This section collects characters who survived direct or extended encounters with Xenomorphs across the Alien and Aliens vs. Predator franchise. These survivors include Ripley family members, Colonial Marine survivors, and crossover figures such as Machiko Noguchi who lived through major Alien outbreaks. For more background on the creatures themselves, visit the broader Alien Lore category.
Amanda Ripley-McClaren was Ellen Ripley's daughter and the main character of Alien: Isolation. Her expanded story continued through Alien: Blackout, Aliens: Resistance, Aliens: Rescue, and later questions about whether her reported death was the full truth.
By Janno Vares June 17, 2026 Alien Universe Characters | Xenomorph Encounter Survivors
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 | Xenomorph Encounter Survivors
Without a doubt, Ellen Ripley is the most well-known and iconic character from the entire Alien vs. Predator series. Here is the full profile of Warrant Officer Ellen Ripley, including her childhood struggles, side adventures, and the final fate as Ripley 8.
By Janno Vares February 18, 2024 Alien Universe Characters | Xenomorph Encounter Survivors
People were rather angry after Newt and Hicks were killed at the beginning of Alien 3 in a gruesome way. Here are several different scenarios where one or both survived, some developed even after Alien 3 was released.
By Janno Vares November 05, 2017 Alien Universe Characters | Xenomorph Encounter Survivors
The Alien comics are known for their great artwork and classic storylines showing us things never seen in the Alien movies before.
In this article, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 Alien books that are a must-read for any fan of the Alien franchise, including old classics and many new stories.
Here is a top 10 list of the best Predator comics in descending order, including some crossover comics like Batman vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator.
The Predator series does not contain many books. Including the Alien vs. Predator series, there are slightly over a dozen Predator books. Here is a ranking of the best ones.
Here is a list of the best Alien games ranked in descending order, including some older classics, and newer ones like Aliens: Fireteam Elite as well.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been revealed by Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company. Learn about four-player co-op, the Specialist class, Horde mode, new Xenomorphs, platforms, and release timing.
Varang explained: her origin, Ash People leadership, attack on the Tlalim caravan, alliance with Quaritch, battle at Bridgehead, and final fate in Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The full profile of Amanda Ripley-McClaren, Ellen Ripley's daughter, covering Alien: Isolation, Alien: Blackout, Aliens: Defiance, Resistance, Rescue, and her possible death.
Neytiri explained, including her life among the Omatikaya, bond with Jake Sully, role as a mother, killing Quaritch, exile with the Metkayina, and her arc in Fire and Ash.