, was a rare Facehugger variant from Alien 3 capable of implanting a Queen embryo and a second regular Xenomorph embryo, ending up as the Runner Xenomorph.

By Janno Vares May 10, 2026   Alien Lore

The Runner Xenomorph from Alien 3 crawling across a corridor

Runner Xenomorph: The Fastest Quadruped Alien


The Runner Xenomorph was a fast and agile Alien variant born from quadrupedal hosts such as dogs and oxen. This article explores the Runner's biology, abilities, intelligence, gestation process, and role in the Alien franchise.

By Janno Vares May 08, 2026   Alien Lore