- "She'll breed. You'll die."
- ―Ripley 8
Ripley 8 is the eighth clone of Lieutenant Ellen Ripley, produced 200 years after her death in an attempt to successfully gain access to the Xenomorph Queen chestburster that had infested her.
Biology[]
Appearance[]
Being a successful clone of Ellen Ripley, Ripley 8 shares many physical similarities with her template.
Powers and abilities[]
Because of the crossed DNA between host and parasite, Ripley 8 possesses a connection to the Xenomorph's hive mind, superhuman levels of strength and durability, and blood with acidic properties.
Personality[]
A side-effect of the hybridization caused by her creation, Ripley 8 has an aggressive personality.
Appearances[]
- Alien Resurrection (1997) (First appearance)
Notes[]
- The fact that the original Ripley was infected with the the Queen Chestbuster indicates that Xenomorphs must somehow alter the DNA of their hosts during their incubation.