Aliens

"The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility...its purity. A survivor - unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality." ...Is there room enough in space for us and it?"- Ash, Alien

The Alien (A.K.A. Xenomorph) is a moderately difficult antagonist role to play aboard the Colonial Marines server. The aliens' strength comes mostly from close-quarters combat. You'll have to maintain at least a noticeable level of roleplay and avoid meta-gaming situations at all costs. Your job is to serve the Queen of your hive. You do not feel remorse or compassion, no needs other than to propagate and protect your own kind. If you do well, then there will be little in your way to stop you.

Starting Out

In the beginning, you are spawned in with a group of aliens, ranging from a Drone, several Runners and many Larvae, aboard the mysterious planet known as LV-642 or another planet depending on the map which is being played. The amount of starting aliens scales with the number of Marines that initially join at round-start. The original aliens should have full knowledge regarding the locations and areas of the planet and human settlement to assist them in their mission of repopulation.

Several locations on the planet are prime nesting grounds, complete with a few monkeys and other animals to help repopulate. You would be wise to establish your Hive somewhere in the far northern cave network, nesting in the southern jungle is very risky.

If you're a first-timer, check the Xeno Quickstart Guide. Here are additional tips:

• Speak in Hivemind by using :a before your message.
  • Example: Say ":a My life for the Queen!"
• You are a slave to the Queen's will. Follow her orders or die trying - unless it's against the server rules.
• Grow the Hive. Gather together any hosts and bring them to her chosen nest for repopulation.
• Weeds weeds weeds. Plant weeds everywhere. While on weeds, aliens regenerate health and plasma very quickly.

Tier 1 Evolution

As soon as your Larva has matured, you will be able to choose between the three initial Xenomorph castes: Drone, Runner and Sentinel. Depending on which you choose, you will then be able to progress in their respective castes.

Job	Role
Drone	Build the Hive and expand it with new weed nodes. Support fellow Xenomorphs with your pheromones. Occasionally plant weeds aggressively to support pushes. Use your acid to help the Hive break into places.
Runner	Scout for the Hive. Harass and ambush Marines, especially lone wolfs. Flank positions during sieges and stand-offs. Gather hosts.
Sentinel	Guard the nests until hosts mature. Provide ranged support in combat by stunning foes from afar. Use your acid to help the Hive break into places.

Tier 2 Evolution

After a while as a Tier 1 Xenomorph, you will build up evolution until you are finally able to advance. There, depending on the Hive's size and existing higher tier Xenomorphs, you will have to decide between upgrading, which will block you in your current caste but make you more powerful, or evolving, which will advance you to Tier 2. Weigh the consequences carefully, but if there are no free slots, you may have to skip your opportunity.

Job	Role
Carrier	Carry huggers around, allowing the Hive to impregnate new hosts on the move. Use pheromones to assist fellow Xenomorphs.
Hivelord	Shape the Hive to your will with a massive plasma reserve. Become one with weeds and sprint around weeded terrain like a Runner. Create tunnels to bypass harsh terrain. Use pheromones to assist fellow Xenomorphs. Use your strong acid to quickly melt into places.
Hunter	Disable and capture lone prey. Use your natural cloak to stalk around and spy on Marine positions. Act as one of the Hive's main line combatants.
Spitter	Protect your fellow Xenomorphs with a corrosive acid spit, allowing you to damage hosts from a distance and deny areas or lanes of fire to them. Use your strong acid to quickly melt into places.

Tier 3 Evolution

While you can rapidly access Tier 3 by evolving again, it is certainly a serious responsibility. There will usually only be one or two of each of these castes in every Hive, and their loss can throw the Hive into disarray. If you do decide to evolve, wield your new power carefully. Remember that even Tier 3 Xenomorphs need to upgrade to unlock their full potential

Job	Role
Boiler	Bring the Hive's ranged combat castes to their maximum potential with long range acid glob shots, allowing you to bombard and heavily damage areas after a bit of setup. Use your enhanced vision to locate targets without being seen and shot. Use your acid spray for close range defense. Use your incredibly strong acid to make short work of everything in your way.
Crusher	Make use of your armored front crest and your massive body to shield and tank bullets. Eat up explosions without flinching thanks to your thick skin. Charge your foes down and stomp on them to dislodge every single bone in their body.
Praetorian	Act as a surrogate Queen. Use your powerful pheromones to lead and support major assaults. Enjoy even stronger neurotoxin and acid spits. Use a special resin spit to cover a small area in mobility-inhibiting sticky resin. Use your strong acid to quickly melt into places.
Ravager	Bring death to all that face you. Use a powerful, short range leap to knock a Marine off their feet and finish them off with powerful blows capable of chopping limbs clean.

Tier 4 Evolution

Job	Role
Queen	Lead your Hive to victory over the Marines. Use your powerful pheromones and your command abilities to organise the Hive. Lay eggs to create facehuggers and gain more Larvas. Use your screech to defend yourself and signal pushes. Use your acid to melt into places.